powerskipper
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
PS. What if they just like boats??/ , all kinds!
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PS. What if they just like boats??/ , all kinds!
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Is there such a thing as a "Birds boat"
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lanason
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
Oi - my SWMBO has a big Toyota 4x4 used on school run -- /forums/images/icons/blush.gif
and by ME to tow the boat /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
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Oi - my SWMBO has a big Toyota 4x4 used on school run -- /forums/images/icons/blush.gif
and by ME to tow the boat /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
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powerskipper
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
GOOD, PRACTICAL. Car, but not sleek lined, no offence ment.
cj
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GOOD, PRACTICAL. Car, but not sleek lined, no offence ment.
cj
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Kevin
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Re: Is there such a thing as a "Birds boat"
That is true the Fountains and Cigarettes do have a hardish ride, but at 80mph wouldnt most things? perfect though for the poker runs out through Miami Bay!
I may just be getting old but after a while in them my lower back stiffens and i end up walking bandy- all I would need to complete the picture would be the theme from steptoe and son.
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That is true the Fountains and Cigarettes do have a hardish ride, but at 80mph wouldnt most things? perfect though for the poker runs out through Miami Bay!
I may just be getting old but after a while in them my lower back stiffens and i end up walking bandy- all I would need to complete the picture would be the theme from steptoe and son.
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Kevin
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
In answer to your P.S. If they were to like all boats thus making it impossible for my tiny mind to pigeon hole them into a category of person or belittle them for the potential choice they may make, quite frankly I would struggle to cope.
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In answer to your P.S. If they were to like all boats thus making it impossible for my tiny mind to pigeon hole them into a category of person or belittle them for the potential choice they may make, quite frankly I would struggle to cope.
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BarryH
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
Lets look at this logically. "She" doesn't have a big Toyota 4X4. You do. You wanted boat. So you had to get big 4X4 to tow it. Seeing as you had company car when you had a job (hope that gets sorted soon by the way) "She" has bugger all alterative to drive the big 4X4.
Don't even bother to argue, because I've been there, done that, had the arguments, and still got the scars. So she now drives a vehicle akin to a tank for the domestic things and you drive it for the boat things.
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Lets look at this logically. "She" doesn't have a big Toyota 4X4. You do. You wanted boat. So you had to get big 4X4 to tow it. Seeing as you had company car when you had a job (hope that gets sorted soon by the way) "She" has bugger all alterative to drive the big 4X4.
Don't even bother to argue, because I've been there, done that, had the arguments, and still got the scars. So she now drives a vehicle akin to a tank for the domestic things and you drive it for the boat things.
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qsiv
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
It's interesting - nearly all the big 4x4 have disappeared - a few Range Rovers (but only two new shape - the new is just too tarty), half a dozen ML, 5 or 6 Cayennes and one Touareg V10 is about all we have now at school. OTOH, a group of Land Rovers (all TD 110) have appeared, but all of a sudden sense appears to have broken out. I did suggest to the headmaster that the parking problem would be solved by requiring all 4x4 to park in the field the school uses for overflow parking. The wail from the ladies about getting their cars and Manolo's grubby was tremendous.
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It's interesting - nearly all the big 4x4 have disappeared - a few Range Rovers (but only two new shape - the new is just too tarty), half a dozen ML, 5 or 6 Cayennes and one Touareg V10 is about all we have now at school. OTOH, a group of Land Rovers (all TD 110) have appeared, but all of a sudden sense appears to have broken out. I did suggest to the headmaster that the parking problem would be solved by requiring all 4x4 to park in the field the school uses for overflow parking. The wail from the ladies about getting their cars and Manolo's grubby was tremendous.
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jhr
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
I think we've got slightly sidetracked here, into a discussion about boats that will pull birds (if such a thing exists outside our sad, deluded brains) rather than a "bird's boat" - i.e. the floating equivalent of a Mazda MX5 or a 1.8 litre BMW Z3; something that is masquerading as a high performer but without the wherewithal to deliver the goods. Such a product is effete and, as tcm notes, probably of dubious sexual orientation into the bargain.
