NavList:

Okay, since we're off onto humor (and silly things pseudo-sailors do).

I am not making this story up:  Last night I helped teach a course at a
local marine supply store.  This store caters mostly to the bass
boat/ski boat crowd.   As I walked down the aisle that held anchors, I
overheard the following:

Him:  Honey, we need an anchor for our boat.

Her:  Oooh, look, they have them in colors!  [Indeed, this store had
Danforth-style anchors in a variety of colors -- black, white, blue,
green, and red]  I wonder which would go best with our boat?   I like
this white one best!

Him:  Okay, it looks to be about the right size.

Her:  What are those ugly things sticking out from its sides?  [the
stock ends]

Him:  I think its to roll the anchor over when it hits the bottom and
help it bite into the ground (demonstrates stock action).

Her:  Well, I think they're UGLY.  If we're going to buy that anchor,
you're going to have to cut them off.

Him:  But honey, they're all that way (points to other anchors).

Her:  Well, I don't care!   If you want to buy an anchor for our boat
and you're going to have to cut those ugly things off!

Him:  Whatever you want, dear....



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