Recent content by boatless

Re: discuss... Since Kim doesn't have the courtesy to aplogise for deleting a post that he specifically approved (by pm last night) I've had enough. Moderator change required. Don't expect this post will be around for long, but I do hope that somebody competent does eventually get around to...

Re: discuss... Yes. <hr width=100% size=1>

"I wouldn’t want to belong to a club that would accept me as a member." Discuss. <hr width=100% size=1>

Re: Skype I use it to the States, haven't had that problem - might be network. Have you looked at Skype faqs? Do find it more natural with headphone/mic (which meant bunging in another old sound card). But suspect that I'll shortly be buying a voip phone. Don't have anyone I need to talk to...

Brian, you've got my vote for best post of the day, and it's only 9.15. John <hr width=100% size=1>

Should add what I don't think has been mentioned (ageing eyes). Unlike a 'normal' reef the flattener does not need to go back down to the boom, so you can use a clip shackle on the outhaul and just switch it to the flattener. Because the procedure for putting it in is - bear in mind you're...

I've no doubt that Peggy (The Headmistress) will turn up soon to confirm this, but the grey waste (soap containing from washing, showering) is far more harmful than any of the stuff that we humans produce. Those of us with a normal diet anyway. <hr width=100% size=1>

Ver ver nice. <hr width=100% size=1>

No, cunningham is so simple it's ridiculous. Instead of grinding away on a winch, with a bar-taut halyard, you have at leasy a 2:1 advantage, but can add more if you want. On it's feet, is, upright and in control. Don't agree that sails with flattening reefs are designed with any more...

Re: Oz <Great White, the species portrayed in the film 'Jaws', this is the biggest shark in the sea that doesn't eat plankton, growing up to thirty feet and dining mostly on seals. Dangerous mainly because one mistaken bite is enough to kill.> Get these in the Med too. Haven't told my kids...

My ex got taken to see her 'live'. Commented that it was the first concert she'd been to where the crush was at the back. <hr width=100% size=1>

Yes, please. Just bought a super duper new printer and am ordering some Canon transfers, but can't find any info on the Canon site telling me about washing/fixing/longevity? <hr width=100% size=1>

I thought Flattener was a German? <hr width=100% size=1>

Re: My first century ,amazing. Well, I brought it to your attention - but I didn't think of it either. Also kicked myself when it was suggested to me! <hr width=100% size=1>

Swings and roundabouts I guess. Pros for the toerail are that they are 'outside' genoa shhets, spi sheets/guys etc and go right to the stern. Cons - nearer to the edge so that you can fall off if you're determined. Don't you find it a nuisance that you can't take the clip well back into the...