Rib rescue

codprawn · 19 May 2005, 17:01

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4559193.stm

Totally ON topic!!!

"A lifeboat woman who helped rescue two fishermen from a stranded vessel will become the first female crew member to receive a bravery medal on Thursday."

Seem like the conditions were terrible but the RNLI RIB was well up to it - we are so lucky in the UK to have the best lifeboat service in the world - bar none!!!

Seems unusual at first to think of a woman getting such an award - in fact the first in 100 years but then again we shouldn't forget the story of Grace Darling - and she didn't even have a RIB!!!

Alan · 19 May 2005, 17:25

What do Codprawn and Grace Darling have in common?

codprawn · 19 May 2005, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Alan

What do Codprawn and Grace Darling have in common?

Both wear skirts????

Alan · 19 May 2005, 17:31

I think you may be sharing too much information..........

codprawn · 19 May 2005, 17:49

Anyway I was trying to keep on topic and give credit to people who REALLY deserve it!!!

Alan · 19 May 2005, 17:59

Oh yes, full marks to the lady from Wales, usual RNLI courageous tale of derring do. etc etc. Think this story was in the last Lifeboats magazine. (which they still send me even though I cancelled my sub when I emmigrated last year!)

Anyway, what do Codprawn & Grace Darling have in question?

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Originally Posted by codprawn

we shouldn't forget the story of Grace Darling - and she didn't even have a RIB!!!

Pete7 · 19 May 2005, 18:00

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Originally Posted by Alan

What do Codprawn and Grace Darling have in common?

Hmm not sure, but if you ask what the difference is thats easy;

Grace Darling had a boat

codprawn · 19 May 2005, 18:02

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Hmm not sure, but if you ask what the difference is thats easy;

Grace Darling had a boat

You can keep taking the piss as much as you like - time will tell.

Daniel · 19 May 2005, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Alan

Lifeboats magazine. (which they still send me even though I cancelled my sub when I emmigrated last year!)

For what it's worth i have taken this up with them - i said i'd rather see my donation go towards equiptment than a magazine. I was told the magazine made more money from adverts that it cost to produce, so this is quite likely the reason why they are sending you and I them having cancelled our membership!