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Just to clarify:-
I have no medical or first aid qualifications. That is why I posted the link without comment so that others could read and digest.
It certainly was not my intention to be confrontational or mischievious and had no desire to cause individuals to be grumpy. I really didn't expect this particular post to be contentious.
I confess that after Dajen's first post I felt a little concerned, I worried that the advice offered was incorrect.
In Dajens later reply he posted a link to the NHS's very worthy campaign which, to my untrained eye, appeared to confirm that the advice offered was correct.
Campaigns on social media do follow the principles of chain letter campaigns. They are very successful in getting a message out very quickly to millions, worldwide. I see nothing wrong with that particularly when carrying an important health message.
But as Littlesprite commented the fact that this topic has been debated has helped to strengthen the message so I thank all for your contributions.
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I didn't know you told jokes Gracie ..... I'll keep an eye out for them.
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I've never met the queen.
I've never seen the queen.
I've never invited the queen to tea despite her being a near neighbour.
I find it difficult to trust people who wears gloves.
Sadly I also never saw Queen. Now this I do regret!
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I have quite enjoyed the stuff he's done recently particularly the Idiot Abroad with Karl Pilkington.
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Yep .... our traditions are a magnate for overseas tourists.
So for all the doubters ...... it earns lots of bucks ...... long may they continue.
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I think kids & boats mix providing they, like the crew, understand the absolute authority of the skipper.
"Do this now!!" might well mean do this now or get injured.
The problem arises when other peoples kids are on board who are not aware that a boat (especially a sailboat) can be a dangerous place. I would always give them a warning before setting off, that if I tell them to do something it is not open to debate and if they don't comply they will find themselves unceremoniosly dumped below decks.
Unsurprisingly I found myself increasingly in that wonderous solo sailing world!!
OMG ..... may be i'm miserable git.
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I can remember the times when driving down the road that if another driver let you out from a side road or let you through a narrow gap before them a wave of "Thanks" was always appreciated.
It seems that nowadays a lot of drivers have more rights to be on the road than I do and obviously don't think they should say "thanks" to anyone.
How much does it cost to raise a hand to acknowledge the fact that they have allowed you to go first?
Jeff
The rules of the road dictate you only doff your cap to people driving the same or better quality vehicles than yourself.
Those with inferior vehicles a to be "just" tolerated and never acknowled..
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MOB
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I regularly used to take my kids sailing.
I taught and regularly practiced MOB exercices .... well fender overboard & retrieval.
The one thing I drilled into them was NEVER to try to rescue me by jumping into the river.
Carry out the practiced routines but if that failed seek help from a passer by.
Sadly no mobile phones in those days.
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MOB
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I do feel that our over protective attitude to children can lead to a certain lack of common sense and inability to assess the likelyhood of personal danger.
As a kid I was free to play, wander, cycle for miles exploring all sorts of places which would be deemed dangerous today. Yes kids got hurt but that's part of learning life skills.
I'm afraid today people always want to find somebody else to blame when things go wrong and ignore the bleeding obvious ...... they've been a complete numpty!!
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When receiving a tongue lashing from an irate skipper (usually sitting under bed sheets) I like to respond with an enthusiastic wave ...... needless to say my arm positively aches on occassions.
..... Glad i'm not the queen!!
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If memory serves the "Barsham Fair" started our life in the grounds of Roos Hall Beccles before moving to Barsham which provided a more atmospheric setting.
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For all you fellow lovers of e-books aka Kindle
Try out bookbub.com
Enter your email address and tell it what genre of books your interested in and it will send you a daily email with books that are on offer. Many free.
I've downloaded about 30 free books since i joined and they've all been great .......
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I believe auto update of windows os is advised to ensure that you are protected from prying eyes & mischeivious fingers. The updates block holes in the security thingies,
My windows 7 has, touch wood, been Ok for the last three years although you do have to put up with lenghy log offs whilst the latest updates are applied.
The only issues I have has have been with Maccaffee security which often seemed to get in a muddle and switched off certain scans. So I have dumpud maccaccaffee and installed Kasperersky .... cos it's free with my online banking.
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Toby ponders .......
"What does a guy have to do to get his tummy rubbed?"
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JennyMorgan How times change.
You could jump into your motor (no seat belts or MOT)
Drive to pub.
Drink what ever took you fancy whilst the ash tray filled up with mountains of butt ends.
Be enveloped in clouds of misty smoke ..... is that a cigar I smell? Ahh the smell of Christmas.
At the end of the night stagger back to the motor and set off for home.
The only niggling doubt ..... can I walk along the white line without falling off.
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I understand that this is a two sided spat and that a rather heated post has been deleted however I really don't understand why people choose to have a go at each other in public.
Makes for uncomfortable viewing IMHO.
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I wonder if you can get one with a sail? Now that would be something else ...... lovely crinkly skin
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It's like offering to help take a rope when people are mooring. A very competent crew that can handle all situations wont need help - How do I know? Maybe because it's a private boat we assume they are all experts? We all know otherwise.
Offering help should not cause offence and be taken in the manner in which it is offered - friendly.
Also, please don't be offended if your kind offer to take a rope is refused .... a competent crew will be reluctant to hand over control to a stranger .... particularly in tricky tide/wind conditions.
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Whilst I concur with the sentiment above I really can't condone this sort of moral blackmail.
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Thanks Robin for posting this ..... it helps us all to think "what would I have done" in comfort.
Many on here, including me, are mechanical numpties so for me the priorites are (for the broads):-
Turn off gas to negate the chance of explosion.
Get every body in life jackets and ready to get off the boat as quickly as possible.
head for the nearest accessible bank away from other boats if possible.
Turn off engine and get off the boat.
Only investigate if you are sure the chance of fire has receded,
The boat is the least priority ...... it is only a thing ...... it can be replaced.
Of course if this happened at sea it is a completely different and potentially dangerous situation in that case you would hopefully have a well thought out plan in place remembering that "abandon ship" is the last resort.
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David, thank you for clarifying the situation.
I hope you manage to negotiate an acceptable solution as I find the community to be a wonderful example of how things used to be done here.
I would love to be part of that community but feel the current uncertainties re: lease would lesson my enthusiasm, however a waterside bolt hole close to the coast is a mouthwatering carrot.
lucky friday 13
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Hi Gracie .......... I followed your instructions ............ looked long and hard ............... but couldn't find any of your jokes
You are
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you!!