In article , Capt. JG
wrote:

"Peter Wiley" wrote in message
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seagull = winged rat.

PDW

I thought that until I saw one standing on top of a log, which was floating
vertically in the water. If it hadn't been for the gull, I would have missed
the log and the boat would have probably been holed.

One use for them I suppose. Another is testing your aim with a pistol.

PDW