Numpties out in force

[Dr Bob]

7 hours ago, WotEver said:

Numpty

Watch out guys! Another numpty is about to take to the water. We get our new 'old' narrowboat on Saturday (Napton Jnct). I'm great at knowing when to put a 2nd reef in and how to gybe in a 30 knot wind (ie Don't) but steering a 62' nb in a straight line will be an experience. Good job it isnt a bank holiday. I'm sure the stuff I read on here will make the difference.

[rusty69]

1 minute ago, Dr Bob said:

but steering a 62' nb in a straight line will be an experience

Don't panic, it's not very difficult. 

[WotEver]

15 minutes ago, rusty69 said:

Don't panic, it's not very difficult. 

It's much easier than trying to keep yoghurt pots straight at 3mph. 

[Dr Bob]

3 minutes ago, WotEver said:

It's much easier than trying to keep yoghurt pots straight at 3mph. 

Ok, so going in a straight line is good. How about a 180 deg. Assume there is a winding hole there? I am not even thinking about how to get back into the marina berth!

[WotEver]

1 minute ago, Dr Bob said:

Ok, so going in a straight line is good. How about a 180 deg. Assume there is a winding hole there? I am not even thinking about how to get back into the marina berth!

Steer into the 'ole. Before you hit the bank change to reverse and swing the tiller. Repeat. 

[Dr Bob]

2 minutes ago, WotEver said:

Steer into the 'ole. Before you hit the bank change to reverse and swing the tiller. Repeat. 

Ok, I am sorted!.....until I get back to the Marina.

[Peter X]

As well as straight lines you need to be able to steer in various curves, as canals and rivers wiggle about a lot and have lots of interesting obstacles to avoid like half fallen trees.

Dr Bob, there can never be enough Muppet avatars on the forum, a Muppet is altogether superior to a numpty. However I'm sticking to my tea and biscuits picture. Having used it for three years I feel something terrible would surely happen if I changed it.

[Mike Hurley]

Numpty is a person whos IQ does not exceed their shoe size.

[Dave Payne]

1 hour ago, Mike Hurley said:

Numpty is a person whos IQ does not exceed their shoe size.

I think anyone with an IQ of less than 12 would struggle use their feet, let alone put shoes on.

[Chewbacka]

6 hours ago, Mike Hurley said:

Numpty is a person whos IQ does not exceed their shoe size.

Maybe it is 10 times their shoe size, and as I take a 10 that seems about right, though my wife takes a 7 and she does not agree, I shall make no comment...........