Subject: Rules of the Road Question #8
From: "Donal"

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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Donal is a liberal. He feels the term ''right of way'' is too harsh
and may hurt somebody's feelings and give them low self esteem.

Correct! I am probably one of the nicest people here.



Regards

Donal
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Alas, here I sit hoping I'll get some response from Nav, and what do I get, but
Donal, displaying typical UK scarcastic humor.

Shen

You've beaten Nav..... he's much too cowardly to face the truth about his
intellectual incapacities.

You have to bait Nav... get him blubbering and bragging before you slam him.

Whacking him on the noggin with a baseball bat like a 'pop gopher' really
isn't sporting.

Now you've gone and intimidated him...... he'll be shy about replying!

Try baiting him out with a tender nugget he'll feel able to wrap his jaws
around..... don't get to technical and scare him off.

CM


"Shen44" wrote in message
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Subject: Rules of the Road Question #8
From: "Donal"

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
Donal is a liberal. He feels the term ''right of way'' is too harsh
and may hurt somebody's feelings and give them low self esteem.

Correct! I am probably one of the nicest people here.



Regards

Donal
--


Alas, here I sit hoping I'll get some response from Nav, and what do I
get, but
Donal, displaying typical UK scarcastic humor.

Shen

"Shen44" wrote in message
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Alas, here I sit hoping I'll get some response from Nav, and what do I
get, but
Donal, displaying typical UK scarcastic humor.

Please accept my apologies. I'm really sorry that you have failed to bait
Nav. Also, in future I'll bear in mind that you don't appreciate humour.

However, I can offer some guidance to help you out of your current
predicament. All you need to do is learn a little bit about sailing! The
Navigator never wastes his time with people who are completely ignorant of
sailing matters. Once you know anything at all about sailing, you may bait
Nav.

You're lucky that the good Capt Neal is kind enough to offer you the benefit
of his experience. In the old days, he was very intolerant of ignorance.
He seems to have mellowed lately.


Regards


Donal
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Subject: Rules of the Road Question #8
From: "Donal"


Please accept my apologies. I'm really sorry that you have failed to bait
Nav. Also, in future I'll bear in mind that you don't appreciate humour.

No apologies necessary. As for Nav, he's probably still trying to figure out
the relation of the question to rule 24(g)(iv).
As for appreciating humor, I've developed an appreciation for the UK version
thereof, so feel free to attempt it at will.


However, I can offer some guidance to help you out of your current
predicament. All you need to do is learn a little bit about sailing! The
Navigator never wastes his time with people who are completely ignorant of
sailing matters. Once you know anything at all about sailing, you may bait
Nav.

ROFL Since, during a good deal of my younger years when I was boating
recreationally, it was spent on sailboats, I would say I have at least a
passing knowledge of sailing, though what this would have to do with someones
knowledge of the rules of the road, escapes me as I'm seeing not a great deal
of expertise being shown by yourself or Nav.


You're lucky that the good Capt Neal is kind enough to offer you the benefit
of his experience. In the old days, he was very intolerant of ignorance.
He seems to have mellowed lately.

I see that, and note he has "let you off the hook", so far.

Regards



Shen

"Shen44" wrote in message
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ROFL Since, during a good deal of my younger years when I was boating
recreationally, it was spent on sailboats, I would say I have at least a
passing knowledge of sailing, though what this would have to do with
someones
knowledge of the rules of the road, escapes me as I'm seeing not a great
deal
of expertise being shown by yourself or Nav.

Unfortunately, it takes a certain amount of knowledge to recognise true
expertise. Soon, you may have this knowledge.




You're lucky that the good Capt Neal is kind enough to offer you the
benefit
of his experience. In the old days, he was very intolerant of ignorance.
He seems to have mellowed lately.

I see that, and note he has "let you off the hook", so far.

