In article , Donal
wrote:

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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I have observed that Boob comes close to appoplexia when this
group threatens to ignore hime.


That's a good one! When has this group of failures EVER come close to
ignoring
me. You can't do it. No NOW. Not EVER.

Yes we can.


Wanna issue a challenge?

How about - you defy us to ignore you for a week?

That *would* be fun.

Piece of cake. I KF'ed him years ago along with the other prime trash
fish like Jaxass and Whoresass, only see anything they post because you
guys reply.

PDW

But you've got to have a TV (television). Ok. Well, you win again.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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Why don't you just use your laptop... or do you need that big-boat feel?
I think the new Queen Mary would suit you fine!

We do use the laptop at anchor. Uses less power and actually has the
bigger
screen.

RB

point taken, but only an idiot would even make the claim that neal has one.

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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 13:36:15 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"

wrote:

Why would anyone in their right mind want to do that???


Well, you'll notice I was asking Moron.

BB

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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:53:18 -0400, "Capt. Mooron"
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| I'll bet Neal has a TV!

Nope... he don't!

CM


I'll bet that he does. When was the last time you were aboard his
"boat"?

BB

Ah.. occasional use. That cuts out boobie.

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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Your theory sounds good, but I think its just a matter of preference. The
people that don't like TV won't have one on board. Most of the cruisers
on
larger boats that I've met have one, if only for occasional use.

BTW, the liveaboards that I bought the TV from cruise Nova Scotia in the
Summer,
sometimes going to Newfoundland. In the winter they normally hang out in
SC, but
sometimes they go to FL or the Bahamas. Almost all of this time is at
anchor,
and they've been doing it for most of the last 25 years.


"John Cairns" wrote in message
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"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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Like I said, if this is your annual vacation, you probably want to
"vacate." If
this is your life, you might want to watch the morning weather and
news.
The TV
I'm watching now I bought from a liveaboard who needed a different
model
to fit
with a VCR in a locker.

We never mentioned "liveaboard", which carries with it completely
different
nuances than "long distance cruiser". Even in these parts, we have
year-round liveaboards, one of whom even has dish-tv. Thing is, like
many
liveaboards, he rarely goes anywhere on his boat, he just uses the boat
as
his living quarters. Of course, by definition, long distance cruisers
are
"liveaboards", but they sail their boats to different locations. The
difference is important, IMHO. If you're just living aboard and staying
put,
you would probably load your boat down with as many creature comforts as
possible, if you spend most of your time traveling from place to place
your
priorities would probably be somewhat different.
John Cairns

No. You're a liar. I believe Remco over you any day.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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No. Not always. It's easy to say "always," "never," and other absolutes.
You're really GREAT at winning this kind of argument.

Actually, it was Remco who made the absolute statement. I merely said that
the
modern blue water could certainly afford to carry a TV these days with
little
trouble. I dare say some blue water sailors might enjoy classic or modern
cinema. These days you can carry a flat screen set and 100 movies in a
thick
wallet.
Remco is thinking of big TVs and VHS machines. He's clearly an older fella
as
is Marty.

RB

As usual, for you it would be porn because that's all you can get.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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You guys are missing the point. Dumbco made an absolute statement, He said
blue
water sailors don't carry TVs. He's wrong. Some do. Whether they want to
screen
their own videos, watch porn, view classic films or watch the local news,
there's no great penalty in carry such a system if it's what you want.

As usual, I'm on topic and right.

RB

I'm offended also.

"Donal" wrote in message
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"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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It's been suggested by a few idiots that a TV had now place on a modern
crusing
boat.



Now I'm no long range cruiser, but facts are facts!

Absolutely correct. You are no "long range cruiser". You are, also,
not
a "medium range cruiser".
Furthermore, you are not a "short range cruiser".

Calling yourself a day-sailor is an insult to all the day-sailors who
venture out of sight of land.




Space: Have you guys ever heard of "flat screen TV?" Uses little power
and
takes up even less space.

Yup! I have one in my living room. It doesn't save as much space as I
had hoped.

Safety: A properly mounted TV won't fly around in bad weather or a
knockdown.
Power: Many long distance cruisers now carry nice laptops in addition to
the
standard charts. These laptops can treat the cruiser to a movie now and
again
with almost no power penalty.

That is really sad. Really. Honestly.

The fact is that TV has become a no-brainer for easy entertainment on
many
a
cruising boat, espcially in recent years with flat panel displays.

Couldn't you find something to talk about, instead? It seems that you
(plural) would prefer to "be entertained" than to have to talk to each
other. Funny! One of the great things about a cruise, is that it
really
brings the family togrether. You end up playing Scrabble, having
discussions, and generally enjoying *companionship*. These are probably
alien concepts for a New Yorker - and you have my deepest sympathy. I
would really hate to be what you are.

I guess that I am lucky, huh?

Anyone who
says otherwise is living in the past and hasn't read websites showing
today's
cruisers and what they carry. Books, music? Of course! But a TV can be a
great
treat for those aboard and doesn't need to stay home anymore.

It's probably more of a treat for those who have nothing to say to each
other, but would like to keep a physical relationship alive just so that
they can feel important.




Wake up and smell the 80's, kids. They've ended...long ago!

Let's welcome in "consumer relationships". eh?

Let's enjoy a "responsibility free" life until the relentless advance of
years triggers an enormous panic, and then we will get married. Let me
tell
you, it doesn't work like that.


Regards


Donal
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Boober, you are the KING of off-topic vitrol. YOU WIN!!

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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Calling yourself a day-sailor is an insult to all the day-sailors who
venture out of sight of land.

Off topic again, Donal. Wanna join the thread or make silly trolls?

RB

I'll K/F Bob till I get back from the arctic.... how's that? ;-D

CM

"Donal" wrote in message
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| "Bobsprit" wrote in message
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| I have observed that Boob comes close to appoplexia when this
| group threatens to ignore hime.
|
|
| That's a good one! When has this group of failures EVER come close to
| ignoring
| me. You can't do it. No NOW. Not EVER.
|
| Yes we can.
|
|
| Wanna issue a challenge?
|
| How about - you defy us to ignore you for a week?
|
| That *would* be fun.
|
|
| Regards
|
|
| Donal
| --
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|
|

How about - you defy us to ignore you for a week?

That *would* be fun.

Peter Wiley wrote:
Piece of cake. I KF'ed him years ago along with the other prime trash
fish like Jaxass and Whoresass, only see anything they post because you
guys reply.

Boobsie is easy to ignore, he's boring. But Jax is really funny, you're
missing a lot of prime entertainment KFing him.

DSK