Boats are supposed to be for realaxing and enjoyment, no?

[capnsensible]

I assume you have also visited Elevenerife?

I'm not sure where that is?

 

[Zing]

Agree that some people really need to get a life and I often wonder at some of the replies as to have they ever even been aboard a yacht, then yes we all have to learn but I like the really sad cases who have nothing better to worry about but are they flying the right flag etiquette
I learned a long time ago : "There is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Kenneth Grahame's - The Wind in the Willows. "

And here is the context of the quote. I agree, there really is something in it, but I can’t put my finger on exactly what:



The Rat sculled smartly across and…the Mole stepped gingerly down…and …to his surprise and rapture found himself actually seated in the stern of a real boat.

[T]he Rat shoved off and took to the skulls again. “Do you know, I’ve never been in a boat before in my life.” [said the Mole]

“What?” cried the Rat, open-mouthed: “never been in a – you never – well I – what have you been doing, then?”

“Is it so nice as all that? asked the Mole shyly…[as he] felt the boat sway lightly under him.

“Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing,” he went on dreamily: “messing – about – in – boats; messing -“

Published in 1908, The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth Grahame

 

[capnsensible]

It can be hard to.put your finger on a little man in a boat.

 

[Povremeni pomorac]

I'm not sure where that is?

I'd say an upmarket version of Teneriffe

 

[Zing]

It can be hard to.put your finger on a little man in a boat.

You need a bigger boat or to not have such a little man ?

 

[capnsensible]

You need a bigger boat or to not have such a little man ?

You need to visit urban dictionary.

 

[capnsensible]

I'd say an upmarket version of Teneriffe

Pit stopped in Marina San Miguel a few weeks ago. It was very quiet with still a lot of batbug restrictions. Easing now I understand.

 

[Zing]

You need to visit urban dictionary.

Ah, I got wooshed by that one.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

Well, you learn something new everyday, and yes, my sailing is relaxing and enjoyable.

 

[capnsensible]

Well as usual, we set off for a very relaxing few days knowing there's a couple of things that need fixing or renewing. Come back with a list of over twenty.

Love boats! ?

 

[Humblebee]

And here is the context of the quote. I agree, there really is something in it, but I can’t put my finger on exactly what:



The Rat sculled smartly across and…the Mole stepped gingerly down…and …to his surprise and rapture found himself actually seated in the stern of a real boat.

[T]he Rat shoved off and took to the skulls again. “Do you know, I’ve never been in a boat before in my life.” [said the Mole]

“What?” cried the Rat, open-mouthed: “never been in a – you never – well I – what have you been doing, then?”

“Is it so nice as all that? asked the Mole shyly…[as he] felt the boat sway lightly under him.

“Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing,” he went on dreamily: “messing – about – in – boats; messing -“

Published in 1908, The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth Grahame

And next moment he went aground!

 

[ryanroberts]

Spending half my life covered in toxic paint is worth it I think, maybe

 

[Deleted member 36384]

And next moment he went aground!

Who did, the little man in the boat?

 

[TiggerToo]

Well as usual, we set off for a very relaxing few days knowing there's a couple of things that need fixing or renewing. Come back with a list of over twenty.

Love boats! ?

not just me, then

 

[Humblebee]

Who did, the little man in the boat?

Ratty.