ROWING FOR PLEASURE

Old Chinese saying: "Man can never have too ...

2012-05-25T18:36:45.835+01:00

Old Chinese saying:

"Man can never have too many nipples........"

(see you at Beale - may be able to swap you some nipples for rowlock springs)

However, taking an umbrella on every trip doesn...

2012-05-25T07:45:11.958+01:00

However, taking an umbrella on every trip doesn't ensure the sun comes out.....

The only way of ensuring that you won't get a ...

2012-05-25T03:02:00.115+01:00

The only way of ensuring that you won't get a flat tire, no matter how short the journey, is to carry a spare.

Rule #9 It never gets easier, you just go faster.

2012-05-24T02:23:09.182+01:00

Rule #9 It never gets easier, you just go faster.

I am building a Duck Punt in Seattle. Here is a li...

2012-05-22T06:43:09.041+01:00

I am building a Duck Punt in Seattle. Here is a link to my blog where you can follow my adventures being a first-time boat builder-
http://ridingonadonkey.blogspot.com
Wish me luck!

Worthy of a Queen. Very beautiful!

2012-05-13T23:54:56.490+01:00

Worthy of a Queen. Very beautiful!

Very interesting that you featured this paddle boat. This is ancient. This is witness to mans journey through the ages. What's the nationality of the boatman if you don't mind?

Had quite a fright when I first read the title, lu...

2012-05-07T17:06:28.693+01:00

Had quite a fright when I first read the title, luv.

Sorry Chris. Couldn't resist it. Actually tha...

2012-05-07T14:01:19.978+01:00

Sorry Chris. Couldn't resist it.

Actually that procedure reminds me of what was called "Presenting Arms" when we used to do rifle drill in the cadet force at school. It was also used as a salute and a sign of respect.

I wonder why it's called "tossing" when it's done with oars. You don't really "toss" them, do you?

By the way, don't forget to unship your poppets.

Having oars vertical seems to place them in an ide...

2012-05-07T08:48:29.022+01:00

Having oars vertical seems to place them in an ideal position for a hostile act on anyone nearby.

Maybe I need to consult further the Boy's Manual of Seamanship and Gunnery.

I had hoped that readers of a quality blog such as...

2012-05-07T08:12:09.138+01:00

I had hoped that readers of a quality blog such as what this one is would refrain from cheap shots like that. Why is there no emoticon for 'rolls eyes in despair'?

Tossers!

2012-05-07T00:36:55.607+01:00

Tossers!

Gloriana is really beautiful!

2012-05-04T14:42:29.617+01:00

Gloriana is really beautiful!

The best thing about imaginary journeys is that ra...

2012-04-30T18:05:31.003+01:00

The best thing about imaginary journeys is that rates are the same at high or low season.

I'm still a bit troubled by Doryman's brewery that spills into the Pacific Ocean.

What a waste of good beer.

Excellent - I can't wait for your report after...

2012-04-30T17:06:30.553+01:00

Excellent - I can't wait for your report after the voyage. Please do let me know how the wind is so I can plan a visit.

I'm still puzzled. Are these rivers located i...

2012-04-30T10:01:19.747+01:00

I'm still puzzled. Are these rivers located in one or other of the Cerebral Hemispheres?

I don't think Ryan Air fly to that island, by the way. I think you can only go there now on the Astral plane.

2012-04-30T06:30:31.408+01:00

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Brilliant! I always love it when someone take one ...

2012-04-29T12:03:22.268+01:00

Brilliant! I always love it when someone take one of these writing projects in an unexpected direction!

You need to be there, Chris, so I can get a first-...

2012-04-28T18:16:33.175+01:00

You need to be there, Chris, so I can get a first-hand report. Then we need to get Doryman over there for a second opinion... the Yank view, perhaps.

Good find! I'm excited to hear about this idea...

2012-04-22T03:13:25.921+01:00

Good find! I'm excited to hear about this idea of "community rowing". Some clubs just seem to develop exclusivity and a "do it our way" attitude.

Gloriana will not carry royals at the pageant, but...

2012-04-20T22:13:46.044+01:00

Gloriana will not carry royals at the pageant, but apparently she will be used for royal occasions in the future and also for a lot of youth rowing stuff.

I'm not sure I get the point of this: "Th...

2012-04-20T21:59:52.323+01:00

I'm not sure I get the point of this:
"The Gloriana, which is covered in gold leaf, will not carry any member of the Royal Family."
So what is it for?

Interesting about the Sweet Chestnut. Often wonder...

2012-04-20T09:20:10.939+01:00

Interesting about the Sweet Chestnut. Often wondered about its use as an alternative to Oak - given the similar properties they share (cleavage planes, tannin levels etc.). Some say it is less stable and more prone to splitting than Oak, but not sure if that is just prejudice... Have to say I've been tempted to use it.

I think the Poundbury gleam will pass, especially ...

2012-04-20T08:04:15.285+01:00

I think the Poundbury gleam will pass, especially when the heraldic figures are installed, but I agree about the weedy little wheel. It should have been more of a statement wheel, if you see what I mean.

Ah, you got there first! The Gloriana was on my li...

2012-04-19T18:04:34.910+01:00

Ah, you got there first! The Gloriana was on my list of posts.

Not sure about the design to be honest - there's a whiff of Poundbury about it and that wheel is a bit weeny