The George And The Dragon is now open.

[Mark One]

12 hours ago, rashore said:

Oh my dear man, no need to fuss with quarters just for me, that space can be better used for other. Like some of your storage and backroom could use some upsnuffing. And now that the stonecutters are going to be clearing out (and I day early I might add), there has been some suggestions for having a proper employee room too. I'll just take your quarters over if I have the need for a more... extended visit. If you don't mind of course. I don't need tables or rollers, just a good bed to sleep in and a lovely bathroom to.. well.. What a lovely thing I just had your quarters newly dressed with great bedding and a whole fresh bathroom, no?

Some fresh goods came in. New mooring ropes, 3 cases of pickled squid, 2 gross of fresh tamales in various flavors... A few small wooden casks of some liquid that glows.... And the pound bags of teas and spices have been approved by cook.. who is that cook? I swear I don't remember them. 

A few of the communications tubes around the place are clogged. I'm amazed at what folks thought to put into them. Some folks managed to try to use one as central vacuum unit? They should be cleared out. Except one- that seems to be a dark portal of a kind that I would suggest getting someone in for additional sealing up. It's causing ill vapors to spread rumors in the cool food storage into spoiling faster. 

 

Oh there are times when I deeply feel that I shall never be able to repay your kindness and generosity, darling.  My bedroom and bathroom have never looked and smelt so sweet which may I add, always makes me think of you, longing for your return.  All of my fixtures and fittings inside the fine boat are at your disposal, Rashore.  Maybe your alluring beauty could find time to grace my long boat over the Christmas period - my bedding quarters are yours, whenever you desire a need for them.

 

I have made deals with the chip shop man and he'll take anything off our hands that has a tail and a fin.  Intact, he'll deep fry anything that has a tail and a fin and present it to punters with chips and mushy peas.  As for the rest, yes I'll use the other boats space - even the sleeping quarters which I had in place for you.  So instead of a spacious double which would have been your bedding chamber, it shall now be refitted into a staff room.  Whilst I'm talking about staff, the cook is very shy, but I do know that they were once close with ouija ouija.  (I wonder what happened to her?). Trying to get anything out of the cook is like searching for life in a bag of filler sand.

 

Those tube hang-ups seem to clear themselves up whenever we leave port.  Must be something to do with leylines as the dragon also has a similar phenomenon upstairs in room no.9.  hey maybe that explains ouija ouijas dissapearance?  But anyway, if you fancy spending a few days over.christmas here with me, please come.  We could sail off together into the sunset (once we've passed that intoxicating glow from the glue factory). So until then my darling, * dangles some mistletoe *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mark One]

Pwhoar!  It must be Christmas if this babe wants to man the pumps in the Harpy.

Name:. Nelly Desiree

Age: 38

Info: a leading light in the 1980s tabloid industry, had her own full page spread.  Ongoing pub quiz champion and brown ale fan.

What can you bring to the Harpy:  eye catching visuals, my "charm" will sell pints long before Ive pulled a few.

[+Desertrat56]

@Mark One  Where are the hunky men wanting to man the bar?  You do have women coming in too.

[Mark One]

2 hours ago, Desertrat56 said:

@Mark One  Where are the hunky men wanting to man the bar?  You do have women coming in too.

Sadly, the bar maid vacancy will not attract many men.  If there's enough interest though, I'll have to look into a bar man position in 2021.  But we have Mr Moon on the books.  Why not ask him for a picture?

 

Oh, we now have apricot in, so if you fancy a slurp just ask 

[+Desertrat56]

Just now, Mark One said:

Sadly, the bar maid vacancy will not attract many men.  If there's enough interest though, I'll have to look into a bar man position in 2021.  But we have Mr Moon on the books.  Why not ask him for a picture?

 

Oh, we now have apricot in, so if you fancy a slurp just ask 

Thank you!  I would love a small draft of apricot.   

[Mark One]

1 minute ago, Desertrat56 said:

Thank you!  I would love a small draft of apricot.   

Here you go, chicken.

 

That's £1.75 to you.  Fancy any twiglets or a cheese butty, maybe?

[+Desertrat56]

Thank you.  No, I just had lunch.  I  may want some snacks later.    I only have U.S. currency, will $2.50 cover it?

[Mark One]

2 minutes ago, Desertrat56 said:

Thank you.  No, I just had lunch.  I  may want some snacks later.    I only have U.S. currency, will $2.50 cover it?

Um, err, tell you what I'll start you a slate.  You can cash up on new years eve x

[+Desertrat56]

8 minutes ago, Mark One said:

Um, err, tell you what I'll start you a slate.  You can cash up on new years eve x

OK.  Thanks.  I will go to the bank and get some pounds.

