Signal Flag pillows

[CapnBruce]

We're probably all familiar with signal flags that can be used or combined to render certain meanings. "Diver down", "Not under command", "I require a tow", etc. Well, years ago I saw in a catalog a pillow with two signal flags on it which, according to the catalog, meant "Permission to Lay Alongside". Now I think that's really cute. But I've never seen it again, and can find no reference in Chapman's (or other resource) to validate the message.Has anyone else seen this? 'Would make a nice Christmas gift for the Admiral!Thanks...Captain Bruce Humphrys,Bayport, Minnesota

 

[Harry]

Charm bracelet

BoatUS sells a charm bracelet with that title, though I have no way of knowing if it is accurate.http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/20002/-1/20002/77384/20002/73/72/7Harry

 

[CapnBruce]

Thanks, Harry

That'll work! Bruce

 

[Herb Parsons]

QR1 ?

I believe that the flags QR1 is the code for "permission to lay aside". Yep, it would make a cute cushion. I've got to tell my wife about that one.

 

[Mel]

AVF?

I googled signal flags permission to lay alongside and found a couple of sites that show it as AVF. As if we weren't already confused enough! I don't think the bracelet, which shows kuzigy, is right though.

 

[Herb Parsons]

National Imagery and Mapping Agency

I got mine from a download I picked up somewhere, that's "publication 102" - International Code of Signals - from the National Imagery and Mapping Agency. Interesting publication. I couldn't find an "AVF" in it, or "KUZIGY".

 

[Ed6905]

Herb your wife may want

The x flag for her pillow........."stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals"BIG GRIN