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Martin Baxter October 12th 06 01:18 PM

I have disowned my son!
 
Maxprop wrote:

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
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My son just bought TWO Seadoos from his girlfriend's father!

Where have I gone wrong?


The younger generation is not smitten with sailing as a rule. It's a rare
youngster that prefers sailboats over something that goes fast and burns
fossil fuels at an alarming rate while polluting the environment. I think
it something in their hormones.

Max


I blame it on higher education. He's gone to school, worked hard, gotten
a degree and consequently a job that pays him too much, so burning fuel
at 30 litres and hour doesn't bother him (that's about 8 US Gal/hr)!

Cheers
Marty

Gilligan October 12th 06 02:48 PM

I have disowned my son!
 

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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The younger generation is not smitten with sailing as a rule. It's a rare
youngster that prefers sailboats over something that goes fast and burns
fossil fuels at an alarming rate while polluting the environment. I think
it something in their hormones.


If a young kid desired sailing I'd say something was wrong with him.
Sailing, like civilization must be learned.



Martin Baxter October 12th 06 05:13 PM

I have disowned my son!
 
Gilligan wrote:

"Maxprop" wrote in message
link.net...


The younger generation is not smitten with sailing as a rule. It's a rare
youngster that prefers sailboats over something that goes fast and burns
fossil fuels at an alarming rate while polluting the environment. I think
it something in their hormones.


If a young kid desired sailing I'd say something was wrong with him.
Sailing, like civilization must be learned.


As always, sage words from the resident renaissance man.

Cheers
Marty
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Gilligan October 12th 06 06:20 PM

I have disowned my son!
 

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
...
Gilligan wrote:

"Maxprop" wrote in message
link.net...


The younger generation is not smitten with sailing as a rule. It's a
rare
youngster that prefers sailboats over something that goes fast and
burns
fossil fuels at an alarming rate while polluting the environment. I
think
it something in their hormones.


If a young kid desired sailing I'd say something was wrong with him.
Sailing, like civilization must be learned.


As always, sage words from the resident renaissance man.


How did you know I was wearing a powdered wig?




DSK October 12th 06 06:49 PM

I have disowned my son!
 
Gilligan wrote:
How did you know I was wearing a powdered wig?


??

Isn't everybody?

DSK


Gilligan October 12th 06 07:23 PM

I have disowned my son!
 

"DSK" wrote in message
. ..
Gilligan wrote:
How did you know I was wearing a powdered wig?


??

Isn't everybody?

DSK

You too! Don't those knicker socks make your calves itch?



Seahag October 12th 06 08:25 PM

I have disowned my son!
 

"Gilligan" wrote:

"DSK" wrote:
Gilligan wrote:
How did you know I was wearing a powdered wig?


??

Isn't everybody?

DSK

You too! Don't those knicker socks make your calves itch?


Socks? I can't see below my bosoms!

Seahag






DSK October 12th 06 08:28 PM

I have disowned my son!
 
How did you know I was wearing a powdered wig?


??
Isn't everybody?




Gilligan wrote:
You too! Don't those knicker socks make your calves itch?


Of course. That's the point.

Oh wait... Aren't you in it for the masochism?

DSK


Maxprop October 13th 06 04:49 AM

I have disowned my son!
 

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
...
Maxprop wrote:

"DSK" wrote in message
.. .
Martin Baxter wrote:
My son just bought TWO Seadoos from his girlfriend's father!

Where have I gone wrong?


It could be worse. He could have stolen two Seadoos.


Probably just financed them at 11.5% for 20 years, in which case he was
robbed.


What would lead you to that "probability"? Do you diagnose illness using
some secret psychic method?


Guess I should have posted a smiley face after my comment, Marty. Thought
it was obvious. Guess not.

Max



Maxprop October 13th 06 04:49 AM

I have disowned my son!
 

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
...
Maxprop wrote:

Are you nuts?? The kid would come back a lush.

Max
immm...he's already a Canadian, Max.....


Point taken. Our American Indians must all be Cannuck immigrants.


Don't you dare try to send them back, we've got enough problems with the
french, (and the Newfies).


Oh no, you're not thinking of sending Mooron here, are ya?

Max




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