You might be a sailing bum if: -- you think a Rhodes Scholar is someone who knows all about a famous boat designer... -- any of your wedding gifts came from West Marine... -- you think girls look "hot" in foul weather gear... -- your doctor reports your injuries to Abuse Authorities... -- you think rum is the official state drink.. -- your best shoes are Topsiders... -- your car's hood ornament is the top off of a sailing trophy... -- your idol is Jimmy Buffet... -- your halyards are brand new, but your belt has two splices... -- you read Latitude 38 under the covers with a flashlight... -- your underwear has a North Sails logo... -- your bar tab equals your paycheck... -- you have a beer can crusher mounted on your mast... -- you use a marlin spike to break sunburn blisters... -- you have at least one broken boat part in your car at all times... -- you have a Mount Gay poster in your living room... -- you've never traded a Dramamine for a beer... -- you have a Jello mold in the shape of a J/22... -- your vacation plans center around championship regattas... -- you have to dress up to go to Wal-Mart.. -- you think of duct tape as a long term investment.. -- you've been involved in a fight over the last chocolate chip cookie... -- you wear a sailing cap to church.. -- people are afraid to touch your foul weather gear... -- you think matching foul weather boots are an acceptable wedding gift... -- you've written your resume on a bar napkin... -- your wind instruments cost $2,000, and your car tires are need replacement – Boat/US’s phone number is number one on your speed dialer... -- you'll marry a girl just to keep a good foredeck person... Yes, you just might be!
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Steve, So,how many of these can be true and still not be a sailing bum? Thanks for humor. r.w.landau
Steve, So,how many of these can be true and still not be a sailing bum? Thanks for humor. r.w.landau
LaDonnaI fit the bill...
I was sent this via e-mail by someone who knows me real well. I too match all most everthing on that list. and yes, I "do" have underware with "North Sail" logo! Steve, s/v The Odyssey(H310)
I was sent this via e-mail by someone who knows me real well. I too match all most everthing on that list. and yes, I "do" have underware with "North Sail" logo! Steve, s/v The Odyssey(H310)
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