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11-20-2004, 03:16 PM
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Why Boats Are Considered Female
A boat is called "she" because there is always a great deal of bustle around her; there is usually a gang of men about; she has a waist and stays; it takes a lot of paint to keep her looking good. It is not the initial expense that breaks you, it's the upkeep. She can be decked out; it takes an experienced man to handle her correctly, and without a man at the helm she is uncontrollable. She often shows her bottom and when coming into harbour always heads for the buoys.
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11-21-2004, 12:46 PM
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Thats preety cool i never thought of it that way....i'll have to remember that
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11-22-2004, 04:24 PM
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How about - she keeps everyone afloat and without her they'd be sunk!
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11-22-2004, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Meanon
How about - she keeps everyone afloat and without her they'd be sunk!
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It works both ways. |
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11-22-2004, 10:27 PM
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I wonder if submarines are considered male?  |
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11-22-2004, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Merika
I wonder if submarines are considered male? |
I can only comment on that one in PM's :? |
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11-23-2004, 11:22 AM
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Here's a submarine car....which is REALLY stupid looking!
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11-28-2004, 01:55 PM
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It would be more impressive if it was under water.
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11-30-2004, 10:47 AM
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I don't see it working unless he's got a really tight window seal...where his arm is hanging out.
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11-30-2004, 06:49 PM
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Oh it would sink like a stone, I was just saying it would be more impressive if it was under water.
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12-01-2004, 09:08 AM
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Agreed.......as opposed to the desert....where generally you wouldn't park an amphibious machine! HAHA!
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12-01-2004, 11:48 AM
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I wonder if submarines are considered male?
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If not, they should be. I know someone who is on a sub now. I'll ask him when he gets back.
Did I ever tell you about the US Naval visit to Nyali in Kenya when I was there, Merika? You'd have been in your element. |
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12-01-2004, 06:10 PM
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Why, was it full of desperate men?
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12-01-2004, 06:16 PM
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SUCH a Charmer, Duke!
Yes there were many desperate men but then Merika always that effect on men  Actually, I'd bet money on her being more interested in the Boats, more specifically the Ammunition. |
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12-01-2004, 06:17 PM
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