30-08-2008, 22:29
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Onward through the fog.
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Re: Mars rover works its way out of crater
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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol
"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; it is not the initial expense 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 topsides, hides her bottom and when coming into port, always heads for the buoys."
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I'm so glad to learn all of this. Esp. the part about :
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...and without a man at the helm, she is absolutely uncontrollable.
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