I would also like to wish everyone in the Cookie world and quasi members a very merry xmas and a safe and healthy new year in 2008. Catch up with many at the reunion. Bring it on. Cheers

Hey Rubes, just realised it is 39 years ago that we had Xmas alongside in Honkers on Derwent........come to think of it .....you owe me a gashie!!!! But then maybe it was Nick or Chockers or Lucky or Jack. Have a gerat newyear , see you at the Smokie.

All the best to fellow Tango Foxtrotters and old former shipmates for the New Year 2008. see you all at Caloundra in 08 for the Monster Cook's reunion. Regards. Irish. Joined Pussers 1954 served Platypus Ships in Reserve Athol Bight 1955, Sydney 1956, Sprightly 1957, Harman/Belconnan 1958, Warramunga 1959, Barcoo 1959-60, Warrego 1960, Penguin DEE 1961. Chief Cook Merchant Navy 1961-77. Tng Serg CMF 1967-70. Retired living on the NSW Central Coast at Wyong.

Ditto to all the posts wishing everyone a safe, prosperous New Year. Got drunk for the first time in years last night, and apparently caused quite a stir in another forum....at my peril, oops! :shock:

Yes Paul us cooks have a tolerance for drunken dibbys. Im sure Ive pulled the pin on a few sites myself Im on holiday mode at the moment and have been on line qiute a bit . Cant do much outside in this heat or should i say im just lazy when it gets so hot Plenty of forums out there paul but i just stick to the coooks site and just surf the others when i feeel like it . Im sure Cliff would appreciate the help.I have a techo coming out tomorrow will cost me a few bob to get this computer fixed it is running so slow The people in the know say it needs re booting If ya want the job Paul ring me on 84451224 sooner give the dough to someone i know.I live i ferryden park

Happy new year to all hope to be more active in 2008 fortunately memory fails me sometimes in remembering some things but that may be a good thing < more rum> ah thats better

I worked xmas day at the Vale Hotel in Townsville we had a few booked in for the christmas buffet and there was a heap left over for the staff. I the most delicious oysters and prawns with some nice roast meats and yummy gravy. Definately won't be forgetting this christmas in a hurry. My boss also gave us a few christmas drinks which was nice. I had a few light beers cause I had to drive home. A Pure blonde and cascade premium light.