Jesse, stop posting here - GET TO WORK!!
These girls have the most beautiful dresses. And so do I -- how about that?
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Natter 43: I Love My Dead Gay Whale Crosspost.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
msbelle - Mar 14, 2006 8:25:53 am PST #3810 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Sean K - Mar 14, 2006 8:27:09 am PST #3811 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Okay word nerds....
Is there a word that means stevedore, but on the boat, instead of on the dock at port? What's the onboard job title of the guy who's in charge of all tha cargo.
I feel like there's a specific word for that position that I'm not remembering.
Jesse - Mar 14, 2006 8:27:29 am PST #3812 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I am getting to work! Slowly but surely. I have to have a draft done April 10 -- I'm trying to be proactive here!
tommyrot - Mar 14, 2006 8:29:38 am PST #3813 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Is there a word that means stevedore, but on the boat, instead of on the dock at port? What's the onboard job title of the guy who's in charge of all tha cargo.
Loadmaster?
(That was a complete stab in the dark.)
eta: That seems to only apply to aircraft.
Calli - Mar 14, 2006 8:30:44 am PST #3814 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
, but on the boat, instead of on the dock at port? What's the onboard job title of the guy who's in charge of all tha cargo.
Supercargo? I know that's a word for someone or other on a ship.
Beverly - Mar 14, 2006 8:31:25 am PST #3815 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Sean K - Mar 14, 2006 8:32:16 am PST #3816 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Supercargo? I know that's a word for someone or other on a ship.
Supercargo?
You two watched the same Discovery Channel program recently, or something, didn't you?
Beverly - Mar 14, 2006 8:34:54 am PST #3817 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Heh. I think it's fun to look at that list and note which trades and professions became surnames. And also? "What's a stevedore?"
tommyrot - Mar 14, 2006 8:36:24 am PST #3818 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
The First or Chief Mate is responsible for the maintenance of the ship and proper stowage of cargo. He handles the fore deck in tying up, is a good navigator, a thorough seaman, possesses the necessary qualities of leadership and will assume command of the vessel in the event of the master’s death or inability to command the ship. He stands the 4 to 8 watch.
Not sure if that's what you want.
eta: more:
The First Mate has direct responsibility for all deck operations including cargo storage and handling, deck maintenance, and deck supplies. He or she will also assign and monitor watches and will be on smaller ships the medical officer.
Jessica - Mar 14, 2006 8:48:27 am PST #3819 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
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Pirolettes made of your head (is it a vase or two faces?)
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