NavList:

The challenge is to make sure one isn't anchored near these folks while
the natural selection takes place!!

Lu

Robert Eno wrote:
> Think of it as natural selection.
>
> Robert
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lu Abel" <lunav@abelhome.net>
> To: <NavList@fer3.com>
> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 12:42 AM
> Subject: [NavList 741] Re: OT humor [NavList 721] Re: Eye problems and IE,
> IC
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>>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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