Favorite quotations - Page 3

Jolly Roger · 09-05-2008, 12:15

Hey! a cow would be jolly useful.

oldsalt_1942 · 10-05-2008, 05:45

A borrowed saw will cut ANYTHING.

Morgan Paul · 10-05-2008, 05:58

All Fishermen are Liars Except for Me and You and Honestly ... I’m Not so Sure about You

cooper · 10-05-2008, 07:04

straying from the nautical theme but..."The internet is a wonderful resource full of huge quantity's of information on just about every subject...most of which is not true..."

Herbseesmoore · 10-05-2008, 07:38

"People who go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell on a lark"

Thats my all time fav,

**GordMay** · 10-05-2008, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldsalt_1942

A borrowed saw will cut ANYTHING.

Thanks for the chuckle - and SO true, to boot.

Alan Wheeler · 10-05-2008, 13:45

I don't get the reason why a Wheelbarrow is of no use ona boat. I mean, once we get into the lubricating stuff and start telling Salty tales, I am sure a barrow would be a great asset.

Chief Engineer · 11-05-2008, 18:45

USe one piece of electonis navigation gear and you are reasonoably certain where you are..Use two, and you are constantly in doubt. Quote from an Anonymous Master Chief

Olive Page · 12-05-2008, 23:53

"I don't get the reason why a Wheelbarrow is of no use ona boat. I mean, once we get into the lubricating stuff and start telling Salty tales, I am sure a barrow would be a great asset."

This may be the case, but have you considered the possible hazards and effects of combining the barrow with the Naval Officer?

PS

In the version I heard there was an umbrella involved, perhaps it belonged to the Naval Officer

starfish62 · 13-05-2008, 07:18

[quote=oldsalt_1942;161270]A borrowed saw will cut ANYTHING.[/quote]

Got your message but my reply was blocked by administration. Seems you've elected to not receive PMs. Email me at elieallen@yahoo.com if you wish to talk about the Bocas del toro area with me.

starfish62 · 13-05-2008, 17:34

90% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

Stranded Mariner · 13-05-2008, 22:32

'Scattered f*****g showers my a$$!'
Noah, 5048 BC

Paul Elliott · 14-05-2008, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by starfish62

90% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

Actually, the number is 93%. When making up statistics, or anything else, you should avoid round numbers because they just look like an approximation. The key is to project an impression of exactitude. On the other hand, some numbers are obviously plucked out of thin air. 97% is an example of one of these. I mean come on! 97 is essentially a super-prime number, and nothing in this universe is going to actually be 97. 93, maybe, but definitely not 97.

A friend of mine calls this process of creative precision "DRE", for "Direct Rectal Extraction". Example: "Using the DRE method, we calculate that the gate-count of this integrated circuit will be around 3,700,000." It sounds better than saying ou pulled it out of your *ss.

Oh yeah, a quotation: "I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..."

cooper · 14-05-2008, 03:30

I agree with you to a point but you are actually only 96.3% right.

starfish62 · 14-05-2008, 04:18

I stand corrected!

Definition of an optimistic sailor? "The lightning strikes are nice. They help me see the waterspouts better!"

On another note:

The problem with statistics?
Statistically speaking, 90% of the people involved enjoy gang rape.
(I apologize in advance if that offends anyone.)

10-05-2008, 07:04	#34
cooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back of the Dandenongs, Australia Posts: 909 Images: 6	straying from the nautical theme but..."The internet is a wonderful resource full of huge quantity's of information on just about every subject...most of which is not true..." __________________ One ferro 30 on the water, one steel 38 on the land, .........not a lot of time.....

10-05-2008, 13:45	#37
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,039 Images: 102	I don't get the reason why a Wheelbarrow is of no use ona boat. I mean, once we get into the lubricating stuff and start telling Salty tales, I am sure a barrow would be a great asset. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

13-05-2008, 07:18	#40
starfish62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Boat: Gulfstar 44 Sloop Posts: 278 Images: 4	Oldsalt [quote=oldsalt_1942;161270]A borrowed saw will cut ANYTHING.[/quote] Got your message but my reply was blocked by administration. Seems you've elected to not receive PMs. Email me at elieallen@yahoo.com if you wish to talk about the Bocas del toro area with me. __________________ Starfish

13-05-2008, 17:34	#41
starfish62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Boat: Gulfstar 44 Sloop Posts: 278 Images: 4	90% of all statistics are made up on the spot. __________________ Starfish

13-05-2008, 22:32	#42
Stranded Mariner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shanghai, China Boat: (Under construction) Dix 43 CC, steel - 'Waratah' Posts: 124	'Scattered f*****g showers my a$$!' Noah, 5048 BC __________________ Alles is moontlik, dis net ons self wat die grense stel... http://strandedmariner.com DE Maritime

09-05-2008, 12:15	#31
Jolly Roger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 98	Hey! a cow would be jolly useful.

10-05-2008, 05:45	#32
oldsalt_1942 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 94	A borrowed saw will cut ANYTHING.

10-05-2008, 05:58	#33
Morgan Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Boat: 1973 Morgan 36T Posts: 611 Images: 10	All Fishermen are Liars Except for Me and You and Honestly ... I’m Not so Sure about You

10-05-2008, 07:38	#35
Herbseesmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Boat: Shopping for the escape Posts: 55 Images: 5	"People who go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell on a lark" Thats my all time fav,

11-05-2008, 18:45	#38
Chief Engineer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North of Baltimore Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat Posts: 812	USe one piece of electonis navigation gear and you are reasonoably certain where you are..Use two, and you are constantly in doubt. Quote from an Anonymous Master Chief

12-05-2008, 23:53	#39
Olive Page Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Yorkshire UK, boat on River Tyne. Boat: Colvic Watson 35 Posts: 12	"I don't get the reason why a Wheelbarrow is of no use ona boat. I mean, once we get into the lubricating stuff and start telling Salty tales, I am sure a barrow would be a great asset." This may be the case, but have you considered the possible hazards and effects of combining the barrow with the Naval Officer? PS In the version I heard there was an umbrella involved, perhaps it belonged to the Naval Officer

14-05-2008, 03:30	#44
cooper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Back of the Dandenongs, Australia Posts: 909 Images: 6	I agree with you to a point but you are actually only 96.3% right. __________________ One ferro 30 on the water, one steel 38 on the land, .........not a lot of time.....

14-05-2008, 04:18	#45
starfish62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Boat: Gulfstar 44 Sloop Posts: 278 Images: 4	I stand corrected! Definition of an optimistic sailor? "The lightning strikes are nice. They help me see the waterspouts better!" On another note: The problem with statistics? Statistically speaking, 90% of the people involved enjoy gang rape. (I apologize in advance if that offends anyone.) __________________ Starfish

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