Violations of the Society of Manners
(from the random thoughts on a Friday afternoon dept.)
Yet another band name: Violations of the Society of Manners
Lovers of Tang
(from the random thoughts on a Friday dept.)
Yet another band name: Lovers of Tang
works on a number of levels…
Another sign of the times
(via Eschaton)
Boats Too Costly to Keep Are Littering Coastlines (soul stealing registration may be required)
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Boat owners are abandoning ship. They often sandpaper over the names and file off the registry numbers, doing their best to render the boats, and themselves, untraceable. Then they casually ditch the vessels in the middle of busy harbors, beach them at low tide on the banks of creeks or occasionally scuttle them outright.
The bad economy is creating a flotilla of forsaken boats. While there is no national census of abandoned boats, officials in coastal states are worried the problem will only grow worse as unemployment and financial stress continue to rise. Several states are even drafting laws against derelicts and say they are aggressively starting to pursue delinquent owners.
Volcano Monitors
(from the random thoughts on a Friday afternoon dept.)
Yet another name for the band: Volcano Monitors
Camel Toads
(from the random thoughts on a Friday afternoon dept.)
Yet another name for the band: Camel Toads
New Nordic Tug 26
(via mby.com)
This is the new Nordic Tug 26 due for launch at the 2009 Seattle Boat Show.
When we tested the 42 (MBY November 2008) it impressed with gutsy performance from the single engine installation and surprisingly agile and enjoyable handling.
The 26 is powered by a single 110hp Volvo Penta D3 diesel engine giving an 8 knot cruising speed and fuel consumption of 1.1 gph whilst flat out 13.5 knots should be within reach.
Accommodation consists of sleeping room for four people in the form of a forward ensuite double and convertible sofa in the saloon. Perfect for two people on a cruise but with four on board for extended periods of time things could get a bit cramped.
The dealer estimated price for the 26 is $185,000 ex VAT, but European prices are yet to be confirmed.
The original 26 debuted at the 1980 Seattle Boat Show but production stopped in 1997 with customer enquiry leading to the decision to reintroduce the baby of the brand.
President of Nordic Tugs David Goehring says: “The Nordic Tug 26 is as popular today as it was in the 80s. We consistently received inquiries about whether we would consider building the boat again, and with the current state of the economy, we’ve seen a shift in consumer interest from our larger to our smaller models.
“The Nordic Tug 26 is the ideal size to navigate the shallow canals and low bridge clearances in Europe. All things considered, we felt the timing was right to bring back the 26.”
For more information on Nordic Tugs go to their website.
The Story of India
While watching The Story of India, I was reminded that I saw Michael Wood’s film crew in Cochin (Kochi) India back in the early 90’s getting footage for Legacy: A Search for the Origins of Civilization…
The saddest day of the year
YOU’VE already failed to keep your New Year’s resolutions, you’re completely skint and pay day seems so far away you’re contemplating the prospect of beans on toast every day for the next fortnight. It’s dark when you go to work and dark when you get home, the weather is cold or wet. Invariably both. On top of all that, you’re still in debt, the credit crunch means the boss has imposed a pay freeze and your job is on the line, there’s nothing decent on TV, the road tax is due, the washing machine’s just broken down and there are rumours Eddie Murphy will be appearing in the next Batman film. In other words, there’s nothing to look forward to.
That is precisely why some psychologists reckon Monday January 19 – or ‘Blue Monday’ – will be the saddest day of the year. The date was calculated as being a Monday because everyone tends to hate the start of the week and by mid-January the extravagances of Christmas and lack of pay are seriously taking their toll.
Three years ago, ‘Blue Monday’, just happen to fall on my birthday…
Are you still SEXUALLY ACTIVE? Did you BRING th' REINFORCEMENTS?