Rubbish! He used to give me a good kicking. After a while I realised that
he was a better sailor than I, and I discovered that I could learn from him.
He is very tolerant of people who are willing to learn from their betters.
I have learned much from him, and I am now also tolerant of ignorant people
who demonstrate a willingness to learn.

You could be like me, if you tried! Good luck!



Regards


Donal
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ct: Rules of the Road Question #8
From: "Donal"


Unfortunately, it takes a certain amount of knowledge to recognise true
expertise. Soon, you may have this knowledge.

The problem/shame is, that whether someone spends all their time on sailboats
or powerboats, is no guarantee as to full understanding of the "rules", as you
and Nav are proving.
Recognising "true expertise" on any subject, involves a degree of expertise,
which apparently is alluding you on the subject of "the Rules of the Road".


Rubbish! He used to give me a good kicking. After a while I realised that
he was a better sailor than I, and I discovered that I could learn from him.
He is very tolerant of people who are willing to learn from their betters.
I have learned much from him, and I am now also tolerant of ignorant people
who demonstrate a willingness to learn.

You could be like me, if you tried! Good luck.

BG Donal, I have many people ( be they weekend warriors, seasonal boaters,
sailboaters, powerboaters, professional, amateur, etc.) who are better than me
on many aspects of sailing/boating, which includes "Rules".
BUT, although I am still learning, there are few who can surpass my "in depth"
knowledge of the subjects I will address, within these NG's, including "Rules".
I am not perfect. I will be wrong, but as I told Nav "I don't squirm". If I'm
wrong I will say so ..... and I wasn't wrong in what I said and tried to teach
him about "Ristricted in ability to maneuver".
Now, as I told Nav .... take your attitude and shove it up your ass, I'm not
interested in your stupid bickerings.
If you have a valid question as to what I've said, ask it.

BG
Regards

Shen

Shen44 wrote:

ct: Rules of the Road Question #8
From: "Donal"


Unfortunately, it takes a certain amount of knowledge to recognise true
expertise. Soon, you may have this knowledge.


The problem/shame is, that whether someone spends all their time on sailboats
or powerboats, is no guarantee as to full understanding of the "rules", as you
and Nav are proving.
Recognising "true expertise" on any subject, involves a degree of expertise,
which apparently is alluding you on the subject of "the Rules of the Road".



That's why you have rule book beside you while I work from memory of my
yachmaster exams!

Cheers

In article , Donal
wrote:

"Shen44" wrote in message
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ROFL Since, during a good deal of my younger years when I was boating
recreationally, it was spent on sailboats, I would say I have at least a
passing knowledge of sailing, though what this would have to do with
someones
knowledge of the rules of the road, escapes me as I'm seeing not a great
deal
of expertise being shown by yourself or Nav.

Unfortunately, it takes a certain amount of knowledge to recognise true
expertise. Soon, you may have this knowledge.




You're lucky that the good Capt Neal is kind enough to offer you the
benefit
of his experience. In the old days, he was very intolerant of ignorance.
He seems to have mellowed lately.

I see that, and note he has "let you off the hook", so far.

Rubbish! He used to give me a good kicking. After a while I realised that
he was a better sailor than I, and I discovered that I could learn from him.
He is very tolerant of people who are willing to learn from their betters.
I have learned much from him, and I am now also tolerant of ignorant people
who demonstrate a willingness to learn.

You could be like me, if you had a lobotomy! Good luck!



Regards


Donal
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"Peter Wiley" wrote in message
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In article , Donal
wrote:


You could be like me, if you had a lobotomy! Good luck!

Brilliant!!! That's an excellent beginner's attempt at wit. I'm really
impressed.


Regards


Donal
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In article , Donal
wrote:

"Peter Wiley" wrote in message
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In article , Donal
wrote:


You could be like me, if you had a lobotomy! Good luck!

Brilliant!!! That's an excellent beginner's attempt at wit. I'm really
impressed.

I'm trying to alter my IQ so I can understand what you type.
Unfortunately I doubt I can ever aspire to true success. However, the
rum does help.

PDW