Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).


Nope, just do not like Friday the 13th. Too many bad things have happened
to me on a Fri. 13. Major car crash in Missisippi while stopped, reckless
driver smashed the car. My dad passed away on a Friday the 13. So, not one
of the favorite days.

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
ps.com...
Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).



OMG.....talk about reaching to start a boating related thread. So you see
this as better than an OT post about Vonage?

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

On Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:07:37 -0400, "JimH" wrote:


"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
ups.com...
Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).



OMG.....talk about reaching to start a boating related thread. So you see
this as better than an OT post about Vonage?


Jimmy, you are almost as neat as Harry!

Go look at some of the ridiculous threads you've started!
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

On Apr 13, 2:07�pm, "JimH" wrote:
"Chuck Gould" wrote in message

ps.com...

Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).

OMG.....talk about reaching to start a boating related thread. * *So you see
this as better than an OT post about Vonage?


You'd need to be an active boater to appreciate the number of
superstitions that some people observe. There are some very old
traditions that survive into the present age. If you can't relate,
that's entirely OK. One of these days I'll get into the actual spirit
of the NG and post about buying a lawn mower, pumping a septic tank,
etc, Jim. :-)

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 13, 2:07?pm, "JimH" wrote:
"Chuck Gould" wrote in message

ps.com...

Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).

OMG.....talk about reaching to start a boating related thread. So you see
this as better than an OT post about Vonage?


You'd need to be an active boater to appreciate the number of
superstitions that some people observe. There are some very old
traditions that survive into the present age. If you can't relate,
that's entirely OK. One of these days I'll get into the actual spirit
of the NG and post about buying a lawn mower, pumping a septic tank,
etc, Jim. :-)

=======

Boating season starts for me when I do not need to wear a winter
parka..................a boating uniform you wear year round.

Have a super weekend Chuck.

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 13, 2:07?pm, "JimH" wrote:
"Chuck Gould" wrote in message

ps.com...

Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).

OMG.....talk about reaching to start a boating related thread. So you see
this as better than an OT post about Vonage?

One of these days I'll get into the actual spirit of the NG and post about
buying a lawn mower, pumping a septic tank,
etc, Jim. :-)

============

Good. Maybe then you will show that you actually lead a normal life and not
one involving boating 24x7.

Take some time this weekend to relax Chuck and perhaps take some time away
for your boat. I bet your wife would appreciate a nice dinner out without
the conversation revolving around your boat. ;-)

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

"JimH" wrote in message
...

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 13, 2:07?pm, "JimH" wrote:
"Chuck Gould" wrote in message

ps.com...

Anybody willing to admit to observing any particular superstitions
when boating? You hear all sort of things, from
"no bananas allowed aboard", to no whistling allowed, etc.

I'm not personally sure I observe any boating superstitions, although
there is a fine line between a practical precaution and a
superstition. Maybe some of my behavior is superstitious and I don't
realize it.

BTW, one reason Friday the 13th is considered an "unlucky"
day is that it was Friday, October 13, when the King of France ordered
the Knights Templar killed and/or arrested to be killed later. (Lesson
to be learned, don't be richer than the king when he's trying to wage
an expensive war).

OMG.....talk about reaching to start a boating related thread. So you
see
this as better than an OT post about Vonage?

One of these days I'll get into the actual spirit of the NG and post about
buying a lawn mower, pumping a septic tank,
etc, Jim. :-)

============

Good. Maybe then you will show that you actually lead a normal life and
not one involving boating 24x7.

Take some time this weekend to relax Chuck and perhaps take some time away
for your boat. I bet your wife would appreciate a nice dinner out
without the conversation revolving around your boat. ;-)


oops....edit.

....*from* your boat...........

Doh!

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

On 13 Apr 2007 16:17:42 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:

You'd need to be an active boater to appreciate the number of
superstitions that some people observe.

I always pee on my shoes before I go boating. I figure that if my
feet are already wet, they won't get any wetter.

I also like to spit into the wind when I go boating - it's easier than
taking my glasses off and licking them for anti-fog purposes.

I like to stick myself with a 6/0 hook figuring that anything smaller
than that won't hurt as much and might possibly prevent another hook
accident.

When having a bad day with no hookups on fish, I will also pee into
the water as the ancient Amerindian shaman did. According to legend,
this was annointing the waters bringingt good luck. I figure that the
fish just don't like to be ****ed on.

I will always create a rat's nest on the casting reel I will be using
that day. Normally takes me fifteen minutes to fix, however that
fifteen minutes is well spent because it won't happen the rest of the
trip.

I will always break at least one leader to prevent another from being
broken.

I have a special pole that I will step on to prevent stepping on any
of my good poles.

I always fish on days starting with S, M, T, W and F.

I never fish on any day ending in z.

I never fish on the 32nd day of the month.

I never fish on the 357th day of the year.

I never fish during the 13th month of the year.

So, anybody else want to contribute?

Friday the 13th. Boating superstitions?
 

On Apr 13, 8:24 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 13 Apr 2007 16:17:42 -0700, "Chuck Gould"

wrote:
You'd need to be an active boater to appreciate the number of
superstitions that some people observe.

I always pee on my shoes before I go boating. I figure that if my
feet are already wet, they won't get any wetter.

I also like to spit into the wind when I go boating - it's easier than
taking my glasses off and licking them for anti-fog purposes.

I like to stick myself with a 6/0 hook figuring that anything smaller
than that won't hurt as much and might possibly prevent another hook
accident.

When having a bad day with no hookups on fish, I will also pee into
the water as the ancient Amerindian shaman did. According to legend,
this was annointing the waters bringingt good luck. I figure that the
fish just don't like to be ****ed on.

I will always create a rat's nest on the casting reel I will be using
that day. Normally takes me fifteen minutes to fix, however that
fifteen minutes is well spent because it won't happen the rest of the
trip.

I will always break at least one leader to prevent another from being
broken.

I have a special pole that I will step on to prevent stepping on any
of my good poles.

I always fish on days starting with S, M, T, W and F.

I never fish on any day ending in z.

I never fish on the 32nd day of the month.

I never fish on the 357th day of the year.

I never fish during the 13th month of the year.

So, anybody else want to contribute?

ROTF.