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Re: The Birkenhead Dozen - Jackspeak explanation!

Posted by: John Griffiths ()

Date: November 15, 2001 08:33PM

<HTML>Ralph and others of a lesser God,

>>On Ted's issue of Covey Crump <<

Was a high ranking officer who collected the slang used and made a dictionary of it. It's known by his surname - Covey-Crump.

>>rug dancing at menopause manor<<

Rug dancing is getting a bollocking - as in changing places to avoid the invective and spittle. Menopause Manor -anywhere Senior Rates (Chiefs, usually ) hung out!

>>neaters<< Undiluted rum issue.

>>standing fast and Holy Ghost << Traditional tot time toast. Up spirits ( get the bevvy out! ) and Stand Fast the Holy Ghost meaning it wasn't a time for religion or prayer; this was the Navy!

>>shag...and Blue Liners<< hand rolling tobacco and cigarettes issued to the Navy only.

>>scran of 365....a half fanny of tea to wash it away with<< Scran is a meal. 365 is bacon and eggs ( referred to as The Marines Breakfast because they were regular.....and unimaginative! ) Fanny = any container used for hot drinks as in a fanny of tea for the mess.

Hope this explains things!

Aye,

John</HTML>

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John Griffiths Wrote:
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> <HTML>Ralph and others of a lesser God,
> 
> >>On Ted's issue of Covey Crump <<
> 
> Was a high ranking officer who collected the slang
> used and made a dictionary of it. It's known by
> his surname - Covey-Crump.
> 
> >>rug dancing at menopause manor<<
> 
> Rug dancing is getting a bollocking - as in
> changing places to avoid the invective and
> spittle. Menopause Manor -anywhere Senior Rates
> (Chiefs, usually ) hung out!
> 
> >>neaters<< Undiluted rum issue.
> 
> >>standing fast and Holy Ghost << Traditional tot
> time toast. Up spirits ( get the bevvy out! ) and
> Stand Fast the Holy Ghost meaning it wasn't a time
> for religion or prayer; this was the Navy!
> 
> >>shag...and Blue Liners<< hand rolling tobacco
> and cigarettes issued to the Navy only.
> 
> >>scran of 365....a half fanny of tea to wash it
> away with<< Scran is a meal. 365 is bacon and eggs
> ( referred to as The Marines Breakfast because
> they were regular.....and unimaginative! ) Fanny =
> any container used for hot drinks as in a fanny of
> tea for the mess.
> 
> Hope this explains things!
> 
> Aye,
> 
> John</HTML>