PeteM's comment about boats with less than maximum engine power is probably therefore on the money, so long as they also have pretensions to performance, whether by appearance or reputation. This being the case, we are talking about things like a Birchwood that has had 2 engines ripped out, to be replaced by one puny diesel, or possibly a smallish Fairline Targa that has trouble getting on the plane when loaded with large numbers of lifeboatmen. You get the picture.
Now; who else can I insult?
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I think we've got slightly sidetracked here, into a discussion about boats that will pull birds (if such a thing exists outside our sad, deluded brains) rather than a "bird's boat" - i.e. the floating equivalent of a Mazda MX5 or a 1.8 litre BMW Z3; something that is masquerading as a high performer but without the wherewithal to deliver the goods. Such a product is effete and, as tcm notes, probably of dubious sexual orientation into the bargain.
PeteM's comment about boats with less than maximum engine power is probably therefore on the money, so long as they also have pretensions to performance, whether by appearance or reputation. This being the case, we are talking about things like a Birchwood that has had 2 engines ripped out, to be replaced by one puny diesel, or possibly a smallish Fairline Targa that has trouble getting on the plane when loaded with large numbers of lifeboatmen. You get the picture.
Now; who else can I insult?
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martynwhiteley
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
Oy, I'm about to spit my dummy out !
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Oy, I'm about to spit my dummy out !
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jhr
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
..............or anything with a "Baby on Board" sticker on the back.
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..............or anything with a "Baby on Board" sticker on the back.
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martynwhiteley
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
BABE ON BOARD
Now that would be a good sticker for the back of my boat.
ps. I'll be more than happy to sell my Birchwood to any page 3 worthy bird. Sea trial not a problem. Esp with only enough fuel to complete the outward leg.
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BABE ON BOARD
Now that would be a good sticker for the back of my boat.
ps. I'll be more than happy to sell my Birchwood to any page 3 worthy bird. Sea trial not a problem. Esp with only enough fuel to complete the outward leg.
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powerskipper
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
there's any idea, could start whole new craze , boat stickers, can you see all these boats trying to pass each other close enough to read the stickers , would have to redesign boats with large white side boards to stick them on and then think of the binocular sales involved, my sence of humour .!!!
CJ
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there's any idea, could start whole new craze , boat stickers, can you see all these boats trying to pass each other close enough to read the stickers , would have to redesign boats with large white side boards to stick them on and then think of the binocular sales involved, my sence of humour .!!!
CJ
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AndrewJ
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
Then there's the proverbial "cocktail" boat, which accumulates.... This boat can be found superglued to the
slip and generally has a very large saloon, with most of the above acoutrements. The few and select people on board
are all suitably nautically attired in the lastest blazer etc.. having just come from the "club", quoting suitable nautical phrases and
generally remarking about how "those who think they are superior make it difficult for those of us who really are".
Other than a cocktail boat, if you want a "bird" boat, you might think of a "cigarette" (fountain, etc..), a real "go-fast".
I think these are like motorcycles, some "birds" really love em...
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Then there's the proverbial "cocktail" boat, which accumulates.... This boat can be found superglued to the
slip and generally has a very large saloon, with most of the above acoutrements. The few and select people on board
are all suitably nautically attired in the lastest blazer etc.. having just come from the "club", quoting suitable nautical phrases and
generally remarking about how "those who think they are superior make it difficult for those of us who really are".
Other than a cocktail boat, if you want a "bird" boat, you might think of a "cigarette" (fountain, etc..), a real "go-fast".
I think these are like motorcycles, some "birds" really love em...
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hlb
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
How about this then!!
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Haydn
How about this then!!
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Haydn
jhr
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Boat stickers
Brilliant idea with exciting commercial possibilities. Some other suggestions:
- My other boat is a Sunseeker
- Flybridge owners do it on top
- Honk if you've had it today. Or if you're turning to port
- Solent Marina berth holder: please give generously
...the possibilities are endless.
