^ No, you didn't miss anything Topper, I just like to wear a watch I guess.

I never took that Air-King off... the great thing about a Rolex is that you don't have to worry about anything. Although in saying that I'm starting to see the folly of wearing it for building work and I'm gonna start looking after my watches a lot better and the Date-Just will be very protected. I ordered some of Snubby's Polywatch today so I'll see what I can do with the Air-king.


Quote Originally Posted by David48atTD View Post
Are Australian waters a potential option?

Australia to see 118 oil and gas project starts by 2025 - Offshore Energy
Not with the tax they charge, no!

In fact Australian waters are one of the least favoured waters for many contractors... depending on the rates of course. For the type of vessel I work on to carry out work in Aussie waters most of the marine crew have to be changed out for Australians... pretty much all apart from from some key positions such as skipper, first mate, chief engineer, etc. I once reliably heard of an an argument between an established ship's cook and the Aussie cook that also had to come on board when the ship worked in Australia (all unionised of course). The Aussie cook complained because the established cook had make bread... and apparently that's the job of a baker, not a cook. Yeah, call the union! He was serious as well and the bread went overboard.

Nah, I hope not to work in Australian waters... but never say never of course.


Quote Originally Posted by Saint Willy View Post
Sound reasoning but you live like a hermit as it is...
And I always thought I was quite sociable!

I'm not risking a crowded pub but I'm sure we'll meet up for a drink somehow... I prefer a lunchtime pint anyway.