jimi
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Who always seems keen to go sailing but as the day approaches he always makes an excuse to do something else. What should I do?
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I have an elderly friend ...
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StugeronSteve
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Make sure that he understands that he will not have to:
a) go up mast to light the lanterns
b) go up forestay to mend roller furler
c) feed the parrot
d) realign the engine
Make sure he knows that:
a) the turdy tank has been towed to Hartlepool for professional decontamination and is now perfectly safe
b) he will get a little lie down before you go out to play
Can't imagine what could be putting him off though!
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a) go up mast to light the lanterns
b) go up forestay to mend roller furler
c) feed the parrot
d) realign the engine
Make sure he knows that:
a) the turdy tank has been towed to Hartlepool for professional decontamination and is now perfectly safe
b) he will get a little lie down before you go out to play
Can't imagine what could be putting him off though!
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jimi
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Thanks Brian but I'm sure I'm safe. I think its because dear heart does'nt allow the cantankerous old goat out to play.
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Neraida
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SWMBO Sounds most likely!!
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claymore
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Noo ye wee bugger, ah wiz wundrin'when ye'd be haein anither pop at me. Ah'm up tae ma jaffas in wairk an an a' ye can say is tha' ah'm elderly. Are wee doon fer a wee ferris the month - cuz they cauli's is jes aboot in their prime an dear heart is sick o' ra sicht o'me wi every table covered in mairkin and schemes o'wairk and sic - ah'm a sailor - get me oot ae here.
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Make him pay into the kitty in advance
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Ohdrat
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I would remove all his Cauliflowers to your boat.. he will surely follow them..
If that fails hold the Cauli's hostage and threaten to put them in your holding tank currently being towed across the Atlantic to Florida to rust in peace..
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If that fails hold the Cauli's hostage and threaten to put them in your holding tank currently being towed across the Atlantic to Florida to rust in peace..
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ParaHandy
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we'll hae tae get ra auld goat oot frae unner ra table efter orra fireworks he's getting het up aboot ... ah've a macallan 25yr ... thon'll get him shifted ..
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claymore
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Wiz tha' a Macallan did ye say?...Whit time dae ye low'r ra gangplank?
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BlueSkyNick
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I know what you mean.
I asked several 'friends' if they would like to go sailing today, because the weather is so good - record breaking temperatures, etc.
They all said they were too busy at work, so I am confined to the office too, because I didn't want to go on my own.
I bet at least one of them ends up on the forum during the day, and others will be dossing rather than working, so we could have gone sailing anyway.
Never mind, there is always next year.
<hr width=100% size=1>Real stress is when you wake up in the night and realise you haven't been to sleep yet.
I asked several 'friends' if they would like to go sailing today, because the weather is so good - record breaking temperatures, etc.
They all said they were too busy at work, so I am confined to the office too, because I didn't want to go on my own.
I bet at least one of them ends up on the forum during the day, and others will be dossing rather than working, so we could have gone sailing anyway.
Never mind, there is always next year.
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ParaHandy
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Re: I know what you mean.
if its you-know-who he'll no be available as he's going out tae play this w/e so ... he'll be starting his pre-sailing programme of calisthenics, thai cheese etc round about now in order that he'll be floating like a feather, completely relaxed, brain in gear (he'll hae his bonnet back, likely), parrot fed and ...........
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if its you-know-who he'll no be available as he's going out tae play this w/e so ... he'll be starting his pre-sailing programme of calisthenics, thai cheese etc round about now in order that he'll be floating like a feather, completely relaxed, brain in gear (he'll hae his bonnet back, likely), parrot fed and ...........
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snowleopard
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invite him aboard for drinks, then quietly cast off while he's on his third scotch.
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Dave99
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I think snowleopard was joking but its not a bad idea - invite him for a drink or lunch on the boat - make sure tides are right and weather and then say that since the weather is so good why dont you go out for a couple of hours. He's probably just nervous.
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BlueSkyNick
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Re: I know what you mean.
Very astute, Para, although there were others too.
I'm concerned about our mutual friend, because if he indulges in too much karma soothing during today, he might fall asleep on the train home from work and wake up in Exeter. Then he'll board a train coming the other way and find himself back in Waterloo.
This could become a form of perpetual motion, and his whole weekend will pass without him knowing it.
I wonder if we should be counselling him.
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Very astute, Para, although there were others too.
I'm concerned about our mutual friend, because if he indulges in too much karma soothing during today, he might fall asleep on the train home from work and wake up in Exeter. Then he'll board a train coming the other way and find himself back in Waterloo.
This could become a form of perpetual motion, and his whole weekend will pass without him knowing it.
I wonder if we should be counselling him.
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AndrewB
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Timewasters.
I've known any number of people who have begged for a go, but then when its all fixed up, they call off generally too late for other arrangements to be made.
It's a right !$%#. Anyone do that twice to me, they NEVER get another invite to go out.
Because even if you do, they'll just do it again, for certain. Snowleopard and Dave99 have the right idea. Some people don't actually want to go out at all, what they want is to see over a real yacht in a marina, to lounge in the cockpit drinking your G & T, and perhaps to fantasise about challenging the high seas. But maybe they don't think its proper to ask this of you.
So, just invite your elderly friend for a looksee. Again, if he's already been. Preferably during midweek so it doesn't mess up a weekend's sailing.
I've known any number of people who have begged for a go, but then when its all fixed up, they call off generally too late for other arrangements to be made.
It's a right !$%#. Anyone do that twice to me, they NEVER get another invite to go out.
Because even if you do, they'll just do it again, for certain. Snowleopard and Dave99 have the right idea. Some people don't actually want to go out at all, what they want is to see over a real yacht in a marina, to lounge in the cockpit drinking your G & T, and perhaps to fantasise about challenging the high seas. But maybe they don't think its proper to ask this of you.
So, just invite your elderly friend for a looksee. Again, if he's already been. Preferably during midweek so it doesn't mess up a weekend's sailing.
Ohdrat
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Or possibly even Cauliflower Brandy..
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jimi
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Re: Timewasters.
Andrew, think you're right. My elderly friend is of a nervous disposition. Just shout "Ich Dien" and poof he disappears. Apparently he's had royal connections in the past, alas or rather achap. So sad.
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Andrew, think you're right. My elderly friend is of a nervous disposition. Just shout "Ich Dien" and poof he disappears. Apparently he's had royal connections in the past, alas or rather achap. So sad.
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