Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post

As to PM John Burgess buying him a drink would be a waste as he passed away in 2005 for more information see the website below
http://www.pmjohndburgess.net/
Ah, thanks for that information. I wasn't aware of who he was.

As an aside, I note that on his current website, there are rotating pictures of PM Burgess with a number of friends and dignitaries. In at least two of the pictures, white hose may be observed.