
A&G what a Pair of Pliers Tale of the Flight of the Camel Jockeys in Cairo
Leaving the Port of Suez the Red Sea was ahead and if You ever had the privilege to see the Sun sets going down to the Indian Ocean the Starboard side became Red hence the name Red Sea such a God Given sight for sailors' eyes
Calling into the Port of Jeddah was Not an Option as Paper Inspections would take Days on Clearances yet the Sudanese Pirates loved playing Games on the unsuspecting Craft they had looked at the Dancer as if she was an Alien Craft without the Topdeck Lights on at Night her Rich Lines told them Easy Pickins they Love the Richmen Toys easy to sell and Capture Nobody Fights Back a Lifeboat in Distress full of Kalashnikov Rifles robbers sadly That Night they would End up swimming. Captain Christian e was well aware of the May Day SOS Dodge Such a Calm Night just a Mile from Shore a joke
A&G flew over and Surveyed the Fifteen Pirates inside all armed He called Capt Christine and said Best Fly out of arms way They were about to give these Pirate the Ride of Their Life and Could end up spraying a Few Stray shots best safe just Disapeat that give then a first Shock she Did just that heading and Telling them They were Getting picked up the Pilot of the lifeboat could not believe how easy they fell for the Trick and watched the Dancer Come into sight then it just disappeared he did not Believe it and kept calling on his VHF Then The Silient squidji Bundji Hook wrapped around the Aft Davit Hook of their Lifeboat slowly Gaz lifted the Squidji rope the Tilt threw everyone on top of each other and Then The spring of the Bundji Rope Bounced them in and out the Sea they were all sick as Dogs and Could not Get out and fighting each Other Off just to breathe or be sick less Than Fifty Yards from the Sudan Shoreline They Dropped and sunk the Lifeboat they all scrambled out a sorry sight in their Life Jackets just amaed and Scared shitless that Aliens had played a Game with them not a sign of anything that could do such a Thing and to sink Their Income was a Crime Gaz and Al Laughed I think that was a Good Lesson and None had their weapons all Lost Al said Gaz said it's a Hell of a Feeling that Freefall seconds your arse in Your Mouth
I don't care who you are doing a Bungee Jump and then a Reverse takes the Shit out of You we Bounced them for a Good Mile and Sixty Jumps least they were just laying on the sandy Beach Gobsmaked arses Al Said Bastard Pirates I hate every last One, Then The Last Dive Must have been Hell of a Fright Gaz said Aye they did all have Life Jackets on
Captain Christine was back on the Water talking with A&G on the Bridge everything was ok went well the whole Crew all accounted for and safe refuge station boxes ticked would be Six Hours to the Mouth of the Indian Ocean was there any stops Gaz said Not on My Lists Carry on Skipper she's all yours Mumbai next Stop the Ladies want to See The Great Taj Mahal. So we will let the Crew off in a Rotation stay for Two Nights at the Taj Hilton in Groups of Twelve and get our Pusur to work out the Crew list and Passport Details of who Goes when You and the First mate include all on this Sightseeing adventure
A&G will be the Taxi Drivers that should Give them something to look forward to as we cross the Indian Ocean.
