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What does the expression "take water over the side" mean?

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zzshero
 
Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 03:44 am
What does the expression "take water over the side" mean?
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dlowan
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 03:45 am
It refers to a boat - which, when it is tossed severely by high waves, rolls enough that water is taken on board.

It means to be threatened, to be in difficulties.
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Lady J
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 04:00 am
Our cute resident bunny knows right! Not a good sign on the high seas.
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roger
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 08:34 am
Is there such a thing as a low sea?
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 08:39 am
roger wrote:
Is there such a thing as a low sea?


Of course: you have e.g. a HIGH and a LOW SEA level ...

Laughing
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Francis
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 08:47 am
Not only there is a "low sea" but also a "lowest sea" aka Dead Sea. Laughing
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Francis
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 08:50 am
Roger, do you know the "icky" club? Laughing
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 08:52 am
Correct, but I'd thaugh Roger was only asking about l'eau-de-vie, ... errr ... , living water I wanted to say.
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Francis
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 08:56 am
You are in your "high spirits" today, Walter Laughing
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 09:02 am
Francis wrote:
You are in your "high spirits" today, Walter Laughing


My fault: thaught it was Pentecost and not Easter Monday today.
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Piffka
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 09:11 am
Walter -- Very Happy

I thought that water over the side referred to the disasters that happen when a boat (or situation) was no longer being carefully or properly mastered, ie. not cutting though the waves and facing a strong wind or having too much onboard for its size.

It is definitely not a good sign though generally it can be resolved successfully by early jettisoning of cargo or by quickly steering into the wind.
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 09:22 am
You're certainly correct, Piffka! :wink:
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roger
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 09:25 am
Dang, but it's nice to be noticed from time to time. <no idea what Walter & Francis are talking about, but appreciate the response>
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Francis
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 01:29 pm
roger wrote:
Dang, but it's nice to be noticed from time to time. <no idea what Walter & Francis are talking about, but appreciate the response>

Roger, dont underestimate yourself. You are a valuable member here and I appreciate your posts.
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roger
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 01:43 pm
Thanks, Francis. Sincerely.
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Piffka
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 02:55 pm
roger wrote:
Dang, but it's nice to be noticed from time to time. <no idea what Walter & Francis are talking about, but appreciate the response>


I notice you, Roger. I thought you were very funny.

Our first boat was named for my mother -- the Mary C. Very Happy and we were always jolly onboard, too.
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Lady J
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 05:16 pm
roger wrote:
Dang, but it's nice to be noticed from time to time. <no idea what Walter & Francis are talking about, but appreciate the response>


I always notice you Roger and LOVE your posts! To me, you are a joy! Smile
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roger
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 05:24 pm
Oh, Boy! That's enough to keep me from whining for another 6 weeks.
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 10:41 pm
roger wrote:
Oh, Boy! That's enough to keep me from whining for another 6 weeks.


Okay, so I'll not posting anything here right now but wait until then.
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roger
 
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Reply Mon 28 Mar, 2005 11:26 pm
Okay, and I'll give you a raincheck, too, Walter. Next time you're feeling ignored, abused, and poorly treated, make sure I know about it.
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