Sir, four elephants and a giraffe could’ve gone over in that storm, we’d never know.
MikeI think we can safely not bother looking for any elephants. The giraffe on the other hand…
A character in Sea Patrol
Played by Ian Stenlake
Sea Patrol · 221 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Sea Patrol: in 68 of its 221 quotes
Most scenes with: Kate (31), Nav (12), RO (10)
Sir, four elephants and a giraffe could’ve gone over in that storm, we’d never know.
MikeI think we can safely not bother looking for any elephants. The giraffe on the other hand…
Mike[Observing Bright Island.] Feds?
Looks like it, sir.
MikeI dropped off two agents, but I can see another six. What the hell are they doing?
Breeding, sir?
MikeWhat do you do when a federal agent tell you not to worry, Buff?
[Chuckles.] Worry like hell, sir.
[After Mike tackles Chefo to the ground in a game of rugby.]
I thought we were playing touch!
MikeYeah, we are. You’re touched.
[During an awkward silence.]
Chefo’s excelled himself tonight. The scran’s really good.
Scran?
Uh...
Mike[Interrupting.] Stuff.
Stuff Cooked by the Royal Australian Navy.
I see.
Don’t let that put you off.
MikeX, aren’t you officer of the watch this evening?
Yes. I’m sorry, sir. I was enjoying myself so much, I almost forgot I had somewhere else to be. Please excuse me.
She’s a bit lemon-lipped, isn’t she?
MikePlease don’t take it personally. The XO hates to see an ice boat get away. She’s extremely dedicated.
[Nav grins a little.]
[Kate, ET and Spider are dressed up to go undercover.]
Oh, you look fabulous!
I would like to thank my personal stylist, Lieutenant Commander Mike Flynn, for the loan of his very favourite fishing shirt.
MikeBlack eye adds a degree of authenticity to the ensemble. Don’t you think?
[Nav laughs at ET.]
Ease off, Nav. I didn’t volunteer for this gig.
MikeNo, you're there because you failed to keep an eye on David.
Yeah, believe me, ET. No one volunteered for this gig.
[Nav keeps laughing.]
Alright. I’m taking bets to see how many rounds it’ll take. My money’s on a single shot.
One shot for me.
Trust the Spider.
I vote for three. I think you boys might miss the first couple.
Whoo. Nav doesn’t think much of our gunnery skills.
MikeLet’s focus on the job at hand.
Sorry, boss.
MikeIf the navy permitted a wager... I’d bet on two rounds of the 50-cal.
I’m with you, sir.
MikeWhat have we got, Chefo?
The usual, boss. Plus Spider’s famous Bright Island crabs in hoisin sauce and calamari marinated in garlic and ginger.
Yeah, try the crabs, sir. The calamari’s not half bad either. Where’d you get it, Chefo?
You remember the one we caught up our mast. :[Winks at Mike.]
[Spider goes to spit out the squid.]
MikeThink I’ll have a snag.
Clair[talking about Hammersley] It's really old!
Present company excluded.
MikeCharming Nav.
Don’t know about you, boss, but I’m starting to feel like someone’s appetiser.
MikeCome on, ET. You’re a main course at least.
MikeI’ll come to the hospital tonight, soon as I get this sorted.
There’s no need. You heard – it’s a superficial wound. I need to get sleep. You’ll be otherwise engaged anyway.
MikeThen I’ll see you tomorrow.
[Kate walks past him onto the pier.]
Milk chocolate. Not dark.
ET's being posted with us?
MikeGood to have the old gang back together, wouldn't you say?
[ET is driven over from HMAS Melbourne in a RHIB.]
Wooh-hoo-hoo! It's the creature from the deep.
I heard you fellas couldn't deal without me.
Yeah right.
It's good to see you again mate.
It's good to be here.
MikeWe'll let RO give them the good news.
[Sarcastically.] Thank you sir.
It's a great to hear your voice, sir. Any advice would be highly appreciated.
MikeBuffer, it's a time for a Graunch boarding.
[To Swain.] Tell me he didn't say "Graunch"!
I think he did, ma'am.
[Kate lets out a frustrated sigh.]
Sir, you are a mad man. It's a pleasure to serve under you. Wish us luck. Over.
[Under the effects of rohypnol.] I don’t agree with extramarital soy sauce.
MikeRight. Yeah, well, um... I’ll let you sleep it off.
[Mumbling.] You’re a beautiful man, Mike Flynn. Just beautiful.
MikeOkay. Thank you.
[Under the effects of rohypnol.] Why did you leave?
KateLisa McCune · 70 quotes
ROKristian Schmid · 41 quotes
BufferJeremy Lindsay Taylor · 40 quotes
ChargeJohn Batchelor · 35 quotes
SpiderJay Ryan · 30 quotes
NavSaskia Burmeister · 29 quotes
BomberKirsty Lee Allan · 24 quotes
DutchyConrad Coleby · 24 quotes
ETDavid Lyons · 24 quotes
SwainMatthew Holmes · 24 quotes
ChefoJosh Lawson · 19 quotes
BirdDanielle Horvat · 14 quotes
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