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Old 05-25-2019, 09:32 AM   #21
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My daughter and I were walking down the dock and made room for an approaching gent obviously bound for another yacht. As we drew abreast, I nodded and said, "Howdy." He replied in kind. I guess I'm typically a little more formal when greeting strangers, but hey, it's the marina and the guy was, as I say, obviously a fellow boater. Anyway, as we walked along, my daughter turned to me with amusement and asked, "Did you just say 'Howdy' to that man?" "Yep," I replied. "He seemed like a Howdy Doody."
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Old 05-25-2019, 11:20 AM   #22
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I love to approach the guy in his all white uniform with his hat that says “captain “, I will ask if he knows where the captain is. Yeah I’m an *******.
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Old 05-25-2019, 11:53 AM   #23
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Our boat looks like a commercial vessel,
so neither the rag baggers or marine motorists give us a glance.
Hmmmm, commercial vessel? Rum runner, small arms smuggling, bringing in illegals?
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Old 05-25-2019, 11:57 AM   #24
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True story. I had an employee that insisted on answering the main company phone line by saying Ahoy. She would not stop doing it. I had to fire her. She wouldn’t leave. Finally had to be removed by the police. Honest true story.
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Old 05-25-2019, 12:10 PM   #25
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Can’t wait to hear that story next time we are together, perhaps Ft Pierce in February.
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Old 05-25-2019, 01:00 PM   #26
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For sure.
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Old 05-25-2019, 02:06 PM   #27
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I don’t think “skipper” has even been mentioned.
I usually call other boaters Skipper.
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Old 05-25-2019, 02:36 PM   #28
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OK. I propose a new contest for the Ft Pierce gathering. The most humorous story as voted by those attending will be awarded a prize.
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Old 05-25-2019, 04:43 PM   #29
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True story. I had an employee that insisted on answering the main company phone line by saying Ahoy. She would not stop doing it. I had to fire her. She wouldn’t leave. Finally had to be removed by the police. Honest true story.
Over the years, I've encountered so much but twice have encountered people who didn't understand they'd been fired.

Once was a young HR guy who blocked light coming through a doorway when he stood in it as he was 6'7" and built like a football player. He sat and nicely spoke to the employee. It went, "John, you know you've been spoken to and warned about this before?" "Yes, sir." "And you know I warned you what would happen if you did it again?" "Yes, sir." "So, John, you've left me with no choice but to terminate you." "Yes, sir." "Do you have any questions?" "No, sir. Can I go back to work now?" "John, I just terminated you." "I understand but can I go back to work now?" "John, I just fired you." "Oh" as a look of revelation and shock came over him.

The young HR manager learned not to use fancy words like "terminate" any more.
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Old 05-25-2019, 05:29 PM   #30
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My signals are a bit different and based more on visual appeal than the direction either of us is walking.

If they look like this, I will nod, say hello and move on...

If they look like this, I'll nod say hello, ask if I can help them with directions, etc....


If they look like this I'll give them my card. A guy can never have too many deck hands....


If they look like this I'd say "Honey, you look as great as the day I married you!"
I love it!
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Old 05-25-2019, 05:57 PM   #31
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When they are anchored it is much easier, we just dinghy past the cockpit, say hello, ask a simple question like "are you guys arriving or going?" Or "very nice Sabre, what year..." Or "you guys do OK in the storm last night," and then the conversation goes from there. If they see you coming and dive into the salon, then you know they don't want to chat!

It is still very easy in a transient marina - say in the Bahamas. Plenty of opening lines, same as above.

In a US marina, it's a bit tougher. But I have to admit i am a bit of a chatter on the docks and have no problems starting and continuing a conversation - I think the key is making it about them and their boat and only offering things about you and yours when they ask.
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At the dock I've always found a "Hi neighbor" with a smile and wave to be well accepted.
Mainly because I can't remember names. CRS syndrome.
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Wifey B: Is there a need for something unique other than just normal greetings? I just thought "Hello" worked fine.
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Old 05-26-2019, 07:57 AM   #34
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WhifeyB. Are you kidding. Just “hello”? Do you want to be thought of as brunch normal? Shame, girl.
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I have found this works well and is guaranteed to start a conversation:

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WhifeyB. Are you kidding. Just “hello”? Do you want to be thought of as brunch normal? Shame, girl.
Lol, your cracking me up Irv!
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Jack/Steve

Your too easy, but we all knew that for the past few years. Thanks, I think.

Can’t waitfor February.
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I usually say wipe my forearm under my nose, say "Arrrrrrrrrr" and spit a big gob of snot into the water.
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Old 05-26-2019, 05:15 PM   #39
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Hey Irv, Have my prize waiting. New shoes would be good.
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I love to approach the guy in his all white uniform with his hat that says “captain “, I will ask if he knows where the captain is. Yeah I’m an *******.

Robert Benchley is reputed to have acosted a uniformed man as he exited a New York restaurant: "Say, my man, call me a cab."


The other fellow assuming an imperious pose replied, "I'll have you know i am an admiral in the United States Navy."


Benchley then asked him to call him a battleship.
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