On We Sweep With Threshing Oar

18 thoughts on “On We Sweep With Threshing Oar”

1. Clampers Outside! September 28, 2018 at 10:22 am

   Never knew there were three… always assumed it was the same one, maybe two. There ya go now.
   1. Starina September 28, 2018 at 11:04 am

      They’re being retired soon, can’t remember why, though. I’ve done the Viking Splash twice and it’s great craic! Get in there before these creaking hulks are gone.
      1. b September 28, 2018 at 11:37 am

         they’re being retired because they’re decades old death traps

         https://www.independent.ie/world-news/11-dead-after-tourist-duck-boat-sinks-in-american-lake-37137511.html
         1. The Old Boy September 28, 2018 at 12:47 pm

            Sadly they are D-Day relics that weren’t really intended to make it much further than the beaches of Normandy. One of the drivers once told me that the insurance premium would bring a tear to your eye.
            1. Pip September 28, 2018 at 12:59 pm

               I read that they are formerly Belgian or French military, and not of WW2 vintage.
            2. The Old Boy September 28, 2018 at 1:14 pm

               Interesting. I knew that they weren’t actually the ones that landed in Normandy, but I had assumed they were all wartime machines at least.
      2. Spaghetti Hoop September 28, 2018 at 1:08 pm

         Agree. Fantastic. And way more ruaile buaile than their Thames equivalents.
   2. magic wand September 28, 2018 at 11:51 am

      They’ve 7
2. Just Sayin September 28, 2018 at 10:32 am

   That’s not on the Liffey, It’s Grand Canal Dock (outer basin)
   1. Bodger September 28, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Thanks, Just sayin’. Fixed now. Sorry.
3. Paulus September 28, 2018 at 10:43 am

   I see one jealous bus hoping to join its similarly-coloured cousins for a swim.
   (Please don’t say that’s just me).
   1. Pip September 28, 2018 at 10:47 am

      There’s a children’s book in that.
      James the Jealous Bus
      ‘James the bus was turning in the bus yard, getting ready for the long journey to Baldoyle, when he noticed…..
      1. Yep September 28, 2018 at 11:01 am

         “James! Get back here!” honked Vincent the old Volvo. James, headlights dimmed, turned back towards the yard…
         1. Nigel September 28, 2018 at 11:22 am

            ‘I want to swim!’ said James. ‘I want to glide through the water like a majestic duck!”
            ‘Buses can’t swim James!’ said Vincent. ‘You’ll sink and get all rusty and fish will live in your engine!’
            ‘Uh this is a fascinating discussion,’ said James’ passengers. ‘But d’you mind if we just hop off here before we get to the edge of the quay, all right? Hello? Oh God ring the bell RING THE-‘
            There was a BIG splash.
            ‘Oh no!’ said Vincent. ‘The Controller With No Body Issues won’t be happy!’
            ‘Quack,’ said James
            1. Andyourpointiswhatexactly? September 28, 2018 at 11:31 am

               Heh.
            2. millie st murderlark September 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

               I’ve missed you nige.
            3. Yep September 28, 2018 at 12:16 pm

               Hahahaha nicely done.
            4. Janet, I ate my Avatar September 28, 2018 at 2:03 pm

               excellent

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