Jems

"We twa hae run aboot the braes and pu'd the gowans fine"

These are a few pictures of my very good  and lifelong friend Jimmy Linton.

Jems and I were born in Earlsferry in 1926. 

Jems discovered that he "had it all" and was smart enough 

Never to Leave

Jems when about seven

Jems at 16 in World War II wearing

the uniform of the Home Guard

Jems on the right with

another movie star

Jems in front, brother Sandy behind

him,sisters Bunty and Hilda at the back

Jems the movie star

Jems 2006 Enjoying his retirement

No,Sean Connery didn't come to visit but he could be mistaken for Jems.. 

Skipper Jems at the helm ~ Earlsferry August 2007

Jems' 24 foot Trident "The Rum Rig" 

"A wet sheet and a flowing sea,

A wind that follows fast

And fills the white and rustling sail

And bends the gallant mast."

And bends the gallant mast me boys,

While like the seagull free,

Away the Rum Rig flies,

And leaves the Ferry on the lee.

Ferry tales can come true-------

Skipper Jems and me.

Years may wrinkle our skins but lack of enthusiasm will never wrinkle our souls.

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