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Think of it as natural selection.

Robert
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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


>
> 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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