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Capt. Sterling

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  1. fob 1   /fɒb/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [fob] Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. a small pocket just below the waistline in trousers for a watch, keys, change, etc. Compare watch pocket. 2. a short chain or ribbon, usually with a medallion or similar ornament, attached to a watch and worn hanging from a pocket. 3. the medallion or ornament itself. Origin: 1645–55; orig. uncert.; cf. G dial. Fuppe pocket fob 2   /fɒb/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [fob] Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with object), fobbed, fob⋅bing. 1. Archaic. to cheat; deceive. —Verb phrase 2. fob off, a. to cheat someone by substituting something spurious or inferior; palm off (often fol. by on): He tried to fob off an inferior brand on us. b. to put (someone) off by deception or trickery: She fobbed us off with false promises. Origin: 1350–1400; ME fobben; c. G foppen to delude; cf. fob 1
  2. Are there modern galley facilities on board? How does one handle the cooking ?
  3. ACK!!! Thanks fer the heads' up, we'll be bonesawed to pieces...
  4. Gee I guess Humpty Dumpty is next, after all isn't that about the death of Richard III?
  5. As always, brilliant Pat...love your version of Chrispy!
  6. Hey Bo, Dutch and I are planning to possibly drive all night to get there for the event and then drive all night to get home in time for work on Monday... give it yer best shot, would love to meet you. Oi Mickey hope you don't mind, if we can pull this off, Dutch and I volunteer to sleep all day in "sick bay"
  7. Hey if Jack ever does a fop persona, he'll suddenly take a keen interest in shoes...
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