He sat Talking with Martha and Julie while Al Opened the Californian Red wine Saying Due to Flight Restrictions Best we Leave in the Evening for Hyderabad and the Taj Hilton Captain Christian Pops her Head in 1037 KM Nautical flying Miles Good Gaz said about 10 Minutes of a Fight Martha said That's Going to Frighten some of The Crew All Laughed Best get those leak proof Nappies out
Would You like a Drop of Red Wine Captain Not on Duty thanks and she left the Flight Maps she had enough excitement for the evening. God, she said I love this Job
Five Days Later she was on the First Crew List as Six in with Gaz and Six with Al in the Briefing Gaz said there would be Nothing to see at Warp speed and 10 Minutes we should be at the Hotel Buckle Up and Take a Deep Breath as He was Kind and Pushed up the Throttle slowly into warp spot on Ten Minutes landed on Taj Hilton their HeliDeck all escorted to Reception and The Boys where to park their Craft
Waiting for them Martha and Juile are in the Lounge bar to buy everyone a welcome Drink
Their Guys at The Piano Brought the Party to that start Button the Hotel Loved having Barry White and Frank Sinatra playing Happy Family Crew Fun Time Martha said everything on the Menu you eat or Drink is Covered just enjoy yourself and sign in to your Room
The Following Morning the Hotel Transport took them on the Tour for a spectacular Six Hours then on return was a Curry Buffet or the A La Carte menu with so many five-star Options. The Hotel Manager came asking if the Stars Be Singing tonight and had a lot of American Guests checked in today Champagne on the house if they could Manage a song or two he was very Polite shaking hands
For all of the Rough Edges with You Two Martha said Your Pair will Go down in history we Have never had so much Fun and Drama in all Our Days until we Met You Pair of Pliers. That Evening The Boys in white Tux bow tie Patent shoes you saw your face in Let's Bring It On and AL with The Party Piece Conga every American was Cheering and Clapping those Two not knowing what was happening next this Impromptu show was everyone Taste not matter who or how rich the Crew Loved them all as did Those tourists Packed the Dining Room and Lounge bar out it was Gone Midnight when Martha said Ok Big Boy take a rest last Bow Bedtime
The following day was Shopping and then saying Farewell it had been Fantastic The Other Crew Members were all Excited waiting on the Bridge for Their Turn and Spot on Time they appeared and the Jubilation wished we were coming with you have a Fabulous time
And so it was another Two Nights of Party none Different from the same show only the Crowd were Bigger coming from other Hotels to hear the Guys Sing was so Good the Entertainment at the Hilton Most Thought they were just the Show little Did the Know The Truth
Four Nights go quickly and This One The Farwell it had Been a Tremendous Privilege having them stay Martha and Julie Followed Gaz home it was good Bye India I want to see The Stones of Sri Lanka was on the Girls Minds the Home of the True Blue Sapphires
Waiting to Meet them Raju Thomas who was Respected for his knowledge and Negotiations in Gemstones his Fee in Money back Transactions was his winning and Truthful Motto the guy went that Extra Mile and Knowing what a Fair Price with the Carat prices at his iPhone both Al and Gaz were well aware of the Fake Markets and scams in the Gems Trade they had been taught by the Best so they were saying nothing as Raju took them To His First Shop and sure enough the Owners were helpful and Truthful never a Forceful sal If Madam Like d any stone it talks to her soul very open only advantage He Had was Knowing this was Raju first Stop of Six others A&G had their own Bank in Singapore and Bangkok any Uploaded Photo and a Price would be back at you in Minutes so rest assured if Madam Liked Something it was going to be a Value for Money deal. She Liked The Rings Oval shape so Deep the Blue Stone and Diamonds surrounded by a white Gold band Ring Today Value 180,000 Dollars no Ifs no buts
Gaz took his Photo and Sent it To Singapore Nine Point Five Carat with a total of Six Carats of small Diamond surrounds it was a very Impressive Ring Today put 11,000 us per Carat on the Sapphires
Was 104,500 the value of the diamonds 58,932 that's 163, 432 Dollars without workmanship and The White Gold Value Outstanding of 16,568 Dollars in White Gold and workman's ship That is a Fair Price
Raju said You should Offer him 165 Thousand if you want it Gaz knew then Raju was on their side was a Fair Offer The Owner said He would Think about it and Please call in on you way Back knowing Raju was on his shopping Tour
And so the Evening went to shop after shop and then Loose Stones with Designers to make Your Dreams Come true in styles Gaz could see Martha was still thinking of the first Shop Deal
In her mind was Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire a Burma Ruby and Japan Black Pearl Gaz You Can Have a Guarantee in Jaw Gems Pattaya they have those In One Shop Laughing but knowing this meant a lot to Her the stone and Being where they came from