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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-01-2024, 06:23
Replies: 4,709
Views: 978,379
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: The 2021 & 2022 & 2023 Joke Threads

I'm going to have to use this, instead of, 'my Alzheimer's has kicked in'.:smile:
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 12-11-2023, 20:09
Replies: 4,709
Views: 978,379
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: The 2021 & 2022 & 2023 Joke Threads

Fortunately, or unfortunately, your pick.
I can relate to every single one.


One of my co-workers, just before I retired, jokingly stated (I hope), 'man you're older than dirt'.
Coming from a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-07-2022, 16:36
Replies: 38
Views: 7,198
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Kerosene for diesel engine

Use kerosene to clean out (burn time) or run in your Webasto style heaters, only.

When taken into the shop for service, the tech will run your heater on kero to try to clean out the burner...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-05-2022, 06:31
Replies: 102
Views: 8,209
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Did I make a $1,400 mistake?

Yes, android tablets are far superior in that way, just not as secure as 'most' Apple systems. YMMV.
Forum: Our Community 20-05-2022, 11:54
Replies: 1
Views: 651
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Cruising the Mississippi River and onto Florida

Well, you've Googled Great Loop, or Captain John, Great Loop.
Lots of reading and contact info for their organization.
Welcome, and Best wishes from the North.
Forum: Challenges 19-03-2022, 10:07
Replies: 33
Views: 5,205
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: trying to figure out what thi is...

+1 :thumb:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-03-2022, 05:58
Replies: 76
Views: 54,217
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Cargo Ship on Fire

Nope, good ol' capitalism. Make this job pay big time.:thumb:
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 23-02-2022, 18:06
Replies: 352
Views: 50,416
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: I Can't Believe I'm Starting a Gun Thread

When I was in Polar Bear territory (~200 miles North of my present home) back in the late 80's. 12 ga. Winchester 1200 stainless, full length tubular magazine, first two out are scare shells, next...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2022, 17:27
Replies: 76
Views: 54,217
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Cargo Ship on Fire

Thank you Gord.:thumb:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2022, 09:11
Replies: 76
Views: 54,217
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Cargo Ship on Fire

geoleo, is correct in one. A fire really started going, during cutting operations. The salvors had to recheck the welded lifting brackets, after the fire was put out.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2022, 07:06
Replies: 76
Views: 54,217
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Cargo Ship on Fire

I believe the Brunswick one, was due to improper ballasting of the ship. Last I saw from Coast Guard, as reported on gCaptain.
Fire happened when ship went over, cars tore loose, and caught fire....
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 19-02-2022, 06:37
Replies: 4,709
Views: 978,379
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: The 2021 & 2022 Joke Threads

:thumb::thumb::biggrin:
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 18-02-2022, 08:53
Replies: 4,709
Views: 978,379
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: The 2021 & 2022 Joke Threads

delmarrey is confusing rich Republicans and rich Dems again/still.����
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 15-02-2022, 17:49
Replies: 532
Views: 29,170
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Canadian COVID part-2

13 Now:thumb:
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 15-02-2022, 13:43
Replies: 3,965
Views: 359,198
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Science & Technology News

Agreed Gord, that is why my ignore list is growing. I am getting to enjoy the postings now that I have turned off the lunatic fringe.:thumb:
Thanks for the great posts.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 14-02-2022, 07:24
Replies: 532
Views: 29,170
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Canadian COVID part-2

I will second that. I had surgery to remove a tumor, just before the Omicron wave hit, any later, and they would have had to go to further extremes.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 13-02-2022, 06:04
Replies: 532
Views: 29,170
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Canadian COVID part-2

Ah one more for the ignore list. Do keep it up.:thumb:
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-02-2022, 07:15
Replies: 15
Views: 2,144
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Can anyone ID This random deck fitting please?

I have only seen bells mounted higher, so that the sound can go away from the vessel, not trapped in the cockpit footwell.

Plus rigidly mounted so that literally, you could almost hang off of...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-02-2022, 05:03
Replies: 15
Views: 2,144
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Can anyone ID This random deck fitting please?

Yep, from the patina, it's bronze, so perfect for a compass right in front of the tiller.:thumb:
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-01-2022, 07:26
Replies: 4,709
Views: 978,379
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: The 2021 & 2022 Joke Threads

Same at my end.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 27-01-2022, 13:13
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,182
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Canadian COVID-19 News

I agree with that, he starting to sound a little shrill, the last year in The NP.
Oh well.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 25-01-2022, 20:09
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,182
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Canadian COVID-19 News

Whiny little thing?? :biggrin:

You complaining it wasn't done right? :cheers:
It's not dishwater, suck it up buttercup.:thumb:
Best wishes from the North.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-01-2022, 20:01
Replies: 4,709
Views: 978,379
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: The 2021 & 2022 Joke Threads

My thoughts, exactly!:thumb:
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 22-01-2022, 18:49
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,182
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Canadian COVID-19 News

I know, I had surgery to remove some cancer, just before the Omicron wave hit. Now, I would be sweating it out.
Not pleased, with some of my fellow Canadians.:nonono:
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 08-01-2022, 10:45
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,182
Posted By Midnight Son
Re: Canadian COVID-19 News

Mac, everyone can't be right 100%, but also they wont be wrong. I read your, and Gord's and Mike's posts, and enjoy. If you're looking for the 100%, unfortunately it wont be found.
Have a great...
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