Life of Brian

[shamus]

Personally, up until the last couple of days I'd rather read one post of Brian's than 8000 of Katherine's. I can't remember K ever posting anything about a wooden boat, other than an occasional claim to own one. I understand she is probably a nice person to meet in person- any way she has managed to attract a sizeable fan club here- among the terminally desperate and those with fat wives, but its a damn shame to see this. Misogynist? not me! but my family is familiar with the claim that boats operate better with toilets and women thrown overboard.

[TomF]

Shamus, I'm sorry that Brian went suicidal too, as many others have said. But he did go suicidal. I'll hope for, and look forward to his return.

Katherine's good people, and yes - has a wooden boat all of her own too. Please don't mess with her. This thread topic has the potential to turn very ugly, very quickly. No need for you to go suicidal too (see above).

t.

[shamus]

Tom- I watched some of it, and didn't see the worst. You could sure see there was a whole heap of PMs and orchestration going on. I'm sure K is good people, but Jesus she's posted a whole lot of air headed fatuous bull**** flirting crap over the time she's been here, I say she has FA value as a forum member except to those who have this particularly protecting superior male attitude, which apparently she wouldn't approve of anyway. If anyone can point me to a thread where she's helped someone fix a boat- I'll retract.

[Mrleft8]

"....but Jesus she's posted a whole lot of air headed fatuous bull**** flirting crap over the time she's been here,..."
We can't all be erudite, stoic, ambassadores of culture, now can we Shamus?

[Milo Christensen]

Please just delete this thread. No more Karenization.

[uncas]

Shamus wrote
If anyone can point me to a thread where she's helped someone fix a boat- I'll retract.

Shamus. this question can be addressed to a lot of people down here.
Myself included as there are lots of people who know a lot more than I do about boats and can be of more assistance. If anything, I have asked for help, not given it.

I really don't think this is that necessary to go into. So, I'm gonna bow out.

[TomF]

Shamus, show me a bilgerat, and I'll show you someone who, for at least a few, provides FA value to the forum. Or at least, whose positive contributions seem outweighed by their other stuff. I'd suspect, for instance, that Oyster thinks that of me.

This is beneath you. Reconsider.

[shamus]

Uncas at least I've seen a photo of your boat in its glory and in despair (sternpost.) You can learn something from that. That's your boat's sternpost not yours. I ain't gay.

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

As a guiding principle: If the pubs izz shut - itz bedtime.

[shamus]

I agree- posting rants is bad form.

[shamus]

We can't all be erudite, stoic, ambassadores of culture, now can we Shamus?

Nah Lefty, we caint. But we of the left rely on you to be so, when the rest of the brethren are backsliding.

[Tristan]

All WB Forum Member are equal, but some are more equal than others?

[shamus]

I think so. Except "I don't don't pay no attention" to those who joined after the beginning of the GWOT, since so many of them seem, to the casual observer, to be more here for social or political reasons than for boats. I think 9/11/01 was some kind of cut off date. Even the Oyster was rational prior to that date. And then there's a limit to the number of internet headjobs even an offshore sailor wants to witness. My opinion- feel free to state your own.

[uncas]

Well Shamus, I guess that leaves me out. I joined in 04

[shamus]

I aready made one exception for you, Uncas, up above, and besides you're Scottish, so you're in. All right? Now stop causing trouble!

[geeman]

As a member that joined in '03 and therefore not worthy of membership,I'll have my say anyway.I dont own a wooden boat yet,but plan to build one as soon as possible. We thought this summer would be our summer for our build but life got in the way, as it does for all from time to time.I find chatting with most people in here enlightening, and generally worth the time.If I dont care for a thread I skip it and go on to others,theres plenty to go around.As far as someones "worth" to the forum,how ,,exactly do you place a value on a person ?Their worth is based on if they own a boat or if they want to learn about boats before they build? Your only worthy if you can give advice from your knowledge? If so, who exactly are you giving advice TOO if all are equal as far as knowledge goes?

[geeman]

It never occured to me to concern myself with who is "worthy" to be here.I find that avenue pompus.I would suggest that some's egos far exceed their "true worth"

[uncas]

Shamus..what me cause trouble?...! Who me?... I don't cause trouble. At least not intentionally.
But then again, I will be the last to criticize someone else before I look into my OWN mirror. Not yours mine...
Sometimes I don't think I should be here and I am sure there are those out there who will agree.. But I am..
I'm sure a few will chime in now.

Okay, about Uncas..anyone want to hear a plan?

[Leon m]

Full moon rising.

