01-24-2006, 03:43 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-24-2006, 03:50 AM by Occhidiangela.)
Doc,Jan 23 2006, 02:26 PM Wrote:That, and as we all know, Naval tradition is nothing more than rum, soddomy, and the lash. :PIf you are going to quote Churchill, please get it right. He was a man who chose his words well.
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You say that I am ignoring the time-honored traditions of the Royal Navy?
And what might they be?
I shall tell you in three words. Rum, buggery, and the lash!
Good morning sirs."
- Winston Churchill addressing the Sea Lords, 1912
Sodomy with one d. Dolly Parton with double D. ;)
I note that some UK English speakers use two d's in Soddom, while US English uses just the one. The UK and US are two nations separated by a common language :whistling:
Occhi
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete