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Another nautical term?
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? |
Another nautical term?
Square rigger term for all sails set on the fastest point of sail.
I've also heard it as " full and by" On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 16:11:14 -0400, "Jeff Morris" wrote: 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? |
Another nautical term?
My understanding was the full and by means sailing close hauled
with the sails trimmed properly. Don't forget to dog down the scuttles. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Marc" wrote in message ... Square rigger term for all sails set on the fastest point of sail. I've also heard it as " full and by" On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 16:11:14 -0400, "Jeff Morris" wrote: 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? |
Another nautical term?
You are correct and ,alas, I am not.
On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 14:55:16 -0700, "Jonathan Ganz" wrote: My understanding was the full and by means sailing close hauled with the sails trimmed properly. Don't forget to dog down the scuttles. |
Another nautical term?
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? |
Another nautical term?
On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 16:11:14 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
wrote this crap: 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? I thought "bi and large" refered to fat homos like Jon-boy. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
Another nautical term?
Close. It does refer to fat homo boys. You qualify.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Horvath" wrote in message ... On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 16:11:14 -0400, "Jeff Morris" wrote this crap: 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? I thought "bi and large" refered to fat homos like Jon-boy. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
Another nautical term?
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? |
Another nautical term?
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? |
Another nautical term?
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? |
Another nautical term?
WhoooHoooo!!! 73 points! in your face Katy.
Scotty "Jeff Morris" wrote ... Points? You want points?? OK, I hereby award Scott Vernon 73 Loki-Points. |
Another nautical term?
By the wind was close hauled.
Large on the wind was down wind. By and Large, means "in all directions", or "in all situations". Marc wrote in message ... Square rigger term for all sails set on the fastest point of sail. I've also heard it as " full and by" On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 16:11:14 -0400, "Jeff Morris" wrote: 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? |
Another nautical term?
Jonathan Ganz wrote: My understanding was the full and by means sailing close hauled with the sails trimmed properly ie "full". If you're pinching at all, it's not full and by. Accordingly, full & by is not quite the closest on the wind -- Flying Tadpole, ex schooner skipper where full and by was 5 degrees off! ------------------------- Break Away, Sail Away and putz away now at http://music.download.com/internetopera |
Another nautical term?
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... -- 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 |
Another nautical term?
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 ... 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... -- 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 |
Another nautical term?
I will. If for nothing else but to keep Katy envious.
Scotty "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... 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 ... 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... -- 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 |
Another nautical term?
The rarity of Loki points will make them quite valuable in the future.
I'll be sure to remember that...(let's see...attic or basement?) -- 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 |
Another nautical term?
I will. If for nothing else but to keep Katy envious. Scotty Snorty..that'll be the day.... -- 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004 |
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