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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 08:43
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Posted By Jono
I might, but statistically, fishermen at sea have...

I might, but statistically, fishermen at sea have THE most dangerous job..... :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 08:37
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Ok. Let's examine that statement shall we? The...

Ok. Let's examine that statement shall we? The boat was to go to a charitable cause, yes? So the best way to get the boat to this cause in the best possible condition with the least amount of “wear...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 08:12
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Thanks for the glory... :D but in reality, I've...

Thanks for the glory... :D but in reality, I've walked further..... :p ... and I'll be going in company.... and only if the sea is like glass.... and only if the sun is shining..... and only if my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 08:09
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Absolutely righty! That's why I don't undertake...

Absolutely righty! That's why I don't undertake epic journeys or heroic feats...
Me? I want to live to a ripe old age and pass away peacefully in bed... preferably with a young lady... :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 08:06
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Mmm. Let me think about that. Over two thousand...

Mmm. Let me think about that. Over two thousand miles (just guessing at distance) across seas described several times in various accounts as "hostile", "frightening", "threatening" over an extended...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 07:50
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
... I must have my wires crossed. I...

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I must have my wires crossed. I thought that the reason for this journey was because "no one has done it before". Have I misread that somewhere? Apologies if I have. If the odds of getting...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 07:37
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Nah! He'd never have called the Coastie... figure...

Nah! He'd never have called the Coastie... figure the embarrassment.. he'd a' called big Ian and me... we only want 15%..... :D

But aren't we bringing this discussion full circle? The thread...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2004, 07:07
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Richard, It was I (This Jono over here!) who...

Richard,

It was I (This Jono over here!) who knew that the Mayday calls were going down, because I was earwigging on channel 16 whilst checking my boat prior to going to see Jono (That one over...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2004, 08:01
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Yup! I'd agree with that... :hi:.. but I felt so...

Yup! I'd agree with that... :hi:.. but I felt so sorry for the owners of the tender that I found adrift, that I just handed it back with a couple of sarcastic comments about knot tying.. I must be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2004, 08:00
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Before this thread gets carried away with the...

Before this thread gets carried away with the rights and wrongs on salvage claims (and we all have our own opinions on that), I would like to add a little flesh to the bones of this story.
On the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2004, 12:18
Replies: 40
Views: 6,588
Posted By Jono
Beached Whale...I mean camel..

What nobba anchors his boat off the beach with a force 7 forecast? Guess what happened overnight?...

...same bloke who lost his racing yacht thingy off the moorings in the previous weeks storm...
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