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To: RR who wrote (58496)	6/27/2003 2:05:19 PM
From: Jill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

For RR on your boat, and for the whole porch: blessing the boats may the tide that is entering even now the lip of our understanding carry you out beyond the face of fear may you kiss the wind then turn from it certain that it will love your back may you open your eyes to water water waving forever and may you in your innocence sail through this to that --Lucille Clifton

To: RR who wrote (58496)	6/27/2003 2:24:47 PM
From: Dalin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

RR...some boating terminology for ya matey! Amidships - condition of being surrounded by boats Anchor - a device designed to bring up mud samples from the bottom at inopportune or unexpected times Anchor Light - a small light used to discharge the battery before daylight Berth - a little addition to the crew Boom - sometimes the result of a surprise jibe Bottom Paint - what you get when the cockpit seats are freshly painted Chart - a type of map which tells you exactly where you are aground Clew - an indication from the skipper as to what he might do next Companionway - a double berth Dead Reckoning - a course leading directly to a reef Deadrise - getting up to check the anchor at 0300 Deviation - any departure from the Captain's orders Dinghy - the sound of the ship's bell Displacement - when you dock your boat and can't find it later Estimated Position - a place you have marked on the chart where you are sure you are not First Mate - crew member necessary for skippers to practice shouting instructions to Foul Wind - breeze produced by flying turkey Freeboard - food and liquor supplied by the owner Headway - what you are making if you can't get the toilet to work Heave-Ho - what you do when you've eaten too much Ho Jibe - either you like it or you don't and it gets you Keel - term used by 1st mate after too much heel by skipper Landlubber - anyone on board who wishes he/she were not Latitude - the number of degrees off course allowed a guest Mast - religious ritual used before setting sail Mizzen - an object you can't find Ram - an intricate docking maneuver sometimes used by experienced skippers Rhumb Line - two or more crew members waiting for a drink Sheet - cool, damp, salty night covering Shroud - equipment used in connection with a wake Starboard - special board used by skippers for navigation (usually with "Port" on the opposite side.) Swell - a wave that's just great. Square Rigger - a rigger over 30 Ships Ahoy - a favorite snack for seafaring folk (usually served with milk) :o) Ramblin

To: RR who wrote (58496)	6/27/2003 2:33:56 PM
From: Dalin	Respond to of 65232

And of course....a boaters blessing, May there always be water under your boat, May she always be seaworthy, ever afloat, May the bilge pump be certain to work night and day, May the compass and charts always show the safe way, May you find gentle harbor as every day ends, May you lower your anchor amidst peace and good friends. ...or...more my style.... May your outdrive be saved after hitting that rock, May your bow be rebuilt after ramming that dock, May you find that new Rolex that fell overboard, May your neighbor quit stealing your slip's power cord, May air freshener mask that musty smell under your berth, May you someday owe less than the damn boat is worth. HAH! :o) Ramblin