On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:58:05 GMT, "NE Sailboat" wrote:
It has occured to me over the last 4 days that the boatyard my boat is
stored at is UNFRIENDLY.
I haven't seen a smile in days. Bunch of grumpy old jerks.
The lineup: one English guy with a huge Cheoy Lee. I've nicknamed him "The
English Patient".
I yell over "good morning, beautiful day" ... nothing. He doesn't even
acknowledge I've spoken.
Of course you would never consider that he may be deaf would you? If you have
to "yell", that indicates to me that he was some distance away, either didn't
hear you or assumed you were talking to someone else. He's possibly nick-named
you as "Big Mouth". If I hear someone yelling I usually can't tell what they
are saying unless they are close and looking at me, so I ignore them also.
Then there are the "old men of the sea". They are all retired, have nothing
to do but goof on their boats.
Ah, working on their boats, not wandering around looking for smiles. You should
try it sometime.
You'd think they would be friendly .......... nope. Bunch of geezers with
bad attitudes.
Sounds like you have the attitude problem.
Yesterday I needed someone to hold a screwdriver while I turned a bolt from
below. A 3 minute job.
Well, it took me almost 2 hours to find a friendly boater. And she was just
stopping by to see her boat before leaving for a trip.
Must be you at fault. When I asked a guy if he would guide a new halyard into
the mast with me, he was only too pleased to help. That job took a lot longer
than 3 minutes. He was also one of those "old men of the sea" who was working on
his boat.
I thought boating was suppose to be fun. Happy. Spending time working on
the old yacht.
It is, you get to speak to people or just get on with your own work. Individual
choice. A marina is not a dating service or get to know your neighbour club.
Today I am retaliating. If they think going around with big sour pusses is
ok, then they are going to indure some
very loud, fun, happy music. I have loaded up with Jimmy Buffet, Bob
Marley, Beach Boys, .. etc. The boombox is packed and ready.
Congratulations, you have found a sure-fire way to "make friends and influence
people", I hope you enjoy doing all your work on your own, because I doubt if
anyone would be interested in talking to a jerk anyway.
When "The English Patient" calls over "could you turn that ..." .. "What"?
"What"? .... "Are you talking to me" ?
"turn it up, you like it"?
If he's deaf he won't even hear it, if he isn't, you may even get your power
cord cut.
That sonofabitch is going back to Limey land if I have my way. He will be
spitting up fish and chips. His crumpet will be turning into bad gas. "Top
of the day" I will yell over "Ba Ba BA ... Ba BA Barbara Ann ... "
"One love ,," ..
"stepped on a pop top.. "
Revenge ...
I doubt very much whether your opinion will influence him or anyone else. I'm
just glad you are not where I dock my boat.
Jan
"If you can't take a joke,you shouldn't have joined"
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