Joe was a good mate but we lost contact over the years - as you do in the job.

A good mate can make a working crew out of near anything, if he's given a free hand.

I mean there's only a few kids there, they're all good mates and it's like private tuition.

"What makes you think I would make a good mate?"

I can act as my own captain, but I'll need a good mate.

Thomas - 2 months ago he would make a good mate and provider.

Chris is being a good mate and trying to offer Kyle something to do.

"I can use a good mate in one of my ships."

We're all good mates and we play music together really well.

As one woman said, who ultimately found a very good mate, "I would go out with anyone once."