Re: Digest Number 1830
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Steve Henshall <steve_henshall@y...>
wrote:
I have to add about 5 meters of rope, one
Very much appreciate your exposé as regards this little
understood aspect of amateur boatbuilding. In fact, I have often
thought that a book breaking down all the tasks required to build a
boat into their respective alimentary values would be a great boon to
all who wish to remain informed and diet conscious.
And to those who may sneer at such a suggestion,consider this;
is it not preferable,after devoting so much effort,time and money
toward the completion of your vessel, to at least present a svelt
figure while attending to the various launch day festivities?
Indeed,who amongst would not be tickled pink to casually over
hear,from a group of fair maidens, such comments as,"oh my, I do so
fancy the cut of his jib" or "isn't that the most impressive dolphin
striker he is sporting?" and "Holy Mother of God,did you see the size
of his jib-boom?" Ah yes,no true sailorman can honestly say he would
prefer to hear otherwise. Imagine,if you will, the real consequences
of alimentary neglect and the spine stiffening effect to such
comments as,"Does he really think the boat will float with 'im in
it?" or "Is the waterline crooked or is it just me eyes failing me
again?" and "oh quick,someone get a shovel,he's at it again!"
Not a pretty sight nor all that flattering, I say, and all the more
reason why we all could use a handy reference book to keep us in top
form and rather dashing to the ladies.
And as for those dangerous conditions you must labour in Steve, I do
not envy you. Fortunately,due to climate considerations and the
distance between home and the"boat shop", I am, per force,prevented
from attaining a true state of constant numbness in my nether regions
brought upon through the steady introduction of neccessary fluids
into my body. Some may call this a built in safety mechanism against
recklessness but I simply call it a Royal pain In The Buttinski.
However,spied at from a more optimistic angle, it can also be viewed
as a multi-staged progressive training regime designed to have me
operating under a full head of steam come launch day.After which
point I may never again
wallow in the great pool of sobriety many struggle with daily.
Good luck with your launching and do,yes do be careful with where you
point your dolphin striker!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,with still many months(thank God!) of training before
his own launch day festivities,from along the shores of the damp
St.Lawrence...............
wrote:
I have to add about 5 meters of rope, one
> pully, drill 3 holes, add 24 inches of rubber shockHi Steve,
> chord and stand back to admire the work. That will
> require about 2kg of carbohydrates, 800 grams of
> protine and 3 or 4 galons of Tuba. Oh! wait...
> There's the touch up painting. Make that 6 gallons
> of Tuba. In any event I'll make the sacrifice. I
> should be sober.... er.... er..... finished by the
> middle of January.
>
> Mabuhay,
> Steve.
Very much appreciate your exposé as regards this little
understood aspect of amateur boatbuilding. In fact, I have often
thought that a book breaking down all the tasks required to build a
boat into their respective alimentary values would be a great boon to
all who wish to remain informed and diet conscious.
And to those who may sneer at such a suggestion,consider this;
is it not preferable,after devoting so much effort,time and money
toward the completion of your vessel, to at least present a svelt
figure while attending to the various launch day festivities?
Indeed,who amongst would not be tickled pink to casually over
hear,from a group of fair maidens, such comments as,"oh my, I do so
fancy the cut of his jib" or "isn't that the most impressive dolphin
striker he is sporting?" and "Holy Mother of God,did you see the size
of his jib-boom?" Ah yes,no true sailorman can honestly say he would
prefer to hear otherwise. Imagine,if you will, the real consequences
of alimentary neglect and the spine stiffening effect to such
comments as,"Does he really think the boat will float with 'im in
it?" or "Is the waterline crooked or is it just me eyes failing me
again?" and "oh quick,someone get a shovel,he's at it again!"
Not a pretty sight nor all that flattering, I say, and all the more
reason why we all could use a handy reference book to keep us in top
form and rather dashing to the ladies.
And as for those dangerous conditions you must labour in Steve, I do
not envy you. Fortunately,due to climate considerations and the
distance between home and the"boat shop", I am, per force,prevented
from attaining a true state of constant numbness in my nether regions
brought upon through the steady introduction of neccessary fluids
into my body. Some may call this a built in safety mechanism against
recklessness but I simply call it a Royal pain In The Buttinski.
However,spied at from a more optimistic angle, it can also be viewed
as a multi-staged progressive training regime designed to have me
operating under a full head of steam come launch day.After which
point I may never again
wallow in the great pool of sobriety many struggle with daily.
Good luck with your launching and do,yes do be careful with where you
point your dolphin striker!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,with still many months(thank God!) of training before
his own launch day festivities,from along the shores of the damp
St.Lawrence...............
>If you can't enjoy good food and drink afterAmen!! Spent half an hour working on the boat today
>exercise then there isn't
>any
>point to it
between rain squalls, (33 dry minutes all day) and now
after actually bending down to pick up the drill it's
time for refreshments. 3 plates of spaghetti and
enough Tuba to wash it down. They were big plates of
spaghetti. Took a lot of Tuba.
Thank God some of you folks out there know how to
build a boat!! It's not what you actually get
done,that counts, but what you go through in the
process. I have to add about 5 meters of rope, one
pully, drill 3 holes, add 24 inches of rubber shock
chord and stand back to admire the work. That will
require about 2kg of carbohydrates, 800 grams of
protine and 3 or 4 galons of Tuba. Oh! wait...
There's the touch up painting. Make that 6 gallons
of Tuba. In any event I'll make the sacrifice. I
should be sober.... er.... er..... finished by the
middle of January.
Mabuhay,
Steve.