[shamus]

Geeman- Join dates per se mean nothing. I lurked for 3 years before I was game to contribute- such was the erudition then. Yet there have always been wankers present. There are amateurs here who see fit to pass judgement on professionals of international standard, and are applauded by the rank and file as some kind of hero- strange place cyberspace. I've seen threads up in building where retired soldiers pass judgement on the contributions of whole of life boat builders- strange days indeed.

[shamus]

It never occured to me to concern myself with who is "worthy" to be here.I find that avenue pompus.I would suggest that some's egos far exceed their "true worth"

I think it must have occurred to you, as you are the only person to have mentioned the term.

[TomF]

My good sir, this grows and grows. One might be forgiven that despite your Tasmanian residence and your boat credentials, there's a bit of Netherlandish blood in your veins today.

[shamus]

Okay, about Uncas..anyone want to hear a plan?

You have a plan to save that beautiful boat?

[uncas]

Shmus, I actually do. But it is a plan, an idea...I'm afraid I'm not one to let the cat out of the bag yet..I have to think it through, look at all the angles. but it involves us...the formites.Those who profess to love wooden boats....Those who love woodies...
I'm piecing it together mentally.

[shamus]

Well, sir, i ain't a mere resident- I were born here. Rather rules out any Dutchism, on the lore of averages.

[Milo Christensen]

Uncas, geeman, et all, get off this thread and let it sink. It's stupid to hijack a thread this disgraceful.

[geeman]

Milo, I believe you have a valid point! I plan to do just that,excellent suggestion.My last post in this pitiful thread.

[uncas]

Milo..it is the only wayt to do it, if we didn't post the original... and we have been successful.
A hijack can be good.
There is nothing wrong with a decent hijack.

[shamus]

Jamie- I was going to say to your other thread- don't you think you've already done 90% and this would be the last 10%? I think you need to think of it as throwing good money after "good", not throwing good money after bad. I think you ought to get into the woodwork yourself, but that's easy for me to say. From this distance all I could do is send money. And I'd do that, but you'd have to wait cos I'm fully committed just now.

[uncas]

Shamus..thanks..It is not the money perse...Although I appreciate the offer.
I'm potentially looking at this as a group effort. Everyone learns something, everyone would get some monetary compensation. And a cook out..and a ......

To do what needs to be done..well, it may not take that much if a lot chip in...and the benefit..we all learn something. I foremost...

[shamus]

I spose old Milo Multiple Personality 2006 edition has a wooden boat tucked away somewhere. After his performances on here, I suppose a good way to redeem himself is to go around tugging his whiskers and muttering "disgraceful". Must have a bit of POM in him I spect.

[uncas]

If nothing else, I could see a lot who are on the forum getting callouses the hard way. Not by pushing keys.
Hey, is this hijack going in the right direction?

Has anyone ever tried to figure out how much expereince is lurking about on the forum? It's mind boggling!

[Wild Dingo]

Shamus..thanks..It is not the money perse...Although I appreciate the offer.
I'm potentially looking at this as a group effort. Everyone learns something, everyone would get some monetary compensation. And a cook out..and a ......

To do what needs to be done..well, it may not take that much if a lot chip in...and the benefit..we all learn something. I foremost...

???? EH?? Yer offerin us mob ALL OF US us up there AND us down here the trip of a lifetime up there to help you with Uncas AND were gonna learn something AND were gonna get some money AND a cookout AND a.... ????? :eek:

WELL OL MATE CONSIDER ME IN!!! :cool: :D

Mind here I thought you were a genuine real kilt skirt wearin Scot? doesnt sound much like any tight ass tight walleted Scot that Ive ever met to me!... thats gonna cost YOU a shyteload AND a truckload AND a boat load AND a plane load AND a... of MONEY!! Scots just wouldnt spend that sorta money on such a thing :(

Mind you I think you may well be just about demented enough to manage it AND still retain some semblance of Scot AND Uncas AND some sailin years in front of you AND... :D

ANYWAY!!!

Count me in ol son count me in!! :cool:

Free trip to the states to work on a boat learn something get paid to do so and have a free cookup? SHYTE IM THERE!!! WERES ME TICKET?? ;)

[uncas]

Hey, Dingo..don't copunt that possibility out..A few flights to Aussie land is a lot cheaper than well...the rough estimate.
Don't count on first class though...

[TomF]

...SHYTE IM THERE!!! WERES ME TICKET?? ;)I suspect it's the return stub of Another One's trip to Australia ... :D

[shamus]

I think yer travelling with me Dingy, under sail, in the fair Ronita, if you can stand my disgraceful skippering, and hop about pulling reefs in five minutes before they're needed, without accusing me of being a wimp like my current crew of youngbloods does.

[Another One]

Jamie, did I mention I'm going to be visiting the east coast sometime around summer solistace? I'll bring my tool belt, my croc's and my sunscreen!

Oh, and I'm sorry to report that Shamus has joined an elite list:

This message is hidden because shamus is on your ignore list.

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

Oh my, this could gets weird - the american women go to Australia - the Australian men go to Maine..

Who winds up in Ulan Bator?

[uncas]

Okay you all.
Think about this..When have a lot of us gotten off our butts and worked together as opposed to throwing barbs at one another?
We are really good at that... So many here have so much experience it hurts. Why waste it?
I know I'm gonna be slammed. It's okay but not only am I thinking about saving a boat, I am thinkijng about how some would feel if they were involved.
And Jami..thanks. You are great.

[Another One]

I looked - - not enough water in Ultan Bator to float in. ;)

[shamus]

Jeez I suspect I'm gonna get no sleep tonight being ignored by someone from Wisconsin. Dairy country aint it?

[Memphis Mike]

Personally, up until the last couple of days I'd rather read one post of Brian's than 8000 of Katherine's. I can't remember K ever posting anything about a wooden boat, other than an occasional claim to own one. I understand she is probably a nice person to meet in person- any way she has managed to attract a sizeable fan club here- among the terminally desperate and those with fat wives, but its a damn shame to see this. Misogynist? not me! but my family is familiar with the claim that boats operate better with toilets and women thrown overboard.

Whenever there's something going on that I don't like, I usually just remove myself from the offending situation.

In other words, if you don't like what's going on here, then don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Sorry Scot but personal attack threads are way out of line.

[geeman]

I put him on ignore also.

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

Don't Grumble - Give a Whistle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrbz2pIyiI
Alternatively
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcoXDiuvyI4

[shamus]

I guess I ought to post some mushroom clouds, then Mike, and wish those tea towell heads all blown away, like you used to in your glory days of Bush supporting?

[shamus]

Geez Geeman- I thought you bowed out a few posts ago? Came back to to check for what effect that had didya?

[uncas]

So much for attempting to hijack
We are back to the original thread.
No one can say I didn't try....

Too bad,, all that expereince out there down the scuppers.
I guess my thoughts as to why we are on a wooden boat forum has been more than dented and screaming at eachother is the norm and to be expected

[Wild Dingo]

:D Strewth you mob are sometimes too weird for serious fun!! :D

ooohh stop it Shane!!! :D ...nah too easy!! ;)

Shamus... hoist the mainsail an we'll set sail :cool:

Of course your gonna have to meander over here and pick me up on me week off from the mine but thats okay I will sort it with the boss "Oy mate Im buggarin of on an adventure!! Nah I wont be back in a weeks time sport I'll be sailin an everyone knows theres no arrival date when yer sailin yer flamin galah... nah dont give me job away mate just hang onto it for a bit eh? I'll be back no worries just dont know when is all... see I gots to be second mate to a pimple on a boat to the states then I gots to be cheif shytekicker for a kilt skirt wearin git whos fixin a boat then I gots to hang around for a bit an meets some of me mates up there have a few cookouts an such THEN I'll be sailin back via the pimple cause I aint ever seen that place on the bum of Aussie... then I'll fly back see the missus and hoons THEN I will come back to work okay? no worries just keep whackin me pay into me bank till I get back... rightio Im off mate see yer whenever!" :D

Anyways! Jamie mate I said Im in so wheres that flamin ticket??? ;)

No Im not usin Nuvva's return flight she can just stay here and cash it in!! Im sure theres more than enough Aussie blokes along with astounding countryside an totally weird wildlife for her to be well and truely enchanted swept of her tootsies and altogether otherwise lost to the great land downunder!! :cool:

Ignore list? Whatsa Ignore list? Shyte so many people on that list for some fellas an sheilas here that they must be talkin to themselves nowadays :D

ooh look a thread by ..... unreal!! lets go see whos talkin... ignore list ignore list ignore list post by someone not on ignore list ignore list ignore list another post by same someone ignore list ignore list post by someone else not on ignore list... better put something on this thread now Ive read it "so an so is on your ignore list" feel good about yourself :D

Seems rather rediculous really if you think about it eh? and it sorta defeats the purpose of not only the topic itself but every post seems disjointed and weird... yes I tried it but it just never made any sence without Jack in his own threads!! :eek: Not that Jack made any sence just without whatever he posted in his threads it seemed rather flamin stupid to be reading a disjointed thread :rolleyes: but hey thats just me and Im on a different plane to other people I follow my own plane... although I will admit that even I have missed my own plane from time to time but thats okay theres always anothery just about to take off!

