Originally Posted by dave_j (Post 11830316)

Reading this thread has gone some way to explaining one or two points that have been put to me since we've been here.
One comment made to me is that canadians on the whole don't like to say no. So when you ask 'come for coffee' you'll get a 'yes of course' but it probably won't happen. No offense intended, just the way it is.
Another is the apparent difference in sense of humour. This goes a long way to explain the brash and often offensive sarcasm, often bordering on insult, expressed by one poster to another on these forums. Letting off steam and overdosing on opportunity, and I choose to be charitable.
Liike many, I too am socially awkward. Learned long ago that social climbing in company was more hard work than it was worth, but fortunately employment in the engineering sector, where a man's worth is judged not by who he knows but by what he can achieve, has taught me how shallow some acquaintances can be. I doubt that this is very different here and accept it as such.

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11829925)

People suck, especially other people. :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by Parnell (Post 11839807)

That's why I can't work out why people spend huge amounts on big power boats for fishing?
I fish alone in a battered (self induced) tinny.
Fishing for me is solitude and self indulgence

Sailings different

Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 11839815)

Boating however with your other boat however is an entirely different matter:rofl:

Originally Posted by Parnell (Post 11839807)

I fish alone in a battered tinny.

Originally Posted by Aviator (Post 11829893)

I do find two factors that helped me, being a miserable git and anti social. Puts one at a significant advantage.

Originally Posted by Parnell (Post 11839831)

?
Sailings a hobby and inclusive of a team with minimal impact on environment so why not?