Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Pointy on August 17, 2006, 11:20:36 pm
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Aaaaaaghhhhh! I've just come back from the worst date ever- the kind where there are just long silences and cringing attempts at humour and small talk. I'm sticking to boats.
1. Boat- no responce = charge up batteries, check wires.
Girl- no responce = Who knows whats wrong? where's the socket? wires crossed for certain.
2. Boat- Ages to build, needs tender loving care gets better with experience.
Girl - Needs tender loving wallet, gets more cynical with experience.
3. Boat- Need to pick the right one, subject must be of interest and fun to use.
Girl- How the hell do you pick the right one? Interest variable, waining over time.
4. Boat- You may loose control if someone else has same frequency as you.
Girl - You think you ever had control- hahahaha!
5. Boat- You get to take it back if parts are missing.
Girl- You will find out parts are missing when it is way to late and just who can I take her back to, her mother?
6. Boat- I don't have to make small talk, impress or have painful conversations about feelings, I can just shove it in the water.
Girl- Must do all of the above but sometimes wish about the 'shoving' and 'water'
7. Boats- They can be heavy and awkward and sometimes your propellor might drop off.
Girl- As above. But with more talking.
To any girls reading this, just replace the word 'Girl' with 'Man' and I'm sure you will see it works both ways. I'm not ranting at you just the whole relation ship thingy.
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You probably saved her from a fate worse than death?
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... more than likely saved yourself from a fate worse than death! Trust me, I know about these things! ;D
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Thanks for that kick while I'm down Halley, if only you appeared every 76 years like the real thing......
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I am trying to limit my appearances !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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8. Boats - Give 'em a few charged batteries and they are happy for 20 minutes or so...
Girl - Give 'em your life's savings and they are back in 10 minutes demanding more!
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9. Boats - You can easily switch the boat OFF.
Girl - errr???
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Hi All
My boats can't cook or pack a sutcase like my wife. Horses for courses ;D ;D ;D
Doug
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Where would I have been without my wife this last few weeks wouldn't change her for the world...............A Happy Hunter maybe ;D ;D like most things in life you have to work at relationships
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10 Boats - You can leave them in storage and drag out , dust down and away you go ;D
Girls - cannot leave alone might wander off. ::) Dust yes they may but do they ever? :D Have girl -don't get to go boating often enough
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cheers
Jim ;D
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Pointy,
wasnt a certain Miss BadSin ( anna-gram) was it ?
Then again, I can't imagine her being "silent"
;D
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There was a Miss Badsin on Mayhem
Who felt that she had to display 'em
But a rather frank post
Brought a ban from our host
So she found that she had to Ebay 'em.
Well it's getting late...
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Pointy- now I feel sorry to disturb your experience by the following:
Met up with a lady two weeks ago. Told her about my hobby and that I never want to give it up. Guess what!
She wanted me to make her a yacht!
11. Boat: Can be made for your own pleasure, but might catch some interest to it`s creator
Girl: If interesetd in the builder, might be a double-way pleasure! ;)
Jörg
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Said Miss Badsin to her Man Friday
'I thought I was gonna have my day...
but thanks to that Dobey,
who calls himself Bobey(!)
I can't show my boats off any more.......' :'(
OK, so it doesn't ryhme!
with acknowledgements to (and based on an idea by) Colin Bishop ;D
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Hey, Steve, how did you know her real name was Anna then? Something you want to tell us? ;D
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Hey, Steve, how did you know her real name was Anna then? Something you want to tell us? ;D
Brian,
just something a nice little Italian lady told me.......... ;)
"Giva me justa one more cornetto..........."
;D Steve
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Model Boats are a HOBBY,
My missus tells me she AINT.
Bob
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Way to go White Ensign!
So why do I find telling people I have this as a hobby embarrassing? Well sometimes I get "Hey thats sweet" said in a kind of 'hey is that the time, someone get me away from this freak' kind of way. Others may just go for the jugular "Isn't it time you stopped playing with toys?!" said in a 'please tell me your kidding, you ARE joking right?!' kind of way. Others just say "Thats really good" but mean 'well what else have you got going for you' sort of way.
Why do I feel so self-conscious as I walk in the park towards the pond past families and happy looking couples while carrying that great heavy thing that took over 7 months to build? Is it because I'm saying 'hey look at this, yes it was expensive and yep it took ages to do and aren't I clever' Or is it more like a monument to my total lack of social skills and utter hopelessness when it comes to women?
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No, building and sailing model boats isn't embarassing, why should it be? It's a satisfying and rewarding hobby, and if others can't see it, then that's their problem, just be yourself. Most people don't have any real hobbies or creative interests at all, you'll find them spending their leisure time in the pub, or sitting watching TV, and that's something to be proud of? Most modellers are creative people, many that I know also do things like painting in oil or watercolours, woodturning, photography, stuff like that, and many of their wives and partners have creative hobbies of their own, because like-minded people tend to find each other and pair off. I've never been shy of admitting to being a modeller, the pub goers and couch potatoes might be laughing at me, though I don't think so, but who cares? I certainly don't. Years ago, I've suffered a few dates like pointy described in his original post, but as we never got around to discussing the finer points of modelling, I don't think my hobby interests had much to do with it. Women find self confidence attractive, even a turn-on, so be self confident about your boats, really, I'm being serious here. A woman who shows no interest in a potential partner's worthwhile leisure pursuits isn't likely to be interested in much else either, and I'd guess that the majority on this forum have wives & partners who actively support their men in what they do. Right, that's enough of that, I'm off to my morris dancing club.
