Arr, Timmy, you ever been to sea?

[fresco]

The Canadian navy says it will serve Tim Horton's coffee at Canadian Forces base Halifax and in the galleys of the ships that sail from there, because because that is what sailors prefer:

http://65.54.187.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=...zAD0BHt0Cha10A3

[tryska]

wow - i thought this was gonna be another topic on brits and their food.

[Laksa]

I clicked in because there's promise of rum, buggery and the lash. Oh well, I guess I'll check back later then.

Edited to add: the link isn't working for me

Edited August 9, 2004 by Laksa (log)

[phaelon56]

But isn't rum, buggery and the lash always more satisfying when a cup of coffee is involved?

[fresco]

I clicked in because there's promise of rum, buggery and the lash.  Oh well, I guess I'll check back later then.

Edited to add: the link isn't working for me 

Here's a better link to a different story:

http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePr.../08/573205.html

[phaelon56]

It's only 40 days until Talk Like a Pirate Day but whos' counting? Oddly.... I find no references to Tim Horton or coffee on that site.

[MGLloyd]

But isn't rum, buggery and the lash always more satisfying when a  cup of coffee is involved?

Afterwards, yes. I am not so sure about before or during.