salinia
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This one might draw some attention to test your theory if anyone cares about flag ettiquete.
showing the right/wrong/no flag
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wotayottie
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Dylan - you have to have seen the number of times this daft question has come up and generated more heat than light! I never had you down as an ordure stirrer.
geoid96
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Some years ago, in I think Le Havre, it was pointed out to us that we were flying the 'T' flag on the starboard spreaders and not the French ensign.
DaveS
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This one might draw some attention to test your theory if anyone cares about flag ettiquete.
Ah yes, Her Maj's flag - while she's in that "country" known as EnglandandWales.
dylanwinter
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you sew it
you sew it and I will fly it
it would make a great film for KTL - breing dragged through the courts of herladry - if such a thinh exists
Dylan
you sew it and I will fly it
it would make a great film for KTL - breing dragged through the courts of herladry - if such a thinh exists
Dylan
Tidewaiter2
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It does....
And if Dylan sold the Slug, Himself and SWMBO inton slavery, he still could not afford to defend himself- esp. as he would have had to sell all his armour too.
With the Trial by Combat to settle the intial pleadings, my monies on the Queens Champion not our Dylan.
i didn't notice him in the Tilt yard lately!
And if Dylan sold the Slug, Himself and SWMBO inton slavery, he still could not afford to defend himself- esp. as he would have had to sell all his armour too.
With the Trial by Combat to settle the intial pleadings, my monies on the Queens Champion not our Dylan.
i didn't notice him in the Tilt yard lately!
Applescruffs
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I like shiny things...
some of my stainless steel is less than shiny - what is the best thing to clean it with and why should I bother?
Construct a large pyramid and place the slug underneath...leave overnight...and hey presto...may even sort your gears out...please let me know! Why bother?..... "Why....'cos you're worth it"! that's why......
am I a bad person for only having a hand held VHF on the slug?
In the near future that's all you'll need....the few remaining Coastguard stations will be so far apart that they probably won't hear you in any case.....I've only got a hand held...but then no-one talks to me anyway.........
some of my stainless steel is less than shiny - what is the best thing to clean it with and why should I bother?
Construct a large pyramid and place the slug underneath...leave overnight...and hey presto...may even sort your gears out...please let me know! Why bother?..... "Why....'cos you're worth it"! that's why......
am I a bad person for only having a hand held VHF on the slug?
In the near future that's all you'll need....the few remaining Coastguard stations will be so far apart that they probably won't hear you in any case.....I've only got a hand held...but then no-one talks to me anyway.........
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capnsensible
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Go outside the EU. Go to places where you have to go to a port of entry where you have to visit Customs, Immigration and Port Authorities.
Top tip, have the correct courtesy flag and do not try being a smart ar$e!!
This is particularly useful advice in Venezuela. Cheap diesel though........
Top tip, have the correct courtesy flag and do not try being a smart ar$e!!
This is particularly useful advice in Venezuela. Cheap diesel though........
dylanwinter
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but has anyone ever been fined
have you been fined - do you know anyone who has been
not that Venezuela is on my course
Dylan
have you been fined - do you know anyone who has been
not that Venezuela is on my course
Dylan
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Applescruffs
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not that Venezuela is on my course
Dylan[/QUOTE]
Isn't that where Fray Bentos comes from?......so that's why you're asking !
Dylan[/QUOTE]
Isn't that where Fray Bentos comes from?......so that's why you're asking !
capnsensible
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2 years ago, Agadir, Morocco. Dropped in to get a small problem fixed, got major grief from Customs guy, no courtesy flag. Was threatened with fine, got local lad to go and 'obtain' one. Cost 20 euros.
Venezuela, Isla Margarita where that poor chap has just been shot. Dire warnings about not clearing in and out properly, lots of hassle, easier to go with the flow. Its like a bribe, pointless arguing, just get it done.
Bahamas, was cleared in no problem, neighbouring boat though did not bother, attracted a 5 thousand US dollar fine.
