DSC or Voice calls to HM Coastguard?

[maby]

It really is not worth arguing with him - he's pig headed beyond belief. A couple of years ago, I had the nerve to suggest that a spray gun may not be the best way to apply a rather toxic fungicide to your deck if you wanted to respect the environment and I was immediately labelled a fool of sub-human intelligence!

 

[Blue Sunray]

It really is not worth arguing with him - he's pig headed beyond belief.

So it would seem, I had thought he might be 'trolling' for effect but I think it's his real, delightful, personality shining through.

 

[JumbleDuck]

I've heard one from Cowes to Lymington before

I've heard a long and detailed plan filed from Ardinamir to Craobh, which are about three miles apart along an unobstructed line of sight. It was a nice day, too.

 

[l'escargot]

It really is not worth arguing with him - he's pig headed beyond belief. A couple of years ago, I had the nerve to suggest that a spray gun may not be the best way to apply a rather toxic fungicide to your deck if you wanted to respect the environment and I was immediately labelled a fool of sub-human intelligence!

You made that last bit up didn't you?

 

[chanelyacht]

Your rather long post is just an exceptional situation to argue against a generalisation -

Funny, we dealt with quite a lot of exceptional situations. Personally, if one passage plan out of 100,000 resulted in a saved life, I'd call that worthwhile.

Just one more time - and you have already agreed with this statement - without someone raising the alarm, the passage plan is a total waste of time, which was my original point and would have been the case in your example too.

Agree - but equally, one raised alarm with no further bits of the jigsaw to put together can be turned around by having a few more clues.

I don't particularly like the years of car and house insurance money I've "wasted" either, but I wouldn't say it was pointless.

Try reading posts in context and entirety instead of just picking out one phrase you want to argue against - it makes you more credible and probably helps your blood pressure in the bargain.

I leave the former to you. But thanks for your concern about my BP, luckily it's fine as this is only an internet forum.

 

[maby]

You made that last bit up didn't you?

most certainly not!

 

[l'escargot]

So it would seem, I had thought he might be 'trolling' for effect but I think it's his real, delightful, personality shining through.

So who are you reincarnated - you are starting to become rather familiar for someone who's only been around a couple of weeks. I'm sure I remember a tail gunner on here who just tagged onto other people's posts without a single original thought of their own...:encouragement:

 

[l'escargot]

most certainly not!

What, you were actually labelled a "fool of sub human intelligence"? Sorry, don't believe you.

 

[maby]

What, you were actually labelled a "fool of sub human intelligence"? Sorry, don't believe you.

Those may not have been the exact words, but they were the implication - as is the case with any opinion that conflicts with yours.

 

[l'escargot]

I've heard a long and detailed plan filed from Ardinamir to Craobh, which are about three miles apart along an unobstructed line of sight. It was a nice day, too.

Best to be safe...

 

[l'escargot]

Those may not have been the exact words, but they were the implication - as is the case with any opinion that conflicts with yours.

Ah, right so you did make it up.

 

[maby]

Ah, right so you did make it up.

Ah, foolishly I thought you were referring to the event rather than the specific words - sorry!

 

[l'escargot]

Ah, foolishly I thought you were referring to the event rather than the specific words - sorry!

I've looked back at a couple of patio magic threads, I can't see any implication like that - you think you get less run off brushing it on, I find I get less with a fine spray - and I pointed out that people probably cause more damage to marine environments with toilet cleaner and washing up liquid. Certainly don't see you getting het up about anything and Patio Magic isn't something that raises strong emotions in me, think you might be holding a grudge on a false memory...

 

[southseaian]

One of the purposes of this forum must surely to allow the sharing of information, view, skills and expertise.
I follow threads without posting. for example a thread about galvanic isolators, a subject I know very little about but am interested in. I see no problems with say a qualified marine electrical engineer posting an expert reply, in fact I would be grateful. If he mentioned his qualification I would be pleased and reassured.
I don't post a stupid reply stating he is wrong.

L'escargot saw fit to try and offend chanelyacht and myself .
Instead of reading and learning from posts he posted illogical statements.

Get a grip sea snail.

 

[l'escargot]

One of the purposes of this forum must surely to allow the sharing of information, view, skills and expertise.
I follow threads without posting. for example a thread about galvanic isolators, a subject I know very little about but am interested in. I see no problems with say a qualified marine electrical engineer posting an expert reply, in fact I would be grateful. If he mentioned his qualification I would be pleased and reassured.
I don't post a stupid reply stating he is wrong.

L'escargot saw fit to try and offend chanelyacht and myself .
Instead of reading and learning from posts he posted illogical statements.

Get a grip sea snail.

I think you need to get a grip and not take offense when you get responses that are at variance with yours. If you were confident with your experience, it would speak for itself and you wouldn't have to parade it to try and validate your opinions. If you post a reply that someone is wrong and they are, despite their self professed expertise, then it is them that looks stupid, not you. "Experts" aren't necessarily always right and one that thinks he his makes himself look foolish...

 

[lionelz]

Get a grip sea snail.

Now thats quite funny.????? in fairness i think you are arguing the same thing in slightly different ways however one person is being slightly more arrogant about it and ignoring the comments of 2 very recent CG members

 

[southseaian]

Some people don't have life jackets, some people don't have a life raft, some people don't have a vhf let alone know how to use it. The sea and offshore passages in particular can be dangerous it is plain common sense to use all available options to minimise the risk, let someone know where you're going (coastguard is the simplest option) and check the radio by talking to your marina (doesn't have to be cg), the way some people on here talk they are proud to be reckless, Neil

I agree.
Some people just like to mock common sense practices in the hope they give the impression of being old sea dogs.
Thats fine, but don't mock the more careful.
For some a passage from Plymouth to Falmouth represents a serious voyage and I for one would not mock them for passing their passage plan to the coastguard (or someone ashore). I would commend them for their care and attention to detail.

 

[southseaian]

I think you need to get a grip and not take offense when you get responses that are at variance with yours. If you were confident with your experience, it would speak for itself and you wouldn't have to parade it to try and validate your opinions. If you post a reply that someone is wrong and they are, despite their self professed expertise, then it is them that looks stupid, not you. "Experts" aren't necessarily always right and one that thinks he his makes himself look foolish...

What is most worrying to me is that someone may take you seriously when you make daft statements.

 

[l'escargot]

What is most worrying to me is that someone may take you seriously when you make daft statements.

Thankfully, I don't think I need to have the same worries about you...

 

[l'escargot]

Now thats quite funny.���������� in fairness i think you are arguing the same thing in slightly different ways however one person is being slightly more arrogant about it and ignoring the comments of 2 very recent CG members

Both recent CG members have actually had to agree with my posts - through gritted teeth admittedly... but have then had to go on and introduce their own "interpretations" of what I've said just to argue against them. - there's arrogance for you. If you want to go back and look at my early posts I've said most of what they said before they have... :encouragement: