Less than manly

[Peppermint]

In the glove post the inference seems to be that wearing gloves is less than manly.

I disagree. I do find quite a few modern sailing trends a bit sweet though.

Wind instruments ( no Jimi, not the Pipes ) showing speed and direction, for example.

Fender hooks, they're a bit suspect too.

Anyone else got anything that if they spot it on a neighbouring boat makes them look askance?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Yep....

Those nice warp reels........

 

[janie]

What are fender hooks?

Having just had the topsides repainted I'm considering 'skirts' to stop fender marks - would they be considered 'less than manly'?

 

[tcm]

pillows, gas-lighting contraptions, any form of alarm clock, houseplants, occasional/patio furniture are all out for a start.

I agree the giggle bout gloves is a bit daft tho. UNLESS they are driving gloves, worn in cars, of course.

 

[graham]

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Having just had the topsides repainted I'm considering 'skirts' to stop fender marks - would they be considered 'less than manly'?

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All depends on who is wearing them I suppose.....

 

[Forbsie]

My neighbour has a solid mahogany spiral staircase up to his coachroof!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[janie]

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All depends on who is wearing them I suppose.....

[/ QUOTE ]Actually the women often outnumber the men on board ...

 

[graham]

Re: TCMs list

As I never go to sea without at least 2 of TCMs suspect list should I be worried .

PS my weaknesses are pillows and alarm clocks.

 

[jimi]

KY Jelly

 

[FullCircle]

Glomex television aerials (now on raggies too).

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

In fact TV in general......

 

[tcm]

Re: TCMs list

little bit worried. If yoiu find yourself considering fly-sowing wild flower seeds in the marina car park - you are in deep trouble tho...

 

[graham]

Re: TCMs list

"If yoiu find yourself considering fly-sowing wild flower seeds in the marina car park - you are in deep trouble tho... "

My secrets out now...

 

[longjohnsadler]

Re: TCMs list

Yes I agree, the surface of the car park is rather inhospitable especially if tarmac - better to go for disturbed ground or preferably subsoil to reduce competition from noxious weeds and aggressive grasses. I sow at a rate of 3-5 grams per metre ideally including annual poppy and corn marigold (sic) for instant effect as well as longer term perennials such as ox-eye daisy.
Then sit back and enjoy!

 

[jimi]

Re: TCMs list

What about buttercup?

 

[longjohnsadler]

Re: TCMs list

No no no no no! You haven't been paying attention!
The creeping Ranunculus is far too invasive and will tend to take over crowding out the more delicate flowers.
Stay behind after school.

 

[jimi]

Re: TCMs list

Ok daisy then?

 

[longjohnsadler]

Re: TCMs list

Yeh, OK petal.

 

[jimi]

Re: TCMs list

And a few pansies as well?

 

[tcm]

Re: TCMs list

bunch of weeds, this lot !