[Mark One]

12 minutes ago, Desertrat56 said:

OK.  Thanks.  I will go to the bank and get some pounds.

Good one.  Now is that another beer then?  Have you heard about the vicar?  Hes been in court today, got caught growing illegal parsnips - again - in the graveyard.  Tut-tut time, me thinks for him.  He's probably looking at 8 months doing his shovel.

[+Desertrat56]

7 minutes ago, Mark One said:

Good one.  Now is that another beer then?  Have you heard about the vicar?  Hes been in court today, got caught growing illegal parsnips - again - in the graveyard.  Tut-tut time, me thinks for him.  He's probably looking at 8 months doing his shovel.

Yes, thanks.  Oh poor vicar.  Why are parsnips illegal again?

[Mark One]

6 minutes ago, Desertrat56 said:

Yes, thanks.  Oh poor vicar.  Why are parsnips illegal again?

The cheeky blighter was abusing the grave diggers code of conduct.  Getting them to turn over earth and dig fake holes so that he could turn up after dark and plant his seeds into.  Poor Mrs Cobbles grave became soiled with em, yes the vicar slipped up there by throwing parsnip seeds over her coffin instead of earth.

[+Desertrat56]

2 minutes ago, Mark One said:

The cheeky blighter was abusing the grave diggers code of conduct.  Getting them to turn over earth and dig fake holes so that he could turn up after dark and plant his seeds into.  Poor Mrs Cobbles grave became soiled with em, yes the vicar slipped up there by throwing parsnip seeds over her coffin instead of earth.

Oh my!  doesn't he have space for a garden?

[Mark One]

Well there's been an outcry today about my beloved mother-in-law and her desire to "man" the Harpy.

Sidney Sniffers missus, Cornelia was clearly distressed about her fellahs presence being gradually destroyed by my mother-in-law's nagging as he tries to intoxicate himself.  Even his kids feel daunted by a potential degraded father figure traumatically reshaping their little life's.

More distressed mother's worried that their men will have to spend more time at home if they're scared away from the Harpy.

 

And then the father in law bravely came down to give us some moral support.  He fitted in quite well inside the Harpy.  You could tell he was an old sea dog - kept putting his leg up, everywhere.

And later on he entertained us all by showing us all of the scars, bruising and bumps around his head where a loose iron or frying pan had made contact.

 

Edited December 9, 2020 by Mark One

[Mark One]

40 minutes ago, Desertrat56 said:

Oh my!  doesn't he have space for a garden?

No, not many do in these parts as that tanker lorry disaster in 1976 left alot of spillage which entered the water table and seeped up into the soil.   We've got great views though of the Moors.  Well,when the sugar towers and glue factories are quiet.

Edited December 9, 2020 by Mark One

[tcgram]

10 hours ago, Mark One said:

Pwhoar!  It must be Christmas if this babe wants to man the pumps in the Harpy.

Name:. Nelly Desiree

Age: 38

Info: a leading light in the 1980s tabloid industry, had her own full page spread.  Ongoing pub quiz champion and brown ale fan.

What can you bring to the Harpy:  eye catching visuals, my "charm" will sell pints long before Ive pulled a few.

She's gorgeous!!   Is she your new gal, Mark?

[Mark One]

10 hours ago, tcgram said:

She's gorgeous!!   Is she your new gal, Mark?

Shush, sweetness.  It's a competition, remember.  Can't have the bods and scrag-heads cooking their brain juices with conspiracy theories.  And besides why should I require a lady like her when I have you, my regular cutie and also Rashore and her ample extras?

[Mark One]

Sedgwick Wolfhound, here has come down with the rickets and scurvey so he's unable to put on his father Christmas gear this year at the dragon and the Harpy.  Get well soon old boy, we're all thinking of you.

Oh and with him being 109yrs old it's not looking good and he'll most pobably be brown bread before the 25th.  So...rather than tell all of the little munchkins that Santa is dying I've decided to step in this year.  Do nippers still hope for a orange or a lump of coal in their stocking?  Or can offload some Apricot and squid instead?

 

Anyhows on the 24th I'll be dressed up, so if you've been a good person this year and you wanna sit on my knee, now's your chance.  Note:. Due to the Kung flu, no blokes can take up my offer unless they present their medical certificate..* cringe *

 

Mr Moon has been assigned as Santas happy sprite helper thing, onnhim.

