"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
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On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:57:51 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:51:24 -0500, Michael Porter
wrote:

Bruce in Bangkok wrote:




If one has a "float plan" does one also have a "sink plan" or a
"re-float plan"?

Aren't semantics wonderful?
Cheers,

Bruce
(bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

Semantics are always fun. In this case "float plan" (the term)
developed as an analogue to "flight plan" as required to be filed by
airplane pilots.


Michael Porter Marine Design
mporter at mp-marine dot com
www.mp-marine.com
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On the other hand, an airplane makes a flight but a boat makes a
voyage. An airplane flies but a boat doesn't necessarily float - see
submarine, unterseabot, etc.

Cheers,

Bruce
(bpaige125atgmaildotcom)


I've seen boats fly...

Flying Boats?
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)


Well, flying pigs... LOL Sorry.

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