A famous Sea Captain.

Once upon a time there was a famous sea captain. This captain was very successful at what he did; for years he guided merchant ships all over the world. Never did stormy seas or pirates get the best of him. He was admired by his crew and fellow captains. However, there was one thing different about this captain. Every morning he went through a strange ritual. He would lock himself in his captain's quarters and open a small safe. In the safe was an envelope with a piece of paper inside. He would stare at the paper for a minute, and then lock it back up. After, he would go about his daily duties. For years this went on, and his crew became very curious. Was it a treasure map? Was it a letter from a long lost love? Everyone speculated about the contents of the strange envelope. One day the captain died at sea. After laying the captain's body to rest, the first mate led the entire crew into the captains’ quarters. He opened the safe, got the envelope, opened it and... The first mate turned pale and showed the paper to the others. Four words were on the paper, two on two lines: 



Port Left


Starboard Right

I'll tell Mollie that one............but I think she knows  which is which already, lol............steered her first ship into Osaka bay under command of the pilot two weeks ago. That's my gall.

now done enough t get her steering certificate as part of her degree course, including the hours spent steering during her 8 week trip............and I can't even steer a bloody radio controlled model in a straight line, lol

  Sad when age asserts it self mate.

too damned right Damien, lol.

Never a truer quote made my neighbour who takes me to local car club events when his son and grand sons are competing passed away in the local shopping centre after having lunch.