[rashore]

13 hours ago, Mark One said:

Shush, sweetness.  It's a competition, remember.  Can't have the bods and scrag-heads cooking their brain juices with conspiracy theories.  And besides why should I require a lady like her when I have you, my regular cutie and also Rashore and her ample extras?

You would require her to man the pumps like the job she applied for specified. Tabloids are some deep bilge work, particularly 80's work. I think she qualifies. I'm sure we got a wetsuit that could fit her, and she would also clean up well to double in the bar if we need an extra hand. And a cunning linguist- she speaks barnacle cleaner like no humans business. I also like her taste in jewelry. I approve of this potential hire. 
My ample extras and tc's sweetness aside... we do really need a good morale bilge pumper, and she looks to fit the bill. 

[Mark One]

Hi

12 hours ago, rashore said:

You would require her to man the pumps like the job she applied for specified. Tabloids are some deep bilge work, particularly 80's work. I think she qualifies. I'm sure we got a wetsuit that could fit her, and she would also clean up well to double in the bar if we need an extra hand. And a cunning linguist- she speaks barnacle cleaner like no humans business. I also like her taste in jewelry. I approve of this potential hire. 
My ample extras and tc's sweetness aside... we do really need a good morale bilge pumper, and she looks to fit the bill. 

She's hired then, Rashore x.  I'll post her the congratulations letter today.  But tc does have the right to refuse, but I always trust your judgement, you know this.

 

Your hairs looking good today, have you been to the hairdresser's on Trotters lane?

[Mark One]

@rashore dearest, am I correct in assuming that the position of bar assistant has now been filled and that such advertisements for the said job role should now be taken down? 

 

I mean, you clearly know your onions on that and many other matters don't you.  I wouldn't wish you to think that I am treading on one's toes, especially now that your a "silent" partner in the Harpies affairs.  Talking of which, I'm thinking of getting you a wardrobe fitted with additional garment hanging rails.  Such furniture comes in many designs and colours so your desired choices are needed soon, my dear.  Oh, when you're not busy, don't worry there's plenty of time, why not put your feet up so I can make you a cuppa.

 

But before you go can I bend your ear about flowers.  Maybe the Harpy needs a few in pots adorning the decks, bar, bathroom etc.  I'm all out at sea when it comes to that so any tips would really be helpful, thank you very much, you're the best, the Harpy would sink without your input and more importantly, your presence.

[rashore]

Ah Mark, ever excelling at coddling a girls ear.... and thankfully, her feet. I'll be glad for the cuppa, neat please. And if my eye serves right that there are fresh biscuits cooling in the galley, that would be a treat. 

I do think the bar assistant position isn't quite filled yet. After all, Nelly is for bilge pumping, and that's quite a full job- and it's pressing of us to put her into service as the occasional on the spot bar hand too. But a nice wardrobe would be greatly appreciated in the new employee lounge... I'm afraid it would be a bit of a pointless bauble on me, but with new lovely staff coming in with some wardrobe.... well, you are a handsomely generous employer to offer such amenities. And I have given up wardrobe baubles- I've discovered coffers are much more economical for ship space and hold much better sparkly items. 

And flowers, no problem. As always your thoughtfulness.. For deckside I've ordered up a few salt worthy flora that looks lovely and is also edible- there's scurvy considerations and beauty covered. I approved the mini citrus trees for the bar- blooms and fruit there. 

[Mark One]

Thank you.  I'll look into sorting out the employee's.with their relevant requirement's.  But now I'm alittle stuck with what to gift you with on Christmas day, sweetness.  I originally had some form of clothing in mind for you with the wardrobe idea allowing me to glean some aspects of what you like to wear.  I mean, I can't get everyone bath salts or scented candles - especially, you.

[Mark One]

Ok folks, there are pork pies, sausage rolls, pasties and butties at the bar tonight.  Free to eat after you've payed for two tankards or pints of dragons best.  It's also kareoke night...yippeee.

 

Oh and for all vegitereans, yes there is a meat free option -  cheese and onion crisps!

[Mark One]

The nosebag went down well last night.  Not a single porkpie escaped the mitts of my devoted bods although I did find a half eaten sausage roll in the ladies washroom.

 

I had to deny Rodge Fork, his desire to bring Mable with him on new years eve though. "...ah word in yer ear, squire about the 29th...", Came his shifty voice. ( He still thinks there are only 30 days in December). Now, I'm all for keeping with traditions and Weevleton folklore, but humping a donkey called Mable onboard as a sign of good will and a positive sign for a bountiful Spring is proposterous.  Its tight enough in here as it stands, but wetting a donkeys head all night with dustpan and brush at hand...ged on the bus, Rodge and do one!