Posted by Jock on June 09, 2006 at 17:34:15 from 86.135.21.80 user Jock.
In Reply to: Re: a number of tugs (was Jim Brading...) posted by Dave Thewlis on June 09, 2006 at 15:26:59:
But since tugs can also push, perhaps "A pushmepullyou of tugs".
I can now publically announce... [pause for effect, while pretends to struggle with envelope] ...the winner is DAVE THEWLIS with "pushmepullyou" !
Dave, It was a pretty close run thing and for a moment I thought that the judges might choose Eric Abraham with "taggle of tugs". "Barging", "Tension" and "tow" were also interesting contenders. However, "pushmepullyou" was the only entry that aknowledges Peter R's point about tugs going astern. Extra marks were gained for a well hidden reference to research by Peter H on the linkage between the Swallows and Hugh Lofting's characters.
The grand prize is a certificate entitling you a glass of any available cask ale at the next TAG/TNRP/If not duffers... event. Anyone any ideas for the next competition?