> From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net> > Seriously, if you are referring to the criticism over the foggy > crossing, you (et al) might be interested to know that statistically, > clear weather is more likely to produce collisions -- and not just > because more people are on the water. Apparently, mariners are much more > lackadaisical during clear, nice weather, and are less prone to be on > the lookout, etc. Just some trivia from BC's marine scene. Interesting statistic. Not that surprising, though. I would guess that a lot of the collisions are alcohol related and people tend to be more "cautious" in unfamiliar settings. Also, a lot fewer boats out on the water in fog. > PS Separate subject. Should I be using this for my smiles- ::-) > ? I wear glasses, so I'm a "four eyes". No. You should use 8-) Or... ()-) for your sports glasses. Or a blindfold for paddling in fog []-O Which could end up as X-/ or &-P Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 02 2001 - 19:07:24 PDT
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