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To: Mr Ramsbotham

I suppose, since women will be serving on this ship, that the time-honored position of 'powder monkey' has been eliminated. Sad to see so many Royal Navy traditions falling by the wayside.


17 posted on 01/30/2006 3:00:08 AM PST by Calico Cat
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To: Calico Cat

Powder monkeys will be supplemented by powder girls, I guess.


20 posted on 01/30/2006 3:07:14 AM PST by HiTech RedNeck
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