Creeping feminization of boat

[Vara]

After the outbreak of scatter cushions we now have a rash of cuddly bears,

There might have to be an outbreak of discipline using my powers as skipper under the merchant shipping acts.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

It's contagious as well.

 

[Tidewaiter2]

Hmm, they look handy when moored to a stone quay up here in the Baltic, as handy anti chafe pads for the mooring lines, with a bit of cordage tying them on in place, much thicker than old babygrows etc.

 

[oldvarnish]

It's contagious as well.

Don't worry. It is all mitigated by that copy of HW Tilman you have on board. I would have liked to have been on Mischief and seen the look on his face when one of his crew brought a cuddly toy for comfort.

 

[prv]

Wow - that's not creeping feminisation, teddies in twee little jumpers is bloody rampant!

Pete

 

[Champagne Murphy]

It's contagious as well.

Even the knees look feminine! Nice though

 

[Ru88ell]

Even the knees look feminine! Nice though

Let's hope those knees are at least 18 yrs old, and not considerably younger.

 

[Zagato]

Don't even go their

 

[2nd_apprentice]

I seem to remember Tilman writing something about women on board

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Let's hope those knees are at least 18 yrs old, and not considerably younger.

Actually those are my daughter's. 12 years old at the time so photo cropped for the Internet police.

As the owner of the bears she insisted on being present.

 

[Uricanejack]

Actually those are my daughter's. 12 years old at the time so photo cropped for the Internet police.

As the owner of the bears she insisted on being present.

My teenage daughter is my most enthusiastic regular crew, She comes with bears. At least she comes. Make the most of it while it lasts.

 

[WoodyP]

On my mate TJR's boat, Flat headed Eric is a valued crew member, as well as being crews comfort when it all gets a bit knarly.

Eric also takes turns at the wheel, so just give Ted a job and there will be no more of this anti-teddism, as you will appreciate his many skills.

 

[SamanthaTabs]

Sir. Bear is a valued crew member and has far more sea miles than the Boss, definitely of comfort on a rocky passage!

 

[jimi]

I'd be more worried about the creeping americanization of spelling, myself!

 

[nigelmercier]

I'd be more worried about the creeping americanization of spelling, myself!

For the most part, American spelling is more rational, and closer to the original, than what we use in the UK.

 

[stevebrassett]

Soft toys are very useful for testing current flow. Just chuck 'em in and watch for direction and speed.

 

[mikeinkwazi]

Soft toys are good for MOB drill. Less expensive than fenders and if they sink no real loss!

 

[SamanthaTabs]

Shame on both of you who are suggesting cruelty to teddies!

 

[Champagne Murphy]

Actually those are my daughter's. 12 years old at the time so photo cropped for the Internet police.

As the owner of the bears she insisted on being present.

Ah, my apologies. A flippant comment from me, I hadn't thought of that possibility.

 

[Robin]

I'm not femine but I do have a collection of similar bears on board, from the RNLI Like yours via some from the sail training ships to ones from the US Navy ( step relatives) and the Whitehouse tourist shop, even a Harrods one from LHR On our way out here