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clyst

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There seem to be three type of people who have marina berths . The speakers , the grunters and the ignorers . Im a speaker and say hello to others whom I meet whilst walking along the pontoon . Some ignor me completely others grunt but most reply with a cheery hello . Which are you ? Are you a Hello , ignor or a grunt ?
 
clyst said:
There seem to be three type of people who have marina berths . The speakers , the grunters and the ignorers . Im a speaker and say hello to others whom I meet whilst walking along the pontoon . Some ignor me completely others grunt but most reply with a cheery hello . Which are you ? Are you a Hello , ignor or a grunt ?
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Hello, how are you today ;)
 
Get out of that bloody marina & onto a mooring or quayside berth then. EVERYBODY will talk to you, tell you their life story & want to hear yours too. That is unless you are happy to be ignored by most of your neighbours.

I always thought marinas were 'orrible places - now you have confirmed it. I shall continue my 25 year boycott of them.
 
I like to say hello and most reply back once they realise i'm not about to steal their wallets :D

I've generally found Sailing clubs pretty friendly. The more modest marinas are pretty good and so far Brightlingsea is alot friendlier than I expected.

Had mixed responses at Lymington, Hamble, Poole and Cowes and one bad experience at Bradwell a few years back where I was tempted to send the captain down with their ship.
 
Swinging mooring, thank the Lord.

On our occasional visits to marinas the following conversation always occurs, repeatedl at five minute intervals:

"Hello what a lovely smack* I do love old wooden boats I'd have one too if only I could spare the time for the maintenance have you had her long?"

The temptation to reply with a grunt increases as the years go by...

*(she isn't a smack)
 
Minn said:
Swinging mooring, thank the Lord.

On our occasional visits to marinas the following conversation always occurs, repeatedl at five minute intervals:

"Hello what a lovely smack* I do love old wooden boats I'd have one too if only I could spare the time for the maintenance have you had her long?"

The temptation to reply with a grunt increases as the years go by...

*(she isn't a smack)
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Oh, my. Do you not have a "Grockle's info Board"? It's a pre-printed wooden board with your dear heart's name, class & other vital statistics & pedigree to save you the hassle of answering the same old gongoozler questions 10 times a day? I must sort one out for Sea Rush as she is now approaching middle age. Not seen one on a plastic boat before, perhaps I could start a fashion.:cool:
 
Searush said:
Oh, my. Do you not have a "Grockle's info Board"? It's a pre-printed wooden board with your dear heart's name, class & other vital statistics & pedigree to save you the hassle of answering the same old gongoozler questions 10 times a day? I must sort one out for Sea Rush as she is now approaching middle age. Not seen one on a plastic boat before, perhaps I could start a fashion.:cool:
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Either that or I take a leaf out of Arthur Ransome's last children's book and pretend to be the paid hand...

"Sorry, Sir, the owner's gone ashore; he could answer your questions when he comes back.."
 
I say that all the time!! "I'm just the skipper, sorry the owner is not here". They normally mumble something and wander off.
 
Miserable buggers! :) I'd be quite chuffed if someone wanted to chat about my boat. A bit of friendliness never killed anyone.
 
You can tell at once if they really are interested in the boat or if (as usual) they just want to show off their knowledge* to their crew/family and boast about how important their job is, which is why they have no time to do the maintenance etc etc. Anyone ACTUALLY interested is liable to get the full tour...

*usually mistaken
 
Minn said:
You can tell at once if they really are interested in the boat or if (as usual) they just want to show off their knowledge* to their crew/family and boast about how important their job is, which is why they have no time to do the maintenance etc etc. Anyone ACTUALLY interested is liable to get the full tour...

*usually mistaken
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Ahh I see where you're coming from. 'Those' folk. Not too far removed from the Harry Enfield sketch " You don't wanna do it like that, you wanna do it like this.. East to West is always best!" :D
 
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