Wansworth
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To day is the day of Carmen patron Saint of sailers of all kinds.When I put to sea I always touched wood do yachtsmen pray or have rituals beforesetting sail
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Stingo
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It depends on which flavour of witchcraft and superstition your prejudices are influenced by.
Stemar
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There's an old saying - There are no atheists in a storm at sea.
I'll bet the Good Lord hears a lot of unfamiliar voices on the night of a F9
I'll bet the Good Lord hears a lot of unfamiliar voices on the night of a F9
colind3782
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The feast of Carmen is celebrated in Empuriabrava. All the fishing boats dress with flowers and there are fireworks on the beach at night. Wish I was there now instead of sitting at home with Covid!
MADRIGAL
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There's an old saying - There are no atheists in a storm at sea.
I'll bet the Good Lord hears a lot of unfamiliar voices on the night of a F9
Frank Dye, famous for open sea voyages in his Wayfarer, quoted that saying in his book and added that "the sea has a way of reminding us that there is something greater than ourselves, and that life is not as certain as we would sometimes like to believe". I know that many of us feel that way, regardless of our particular views on the hereafter or the life force of creation.
To each his own. I am thankful that my C. of E. upbringing and family tradition have left me the ability to recall the naval prayer that begins "O Eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea..."
Yngmar
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A Finnish sailor we've met says he laughs and shakes his fist at the gods of wind and thunder and shouts: "More! More! Bring it on!"
So far he's gone unscathed himself, although he breaks a lot of stuff on his boat!
So far he's gone unscathed himself, although he breaks a lot of stuff on his boat!
Juan Twothree
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That would be an ecumenical matter
Stingo
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Did you swallow a dictionary for breakfast?
Juan Twothree
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It's a rather obscure reference to a particular episode of Father Ted.
Stingo
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I've never heard the word "ecumenical" before. Oh, nor have I ever managed to sit through a father ted episode.
johnalison
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I don't pray but I have certain superstitions. I find that it is unlucky not to look at the exhaust before motoring off.
AntarcticPilot
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Finns always did have a reputation as warlocks!A Finnish sailor we've met says he laughs and shakes his fist at the gods of wind and thunder and shouts: "More! More! Bring it on!"
So far he's gone unscathed himself, although he breaks a lot of stuff on his boat!
Sandy
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No, I'm an atheist.
Wansworth
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May your anchour drag??
Stingo
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That's not very nice! No wonder the Romans threw the christians to the lions ??
PhillM
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But the lions found them inedible.
Stemar
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Were I God, that's exactly how I'd punish him. Oh, and the wind would always be on the nose. A big wave followed by "interview without coffee" just isn't subtle enough.A Finnish sailor we've met says he laughs and shakes his fist at the gods of wind and thunder and shouts: "More! More! Bring it on!"
So far he's gone unscathed himself, although he breaks a lot of stuff on his boat!
MADRIGAL
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What a blessing, that we don't always get what we deserve! I know that I have squeaked by situations afloat that should have ended differently.
Stemar
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Ain't that the truth!
Humblebee
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It's unlucky to be superstitious...
