Re: [Paddlewise] BOMFOG

From: Philip Torrens <skerries_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 10:23:34 PDT
>From: Sandykayak_at_aol.com
>Ain't Paddlewise wunnerful?
>
>Thanks to all of you who responded privately wishing me (and my community)
>well -  looks as if you did a good job.  Latest report is that we will be
>getting tropical storm winds this evening, though it is starting to get a 
>wee
>bit windy now.

Yup, we're all glad you're okay. And in keeping with the feminist comments 
below, isn't it nice they now name storms after men as well as women?

>The title of this topic (BOMFOG) refers to a feminist dig: i.e. if we have
>the Brotherhood of Man does that mean it's the Fatherhood of God?  How 
>about
>the Siblinghood of Paddlers (SOP)!

Harking back to a thread of a days ago, it struck me that "The Sea Monkeys" 
would make a great name for a sea kayaking club, though I suppose "The Brine 
Shrimp" would work too... both names are non-sexist...and non-sexy...

>I supposed I'll get flamed for using the "f" (feminist) word.  I apologize 
>in
>advance and assure you that I really do like men...of course there are a
>few.....!!!

Yeah, I know, its the few rotten million fellows who ruin it for we fifty 
decent guys:-)

Philip Torrens
N49°16' W123°06'

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