"John Cairns" wrote in message

"Maxprop" wrote in message

Judging from the perpetuation of mindless, worthless, senseless threads
in ASA, it would appear that old man winter has done his damage to this
body of northern sailors. Spring isn't far away, to be sure, but cabin
fever generally exacts its greatest toll just before the weather breaks.

Buck up, mates, for better times aren't far off.

(Those living in the southern hemisphere or subtropics may disregard the
preceding.)

So, sailors in the southern hemisphere or subtropics can't expect better
times ahead? Bummer. Maybe we should take up a collection?

Don't count on any funds from moi. They've been living in paradise for the
past 5+ months or so. We've been shoveling the white misery.

Max