Alan de Enfield Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Arthur Marshall said: Or cut the string. I remember trying to measure a length of string but struggled as some one had cut the end off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 when we still had a dog we used to put the odd full poo bag on the roof until a suitable bin could be found, strangely nobody ever stole them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pegg Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 14 hours ago, zenataomm said: The last time I took a tape measure to a piece of string I found the length was indeterminate. Why, had the scale worn off the tape measure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Tee Posted March 2, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Hudds Lad said: when we still had a dog we used to put the odd full poo bag on the roof until a suitable bin could be found, strangely nobody ever stole them ? Off-topic, but your post reminded me of a true story (told to me by the pilot in question) - When in Niger, we had two Hercules aircraft attached to the job for moving big rigs around the country. One of them needed a major service, so a trip back to Europe was organised. A stop for fuel was planned at Tamanrasset in Algeria. Unfortunately, one of the pilots, halfway there, realised he had an upset stomach and was not going to make it to the refuel point - and there was not a toilet on board, just a bucket type which he didn't fancy. So, having an old briefcase with him, decided to use that. Everything worked out fine, but then he thought 'What do I do with it?' So, after landing, he put the briefcase next to the steps of the aircraft, in the absolute certain knowledge that somebody would steal it - which they did!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceinSanity Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 56 minutes ago, Mike Tee said: Off-topic, but your post reminded me of a true story (told to me by the pilot in question) - When in Niger, we had two Hercules aircraft attached to the job for moving big rigs around the country. One of them needed a major service, so a trip back to Europe was organised. A stop for fuel was planned at Tamanrasset in Algeria. Unfortunately, one of the pilots, halfway there, realised he had an upset stomach and was not going to make it to the refuel point - and there was not a toilet on board, just a bucket type which he didn't fancy. So, having an old briefcase with him, decided to use that. Everything worked out fine, but then he thought 'What do I do with it?' So, after landing, he put the briefcase next to the steps of the aircraft, in the absolute certain knowledge that somebody would steal it - which they did!!! Shades of the technique for disposing of old oil in any city. Pour oil into old cans. Carefully clean the cans. Leave out on open deck whilst away from boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, zenataomm said: The last time I took a tape measure to a piece of string I found the length was indeterminate. I keep trying to buy graduated string, but supplies always seem to be short. Edited March 2, 2019 by Sea Dog Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Captain Pegg said: Why, had the scale worn off the tape measure? He had been told to sandblast it off and then apply blacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Tee Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said: I remember trying to measure a length of string but struggled as some one had cut the end off. Lucky they had not tied the two ends together, you'd be going round in circles..................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike Tee said: Lucky they had not tied the two ends together, you'd be going round in circles..................... Knot very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 16 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said: I remember trying to measure a length of string but struggled as some one had cut the end off. Which reminds me, how does a sheep farmer know how many he's got? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jennifer McM Posted March 3, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Nightwatch said: Which reminds me, how does a sheep farmer know how many he's got? Does he ask his dog? A shepherd tells his dog to go count the sheep... So the dog goes out, comes back a little later. Shepherd says: “How many sheep you count out there?” Dog says: “40”. Shepherd says: “That’s not possible, I only had 38 to begin with!”. And the dog goes: “Yeah but I rounded them up”. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 9 hours ago, Nightwatch said: Which reminds me, how does a sheep farmer know how many he's got? He counts their feet and divides by 4. haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 01/03/2019 at 12:52, Fly Navy said: Outside the marinas (because I am assuming they are safe), how frequent is vandalism when you moor up away from the madding crowd, please? Is there something to be wary of? Diesel stolen / windows smashed / attempted break-ins / graffiti / releasing the mooring ropes and allowing the boat to drift / etc etc WRT the releasing of ropes - how on earth does one prevent ones boat from being set adrift??? Thanks in advance FN Don't upset fishermen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Tee Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 And if you slapped the arse who wrote that, it would be you in trouble - justice is an arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mike Tee said: And if you slapped the arse who wrote that, it would be you in trouble - justice is an arse. Would justice be improved if you could arbitrarily slap someone you thought might be the culprit without the risk of being judged for your own actions then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Better to leave them floating face down in the cut and blame the Pusher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Boater Sam said: Better to leave them floating face down in the cut and blame the Pusher. Doesn't work Sam - some do-gooder on here wakes up in the middle of the night and drags them back out! (See recent post) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Doesn't work Sam - some do-gooder on here wakes up in the middle of the night and drags them back out! (See recent post) AYE! But proper fishermen throw the catch back. I've had them jump in just to avoid me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Tee Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Sea Dog said: Would justice be improved if you could arbitrarily slap someone you thought might be the culprit without the risk of being judged for your own actions then? Well obviously only if I caught him doing it, and I'd be quite happy to be judged if he was as well - but thats the point, these poor hard-done by arses are rarely brought to justice. And if he was, he wouldn't need a slap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, Mike Tee said: Well obviously only if I caught him doing it, and I'd be quite happy to be judged if he was as well - but thats the point, these poor hard-done by arses are rarely brought to justice. And if he was, he wouldn't need a slap. Yeah, I quite understand the sentiment Mike. It's a conundrum, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Williams Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Get a dog and stop worrying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Chris Williams said: Get a dog and stop worrying. I counted 9 cute little dogs there Think I'd have to be counting them every 5 minutes in case one of them has fallen off. They'd be the cause of a lot of worry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 We find two is enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceinSanity Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Nightwatch said: We find two is enough. Or one proper sized one: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Williams Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, BruceinSanity said: Or one proper sized one: That is exactly the right one: Proper canal dog. Edited March 3, 2019 by Chris Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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