what does it matter, its only fun
brian👍

We have had a lot of promotions lately and another now.
Congratulations on you promotion :-

Petty Officer 2nd Class bombero.

Well done.

Martin555.

Leading following I think that is what we are on this site for.Contact with others join in when you are ready.Hope you get to feeling better soon.
Rick

Hi Nerys
Please remember that Wikipedia is built around peoples input and they sometimes don't detail everything

Thanks to all.
I'm a bit worried at the moment about being a Leading Seaman. Can I be a Following Seaman for a bit until I get the hang of it?
Covid 19 is running rampant in my extended family at the moment. For some strange reason I had it or something like it in February this year. therefore pre testing. No one else did. I still cannot smell anything and everything tastes bland. Still suffering from the Long Covid. It definitely exists. So please take care and stay safe to all.
Tim

congratulations tim morland
brian

Congratulations on your promotion :-

Leading Seaman tim morland.

Well done.

Martin555.

congratulations woodie-paul
brian

Able Seaman Woodie-Paul, many congratulations on your promotion.

Nerys

I've heard this explanation of snotty too and whilst I cannot see any reason to doubt it's authenticity, I've heard the cuff version far more often. Even Wikipedia gives it. Not that that is of much consequence.

Cheers, Nerys

There is another explanation given to us Royal Hospital School Holbrook ( Royal Naval School Ex Greenwich) where I went to High School was that the term snotty was applied due to Midshipmen coming from the upper class. All the eldest Sons in the Headland family went to Midshipman School since 1652!
I still have my great grandfathers sail sewing needles and Palm

Yes Doug, you've given the Snotty explanation as I knew it. Thank you.

All the best, Nerys

Maybe not Nerys,
But I do - now😉
"Snotty
In Royal Navy slang, a midshipman is sometimes referred to as a "snotty".
Two popular stories give origins for the term: the first claims that it arose from a shortage of handkerchiefs among midshipmen, who would consequently use their sleeves to wipe their noses. Prince William, later William IV, is sometimes cited as a notorious example of this practice among midshipmen.
The other story claims that the three buttons formerly sewn onto midshipmen's jacket cuffs were placed there to prevent them from wiping their noses on their sleeves."

Full info on Midshipmen here - just found it😁
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midshipman#Snotty
😎

Ianh, do you know why a midshipman was called a snotty?

cheers, Nerys

Congratulations Colin on your new promotion always good to see true experience being rewarded.

Keep safe and carry on posting

Neil

And when I was RHS a midshipmen was called a Snottie

And another promotion.

Congratulations Able Seaman Woodie-Paul.

Well done.

Martin555.

thanks for that
brian

thanks for the information
brian

A Killick is lower deck slang for a Leading Seaman, because the proper meaning is a small anchor. Leading Seaman badge is an anchor.
It is also a large stone used by small craft as an anchor (days gone by)

Nerys

Congratulations to all moving up the ranks.Nice to see .
Rick

what is a killick

thank you,i started at the bottom and liked it
brian👍

Many congratulations to Seanymph on picking up your Able Rate and also to gordc on becoming a Killick.

Nerys

Congratulations on your promotion :-

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class brianupyouner.

Climbing the ladder nicely.

Well done.

Martin555

congratulations to both of you
brian

Two more promotions have come through.

Congratulations to :-

Leading Seaman gordc.
Able Seaman Seanympth.

Well done.

Martin555.

Aye-Aye sir!!😁

will do sir👍

Your orders from now on,
ENJOY YOUR MODELLING.
Cheers Colin.

Congrats Colin

Congratulations on your promotion :-

Master Seaman Shipyard Baz.

Well done.

Martin555.

well done mistyoptic
brian

well done thats a lot of posting
postmen get paid for it
brian

Congratulations Colin...your orders?

Well done Colin and well deserved.
Rick

Congratulations on your promotion Colin, Keep safe!😊

The modelling is what really matters, the rank comes and goes.
Just keep reading and posting anything about your models.
Happy modelling Colin.

Very many congratulations on your promotion Colin. Flag rank is particularly well deserved.

All the best, Nerys

Well earned promotion Colin H, you will soon be back to Admiral again I think.👍👍👍

Cheers, Pete

Congratulations General. Is that with how many ⭐️? Or do Admiral ranks look differently? My dad was Air Force.

Thanks all for the congratulations, but its all down to you the members.
I'll try to live up to the rank, and hopefully I won't let anyone down.
I suppose I will have to get used to it allover again Doug, after reaching admiral last time.
Cheers Colin.

Congrat's on the Promotion!

Rear Admiral, Colin!

Cheers, Ed

Congratulations Rear Admiral H.
Welcome to Flag Rank👍
(Flag Officer Commanding Force H)
FLEET//😎

Thank you,
I didn't realise I'd re-climbed the ladder of promotion again.
I hope I live up to expectations, always willing to help wherever I can.
Cheers Colin.

And another promotion.

Congratulations on a well deserved promotion.

Rear Admiral Colin H

Extremely well done.

Martin555.

Congratulations on your promotion :-

Master Seaman mistyopic.

Well done.

Martin555.

congratulations baz
brian👍

Congratulations on your promotion :-

Leading Seaman Shipyard Baz.

Well done.

Martin555.

congratulations nigel
brian