[HUG ] Re: Tote Dat Barge

Dear Uncle Dick,

All these stories about Italians and the Navy bring up memories from my days in 
the Navy.

Most people know Navy vessels have letters on the bow to indicate which country 
they belong to.
Ships from the US have USN, meaning United States Navy, Russian ships used to 
have CCCP, 
Ships from the UK have HMS meaning Her Majesties Service.

The question is how are Italian Navy ships marked??
They have four letters: T.I.M.S.
Meaning? "Thisse isse mai shippe"

Richard


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Stein 
  To: hasselblad@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 10:44 AM
  Subject: [HUG ] Re: Tote Dat Barge


  Dear Nephew Bob,

   

                   Sometimes I think that I am no wedding photographer 
either.... at least this latest job has given me an insight into another 
culture. We did a Chinese Tea Ceremony between the gardens and the reception. 
It was a very charming and happy little thing - the formal introduction of the 
new family member to either side. All theatre, of course, but fun to do. Boring 
to photograph, but next time I will vary the angles more and circle the dais. I 
still tend to flag a bit during the eating and sit around dancing phase but I 
hope to trim this off with price increases in the future.

   

                   I really want to do some ethnic weddings - one of my mates 
did a Sikh one and he said the opportunities for colourful photos were almost 
too much. Plus the food was good.

   

  Uncle Dick

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