Got it from here; http://www.hostultra.com/~Exidor/Trivia/Navy_Trivia.htm
me? pretend I'm smart? and ruin my image.

BTW, how many points do I get?

Scotty

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...
A winner - though it would be better if you at least pretended you knew
the
answer rather than copying a dictionary.

I always liked this phrase because it has such meaning for a sailor, but
the
lubbers who use it so frequently are clueless to its meaning, even if you
explain it.



"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
By and Large
1) Colloquial term meaning ‘For the most part.’ Origin of the term
seems
to be that a ship was considered particularly seaworthy if it could sail
both ‘by’ (close to the wind) and ‘large’ (broad to or before the wind).

2) A term derived from two sailing terms combined: "By the wind"
(Close-hauled), and "Sailing Large" (Running Free). The term, 'at
large' ,
also comes from this usage.



Scotty


"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...
One of my favorite nautically based expressions is "By and Large," as
in
"By and
large, Booby doesn't know how to sail."

Who knows what it really means?

Points? You want points??

OK, I hereby award Scott Vernon 7.3 Loki-Points.




"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
Got it from here; http://www.hostultra.com/~Exidor/Trivia/Navy_Trivia.htm
me? pretend I'm smart? and ruin my image.

BTW, how many points do I get?

Scotty

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...
A winner - though it would be better if you at least pretended you knew
the
answer rather than copying a dictionary.

I always liked this phrase because it has such meaning for a sailor, but
the
lubbers who use it so frequently are clueless to its meaning, even if you
explain it.



"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
By and Large
1) Colloquial term meaning ‘For the most part.’ Origin of the term
seems
to be that a ship was considered particularly seaworthy if it could sail
both ‘by’ (close to the wind) and ‘large’ (broad to or before the wind).

2) A term derived from two sailing terms combined: "By the wind"
(Close-hauled), and "Sailing Large" (Running Free). The term, 'at
large' ,
also comes from this usage.



Scotty


"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...
One of my favorite nautically based expressions is "By and Large," as
in
"By and
large, Booby doesn't know how to sail."

Who knows what it really means?

WhoooHoooo!!! 73 points! in your face Katy.

Scotty


"Jeff Morris" wrote ...
Points? You want points??

OK, I hereby award Scott Vernon 73 Loki-Points.

WhoooHoooo!!! 73 points! in your face Katy.

Scotty

They don't count since they're Loki points (sorry Jeff). Mine are true blue
Bart points....everyone wants Bart points....Jeff's just feeling sorry for
you and being nice...

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dollars.


"katysails" wrote in message
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WhoooHoooo!!! 73 points! in your face Katy.

Scotty

They don't count since they're Loki points (sorry Jeff). Mine are true blue
Bart points....everyone wants Bart points....Jeff's just feeling sorry for
you and being nice...

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Kirie Elite 32
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and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



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I will. If for nothing else but to keep Katy envious.

Scotty

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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The rarity of Loki points will make them quite valuable in the future.
Keep
them in a safe place along with your S&H Green stamps and your Confederate
dollars.


"katysails" wrote in message
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WhoooHoooo!!! 73 points! in your face Katy.

Scotty

They don't count since they're Loki points (sorry Jeff). Mine are true
blue
Bart points....everyone wants Bart points....Jeff's just feeling sorry
for
you and being nice...

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katysails
s/v Chanteuse
Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein



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I will. If for nothing else but to keep Katy envious.

Scotty

Snorty..that'll be the day....
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I'll be sure to remember that...(let's see...attic or basement?)

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