Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

ROTFLMBFAO.

Jealousy does not become you . . .
You realize you're on the downhill slide while I have
a bright future ahead.

S.Simon


"Shen44" wrote in message ...
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70

That is no longer considered very good. You are borderline hypertensive.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month,

Weight loss beyond 5 pounds per month can be dangerous. 25 lbs is a huge risk
for the elderly.
Look it up.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You better get your eyes checked, blubber boy!

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70

That is no longer considered very good. You are borderline hypertensive.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You better get your eyes checked, blubber boy!

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70

That is no longer considered very good. You are borderline hypertensive.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Subject: Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
From: "Simple Simon"
Date: 11/12/2003 18:04 Pacific Standard Time
Message-id:

ROTFLMBFAO.

Jealousy does not become you . . .
You realize you're on the downhill slide while I have
a bright future ahead.

S.S

ROFLMAO For me to be jealous, you'd need something for me to be jealous of.
Certainly you don't imagine I'd have any reason to be jealous of your license?
Whose hiring 25 ton motorboat operators lately?

Shen

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

SHEN!!!!!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!!! Get UP on The Bridge!!!!! You just ran over 3
sailboats!!!!!!!


"Shen44" wrote ...
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

The physical or mental elderly?

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month,

Weight loss beyond 5 pounds per month can be dangerous. 25 lbs is a huge
risk
for the elderly.
Look it up.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

A risk for the infirm maybe but I am anything but.

I have NO diseases, no infirmities and no health
problems. When one is overweight the BEST thing
to do is get rid of the weight as fast as possible.

Of course, starving is not a safe thing to do but
eating right and exercising the weight off IS.

S.Simon


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ...
The physical or mental elderly?

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month,

Weight loss beyond 5 pounds per month can be dangerous. 25 lbs is a huge
risk
for the elderly.
Look it up.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

When one is overweight the BEST thing
to do is get rid of the weight as fast as possible.

Speed of Weight Loss When Dieting
If you have more than 15-20 pounds of weight to lose, the fastest realistic
speed of weight loss is about 2 pounds per week.

Of course it is possible to lose weight faster, but too rapid weight loss can
cause problems.

1. You may develop loose skin, especially if you lose a lot of weight.

2. You may lose too much water weight. Since water weight is regained within a
very short time, this can be de-motivating.

3.You are unlikely to develop the type of improved eating habits that are
necessary to sustain the weight loss and prevent weight regain.

4. Losing weight rapidly can "shock" the system and has been linked to stroke.

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Fatalistic bullcrap. As you can well notice, I'm still here.

More fat people die from strokes and heart attacks than people losing
weight.

Water weight is a myth.

Developing proper diet has nothing to do with losing weight.
If one had a proper diet and exercised regularly one would
not have to lose weight in the first place.

Loose skin will tone up after a period of time unless the
skin is permanently stretched as is often the case in
morbidly obese people who often have to have folds of
skin surgically removed. Being 20-30 pounds overweight
does not stretch the skin permanently.

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
When one is overweight the BEST thing
to do is get rid of the weight as fast as possible.

Speed of Weight Loss When Dieting
If you have more than 15-20 pounds of weight to lose, the fastest realistic
speed of weight loss is about 2 pounds per week.

Of course it is possible to lose weight faster, but too rapid weight loss can
cause problems.

1. You may develop loose skin, especially if you lose a lot of weight.

2. You may lose too much water weight. Since water weight is regained within a
very short time, this can be de-motivating.

3.You are unlikely to develop the type of improved eating habits that are
necessary to sustain the weight loss and prevent weight regain.

4. Losing weight rapidly can "shock" the system and has been linked to stroke.

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Being 20-30 pounds overweight
does not stretch the skin permanently.

Sure it does, especially with someone your age with skin losing elastic
properties.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

More fat people die from strokes and heart attacks than people losing
weight.

And even less for people who lose weight properly and safely.
When I dropped 44 lbs, I did it properly. I'm now 210. I kept most of my muscle
mass. I can crush a coconut in either hand, though I have a body guard friend
who can do the same.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You're hopeless.


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
Being 20-30 pounds overweight
does not stretch the skin permanently.

Sure it does, especially with someone your age with skin losing elastic
properties.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You're hopeless.

But I'm young, so I have more time to enjoy it. Few people in my family die
before 95. We already know you have early mortality in your family!
I still have a great Grandfather walking around!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

That's why one must exercise the weight off and
eat properly otherwise the muscles as well as the
fat comes off. The only way to not lose muscle
mass is eat right and exercise while dieting.