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Brilliant idea with exciting commercial possibilities. Some other suggestions:
- My other boat is a Sunseeker
- Flybridge owners do it on top
- Honk if you've had it today. Or if you're turning to port
- Solent Marina berth holder: please give generously
...the possibilities are endless.
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lanason
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
No no no no no - its her car - honest guv ...
and to proove it I even bort her a private number plate with HER initials on it .. aaaaahhhh I hear you say - C11 LML.
and she LOVES it - and when I get a new job she wants a newer one ?? /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif
I should be in Sales.....
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No no no no no - its her car - honest guv ...
and to proove it I even bort her a private number plate with HER initials on it .. aaaaahhhh I hear you say - C11 LML.
and she LOVES it - and when I get a new job she wants a newer one ?? /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif
I should be in Sales.....
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BarryH
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
So you buttered her up with a cheapo plate, Full marks for that, but we all know who's car ir really is!
She only wants a new one because someone suggested it, didn't you.
Womens cars are like handbags to them, they're an accessory. You buy a car for a reason. They buy (read, you) it to make them look good. How many times have you come home to find the sporty softop gone from the drive. Only to find that the wife has nicked it. I even have to hide the keys to my little Porsche. They all want a little sporty 2 crush 2 cos it goes with the new hairdo or the colour goes with what they're wearing
As I said, been there done that and got all the war wounds to prove it!
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So you buttered her up with a cheapo plate, Full marks for that, but we all know who's car ir really is!
She only wants a new one because someone suggested it, didn't you.
Womens cars are like handbags to them, they're an accessory. You buy a car for a reason. They buy (read, you) it to make them look good. How many times have you come home to find the sporty softop gone from the drive. Only to find that the wife has nicked it. I even have to hide the keys to my little Porsche. They all want a little sporty 2 crush 2 cos it goes with the new hairdo or the colour goes with what they're wearing
As I said, been there done that and got all the war wounds to prove it!
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longjohnsilver
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Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
The only birds that boat's seen are 1 pigeon and a sparrow, both way out at sea and knackered! Oh and loads of shitehawks.
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The only birds that boat's seen are 1 pigeon and a sparrow, both way out at sea and knackered! Oh and loads of shitehawks.
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hlb
RIP
Re: Is there such a thing as a \"Birds boat\"
Well I believe you of course.
But
more to
the
point.
Will
anyone
else..../forums/images/icons/laugh.gif
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Haydn
Well I believe you of course.
But
more to
the
point.
Will
anyone
else..../forums/images/icons/laugh.gif
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Haydn
jfm
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in defence of 4x4s at the school gates
Hey qsiv, I dont understand. Are people supposed to buy a fleet of cars? A small 5 door punto for dropping the kids at school, a jag for cruising the motorway, a citroen XM if the road is bumpy and a 4x4 for the boat? My kids get dropped off at school in a petrol auto 5 litre 4x4 ML and I make no apology. It does 16 to the gallon. We need that car to carry 7 peeps sometimes, to tow a boat and to lug suitcases around or whatever. So what are we supposed to do... not use it for the school run too, get a Micra instead? Same applies to many of the other 4x4s at the school gates, so this Sun/Mirror led sniping is misguided.
All imho, not picking a fight, just giving you the contrary view, I don't give a sh!t really
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Hey qsiv, I dont understand. Are people supposed to buy a fleet of cars? A small 5 door punto for dropping the kids at school, a jag for cruising the motorway, a citroen XM if the road is bumpy and a 4x4 for the boat? My kids get dropped off at school in a petrol auto 5 litre 4x4 ML and I make no apology. It does 16 to the gallon. We need that car to carry 7 peeps sometimes, to tow a boat and to lug suitcases around or whatever. So what are we supposed to do... not use it for the school run too, get a Micra instead? Same applies to many of the other 4x4s at the school gates, so this Sun/Mirror led sniping is misguided.
All imho, not picking a fight, just giving you the contrary view, I don't give a sh!t really
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