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To: ransomnote
Bonjour y'all! Laissez le bon Trump rouler!!!

Know your Nautical terminology

sideboy
One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard.

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Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

112 posted on 02/11/2021 3:45:55 PM PST by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm

When a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard.

Thank you Lone Palm!


154 posted on 02/11/2021 4:33:45 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: LonePalm

Future subject?

Side Buoys, red and green!

Do you pass to the “right” or “left” or in between? :)

Thanks!


159 posted on 02/11/2021 4:48:38 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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