The muscles are what burn the fat. When I say
eat right I mean eat the proper mix is proteins and
carbs plus vitamins and minerals. Drinking plenty
of water is very important as well. Eating too many
calories is counterproductive when it comes to
weight loss. Eating too many calories is good for
body builders.

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
More fat people die from strokes and heart attacks than people losing
weight.

And even less for people who lose weight properly and safely.
When I dropped 44 lbs, I did it properly. I'm now 210. I kept most of my muscle
mass. I can crush a coconut in either hand, though I have a body guard friend
who can do the same.

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
You're hopeless.

But I'm young, so I have more time to enjoy it. Few people in my family die
before 95. We already know you have early mortality in your family!

Early mortality in my family? What gives you that idea.

My father died when he was 79 and my mother when she was 80.

I'd say they both beat the actuary tables for people of their
generation. Anyhow, having longevity in one's family is not
necessarily an indication that YOU are going to survive that
long. So go on dreaming. Your life is useless at best so whats
the glory in dreaming about it lasting for a hundred years?

A hundred years of uselessness is pretty useless.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Early mortality in my family? What gives you that idea.

My father died when he was 79 and my mother when she was 80.

That's what gave me the "idea."
My great grandfather is 103. My grandparents all over 84. My father is only 66.
My mother died young, but not from natural causes. The average lifespan in my
family over 120 years of known history is 96!
I win again!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You call living for a hundred years as a miserable
negative, whining, complaining, lying, liberal,
anti-American loser living?

You should go to work at Burger King so you can
have it your way.

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
Early mortality in my family? What gives you that idea.

My father died when he was 79 and my mother when she was 80.

That's what gave me the "idea."
My great grandfather is 103. My grandparents all over 84. My father is only 66.
My mother died young, but not from natural causes. The average lifespan in my
family over 120 years of known history is 96!
I win again!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You call living for a hundred years as a miserable
negative, whining, complaining, lying, liberal,
anti-American loser living?

Bwahahaaaha! Bashed from both sides, Neal drops and goes to name calling! Enjoy
your few remaining years, Mister Mayfly!
I win again!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message .. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You ever gamble in Las Vegas?

You should because you could go there and
drop a million dollars at the Blackjack table
while winning a thousand bucks and you would tell
everybody you went to Vegas and won a thousand
bucks gambling.

Hopelessly stupid is what you are.

S.Simon


"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
You call living for a hundred years as a miserable
negative, whining, complaining, lying, liberal,
anti-American loser living?

Bwahahaaaha! Bashed from both sides, Neal drops and goes to name calling! Enjoy
your few remaining years, Mister Mayfly!
I win again!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

You ever gamble in Las Vegas?

Nope. I don't gamble, though I'm quite lucky!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Hopelessly stupid is what you are.


Hopelessly near the end is what you are!


Bwahahahahaha!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
Hopelessly stupid is what you are.


Hopelessly near the end is what you are!


Is that a veiled threat? It could get you tossed off
AGAIN.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Hopelessly near the end is what you are!


Is that a veiled threat? .

Nope just genetics and mother nature correcting an error!
Bwahahahahahaha! C'mon, Neal...I own you this week!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Wow... now that is a threat if I ever read one.... Mother
Nature correcting an error....

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Hopelessly near the end is what you are!


Is that a veiled threat? .

Nope just genetics and mother nature correcting an error!
Bwahahahahahaha! C'mon, Neal...I own you this week!

RB

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Subject: Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
From: "Scott Vernon"
Date: 11/12/2003 19:06 Pacific Standard Time
Message-id:

SHEN!!!!!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!!! Get UP on The Bridge!!!!! You just ran over 3
sailboats!!!!!!!


DAMN !!!! Cm's gonna give me hell fer scratchin his paint !!

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Then the installer or the inspector would catch the
error long before it ever got to the customer.

S.Simon


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ...
Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Wires crossed? That's why you are supposed to look out the window during
a check isn't it?

Cheers MC

Capetanios Oz wrote:

trim wheel was installed upside down despite checks, rechecks
and preflight it had been missed.

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Maybe, maybe not... let's not forget the screwed up heart transplant
incident. It started with a small mistake and someone died for lack
of follow through.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Then the installer or the inspector would catch the
error long before it ever got to the customer.

S.Simon


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the
USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Was the doctor using illegal drugs?


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ...
Maybe, maybe not... let's not forget the screwed up heart transplant
incident. It started with a small mistake and someone died for lack
of follow through.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Then the installer or the inspector would catch the
error long before it ever got to the customer.

S.Simon


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
Hold on hoss... that's certainly not true. How about the
person being so stoned that they install something backwards,
which starts a fire.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
...


