Two men missing in South Australian waters off Port Lincoln

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by GILow

It’s worse than that. It varies from state to state.

Basically you are bound to offend someone with your beer choice. You just tend to hope it’s nobody too big.

Possibly buy a upmarket expensive beer - they might not like it but they can't accuse you of being a cheapskate.

But really, these guys are boatmen and they will drink anything that crosses their gunwales...

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by JPA Cate

Maybe we could work it out by States which beer to offer....

Like VB in Victoria? some Jimmy Boag's in Tasmania?

Ann

Boags and Cascade are good beers, Swan from WA is another,

The stuff they sell in SA with the sludge in the bottom of the bottle, Yukkk

[GILow]

Originally Posted by Wotname

Possibly buy a upmarket expensive beer - they might not like it but they can't accuse you of being a cheapskate...

Yeah, but if did that I’d only prove their point that rich boat toffs can’t sail.

Come to think of it....

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by GILow

Yeah, but if did that I’d only prove their point that rich boat toffs can’t sail.

Come to think of it....

Very astute point - never thought of that aspect. Life is full of tough choices .

Mind you, they have to deal with some strange folk. I recall listening in on a VMR 'rescue' in Perth WA one Sunday.

The guys idiots were out fishing and mid afternoon they were ready to head back to the boat ramp when they realised they were out of sight of the land and needed to be 'rescued.

VMR asked for their location and they had no idea except to say they had left the ramp in the morning so they must be somewhere off Perth. VMR establish they were OK, had fuel and just needed guidance back the ramp. VMR advised they head due east until they sight the coast and then call again.

An hour or so goes by and still no sight of the coast. Another hour and again no land in sight but they are now getting low of fuel. Also getting late in the afternoon and now for the give away - their radio signal strength is reducing rapidly. VMR asked if they could see the sun - 'Yep', they replied 'and it was making life hard since it was getting in their eyes making it hard to see if there was land or not'.

VMR now suggests they turn around immediately and keep the sun on the back of their heads and motor slowly maintaining that direction. About this time of the day, the on-shore sea breeze kicks in and they report the wind is pushing them along just nicely.

They made it back to the ramp and the VMR guys check the compass of the boat - yep, works fine.

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by Wotname

Very astute point - never thought of that aspect. Life is full of tough choices .

Mind you, they have to deal with some strange folk. I recall listening in on a VMR 'rescue' in Perth WA one Sunday.

The guys idiots were out fishing and mid afternoon they were ready to head back to the boat ramp when they realised they were out of sight of the land and needed to be 'rescued.

VMR asked for their location and they had no idea except to say they had left the ramp in the morning so they must be somewhere off Perth. VMR establish they were OK, had fuel and just needed guidance back the ramp. VMR advised they head due east until they sight the coast and then call again.

An hour or so goes by and still no sight of the coast. Another hour and again no land in sight but they are now getting low of fuel. Also getting late in the afternoon and now for the give away - their radio signal strength is reducing rapidly. VMR asked if they could see the sun - 'Yep', they replied 'and it was making life hard since it was getting in their eyes making it hard to see if there was land or not'.

VMR now suggests they turn around immediately and keep the sun on the back of their heads and motor slowly maintaining that direction. About this time of the day, the on-shore sea breeze kicks in and they report the wind is pushing them along just nicely.

They made it back to the ramp and the VMR guys check the compass of the boat - yep, works fine.

Hahahaha Thats a classic, But how many others are out there with no idea either, and no Compass, or anything else,

[ausnp84]

Originally Posted by Mr B

Boags and Cascade are good beers, Swan from WA is another,

The stuff they sell in SA with the sludge in the bottom of the bottle, Yukkk

That’s rich coming from a Victorian, where the local brew is often referred to as “v*****l backwash” (hashed as ladies are present).

Next you’ll be saying Bundy’s a good rum😂

N

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by ausnp84

That’s rich coming from a Victorian, where the local brew is often referred to as “v*****l backwash” (hashed as ladies are present).

Next you’ll be saying Bundy’s a good rum😂

N

There are a lot of good beers in Vic, Especially amongst the Mini Brewers which are every where now,

We also have very good cheap Plonk, Red and white that is exported world wide,
Grown locally here in Vic,

Its a wonder you didnt mention Fosters, No one drinks that here either, along with VB,

Bundy is an alternative to Qld beer, That or be a Teetotaler, hhahaha

[chrisr]

Originally Posted by ausnp84

That’s rich coming from a Victorian, where the local brew is often referred to as “v*****l backwash” (hashed as ladies are present).

Next you’ll be saying Bundy’s a good rum😂

N

oih ! don't start on the bundy ! mother'smilk...

cheers,

[GILow]

As an ex-Victorian I still get a bit of a giggle when hearing about Victorian wine and beer.

Actually, one of the best things about Victorian brewing is that if you insist on buying the local product you are very unlikely to become an alcoholic.

Can’t say the same for South Australia or Western Australia.

[GILow]

How the heck did this thread devolve into a booze-cruise anyway....?

Oh, hang on, two guys lost in South Australia. Now I understand.

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by GILow

How the heck did this thread devolve into a booze-cruise anyway....?

Oh, hang on, two guys lost in South Australia. Now I understand.

Possibly pissed on that high strength beery sludge they sell over there, Hahahahahaha

[GILow]

Originally Posted by Mr B

Possibly pissed on that high strength beery sludge they sell over there, Hahahahahaha

Actually, I think I saw one of the crew holding a stubbie in one photo. Can’t find it now to find out which beer he was holding.

Probably wasn’t VB, if it was the police boat would have cut the tow line.

[ausnp84]

Originally Posted by GILow

Probably wasn’t VB, if it was the police boat would have cut the tow line.

😂😂😂

I’ll take the “beery sludge” (can someone tell our friend he’s not meant to drink the last cm...) over that crap any day😁

N

[ausnp84]

Originally Posted by chrisr

oih ! don't start on the bundy ! mother'smilk...

cheers,

Hahahahaa the only rum to ever give me a two day hangover... my brother swears by it, but then he is a military lad😂

N

[GILow]

Originally Posted by ausnp84

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

I’ll take the “beery sludge” (can someone tell our friend he’s not meant to drink the last cm...) over that crap any day[emoji16]

N

Shhhh! Don't tell him. It's a little trick we use to keep the Victorians out of the state.