Posted by Peter H on September 30, 2002 at 20:44:44 from 213.122.109.43 user Peter_H.
In Reply to: Re: Pigeon Post-Chockablock-copyright posted by Peter H on September 30, 2002 at 12:52:31:
On second thoughts, I'll post the quote, and save Ed the risk of Sammy Lewthwaite knocking on his door. Actually it doesn't explain in detail what 'chockablock' means. I'll have to leave gaps where the shantying is described:
'The gaff swayed up, lifting the canvas after it. . . . . . It took time, but there was the sail spreading up and up far over their heads. 'Chockablock' said Peter Duck at last, and belayed the throat halyard . . . .'
(PD pp 54, 55)