"Donal" wrote in message
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"Ralph Nesbitt" wrote in message
y.com...

Over my ~40 years FD/CFR/ARFF experience, I have encountered more than a
few
that considered me "Not Cognizant" of my proper place, when dealing with
such esteemed personages as themselves. These personages generally have
fallen into 3 groups; Lawyers, Politicians, & Lawyers turned
politicians.
It
has been my experience/learned most who populate these groups, or have
similar attitudes could best be described as "Fair Weather Sailors".

Is it not wise to keep your "scuppers clean/clear of obstruction" &
"minimize the amount of material in/keep your bilge clean"? At 6'8', 280
pounds I doubt I would fit in your "scuppers". Considering my size, I
would
more than likely create "Trim Problems" if carried in your "Bilge".

By the way in my younger US Navy days, I did fight several fires
resulting
from not cleaning/clearing "Bilges", to say nothing of retrieving
several
"Fair Weather Sailors" & their boats.
Ralph Nesbitt
Professional FD/CFR/ARFF Type

Ralph(ie), you shouldn't take yourself so seriously.

I feel a song coming on .......

"Oh Danny boy,
The pipes, the pipes are caw-aw-ling ..............



Regards

Donal
--
Semi Professional Arf/Arf/ARF Type.

Are there any "Respectable Hounds" in your home environs that will deign to
support you as a "back up group".
Ralph Nesbitt
Professional FD/CFR/ARFF Type