Try googling around, there are some horror stories out there!! Will post in a mo when I find again the one about Antigua. Met the woman, she is, well, less than helpful!
Venezuela, Isla Margarita where that poor chap has just been shot. Dire warnings about not clearing in and out properly, lots of hassle, easier to go with the flow. Its like a bribe, pointless arguing, just get it done.
Bahamas, was cleared in no problem, neighbouring boat though did not bother, attracted a 5 thousand US dollar fine.
Try googling around, there are some horror stories out there!! Will post in a mo when I find again the one about Antigua. Met the woman, she is, well, less than helpful!
sailorgirl
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More Ensign Madness
The skipper decided last year that with two RORC members aboard our little ship should take a royal warrent and become blue ensigned much to the merriment of our sailing friends.
Then earlier this month we found ourselves moored behind two of HMs patrol boats in St Helier. Despite pouring rain and howling wind, the Navy lads lined up to strike colours and my beloved decided he too should join in the ceremony stowing our ensign for the hours of darkness. This act raised more mirth on my part that the skipper who usually denies being a UK citizen (he was born north of the Irish border) has suddenly become a closet royalist, proud of his ensign and its traditions... presumably this has been brought on by some sort of midlife crisis... I just wonder what next?
The skipper decided last year that with two RORC members aboard our little ship should take a royal warrent and become blue ensigned much to the merriment of our sailing friends.
Then earlier this month we found ourselves moored behind two of HMs patrol boats in St Helier. Despite pouring rain and howling wind, the Navy lads lined up to strike colours and my beloved decided he too should join in the ceremony stowing our ensign for the hours of darkness. This act raised more mirth on my part that the skipper who usually denies being a UK citizen (he was born north of the Irish border) has suddenly become a closet royalist, proud of his ensign and its traditions... presumably this has been brought on by some sort of midlife crisis... I just wonder what next?
capnsensible
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Cant find it right now but gist is, crew went off boat whilst Skipper cleared in, got big fine thousands.
Dont play wid fire!!!!
Dont play wid fire!!!!
KenMcCulloch
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Dylan
I think a man of your inclinations in a boat designed for the masses should wear a plain red flag.
'Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here'
I think a man of your inclinations in a boat designed for the masses should wear a plain red flag.
'Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here'
dylanwinter
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My inlinations
curious to hear what my inclinations are....
although I really like the idea of flying the Royal ensign
and I have been described at a right royal B@astard
I am am tempted to buy one of these for the back of the boat though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Bubbl...oys_Games_Outdoor_Toys_ET&hash=item588ee6a782
Dylan
curious to hear what my inclinations are....
although I really like the idea of flying the Royal ensign
and I have been described at a right royal B@astard
I am am tempted to buy one of these for the back of the boat though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Bubbl...oys_Games_Outdoor_Toys_ET&hash=item588ee6a782
Dylan
dt4134
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Easy to sew.
Still think with Dylan's gearbox he should fly this one.
http://marinestore.co.uk/PL10260.html
Applescruffs
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Prrrrarpp!!
Why have a bubble blower strapped to the transom ?
a pan , or two of Dylans 'one pan curry' and a bottle of Vichy Water...could solve the slugs propulsion crisis at a stroke....Prrraaarrrp!
sorry mate !
Why have a bubble blower strapped to the transom ?
a pan , or two of Dylans 'one pan curry' and a bottle of Vichy Water...could solve the slugs propulsion crisis at a stroke....Prrraaarrrp!
sorry mate !
dylanwinter
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I refuse
I refuse to look it up to see what it means
I am not playing flag games with the likes of a man whose name is a phone number
Dylan
I refuse to look it up to see what it means
I am not playing flag games with the likes of a man whose name is a phone number
Dylan
dt4134
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Long time since phone numbers have been that short.It means "Keep clear I am manouvering with difficulty" or in other words "Help! I can't stop!"
dylanwinter
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I can always stop
I can always stop
it is killing the engine at just the right moment that is the challenge
D
I can always stop
it is killing the engine at just the right moment that is the challenge
D