Posted by Jock on July 25, 2005 at 22:26:40 from 217.172.246.144 user Jock.
In Reply to: Re: Courtesy at sea posted by Jon on July 25, 2005 at 19:47:10:
I recall taking "Guinevere", my very scruffy narrowboat, from Reading to Brentford along the Thames. As is the custom in those parts we exchanged a cheerful wave with every skipper we passed including those of some "triple deckers" which no doubt cost several hundred times more than our modest vessel.
About half way down the river we passed another narrowboat, all polished brass, gold plating and geraniums. The crew of that vessel resolutely ignored our existence. I know exactly what Laurence means... .