Duty Mess Dutch lunch

[David Fox]

Over the last 4 years ( except last year) or so we have held an informal Duty Mess dutch lunch in the Sunderland area.
Now with restrictions relaxed we are holding one 13 October.
We have 4, possibly 5 bluey Engineers from the area attending.

Just a couple of beers, a cheese roll from the bar (doubt if they know what Kromeski al la Rouse's are) and a chat, no speeches to sit through. All departments welcome. There are not many of us left, dress informal (though leave your minty romper suit at home). Stick a mask in your pocket, just in case. Pay your own way.
Let us swing the lamp, work cargo, pull a unit, swing compasses etc.

If anybody wants to join us please pm me, we can take a few more, but don't want too large a group for the place.
TFA
David Fox

[David Fox]

Five old blueys attendended, Harry Curry, Clive Sheriff, Richie Dello, Gordon Anderton and myself.
There was not a sign of gold lace or scrambled egg in sight. Topics discussed, Paraguay Star, the beaching of Mandama, the usage of the title Captain when not even signed on a ship, number of old blueys that might be still living in the North East that may be interested in joining us, various incidents at sea we have been witness to, asbestosis, the characters of Blue Star. If you are in touch with anybody in the area please let them know about us. We may all attend the Liverpool Reunion next year.
Depends if there is a change to a more suitable venue, than at present mooted.