MPN11,
... I would offer you a hug, but a cyber glass of port might suffice...
Indeed it would, and a bit of Stilton to go with it would be fine (I'll pass on the 'hug', if you don't mind). As we're in Cyberland, perhaps I'd like to try a Sandeman's Late Bottled. Or in the real world, Cocburn's Fine Ruby would have to do, and years ago I used to get Harvey's "White Cap" for the Thornaby Mess. It had a strange "incense" flavour which appealed to me (and if the other members didn't like it, then 'Hard Tit').
As for Royalty, though I yield to no man in my respect and loyalty to our Sovereign #. I have always thought that good order in the realm is best served if She gets on with her Queening in her Palace; my Station Commander gets on with commanding the Station in SHQ; I get on with my job - and we leave each other alone !
Note #: How long does a Commission last ? If I don't resign, don't get kicked out, but merely retire in the fullness of my years, am I the Queen's man until I die ?
Danny.