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?"
See, in my fantasy, when I'm kissing you... you're kissing me. It's okay. I can wait.
Oz ,'First Date'
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.
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.
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
Lunchtime links!
Pirolettes made of your head (is it a vase or two faces?)
Vikipedia -- syndicated excerpts from the 1888 Chambers's Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge
Sean K - Mar 14, 2006 8:48:41 am PST #3820 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
And also? "What's a stevedore?"
A dock worker who loads and unloads cargo.
Dana - Mar 14, 2006 8:49:32 am PST #3821 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Pirolettes made of your head (is it a vase or two faces?)
Someone skipped and skimmed.
Sean K - Mar 14, 2006 8:50:05 am PST #3822 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Thanks, tommyrot, Bev, Calli....
I sort of half-remembered that there was some specialized term for the position, but I think I may have been making it up.
DavidS - Mar 14, 2006 8:50:37 am PST #3823 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
A dock worker who loads and unloads cargo.
can't tell if Sean is being purposefully obtuse in the face of a Buffy quote for extra irony, or if he just missed it entirely. The crowd holds its breath...
Jessica - Mar 14, 2006 8:53:29 am PST #3824 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Someone skipped and skimmed.
I'm a skimmer.
Sean K - Mar 14, 2006 8:57:54 am PST #3825 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
can't tell if Sean is being purposefully obtuse in the face of a Buffy quote for extra irony, or if he just missed it entirely. The crowd holds its breath...
Der. Right, wasn't there some show we were all big fans of at some point? Missed the reference entirely.
Though it was fun watching everyone turn blue for a minute there.
Ginger - Mar 14, 2006 8:59:48 am PST #3826 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda