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Post by Mill Bay on Oct 23, 2010 9:41:05 GMT -8
I was listening to one of CKNW's stable (stable seems like an appropriate term) of right wing talk show hosts the other day, and some story about young people and crime prompted her into a dissertation on how morality is declining with today's teens and they just don't have respect for other people's rights or personal dignity. There were some comments about rap music and b-tches and ho's, which made me think that she probably really didn't listen to much music that's been made since Gordon Campbell was first elected. But it made me think about how often I've heard that kind of remark about young people. It seems to be a part of the human condition that every generation thinks the next generation is going to hell in a handbasket. I've read literature from the 1700s where elders- those over 35- think young people dress funny and have no manners. I suspect that cavemen sat around and dissed their kids for wasting fire and cooking meat too long. If every generation regressed as much as elders think they're regressing, by now we'd all be back to swinging from trees and bashing each other over the heads with stone clubs. I guess old people and young people never change. Maybe they're not meant to understand each other. This is also an interesting note Neil, because I know of a 70-year-old who has no morals and is an absolute pig of a human. (Actually he may be more pig, then human.) So, clearly, he can't be part of the current generation that's going to hell, but I can't help but wonder of some of the new generation have been taking notes from him. Suffice it to say, I decided to invoke the Pig Rule in this regard, which states, in summary: Never wrestle with a pig... you both get dirty, and the pig likes it. What it also means, is that the local model railroad club, where said pig resides, is going to be seeing a lot less of me. I do not know why some people allow filth of that ilk to rise unchecked in civilized settings, but I cannot expose myself to that scale of damage to myself. I know of a twelve year old in the same club whose level of respect and tolerance for others far exceeds those of someone from three generations before him. Which generation is closer to hell?... I guess the simple answer, is whichever one just gets there the fastest, in whole, or in part.
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 1, 2010 14:05:30 GMT -8
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Post by Barnacle on Nov 1, 2010 21:25:14 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing that. I had dinner aboard her once, about sixteen years ago in Hawaii. The Surfrider Bar was still the Barefoot Bar and the hot buffet looks like a later addition, but on the whole she looked familiar.
Beautiful old ship, and I was sorry to hear of her demise.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Nov 5, 2010 2:40:51 GMT -8
www.marinelink.com/news/awareness-seafaring336062.aspx Raising Awareness with Seafaring TermsMaritime charity, the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, has launched a nationwide campaign designed to mark the Year of the Seafarer and to capture modern-day seafaring sayings, which will form part of the maritime linguistic inheritance that we perhaps unknowingly use every day. As part of the campaign, the Society is teaming up with the author of naval slang and jargon guide ‘Jackspeak’ Rick Jolly OBE, a former Royal Navy surgeon-captain, to produce a new compendium of modern nautical terms for the next edition of his book. The Society is calling on serving and retired members of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, fishermen and port workers nationwide to get involved in the ‘Royal Alfred Gung Ho Language Workshop’, inviting them to send in the modern words and sayings they use in everyday language, inspired by their time at sea. Suggestions can be submitted online at www.royalalfredseafarers.co.uk or by post (see details below). Dr Rick Jolly said: “The beauty of nautical language, just like all language, is that it is constantly evolving. Shaped by changing times and technologies, the expressions used often carry that classic mariner sense of humour - inherent in sayings such as ‘kecks’ which are underpants (or trousers in Liverpool!) and ‘spondoolicks’, a 19th century word for money! Projects like this are vital in preserving the significance and awareness of nautical language and we look forward to hearing from today’s seafarers who may have their own ‘first rate’ suggestions or may really ‘know the ropes’ when it comes to modern-day sailor speak!” Commander Boxall-Hunt, Chief Executive of the Society, said: “Seafarers do literally have their own language which is evident every time our residents socialise together, but it’s astounding how much of this language is used by everyone – every day. “This heritage must not be lost or forgotten, which is why we are embracing today’s generations of seafarers alongside the generation we care for at our residence in Surrey, to take that understanding to the wider public and celebrate it.” The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society canvassed its retired resident seafarers at its flagship nursing and residential home in Surrey to reveal their top ten favourite phrases coined from a life at sea. Most of these will have passed into metaphorical usage and their nautical origins mostly all but forgotten among the wider public: 1. The cat’s out of the bag – originates from the instrument of punishment in the Old Navy, the ‘cat o’nine tails’. It would be taken out of its special storage bag before a flogging 2. Brass monkeys – originates from the saying ‘cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey’. Freezing temperatures would cause the brass monkey, a plate beside each gun on a ship to hold iron cannon balls, to contract and some of the balls to fall off 3. Batten down – meaning to prepare for trouble or bad weather, originating from ships ‘battening down the hatches’ when bad weather was expected 4. Splice the mainbrace! - the order given on ships for everyone on board to enjoy an additional serving of rum as part of a traditional naval celebration. Nowadays this is used to describe a toast to Royalty 5. Three sheets to the wind – originates from an old description of a square sail flapping almost uncontrollably in the wind; now often used to describe an inebriated person! Surgeon-Captain Rick Jolly OBE is a former Royal Marine doctor with extensive experience of combat medical support gained in Northern Ireland and the Falklands War of 1982. He also spent six years with the Merchant Navy, including with Saga Shipping and upon RMS Saint Helena.
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Post by Mike on Nov 7, 2010 8:38:02 GMT -8
Today is the 125th anniversary of the driving of the last spike at Craigellachie.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 7, 2010 8:40:11 GMT -8
Today is the 125th anniversary of the driving of the last spike at Craigellachie. .....done just in time to shut-down the rail-line for the winter, very soon after. Thanks for the reminder.
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 7, 2010 21:04:13 GMT -8
Here's to 125 years!
There was a time in this fair land when the rail road did not run;
When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 7, 2010 21:37:52 GMT -8
Here's to 125 years! There was a time in this fair land when the rail road did not run; When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun... ....long before the white-man, and long before the wheel. When the green, dark forest was too silent to be real.
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 7, 2010 21:38:17 GMT -8
Happy 125 to the bright silver ribbon of steel, which brought Canada together as one!
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Post by Mike C on Nov 15, 2010 11:11:14 GMT -8
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Nov 17, 2010 4:03:10 GMT -8
Kinda ferry related, but not really specific, here's an interesting piece on NYC's Port of NY/NJ harbor traffic. www.marinelink.com/news/passenger-vessel-market336210.aspx Passenger Vessel Market Looks up in NY/NJ HarborStory by Jonathan Atkin, from the October 2010 Yearbook edition of MarineNews“Securitay, Securitay — Molinari departing Whitehall bound for St. George.” Twenty-four hours a day, in NY/NJ harbor the VHF bridge-to-bridge Channel 13 crackles a non-stop symphony of thousands of “security calls.” It is a veritable orchestration by captains of the Staten Island Ferry, dozens of water taxis crossing the North River or streaking up Buttermilk channel, tug boats and barges, container ships coming ʻround Bergen Point, sea-going palaces leaving three cruise ship terminals as well as dozens of passenger vessels, motor and sail, jostling for camera angles at the Statue of Liberty. The Port of NY/NJ, is the nationʼs third largest port. Henry Mahlmann, President of Sandy Hook Pilots said recently, “We are at the top of the food chain when it comes to diversity, as this port shares its waterway with everything from kayaks to cruise and container ships over 1,000 feet on a daily basis, seamlessly.” Nearly 12,000 deep draft ship arrivals and departures in the NY/NJ region share the same waters with passenger vessel operators. As ferry traffic routes, dinner boats, charter vessels of all persuasion and tug and barge transits expand, along with increased sailings by recreational vessels ranging from paddlers to mega yachts, it is no wonder the USCG Vessel Traffic Service annually handles over 408,000 vessel movements in the port. With AIS movements viewable on oneʼs computer, the ultra high maritime traffic in NY/NJ can be easily understood by the mariner and non mariner alike. The busy port hosts over 700 annual marine events, according to USCG Sector NY. As if boat races, regattas, fireworks, and parades were not enough, the Red Bull air race, Macyʼs fireworks, last yearʼs Quadricentennial of Henry Hudsonʼs visit, Fleet Week and the arrival of the USS New York, were highlights in the port. Passenger vessels benefitted from increased opportunities for charters, dinner cruises, sunset sailings and sightseeing for the events. The NY/NJ waterway has reached “unprecedented visibility” according to Tom Fox, founder and advisor to New York Watertaxi. He cited five governmental agencies that are seriously studying the growth and expansion of ferry service including the NYC Economic Development Commission, the Office of Emergency Management, the Port Authority of NY/NJ, NYC Planning Commission, and the National Parks. Fox said he eagerly awaits NYCʼs East River Ferry Service scheduled to begin in 2011. This year, the ferry eyes of the world were focused on New York/New Jersey port, as the Interferry Conference came to New York, a change from Istanbul, a year ago. To emphasize Foxʼs view, USCG Sector NY reports 60 million people utilize the NY/NJ ferry system annually. Arthur E Imperatore Jr., NY Waterway President reported the region is recovering and NY Waterway ferry ridership has rebounded to 30,000 daily passenger trips. Imperatore stated, “NY Waterway has held the line on fares and taken other steps including expanded free bus service to address customers’ price sensitivity.” While looking forward to an improved 2011, Imperatore mentioned how visibility of the New York harbor increased as customers on the 90 Minute Harbor Tour remain interested in the details of the “Miracle on the Hudson,” in which NY Waterway ferry crews rescued 143 of the 155 passengers on Flight 1549, the most successful marine rescue in aviation history. Classic Harbor Lineʼs Captain Sarah Greer, reported, “We didnʼt have a sunset cruise that didnʼt sell out this year,” with their two very visible schooners, Adirondack, Adirondack III and the motor yacht Manhattan. Last year, she lamented it wasn’t the economy as much as the weather impacting Classic Harbor Lineʼs bottom-line. She looks forward to growth in 2011 as Scarano Boat Building of Albany, delivers a new classic 105 foot schooner, named America 2.0, harking back to the early Americaʼs Cup vessels. “It will be a tribute,” said Capt Greer “to Americaʼs Cup, and a tribute to contemporary design as a ‘green vessel’ with electric propulsion, a freestanding carbon fiber rig and very up-to-date below the waterline configuration.” The new 75 pax schooner emphasizes Capt Greerʼs credo, “People like to sail.” Mathias Chouraki, Sailtime NY and Luxury Yacht Partners owner, echoed the popularity of sailing. His 2011 plans will add two new 30-40 foot sailboats and two 70-80 foot motor yachts. “Customers are ready to spend money again,” Chouraki commented, “More and more people are now aware of our waterfront not simply as something to see from their apartment window or landscaped promenade but how easy it is to charter a boat in Manhattan and enjoy this wonderful resource.” The resource has also not been taken for granted by Statue Cruises (Hornblower). The national impact, resulting from the wide reporting of the Statue of Libertyʼs crown reopening increased their bookings. “Our Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty ferries are the clydesdales of the operation,” according to Hornblower corporate public relations spokesperson, Tegan Firth. She reported Statue cruises is expanding their dinner boat and exploring new charter markets. Currently, at Derecktor Shipbuilding in Connecticut, the Hornblower Hydrogen Hybrid vessel dubbed H3 is taking shape. Scheduled to be splashed April 2011, the design features wind turbines and solar power. Upgrading their entire fleet, all their vessels will be re-engined with Tier II power plants. Firth echoed the USCGʼs statistics regarding marine events by mentioning the upcoming 125th anniversary of the Statue of Libertyʼs dedication in NY Harbor. The Port of NY/NJ is busy and operators look forward to a robust 2011. The variety of vessel traffic is growing. Passenger vessel operators are part of the intense maritime activity. “The fact that the system operates efficiently and safely is a testament to the culture of safety and best practices followed by the portʼs stakeholders” said Robert H. Pouch, Deputy Commander, Operations NYNM/New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs. Sandy Hook Pilots President Mahlmann emphasizes how the harbor community shares the NY/NJ waters with diverse stakeholders, and the need for situational awareness on the part of all operators. In spite of the wonders of AIS, GPS, VTS, Integrated Bridge Systems and I NAV apps on cell phones, Mahlmann succinctly counsels: “Look out the [expletive deleted] window!”
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 18, 2010 23:28:17 GMT -8
The name of the new-ferry thread "Possible purchase of Estonian Ferry" has made me consider other possible news stories.... --------------
Possible purchase by BC Ferries of Leutonian ferry:
BC Ferries is reported to be visiting the operations of Shmenge Transportation in the Baltic republic of Leutonia. According to Leutonian official Yosh Shmenge, BC Ferries is interested in one of their mid-size ferries. Amenities include a cafeteria serving cabbage-rolls and coffee, and a polka juke-box. --------------------------
(above is aimed at those over 40, and especially Northern-Explorer, or whatever his username is these days...)
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Post by Northern Exploration on Nov 19, 2010 6:15:34 GMT -8
The name of the new-ferry thread "Possible purchase of Estonian Ferry" has made me consider other possible news stories.... -------------- Possible purchase by BC Ferries of Leutonian ferry: BC Ferries is reported to be visiting the operations of Shmenge Transportation in the Baltic republic of Leutonia. According to Leutonian official Yosh Shmenge, BC Ferries is interested in one of their mid-size ferries. Amenities include a cafeteria serving cabbage-rolls and coffee, and a polka juke-box.-------------------------- (above is aimed at those over 40, and especially Northern-Explorer, or whatever his username is these days...) I am offended. I have never done a polka ever. Nor have I wore polka dots for that matter. Now cabbage rolls - now we are talking.
