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11-06-2010, 07:03
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Location: New Iberia, LA
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Speaking of yachty club snoots:
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Originally Posted by GordMay
FWIW: I’m unimpressed; ..blah blah blah... - recycled salvage..... blah blah blah.....it was also a waste of time.
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it is surprisingly comfy, took about 10 minuets to lace and will gain more (colorful) lines as more get used and condemned. It's been my favorite chair for over 5 years and started life a a "lawn" chair, it fits in my cabin quite tight and allowed me to read comfortably even in 6' chop on the Mississippi sound.
I seem to recall some turd saying something bad about my boat whilst in Louisiana, not quite as snarky as Mr Gord but I still gave him the same reply: "if you can't say anything nice, shut up and mind your own business"
reduce, reuse, recycle.
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11-06-2010, 07:15
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: aboard or UK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
FWIW: I’m unimpressed; thinking it looks like what it is - recycled salvage. If it’s as comfortable as it is attractive, it was also a waste of time.
I am happy for your satisfaction in it.
To each his own ...
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no more a waste of time than commenting on it,small minds amused by small things !Smaller minds look on.
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11-06-2010, 07:16
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Nice piece of art!
Just be sure to always wear shorts when sitting in it or you may get tangled uncomfortably. 
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11-06-2010, 14:19
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joeblogss
no more a waste of time than commenting on it,small minds amused by small things !Smaller minds look on.
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Perhaps this explains why you solo a lot. Perhaps not.
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Originally Posted by Hillbillyfunk
... I seem to recall some turd saying something bad about my boat whilst in Louisiana, not quite as snarky as Mr Gord but I still gave him the same reply: "if you can't say anything nice, shut up and mind your own business"... |
Sorry, I thought this was a discussion forum, not a church.
If you can't accept polite criticism, don't publicly brag on your artistic/crafts accomplishments.
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"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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11-06-2010, 16:43
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GordMay
Perhaps this explains why you solo a lot. Perhaps not.;0
Sorry, I thought this was a discussion forum, not a church.
If you can't accept polite criticism, don't publicly brag on your artistic/crafts accomplishments.
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As a backer and supporter of the 1800+ days of lawn chair sitting and re-use, I find this disturbing. Who is to say that this is or is not a world record for lawn chair use?
Detractors can argue that this is not a 'real' record or 'art' but I would argue that this man is going about doing his own thing with a lawn chair and is not bothering anyone else. His lawn chair maybe unappreciated by some, but most of those that I have met that do not find this lawn chair to be something astounding, are losers on the craps and black jack tables. Those that find this truly amazing have already won the lottery.
John
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11-06-2010, 17:54
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Bellingham WA
Boat: 17' faering Ironblood, building 34' schooner Javelin
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I don't know which is more impressive - the recycled chair or your courage in posting the photo on this website ..... I am living in hillbilly country, building a sailboat, and all my neighbors [well, almost all .. ] would be deeply impressed by your creativity [though they would never use that word ...]
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11-06-2010, 19:57
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Eternal Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: North of Baltimore
Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat
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Believe me, I have seen a lot worse...Like the washing machine on a front deck of a houseboat.....House hold refrigerator on the back deck of a powerboat.
For my taste....that macrame' would be a little hard on my frame....
BUT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!for only shipping and handling....we will send you another Naughty/Nautical/Knottical Chair for Free.........(Billy Mays RIP)
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11-06-2010, 20:00
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: sausalito
Boat: 14 meter sloop
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I like it. The aesthetic, clearly, is fixing something that needs fixing.
I view it as a counter-cultural critique.
I'm almost inspired to post one of my fixes.
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11-06-2010, 20:20
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Location: Gabriola Island & Victoria, British Columbia
Boat: Cooper 416 Honeysuckle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bash
I like it. The aesthetic, clearly, is fixing something that needs fixing.
I view it as a counter-cultural critique.
I'm almost inspired to post one of my fixes.
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We wait with bated breath ...
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12-06-2010, 04:26
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Armchair Bucketeer
Join Date: Oct 2006
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How do I order one? 
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12-06-2010, 05:01
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ft. Pierce, FL - Bislig, Philippines - Gladstone QLD
Boat: 1968 Alberg 30 #329
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Congrats for being so resourceful Hillbilly! Im gonna go rip up my favorite chair then fix it so that it looks like yours and I can then sell it for big bucks to David!
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12-06-2010, 05:17
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Almería, ES
Boat: Chiquita 46 - Libertalia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bash
I view it as a counter-cultural critique.
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It could just be some post-modern artefact but it appears to be functional. Like it
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12-06-2010, 09:50
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C.L.O.D
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I'm gonna change my signature - and then I'm gonna go and seek in the skips for a discarded deckchair, and salvage all the old lines. Hillbilly, you are an inspiration!!!
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12-06-2010, 10:46
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: aboard or UK
Boat: ss impala 35 1978
Posts: 4
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looks like chair bondage, is it legal ?
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12-06-2010, 14:01
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#30
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Cruising
Boat: Privilege 39 Catamaran, Exit Only
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This looks like a good chair for taking watch. I don't think I could fall asleep while sitting in it, and that is what I want from a chair when I am taking watch.
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