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rjrose
PostPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:03 am 
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Just finished reading a book - Take Her Deep!- about the USS Halibut, a WW II submarine. The author, Admiral I. J. Galantin, who was the skipper, included the following statement while discussing repairs:

“More than 300 years ago it was said, “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.” And again, “Who wishes to give himself an abundance of trouble, let him equip these two things, a ship and a woman. No two things involve more bother, for neither is ever sufficiently adorned.”

For those of us with our boats and Admirals, this sure rings true!

btw, I intend to display this quote prominently on board. At least until the Admiral forces me to remove it!

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M3eater
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I know better than to make THAT quote, around home!

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wkearney99
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It's not boating related but in the same vein, one of my favorite sayings is "If it has tits or tires it will be trouble".

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230 Mike
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I'm writing these down.

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jsimon
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wkearney99 wrote:
It's not boating related but in the same vein, one of my favorite sayings is "If it has tits or tires it will be trouble".


That is too funny!! :lol:

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298VISTA2000
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rjrose wrote:
“Who wishes to give himself an abundance of trouble, let him equip these two things, a ship and a woman. No two things involve more bother, for neither is ever sufficiently adorned.”


Throw in 4 kids and it is even worse. My poor boat has never been neglected so much.

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Walt
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Anyone ever heard "...If it Floats, Flies, or Fx... Rent It!"?

Being a Boat owner, and Pilot, I can relate!

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ardy
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The view expressed is not mine but it was funny .
The anagram for W.I.F.E is washing, ironing, food& entertainment????

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Walt
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How's a boat better than a woman????

... You can ignore the boat all winter long...
.... A boat costs less money (arguable)....
.... A boat doesn't nag.....
My favorite.... You can go out on other boats, and your's won't get jelous!

I'm sure there are more! Bring 'em on!

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Teacher Todd
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Why is a wedding dress white?

So the dishwasher matches the other appliances.

:mrgreen: :lol: :oops: :shock: :mrgreen:



Now you know why I am single. lol

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