[uncas]

Dingo
Believe me, your offer to help and my offer of a ticket were sincere.
However, based on the responses and the usual shyte...My idea ain't going anywhere.
People here would much rather pick on each other. The couch is very comfortable.
I honestly wondered why I had hoped that the Bilge would be different.
Naw..you all go back to picking on one another....

[Don Olney]

Jeez I suspect I'm gonna get no sleep tonight being ignored by someone from Wisconsin. Dairy country aint it?

Blessed are the cheesemakers.

[shamus]

Deck cargo of Jarrah sufficient for one sternpost, one horn timber? Except I might have to go around east to pick you up in the west, the roaring forties being fairly prevailing. If that is the case it would be quicker to send John B for you, and pick me up on the way thru. Which would save me the embarrassment of going skipper, given the crew might have me on their ignore list.

[Katherine]

Thank you gentlemen for your support. However all members are entitled to their own opinions. I think it's time we all moved on.:)

Now then, back to Jamie's thread drift.:D

[Dryer lint]

Shamus, I've found on other forums that those who have ignore lists and trot them out as a way of attempting hurt, are easily offended, petty people, that aren't worth my time to reason or bicker with. I don't think I would let it bother me a whole lot either.

[uncas]

Katherine.. not worth it..The couch is still warm and there is someone out there that needs criticism, needs to be maligned or ridiculed..and heaven forbid if someone lets that go by without a response.

If I am driven away, it ain't gonna be becasue I was Scotted.

[shamus]

That's quite all right Katherine, nothing more than your due. Feel free to move on.

[bamamick]

I don't have anything against Katherine, Shamus, Brian, or anyone else on here. If what someone is saying bothers me I stop reading their stuff.

Now Jamie, about this boat repair idea. Where and when? I can hold the dumb end of a tape measure as well as anyone and can tear several pages of a phone book with my bare hands. And I don't mind getting dirty. If it's workable I would be honored to help out. Put me on the list.

Mickey Lake

[shamus]

I have two adzes and a broad axe. The axe is sharp cos I can't find no broads.

[uncas]

Micky..I can hold the tape with you.
But my hijacking and my ideas are falliing on ears attached to folks who are glued to a couch.
I giving up...It doesn't make any sense to beat my head against the wall...
So be it...It was a stupid idea to bring up in the bilge to begin with.
I should have known better.

[Leon m]

Jeez I suspect I'm gonna get no sleep tonight being ignored by someone from Wisconsin. Dairy country aint it?

Just what the H#ll is that supposed to mean ?

[uncas]

It bloody ain't worth it that's why....I get enough grief without posting ideas.

[TomF]

Why don't you post a thread and lay your idea out in plain English before you give up? Or did I miss something?See new thread ...

[JimD]

The axe is sharp cos I can't find no broads.

Small wonder. This a bashing thread. Please remove it.

[shamus]

Just what the H#ll is that supposed to mean ?
Well Leon, I've spent most of my life farming. I tend to think of a place as what sort of country it is. Idaho= spuds Wisconsin= dairy in my no doubt outdated thinking from geography classes 40 years ago. Still in support of my thinking I googled this website...
http://www.widba.com/

I like their header.. "Keeping the Cows in Wisconsin"
Have I offended you some way?

[bamamick]

I believe that you would find that the response would be overwhelming rather than the opposite.

As far as the fighting that goes on in the bilge, I have often wondered why the bilge even exists, but every now and again there will be a golden nugget that someone will post and I will say 'wow. Now that was cool'. Not often, mind you, but just enough for me to keep browsing.

Mickey Lake

[shamus]

PS Leon.. Did your geography classes mention what kind of primary production we do in Tassie?
Thought not.

[uncas]

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I believe that you would find that the response would be overwhelming rather than the opposite.


Mickey, it would be overwhelming.

[bamamick]

If you change your mind though I wouldn't mind a long week end of hard labor.

Mickey Lake

[Leon m]

PS Leon.. Did your geography classes mention what kind of primary production we do in Tassie?
Thought not.

In fact they did Shamus...We learned that Tassie was the leading producer in condescending jerks. ;)

[Meerkat]

I'll retract.Zip up too, while you're at it. :rolleyes:

[WX]

I think this thread should end now.

[Bruce Taylor]

Blessed are the cheesemakers.

Good one, Don. :D

[Mrleft8]

Jeez I suspect I'm gonna get no sleep tonight being ignored by someone from Wisconsin. Dairy country aint it?
...And you wouldn't BELIEVE the effect that BGH leaching into the ground water has! :D