Is it too early to start drinking?

[ms_ann_thrope]

In the Royal Navy, drinks are not dispensed in the wardroom until after 12 noon. That is their definition of 'over the yardarm'. An officer's private supply can be drunk at any time, but preferably not when on duty or due on duty shortly.

Having said that, it is now accepted as reasonable that the sailors of Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar were full of Rum. It meant that they carried on firing their guns despite the carnage around them, and minor injuries to themselves. If they were seriously injured, more Rum was prescribed as a painkiller.

Medicinal. Like it should be.

 

[warrior queen]

In the Royal Navy, drinks are not dispensed in the wardroom until after 12 noon. That is their definition of 'over the yardarm'. An officer's private supply can be drunk at any time, but preferably not when on duty or due on duty shortly.

Having said that, it is now accepted as reasonable that the sailors of Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar were full of Rum. They could fire their cannon faster when drunk than the French and Spanish could when sober. It also meant that they carried on firing their guns despite the carnage around them, and ignored minor injuries to themselves because of the anaesthetic effect of the Rum. If they were seriously injured, more Rum was prescribed as a painkiller.

I didn't say my theorem was accurate *hic*
But no matter what anyone says - it means 'over', as in 'going up', as in the second I see the sun raise a teensy little beam above the main spreaders.... beer time!

 

[RobDownSouth]

The University of Georgia won.

Celebration commences........now.

 

[HAL_9000]

Today is National Drink Beer day.

(USA)

http://www.inquisitr.com/971082/national-drink-beer-day-is-today-did-you-know/


In other news, the Sun came up. Again.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Today is National Drink Beer day.

(USA)

http://www.inquisitr.com/971082/national-drink-beer-day-is-today-did-you-know/


In other news, the Sun came up. Again.

I can't drink beer until the mead is gone and the mead puts me in a coma.