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Ernest Marsh
PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 12:48 
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"To be honest, we didn't know whether to call the AA or the RNLI, then my wife pointed out that it should be the RAC - since we ARE AT SEA"
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"In future BBC Travel News will include the times of the Tides"

"No no no! When you toast the birthday boy, you say DOWN THE HATCH, not DROWN THE HATCH!!"

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Meanwhile, again from the back of the Orange car, their son says...

"I spy with my little eye something beginning with W"

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graball
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"Of course, back in good old Texas, we have really deep fords."

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"Stop moaning, Mavis, it was your idea to take a road trip round Venice."

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"Gerald, are you sure that the hearse and all the others, turned right at that last lane?"

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graball
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" I don't care what that cheap sat nav says, I still say that the bridge hasn't been built yet."

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"Tonight on Top Gear, we test a number of amphibious car conversions which are making a comeback after our Top Gear Challenge in which we tried to cross the channel!"

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"Mad Mick and his mates come up with a brilliant idea to avoid mobile speed camera detection, after reading that they have to aim for your number plate."

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Coincidentally & rather applicable :) : WSAV.com here
Meredith Ley wrote:
By Meredith Ley Published: May 15, 2011 - SAVANNAH, G.A. --

The weather is perfect to get out doors, and with boating season upon us many will be taking to the water for some fun in the sun.
But not knowing the boating "rules of the road" can be dangerous. Today, local experts got together at the Isle of Hope marina for a discussion on safety and maritime law.
They say accident prevention is a breeze if you follow some simple rules and are aware of your surroundings.

Ed Robb is with Bouhan, Williams & Levy. He concentrates on Maritime and Transportation Law.
“If you violate the ‘rules of the road’, then there is a presumption, that for example if you are in an accident, then you are at fault. You have a responsibility under those circumstances to prove that your actions could not have been a contributing factor in the collision.”

Kent Shockey is a 25 year member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
“There are two big requirements. You are supposed to have a look out and you are supposed to maintain a safe speed. If you do both of those, and you are not under the influence of alcohol, then there is a pretty good chance you will have a safe, fun day out on the water.”
Boating safety classes are available though the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The rules for boating and road are now published as one document. :)

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Big Tone
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Sharron: “On no, it’s coming through the doors now”

Derek: “Well at least it won’t matter if we pee ourselves”

Later on...

Sharron: “I can’t see where the peddles are in all this water”

Derek: “Yes, and that’s not the gear lever you’re holding either” :P

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Eric thought it was a wizard wheeze to change the tide times posted on the causeway... unfortunately the ADI Kings Lynn branch treasure hunt didn't get the joke!

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graball
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I will try and judge the comp at the weekend, although I'm tempted to let it run a bit longer cos there are some good entries still coming in. (and some bad ones, Tone....;-) )

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Mother in first car to little jimmy in back seat....

"Jimmy you haven't peed have you?"

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Derek to Mavis....."If it gets any deeper, I won't have to top up my washer bottle at the next service station."

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First traffic warden to his mate.... " I don't think any of those is due a ticket do you?"

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Big Tone
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graball wrote:
...there are some good entries still coming in. (and some bad ones, Tone....;-) )
Hey, why's he pickin' on me? :lol:

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Derek to Mavis...."
Just a second, is Derek cheating on Sharron now? :D


"Oh no! I dropped a contact lens when I rubbed my eye. Be a darling and find it for me will you please honey?"

"Is that limit 30 mph or knots? I need to be sure I'm driving safely"

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Me on the mob, using hands-free, :wink: talking with a fellow member in the car behind....

"Where the hec is Grabs taking us for goodness sake?" :D


Okay, I'll understand if I don't get the trophy back this time Big Grab. :lol:

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The blind school road trip didn't go exactly as planned. (sinking to your level now, Tone)

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"I hope we hit a speed bump soon, Eric, I need to come up for air."

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