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I did wonder at first if building model boats might be met with some amusement.
Especially as I work on a real ship.
BUT
When the others saw me working and the finished model I converted 4 to take up the hobby.
Now I tell people PROUDLY what one of my hobbies is, yes making and sailing model boats.
AS far as women go, most find it interesting and different to going down the pub or watching TV.
There are also some very strong relationships where both partners are interested in the hobby.
If the lady didnt take you as a "whole" packege then perhaps she is not for you.
Bob
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Shipmate is right. A great many people, men and women probably more or less equally, are fascinated by well-built models of all kinds. I know that sounds like a double entendre, but I am being entirely serious here. I well remember several women's faces lighting up when I showed them one of my own creations, stop sniggering at the back there! I'm pretty certain that my interest in modelling and similar creative pursuits has gained me a lot more nookie than it's lost over the years, so it pays off in all kinds of ways.
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.... one of the most important things to learn in life is that you have to be true to yourself - its just no good trying to be someone else!
I just ignore the odd thing that you pick up on being said at work..... (actually, its my model railway that seems to come in for the worst of it - stuff like 'well he's certainly found his station in life....' (yawn!))
To be honest, I think they are just extremely jealous! :(
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If you go Anmo's route shout it from the rooftops, but beware you might not have time for modelling, lol
Bob
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Ambernblu has it dead right, and Bob, a healthy love life, 'getting it reg'lar' as we always used to say oop north, stops you going blind and it stops your hands shaking, so it's the best possible thing if you're a modeller isn't it?
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Pointy,
If your lucky like I was and find the right girl you will never regret it, I was sentenced to life nearly fourty years ago and we stiil enjoy each others company and we have our own hobbies and we also enjoy hobbies together, so all I can say mate is forget the shitty one and look for a more suitable one, they are out there, and good luck...
Roy
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My wife is very supportive of my hobby and I of hers (she draws and paints). She has even helped me double my workshop in size at considerable expense. I also have a thing about owning tools and I love to buy and use tools of all descriptions. I also like to buy my wife the tools she needs for her hobby and in the kitchen (another of her passions is cooking).
However, my problem is I make myself feel guilty when I enjoy modelling so much and keep thinking of the chores I should be doing ! We have a large house and a very large garden so there is always something which needs doing.
Roger in France
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My wife has her own thing and I have boat modelling and the dishes and the garden and the d.i.y and the car washing and running her to and from work. :-\
I was even asked If I wanted to have another boat for Xmas. ;D ;D ;D
It works for me. ;)
Martin
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Eye opening stuff guys, thank you for your insights.
Don't feel so bad now, besides Model Slipways new Kawkab patrol boat has got me excited.
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Don't feel so bad now, besides Model Slipways new Kawkab patrol boat has got me excited.
Whatever turns you on ......
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Don't feel so bad now, besides Model Slipways new Kawkab patrol boat has got me excited.
Whatever turns you on ......
Or... floats your boat ;D
(Kawkab will certainly wake the fish and fishermen up, Pointy ) ;)
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Well it is a model!!!
Bob
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..... actually, thinking about it, the main problem really is.... WORK (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!) ;D
That sure is one relationship that I can't live with - or without!
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..... actually, thinking about it, the main problem really is.... WORK (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!) ;D
That sure is one relationship that I can't live with - or without!
WORK one four letter word the obscenity checker always misses.
Retirement - now there's a beautiful word. Almost 12 months now - wonderful.
Doug
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... and there goes a man after my own heart...!! I totally agree with you Doug! Cheers, Brian
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I am sure you all will miss work when you retire !!! :'(
Martin
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I've found that refering to your boats as models, calling them 'she', seems to do wonders for my reputation in the pub/bar! Telling how you rubbed her bottom down, or 'did' her superstructure, is particularly appreciated...
- 'Doc
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I for one don't miss work in the least
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..... miss work...? :o You've got to be joking! All that time to do absolutely.... NOTHING!! Can't wait!
Just a shame I can't afford it just yet.. ;D
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Retirement is just great. I enjoyed my work, very much, having a hard, demanding and senior role which gave me little leisure time and ended up giving me a double heart by-pass!
Now I am a fit, retired and happy man. Not only do I not miss my work, I have also forgotten most of it and when former colleagues and my kind ex-secretary send me updates I have to scratch my head to remember who they are talking about! I try to tell them "Got the tee shirt, got the scars (literally!)" but they persist.
I just have to remember, it was work that gave me all this.......
Roger in France.
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After a life at sea, it's the people I miss (or some of them !) not the job itself. Don't miss that in the least
MikeK
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When I was working I enjoyed most of my job immensely before I became "senior" and got caught and locked up in the office. I certainly dont miss that part of the job, but I do miss the workmates. Roger makes a good point, "It was work that gave me all this."
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Been retired for 10 years. Most fun I ever had working, but got to the point where it was really work to do the work. Decided to let them younger guys have all the fun. Promised myself that I would sit and do nothing for a year! Did, but that year turned into several years and it was hard to believe how borred I got. Went out to eat one day, had a 'wild hair' and asked if they needed any help, by the way. They did, I started the next day, and while working takes a big bite out of modeling time, I'm having a ball! Geez, I hate to say it but I'm making as much $$ doing this stuff as I did when I retired! Ain't that a hoot? (And you ain't lived till you've made 40 gallons of pizza sauce by hand! - lol)
- 'Doc
And it pays for my bad habits!
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Like Roger in France we have moved to a new house in another state which is over 900 miles from where we lived previously
and I said to the wife I would like a better workshed than what I had at the old address, so with her in tow we went to look
at new sheds, the concrete floor goes down in two weeks and then the new shed goes up the next week it measures
56 feet by 26 feet, should just about have enough room...
Roy
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and I said to the wife I would like a better workshed than what I had at the old address, so with her in tow we went to look
at new sheds, the concrete floor goes down in two weeks and then the new shed goes up the next week it measures
56 feet by 26 feet, should just about have enough room...
Roy
Roy !!
Now you gorra GOOD woman there !! hold on to her !
and you call that A SHED ?? :o
That's a bloomin warehouse !! ;D
Post a pic of it when its built ... I loike sheds I does ;D
Steve
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Roy
Thats a nice size of shed..be able to split it up into different sections for various hobbies.
Martin
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By definition "No shed is ever big enough"!
My new workshop was partially designed to house a very large (24hp, diesel) ride on mower. But it gets in the way so will have to go in the garage to free up more workshop space!
Roger in France.
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My 'shed' is a nice 5 metre square brick structure with heat, light, music & phone, all wired to the main house alarm system. Previous occupant was a Triumph Stag, but now it's all full of workbenches, power tools and models, and the current Saab lives under a car port, have to get the priorities right. More finished models reside in the dining room, which sums up the boats v relationships thing quite nicely. Wife is forbidden to dust them though.
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Thats one thing that does not happen to my shed/workshop is anything else in it but my machines, tools, and models, the stationwagon stays in the yard the bikes in the carport and the mower up near the back fench, there is no vehicles to tresspass in the shed period...
Roy
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Talking `bout "sheds".....- just have visited a friend living in Switzerland. Some comerads use to say he lives in a double-garage, with a bedroom and a 8-room workshop.
I found out they are right! ;D
And mates- believe me, I will not miss work when I retire. Just having a look over all the plans and drawings to be done will took another three lifetimes.... ::)
Now I have found the Lady, which is interested in my hobby as well and want to have a own boat. What`s next? ::)
Jörg
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I won't miss work just the income but will do p/t work to keep fit and get some money in the process.
All you lucky people with pensions.
Martin
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AH!!!! retired life get up in the morning about nine look outside if it a great day get dressed and go sailing/boating/submarining..
if its not so nice look at what needs doing and say stuff that it can wait, and go into the workshop and work on models, CHRIST life is hard..
Roy
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Roy
Like it - a lot. Same here but being a SOG (Sad Old Git) I try - emphasise try - to get up about 7 and go for a long walk. This leave plenty of time for modelling and the crossword before I eventually go back to bed. :) :)
Cheers
Doug
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Doug, you`ve got my fully comprehension for that lifestyle....- it`s a hard life to decide, what to do first: Crosswords or modeling...
AAAAAAAAAAAAARGH! 18 years left until pension....... :'(
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Doug why the hell would you want to walk do you not own a car, it is a lot easier mate..
Roy
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Oh Doug has a car alright he is just too tight to put petrol in it ;D ;D
Cheers
Bob B
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Doug why the hell would you want to walk do you not own a car, it is a lot easier mate..
Roy
Yes and I'd like to be fit enough to drive it, not to mention lifting 4-5 ft models, for a good few years yet. ;D ;D
Doug
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Oh Doug has a car alright he is just too tight to put petrol in it ;D ;D
Cheers
Bob B
Bob,
Considering it's a diesel petrol would not be a good idea now would it :o :o
Doug
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Actually Bob is not to far out as a small amount of petrol will make a Diesel run better and with more power but do not put much in, we used to put 5 litres petrol to 800 litres deisel, works well...
Roy
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Correction he's to tight to put fuel in it ;D ;D ;D
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You can also substitute alcohol for the petrol. Although that is a little blasphemous. Does depend on the form of alcohol, beer does not work well... in IC engines
- 'Doc
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Doc, my grandfather use to say:
Tipping away a beer is like throwing away a bread! ;)