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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-08-2006, 22:28
Replies: 37
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Posted By Alan Wheeler
I know what I would have done. 5 AM, yep MORNING!...

I know what I would have done. 5 AM, yep MORNING! I would have started up a big yella buldozer and yelled, COMING THROUGH!!!!!
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-08-2006, 12:28
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Hmmmm, we have a little problem in NZ with MD's....

Hmmmm, we have a little problem in NZ with MD's. They no longer make the ultimate decision. They will "empower you" with all the info on your problem and a suggested remedy. But then THEY ask YOU...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-08-2006, 00:17
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Alan Wheeler
I am wondering if this issue should be looked at...

I am wondering if this issue should be looked at from another angle compleatly.
I reckon it should be the Broker being the one that becomes responsible. After all it is he that is selling the boat...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 26-08-2006, 12:48
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Heeeeey, who you calling foolish.;) :D We...

Heeeeey, who you calling foolish.;) :D

We have have a saying at work when one of us teachers make a comment, "how many times do you have to keep saying X"?
Answer! "at least once more" ;)...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 24-08-2006, 21:19
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Alan Wheeler
There is a simple law when it comes to Boats Bob....

There is a simple law when it comes to Boats Bob. If it's a boat, there will be problems, they will be expensive and it won't matter what it's made from.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 24-08-2006, 01:49
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Arrrr yes. the saying goes. "Experiance is a...

Arrrr yes. the saying goes. "Experiance is a cruel teacher. she gives you the Exam first and the Lesson afterwards".

Never did know the author of that proverb.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-08-2006, 21:49
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Alan Wheeler
The real interesting thing is, when a survey goes...

The real interesting thing is, when a survey goes wrong for one of us, and we have, ummmm,eeerrrrr, "learned by experiance" we have become some of the best experts out there. I reckon a surveyor...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-08-2006, 12:42
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Alan Wheeler
Went through a similar exercise with Surveyer...

Went through a similar exercise with Surveyer during the buy process of my boat. The lesson I learn't was, you need to be very clear about what you want in a survey. What I wanted and expected was...
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