[jwfiv]

May I intercede on behalf of First Mate Pippin?

As it is her assigned duty to both whine, as well as clean the bilge, may I suggest that she is guilty only of discharging said duty in a manner that might be deemed, shall we say, overzealous?

I mean, when you ask a Warrior Hobbit to whine, then she's gonna WHINE till the cows come home.

Should the Captain not find my argument persuasive, then I request his permission to stand in her stead so that, chastened though she be, no physical harm may come about through keel hauling.

That water looks awful cold, and those aren't dolphins I see riding the bow wave.

Mercy, I plead, for the Sailor from the Shire.

[Pippin]

Thanks, JW!

I knew someone would speak for me!

[LadyX]

'Tis noble ye be, Sailor from the Shire, and humblegunner is correct some slack might be allowed.

(Note: be more selective when shanghai screening new crew members,)

[FreeTheHostages]

May I intercede on behalf of First Mate Pippin?

LOL, um, don't get confused by the sailing motif in the background of this thread. It's just a little Freeper's Finest sailing humor, I think. They periodically go on voyages. When you join us, perhaps they'll take your for a sail too: but be wary of the Captain, the Captain's very strict.

[MeekOneGOP]

See there, Pippin?...chivalry isn't dead after all !