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In lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, Kerry Raymond writes:
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> > I'll try to get out and about in the sun this weekend....
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> Try a puddle for that realistic water look!
Hmmm. Need a BIG puddle....
> Actually I am interested in the choice of the name "Valhalla"; want to offer
> any reasons?
Well, its kind of a 'heaven where wounded (yes yes, no, not actually dead)
warriors go'. In keeping with the Port Block Yards
(http://www.hinet.net.au/~rparsons/port/yar/) ethos, His Excellency's Ship
Valhalla sails the 1940's Pacific, out of Port Block, repairing and
enhancing ship and aircraft alike, pilfering parts from wrecks that the
combatants deemed unsalvageable. Valhalla herself was originally a Brikish
Escort Carrier, badly damaged by submarine torpedo attack and left to sink
in the North Atlantic, recovered by PBY personnel.
The heaven bit came from three main factors:
Port Block Yards has always favoured mixed
gender teams, so there were women aboard.
The parts stores aboard were outstanding.
Valhalla's chef's supply officer was among
the craftiest in maritime service.
Or something.....
Richard
Still baldly going...
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| Oh, man. This is what happens when I'm forced to use the web interface. I miss *entire* threads! You know, I wouldn't have been the slightest bit against you putting this in .boats or even .pirates-- I totally lost it in .clone-brands (despite its (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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