"Dan Best" wrote in message
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Ernest Scribbler wrote:
I'd never set foot on a boat that would allow someone like me aboard.

Then I wrote:
I always did love Groucho.

Then Capt. JG wrote:
I think he's channelling Woody Allen...

Nice boat btw..

Then Ernest Scribbler wrote:
Yeah, but what's he doin' with *my* number?
http://home.comcast.net/~blizzard3/g...versailing.jpg


I'd always thought that Goucho Marx was the originater of “I’d never be a
member of a club that’d have me as a member.” I was surprised that a quick
search on it found it being attributed not only him, but to W. C. Fields
and Woody Allen as well. I guess great minds think alike.

And thanks, Capt. JG for the compliment. I agree. It's a very nice boat
and it's a rare time that I find myself aboard and at some point don't
tell myself, "Gawd, I love this boat!"

As far as using Ernest Scribbler's number, I've no idea which of us had it
first. Tricia Jean was built in 1979 (the 192'nd Tayana 37 built), but
I've only had her since 2001, though we've logged close to 20,000 nm in
her during that time. Yours is also a might fine looking vessel. Built
for a different purpose, but none-the-less, a great example of the class.

Regards,
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Dan Best
s/v Tricia Jean, Tayana 37 #192
http://home.comcast.net/~triciajean192/


You're welcome. I think WC Fields wins by a nose.

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"j" ganz @@
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"Capt. JG" wrote:
I've sailed with Doug and Bart, so I can put them in the first category. As
to the second, it seems rather obvious.

I've met Bart but not sailed with him. I'm hoping that will change
this season. Also hoping to get in some more West Coast sailing.

Wayne.B wrote:
The last time I saw Doug he was racing up the Caloosahatchie River in
a powerboat at close to 40 kts and leaving a wake. That was last
Saturday.

What about the part where he was zig-zagging to hit manatees &
laughing maniacally?

40 knots feels pretty fast, too!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

On Feb 25, 2:16*pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"Bob" wrote in message

Part of your responsibility is to choose a buddy responsibly not just hope
for a responsible.

INteresting...... so:

1) I must have a buddy
2) it my responsibility to chose a "responsible and skilled buddy"

Does that mean I must find a person with similar skills... abilities
as myself????? Humm, now where would I find some one like that?????

There is one thing I need to know. You say, ".....Diving a lone is
much more dangerous over all...."

To that I must ask WHY??? And are are saying that diving with a buddy
over all out weighs the hazards?
If that is the case why use SCUBA at all??? I say SCUBA is flawed and
extramily unsafe compared to surface supplied with a topside crew
including recomression chamber and operator... Oh, and also including
02 treatment tables to dept of releaf. So should I just avoid SCUBA
altogether because it simply an unsafe method to put a diver to
depth???

Bob



You don't start off with a challenging dive with a new
buddy. Diving a lone is much more dangerous over all.

Same is true for long-distance sailing. You don't choose whomever shows at
the dock for something like that. I teach novice sailors, so you don't have
much choice for day sailing. But, you do have a choice otherwise. I single
hand my sailboat quite a bit. It's not because finding a sailing buddy would
be dangerous. It's just not convenient necessarily.

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"j" ganz

"Bob" wrote in message
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On Feb 25, 2:16 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"Bob" wrote in message

Part of your responsibility is to choose a buddy responsibly not just hope
for a responsible.

INteresting...... so:

1) I must have a buddy

JG: I never said "must."

2) it my responsibility to chose a "responsible and skilled buddy"

JG: Yes.

Does that mean I must find a person with similar skills... abilities
as myself????? Humm, now where would I find some one like that?????

JG: No. It means that you should be responsible for the person you pick.
Ummm... local dive shops, craigslist, perhaps you can rent one on ebay. LOL

There is one thing I need to know. You say, ".....Diving a lone is
much more dangerous over all...."

To that I must ask WHY??? And are are saying that diving with a buddy
over all out weighs the hazards?

JG: I think you need to do some research to confirm this for yourself. Does
SCUBA alone outweigh the hazards of with a buddy? Only you can ultimately
answer that for yourself.

If that is the case why use SCUBA at all??? I say SCUBA is flawed and
extramily unsafe compared to surface supplied with a topside crew
including recomression chamber and operator... Oh, and also including
02 treatment tables to dept of releaf. So should I just avoid SCUBA
altogether because it simply an unsafe method to put a diver to
depth???

JG: This sounds like a rant... I SCUBA although not recently. For example, I
was and will remain always conservative when it comes to the tables. I used
to not use a computer, but finally bought want a few years ago. It was a
great help, but I don't like to get even close to it.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:03:59 -0600, cavelamb himself
said:

I don't know why, but it always surprises me to find people on the
groups who have actually met face to face.

I've sailed with Charlie and Bart, and once met Bobsprit.


I'd ask about the bs encounter, but I'm kinda afraid to know..

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Dan Best" wrote
As far as using Ernest Scribbler's number, I've no idea which of us had it
first. Tricia Jean was built in 1979 (the 192'nd Tayana 37 built), but
I've only had her since 2001, though we've logged close to 20,000 nm in
her during that time.

I'll have to concede on both counts. My Gloucester is an '86 model, new to
me last year, and we've logged around 20,000 yards.

Yours is also a might fine looking vessel. Built for a different purpose,
but none-the-less, a great example of the class.

Thanks.

On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:16:53 -0800 (PST), wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
The last time I saw Doug he was racing up the Caloosahatchie River in
a powerboat at close to 40 kts and leaving a wake. That was last
Saturday.

What about the part where he was zig-zagging to hit manatees &
laughing maniacally?

Heh, left that out, thought it would sound irresponsible. :-)

On 2008-02-25 17:15:39 -0500, Dan Best said:

I was surprised that a quick search on it found it being attributed not
only him, but to W. C. Fields and Woody Allen as well. I guess great
minds think alike.

In that field, the rule is "Steal the best."

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Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:44:02 -0500, said:

Charlie and Bart? Don't you mean, Salty and Red? :')

A tiger doesn't change its spots even with a new sock on its fist.

Seems to me it's a sign of a small, petty mind that wants to control
everything, even the nicknames people chose for Usenet. Get a life, dood!
Ain't you got something better to do? Like maybe you should get a date with
Capt. JG since you both act the same.

Greg

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:27:50 -0800 (PST), Bob said:

1) I must have a buddy
2) it my responsibility to chose a "responsible and skilled buddy"

Does that mean I must find a person with similar skills... abilities
as myself????? Humm, now where would I find some one like that?????

Now you know why I have not done SCUBA since leaving the Navy.

Certainly it isn't all that hard finding another gay who loves to go down
deep. Try Jon Boy!

Wilbur Hubbard