Not A Mallard Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I am the night. I would say, "I'm Batman," but I already went through that phase over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancilla Domini Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I just found out yesterday that I am directly descended from Captain Bligh. :pinch: Supposedly, though, he wasn't the creep that he's portrayed as being in all the movies. Supposedly he saved all his men. (And no, I'm not just being biased. :hehe2:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancilla Domini Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I just found out yesterday that I am directly descended from Captain Bligh. :pinch: Supposedly, though, he wasn't the creep that he's portrayed as being in all the movies. Supposedly he saved all his men. (And no, I'm not just being biased. :hehe2:) Well, this is good: :P "Bligh’s disciplinary habits were not especially harsh. In fact, one could arguably call his discipline relatively light for the day. A reflection of this can be seen in the division of mutineers and loyalists. That “nearly his entire crew†participated in the mutiny is a completely false impression created by fiction. Of the 44 men on the Bounty, only 18 joined Fletcher Christian; 4 more men who wished to get into the lifeboat into which Bligh and the other loyalists were set had to be forcibly restrained on board the ship. On return to England, every surviving member of the Bounty's officers and crew was given a chance to officially register any complaints they might have had against Bligh, and none did. Apparently Bligh was more likely to scold or berate a man when other captains might have resorted to physical discipline." *sighs in relief* I wouldn't like to know that one of my great-great-great ancestors was a villain who killed people and frequently flogged them for small offenses. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 That's pretty cool Ancilla! I found out recently that my great-grandmother's ancestors were Scottish Jacobites - for those who don't know Jacobites tried to restore the Catholic monarchy to the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland. I'm ever-so-slightly pleased about that. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Part of my family came from England in the late 1700's & supposedly we are related to the Bowkers of Bowker Hall. One man was a hatter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have now been awarded full candidature with my university, so am officially a student! Been waiting for this day! Deo Gratias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancilla Domini Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have now been awarded full candidature with my university, so am officially a student! Been waiting for this day! Deo Gratias! Congratulations!! :winner: :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have now been awarded full candidature with my university, so am officially a student! Been waiting for this day! Deo Gratias! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks, friends! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritasluxmea Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I would say, "I'm Batman," but I already went through that phase over a year ago. That's ok, I'll be Batman instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have now been awarded full candidature with my university, so am officially a student! Been waiting for this day! Deo Gratias! God is so good :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentJoy Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 That's pretty cool Ancilla! I found out recently that my great-grandmother's ancestors were Scottish Jacobites - for those who don't know Jacobites tried to restore the Catholic monarchy to the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland. I'm ever-so-slightly pleased about that. :P Ever-so-slightly?? You're probably a very, very distant relative of George MacDonald. On a cousin's brother-in-law's cat's side. In my opinion you are very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentJoy Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Something you didn't know about me? I am fire. I am death. My 3 year old niece randomly repeats this assertion in a fierce little whisper that terminates in a burst of laughter. Its her mama's fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 My 3 year old niece randomly repeats this assertion in a fierce little whisper that terminates in a burst of laughter. Its her mama's fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 God is so good :blush: He is. :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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