Just the opposite. When one has a job as a common laborer
being paid eight bucks an hour installing systems in yachts
one has no responsibly concerning public safety.

On the other hand when one is the Captain of a vessel
with passenger's lives at stake one should not balk at
proving one's competence.

Big difference there.

S.Simon




"Kelton Joyner" wrote in message
.. .
Odd that when Irwin Yacht required you to take a drug test before
providing a piece of paper (pay check) you refused, but when the
USCG
requires a drug test for a piece of paper (wall ornament) you gladly
took the test. Seems your values are misplaced.
krj

Simple Simon wrote:
My Master's license renewal paperwork is on the way
to the Regional Exam Center in New Orleans.

I passed the physical with flying colors. My blood
pressure recorded on the physical is 110/70 and
my pulse was 64 - this is without medication, BTW.
(I bet Jeff, Rick, otn and Shen44 are very envious.)
I got it that low simply by exercising, losing 25 pounds
in the last month, eliminating the alcohol and caffeine
and eating right.

Of course I also passed the **** test.

Of course I documented sufficient hours aboard my
vessel.

Of course I filled out all the paperwork correctly.

And, of course, I will continue to be a Master in good
standing for the likes of Jeff to check out in the future.

Thank you all listening.

S.Simon

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Lets see, Neal's making his first attempt at renewal by mail, post 9-11....
will be interested to see how many times he has to return the application
.......and how long it takes.
Not a put-down, Neal, just interested for those who may use N.O. , and have a
small license, such as yours.

Shen

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

I did a little asking around and was advised to avoid
the REC in Miami. The word is that place is hopelessly
understaffed, way behind, disorganized and picky as hell.

Turns out New Orleans is one of the better run offices
with minimal backlog. Since my original license was
issued out of New Orleans I sent the paperwork there.

I'm willing to bet you it will go through with no sending
of papers back and forth. I've filled out everything
properly and completely. It will go right through.

The rumors are that the Coast Guard is close to turning
the entire process over to civilian outfits. The Coasties
want out of the licensing business. But, until there is
something definite the RECs will continue to process
the renewals. Word is they aren't all that strict with
renewal papers but they are giving hell to original
applicants.

Besides I still have a top secret security clearance at
the FBI. They trust me. . . I'm one of their least concerns
from a security standpoint.

S.Simon

"Shen44" wrote in message ...


Lets see, Neal's making his first attempt at renewal by mail, post 9-11....
will be interested to see how many times he has to return the application
......and how long it takes.
Not a put-down, Neal, just interested for those who may use N.O. , and have a
small license, such as yours.

Shen

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Oh boy!

Simple Simon wrote:


Besides I still have a top secret security clearance at
the FBI. They trust me. . . I'm one of their least concerns
from a security standpoint.

Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
 

Subject: Sent in my renewal paperwork today.
From: "Simple Simon"

Comments interspersed:

I did a little asking around and was advised to avoid
the REC in Miami. The word is that place is hopelessly
understaffed, way behind, disorganized and picky as hell.

That applies to any number of the offices


Turns out New Orleans is one of the better run offices
with minimal backlog. Since my original license was
issued out of New Orleans I sent the paperwork there.

This may or may not be a problem. Where your files are NOW, is where you need
to send your info, unless you request to have the files sent to a particular
office .... so....if all your files still remained in N.O., you have no problem
..... if you have had them moved ..... you have a problem.


I'm willing to bet you it will go through with no sending
of papers back and forth. I've filled out everything
properly and completely. It will go right through.

LOL haven't got much experience with gov'ment beauraucrats, I see.


The rumors are that the Coast Guard is close to turning
the entire process over to civilian outfits. The Coasties
want out of the licensing business. But, until there is
something definite the RECs will continue to process
the renewals.

Would be the best thing to happen to all professional mariners.
With all due respect to the job the USCG is trying to do with licensing, they
have no business, being in licensing, since they have no experience in the area
of the majority of the licenses they issue.
When you are examined, you are examined by someone who doesn't know the
subject, first hand, except in the basic areas and fundementals.
The USCG, needs to let licensing go back to what it once was ....professional
deck and engineering people, giving test that required a response that showed
REAL knowledge, to the examiner, not just the ability to pass a test..... same
applies to vessel inspections.


Word is they aren't all that strict with
renewal papers but they are giving hell to original
applicants.

Wrong


Besides I still have a top secret security clearance at
the FBI. They trust me. . . I'm one of their least concerns
from a security standpoint.

That, and $1.50, will get you a cuppa coffee ...... in some places.


Shen