Nautical version of baby on board sticker?

woke up one morning at a berth after a night on the turps after dinner .... 6 am and a genset running hot..."what do they think they are doing?" we complained................nebuliser for asthmatic child.......ooops:cool:
 
John.edwards said:
woke up one morning at a berth after a night on the turps after dinner .... 6 am and a genset running hot..."what do they think they are doing?" we complained................nebuliser for asthmatic child.......ooops:cool:
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Maybe that was an extreme example, but I do get very fed up with people who seem to think that just because they've managed to create a baby ( been done before ) everyone around should change their behaviour, and walk on eggshells to the detriment of their own enjoyment.

No I'm not a fan of loud behaviour, drunken or otherwise, but I might like to sit chatting in the cockpit without being made to feel like Dr. Evil, and I wouldn't appreciate a screaming squalling brat all night let alone a generator running at antisocial times !
 
Seajet said:
Maybe that was an extreme example, but I do get very fed up with people who seem to think that just because they've managed to create a baby ( been done before ) everyone around should change their behaviour, and walk on eggshells to the detriment of their own enjoyment.

No I'm not a fan of loud behaviour, drunken or otherwise, but I might like to sit chatting in the cockpit without being made to feel like Dr. Evil, and I wouldn't appreciate a screaming squalling brat all night let alone a generator running at antisocial times !
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+1 +1 +1 Totally agree.

I never understand the signs on the back of cars.
They are usually too small so you need to get dangerously close to read them.
They seem to imply that I am an inconsiderate driver but, if I were inconsiderate, then what difference do they think the sign would make?
All to often there are no kids in the car anyhow.

I think the real purpose is to remind the owner. When they shut the boot/tailgate they see the sign and think to themselves. "Gosh, I'm glad I read my sign. I had forgotten that little Tommy and Florrie were in the car"

FWIW I would totally disregard any sign of that sort on a boat. If that was the best place for me to go alongside then that is where I would go. Once alongside I reckon that the normal courtesies of being there should apply.
 
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Ignore the grumps above and go for it. Sailing with my kids has given me more pleasure than I ever got from sailing beforehand, and I don't think I've had to inconvenience anyone along the way. You could just as well have been making an early start without the kids as with them.

Cheers
Patrick
 
We just stick the "baby on board" sign up in the sprayhood.

Mainly to let others know before they tie alongside, but also in the hope that anyone rafting will spare a thought and not jump up and down loudly as they cross over the foredeck after a night in the pub. Or if anyone else has young children we can have a get together.
 
Rigger Mortice said:
I never understand the signs on the back of cars.
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+1 I've always seen them as "Look at me, arent I clever?" signs.

Rigger Mortice said:
FWIW I would totally disregard any sign of that sort on a boat. If that was the best place for me to go alongside then that is where I would go. Once alongside I reckon that the normal courtesies of being there should apply.
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Good on you. However, I would still put up some sort of sign, even if it is indirect like a "washing line" of tiny clothes. If someone is happy to moor up next to a baby then fine but they have no excuse to complain if the boat they raft up to is showing a "Member of the crew is likely to scream and theres nothing we can do about it" sign.
 
dedwards said:
If someone is happy to moor up next to a baby then fine but they have no excuse to complain if the boat they raft up to is showing a "Member of the crew is likely to scream and theres nothing we can do about it" sign.
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For me it's not a question of excuses; if a neighbouring boat is making unnecessary and OTT noise then I will feel free to complain. If junior is howling away then the washboards can go in.

If people start expecting us to look for BOB burgees then I suppose we should start having burgees for "Loud music on board", "Late night partying", "Generator running all night", "6 heavy drinkers on board" "Nasty yappy dog on board" etc etc. It would be ridiculous; particularly if the response to a complaint was "You have no excuse. Our burgee gives us the right to....."

All that's necessary is for boaters to be considerate about their neighbours and TBH I've never had a problem with noisy babies, or dogs, in boats that have been alongside. One or two issues with drunks, but that is another matter.
 
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Giblets said:
The "Baby On Board" sticker actually originated in the States after a series of road crashes were the rescuers did not realise that there were small children in the car at the scene of accidents and the poor wee things perished.
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No doubt over there any legislation insisting on child seats etc would be an unacceptable infringement on "liberty".

Mike.
 
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l'escargot said:
You will naturally display all the signs of children on board - constantly tired expression, already sat in the cockpit staring vacantly into space when everyone else is just getting up, scattered toys and inflatables all over the boat, permanently deployed crabbing line, small clothes drying on pulpit...

Been there, done that, got the T shirt.

Now what is the sign for a sulky teenager that only emerges from the cabin to moan, eat and occasionally shower...:D
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Isn't there one for "Dangerous or Explosive Cargo"?
 
Rigger Mortice said:
+1 +1 +1 Totally agree.

I never understand the signs on the back of cars.

+1 I think "Little Prince" or "Princess on board" stickers are the sign of a kid or kids that are going to be raised with a starting handicap of mushy parents.

I especially hate those "show dogs in transit" signs. Pompous twats, who give a ****?:(
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I especially hate those "show dogs in transit" signs. Pompous twats, who give a ****?:([/QUOTE]

I always thought that referred to the drivers, perhaps I should give them an even wider berth!

PS, ever notice how much dogs resemble their owners?
 
I thought the 'Show Dogs In Transit' is usually seen on Volvo estates etc, the poor inbred yappy spoilt brainless things couldn't stand taking it literally and travelling in a van. The dogs might object too.
 
When my cousin had a baby her car suddenly sprouted a:

"Stop the bloody whaling"

sticker.*

"Susan, I didn't know you cared," I said.

"I'm not talking about the environment. It's my daughter" she replied.









*Greenpeace campaign of 25/30 years ago
 
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