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Post by Mike on Nov 28, 2010 18:02:39 GMT -8
I came across this today:
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Post by Kahloke on Nov 28, 2010 19:02:35 GMT -8
Yeah, that was East John Street on Seattle's Capitol Hill during Monday night's quick freeze. This particular video, sans the music, really went viral. It was even shown on several national news broadcasts.
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Post by FNS on Nov 29, 2010 13:33:07 GMT -8
Yeah, that was East John Street on Seattle's Capitol Hill during Monday night's quick freeze. This particular video, sans the music, really went viral. It was even shown on several national news broadcasts. At least I got out of work at 1300PST that day. Got home just fine. The route that bus was on is 43. It runs from the UW area to Montlake and downtown Seattle via that street that video was taken. They usually use electric trolley buses on this line (big Bredas and standard Gilligs). This was a Gillig diesel. Gillig built a bunch of buses for Seattle without motors and it was an in-house job by Metro to install the electric motors and trolley poles. Metro took out the electric motors from its fleet of retired AMG trolleys and put them into the Gilligs. Kinda neat to see Gillig diesels and electrics on the same streets.
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Post by Neil on Nov 30, 2010 21:46:51 GMT -8
There's no spot on this forum dedicated to the CPR's Trailer Princess, so I'll tack this here. This week's Rick Mercer Report has a segment on Rick visiting a Helifor Logging operation up the coast. They own the Trailer Princess, and it is now serving as an accommodation barge for loggers, housing up to forty people. In the show there was an extremely brief shot of the boat with what looked like a number of, oddly enough, trailers on board. No shot of the superstructure though, so it's not clear if that has perhaps been removed. I believe the Mercer report repeats on Fridays. Some time ago I posted a picture of the Trailer Princess... somewhere. From Transport Canada: wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/4/vrqs-srib/d.aspx?lang=e&shipid=327072
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 30, 2010 23:10:19 GMT -8
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Dec 1, 2010 4:37:13 GMT -8
Not to be too picky, but you can link directly to a post... [a href="http://ferriesbc.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=qa&thread=4443 &page=1#111369"]http://ferriesbc.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=qa&thread=4443 &page=1#111369[/a]. You can get the link by clicking on link to post Just saying since I hate scrolling...
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Post by Scott on Dec 6, 2010 19:55:54 GMT -8
Here's a funny quote from a BC Ferries Vacations promotion on facebook:
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Post by Northern Exploration on Dec 17, 2010 13:53:13 GMT -8
I have been been time constrained lately with a family member just getting out the hospital after 19 days, and now the rush to get ready for Christmas. But I wanted to mention that the latest issue of American Ship Review is out. There are quite a few bits applicable to the board. One is an article on the Burrard Beaver. The WSF Chetzemoka is also covered. Then there is an article about what is to come for ferries around NA including the latest Alaska Ferry. So there is quite a bit of interest for some of you to read at your local bookstore or to pick one up for your archives .
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 20, 2010 22:50:38 GMT -8
Before darkening started 20:15 PST 22:40 PST 22:50 23:10 23:35 Almost Total 23:55 Total PS; Weather is cold (-10 C) and clear here, with a moderate north wind. In short it is right cold outside while taking these photos...
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Post by mrdot on Dec 21, 2010 11:36:36 GMT -8
:)are these neat pics. or what? the last time this happened was during the real rennaisance!, so I guess this is the real coastal rennaisance! :)mrdot.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 30, 2010 9:04:59 GMT -8
Entertainment news today:
...Oh, those Russians.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 7, 2011 16:51:20 GMT -8
I'll use this off-topic thread to ask this off-topic question of the following off-topic post: also thanks goes out to brother wettcoast for posting my new signature, thats what we used to be able to produce here in BC before we let out all our contracts to former Uboot yards! :)mrdot. The above post refers to a drawing of the Princess Louise CP Steamship, one of the very few that CP had built in BC. Most (almost all) of the CP steamships were built in the UK. What is the likelihood that some of the English and Scottish shipyards that we relied on to produce almost all of "our" Canadian Pacific Coast Service ships were also used to produce warships for Britain and her allies? Your repetitive rhetoric got my attention, and when I thought about it, it really is ironic that the 'Louise was a rare "built in BC" CP ship.
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