Sunken Electric Dreams

**4bee** · 7th March 2022, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Arapiles

The whole cargo was a write-off as soon as the fire started: it didn't need to sink for that. And as I understand it, the salvage team wouldn't gain from it sinking and the Portugese navy were there in any case.

And this will probably still be being litigated 10 years from now, so no-one is going to make a quick buck from it.

But plenty of slow ones in time, plus costs.

**PhilipA** · 7th March 2022, 12:44 PM

Probably one of those you beaut hybrids that footy stars are given to drive.

Regards PhilipA

**Arapiles** · 7th March 2022, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Lloyds of London got it's name from a coffee shop were insurance brokers used to meet.

Yes .... which is why the staff at Lloyds - including the person who fills in the Loss Book - are called "waiters".

**4bee** · 8th March 2022, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Yes .... which is why the staff at Lloyds - including the person who fills in the Loss Book - are called "waiters".

I feel sure Saitch would appreciate that snippet of info.

I wonder whether one has to work their way to the top to do the Loss Book, although wouldn't that be "the bottom?

I can picture it now "Choose me, me me. me, me,me,me ad nauseum."

**Arapiles** · 8th March 2022, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by 4bee

I feel sure Saitch would appreciate that snippet of info.

I wonder whether one has to work their way to the top to do the Loss Book, although wouldn't that be "the bottom?

I can picture it now "Choose me, me me. me, me,me,me ad nauseum."

Apparently it's the most senior waiter who gets to do it.

**4bee** · 8th March 2022, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Apparently it's the most senior waiter who gets to do it.

How many people walk in a & yell "WAITER, table for two please?"

And then are turned out on their arse.

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