puddle jumper
Captain
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2006
- Messages
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A ship is called a"she" because there is always a great deal of bustle around her; there is usually a gang of men about, she has a waist and stays; it takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking;its not the initial expence that breaks you, it is the upkeep;she can be all decked out;it takes an experienced man to handle her correctly; and without a man at the helm,she is absolutely uncontrollable.She shows her topside, hides her bottom and,when comming into port,always heads for the buoys.