Ship to shore communications

[Opener]

"I was proceeding in a Northerly direction along the canal, your Honour, when my attention was attracted by two young ladies on the towpath."

"What's the name of your boat, mister?"

Leans forward from his seat at the tiller and points to the boat name exhibited in 12" letters on the side of the vessel.

Pause/sniggering.

"Why don't you call it Ruby?"

"Cos it's BLUE!"

[IanM]

[billS]

"I was proceeding in a Northerly direction along the canal, your Honour, when my attention was attracted by two young ladies on the towpath."

"What's the name of your boat, mister?"

Leans forward from his seat at the tiller and points to the boat name exhibited in 12" letters on the side of the vessel.

Pause/sniggering.

"Why don't you call it Ruby?"

"Cos it's BLUE!"

 

In which case, why didn't you call it sapphire? Topaz can be just about any colour.

[Opener]

In which case, why didn't you call it sapphire? Topaz can be just about any colour.

'Sapphire' = 8 letters. 'Topaz' = 5 x 2 sides = saving of 6 letters @ £x ie cheapskate.

Also, 'z' pronounced with a marked Spanish accent. Clever or what?

Edited September 7, 2016 by Opener

[Opener]

 

As in Towpath?

 

Sí!