14 Jan 18 - 01:22 PM (#3899613) Subject: Drake, Trump, bowls, golf From: Jack Campin Trump is getting flak for finishing his golf game while Hawai'i was (as far as he knew) under nuclear attack. Drake finished his bowls game with the Armada on the horizon and he got labelled a hero. There should be songs about Drake's game ripe for revival. |
14 Jan 18 - 03:02 PM (#3899633) Subject: RE: Drake, Trump, bowls, golf From: Will Fly Drake knew he couldn't leave Plymouth harbour - even if he'd wanted to - because the prevailing wind and tide were against him. I think the myth came much later... |
14 Jan 18 - 03:35 PM (#3899640) Subject: RE: Drake, Trump, bowls, golf From: Steve Gardham Unfortunately Trump doesn't know the prevailing wind and tide are against him. |
15 Jan 18 - 05:49 AM (#3899718) Subject: RE: Drake, Trump, bowls, golf From: GUEST,Observer Will Fly is correct, the bowls story about Drake is a complete myth that only surfaced 37 years later. |