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Thread #47495 Message #3237738
Posted By: Charley Noble
12-Oct-11 - 07:44 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Three Old Whores from Winnipeg
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Three Old Whores from Winnipeg
My understanding is that the nautical phrase "swabbing the decks" involved the use of salt water, not scarce fresh water. If I'm correct, then "Cover the decks with brine" makes perfect sense.