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Old 21-09-2011, 09:11   #1
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Red face Sometimes I Want to Be Alone !

I wonder if there is a flag that tells people, "Don't bother me!"
Not that I dont like company once in a while but I get tired of folks knocking on the hull. "Ahoy there! Anybody aboard?"
They always want to know who designed my boat, when was she built, what kind of wood is she built of, bla, bla, bla. It gets old! But, I guess I shouldnt complain, I'm lucky to have this old girl.
I'd just like to fly a flag that says, "come back later."
Is there such a thing??
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:15   #2
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Re: Sometimes I want to be alone!

mebbe a sign with the info on your weather cloths....... then no mo hull knocking?.. is just an idea for when you are not in a company mood.....
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:16   #3
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Re: Sometimes I want to be alone!

Wear a pink Tback thong and nothing else. Word will get around and you will then have your peace and quiet!
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:32   #4
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:34   #5
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Re: Sometimes I want to be alone!

Great Idea!
You have no idea how scary that would be!!
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:36   #6
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Now all you need is a raging bull applied to the yellow flag and this could become the international flag for privacy.......
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:44   #7
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Re: Sometimes I want to be alone!

gottas love it....... how about a pic of a rabid dog.......or rabid raccoon.....
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:49   #8
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Re: Sometimes I want to be alone!

In traditional yachting, a solid blue flag flown from the starboard spreader means that the owner of the boat is absent, only crew are aboard. This was often a way to request privacy.
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Old 21-09-2011, 09:55   #9
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In traditional yachting, a solid blue flag flown from the starboard spreader means that the owner of the boat is absent, only crew are aboard. This was often a way to request privacy.

would that not be an invite to those unwanted to come shopping, as the owner isnt on board???
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Old 21-09-2011, 10:30   #10
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Re: Sometimes I want to be alone!

Maybe I could fly a pair of my dirty skivies - that might keep 'em away!
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Old 21-09-2011, 10:34   #11
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Re: Sometimes I want to be alone!

If someone knocks on your hull, and you go out to great them in this outfit below, most people will leave you alone
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Old 21-09-2011, 10:54   #12
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Like I said earlier - you have no idea how scary that is!!!
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don't make fun of the way I dress. Each to his own
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Old 21-09-2011, 12:02   #14
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Quit telling people you have ice and cold beer.
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Old 21-09-2011, 12:20   #15
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Re: Sometimes I Want to Be Alone !

A sign that states, "PRIVATE: NO VISITORS" or if that doesn't work try ,"

"PRIVATE: VISITORS WILL BE SHOT/HUNG and EATEN"
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