Engage The Enemy More Closely

[vin_petrol]

Surely you didn't think I would let this day pass without comment? :-)

Hurrah for Admiral Nelson and his comprehensive thrashing of the FRENCH 200 years ago today! Hurrah for jolly Jack Tar and yar boo sucks to the garlic eaters!

Clotilde will be handing out an encyclopedia's worth of factoids now :-)

Comments

[vin_petrol]

In ten years and four days time, I predict that you will be insufferably excited.

Indeed. Agincourt is also much more fun 'cos you can quote lots of Shakespeare!

Trafalger isn't as quotable. Going around saying "Kiss me, Hardy" could lead to all sorts of odd things happening.

[sarcaustik.livejournal.com]

All the nice boys love a sailor....

[steer.livejournal.com]

Trafalger isn't as quotable

I've often muttered "I see no ships" under my breath at a particularly breathtaking bit of management stupidity.