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    #11
    Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post
    Is wool even a suitable material for sail making?
    Not really. Mylar is pretty good for making sails.
    ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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      #12
      Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post
      Is wool even a suitable material for sail making?
      Not sure, perhaps he had felting in mind. Felt might be too heavy though.
      Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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        #13
        Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
        not many people know this
        <cough>
        but there's only one rope on a ship




        Really? I thought everyone did!

        That rings a bell.

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          #14
          Originally posted by Churchill View Post
          Really? I thought everyone did!

          That rings a bell.
          If it's a square rigger is has some ropes attached to the sail. Toe rope or something.
          ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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            #15
            In my finest Stewie Griffin accent

            "I say, response to this thread has exceeded my expectations"
            "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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              #16
              Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
              If it's a square rigger is has some ropes attached to the sail. Toe rope or something.
              The only "rope" on a ship rings the bell!

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                #17
                Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
                If it's a square rigger is has some ropes attached to the sail. Toe rope or something.
                I think those lines are called 'sheets'.
                My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post
                  Is wool even a suitable material for sail making?
                  The Vikings use wool to make sails.

                  I know this, because I set up a little thingy for a couple doing research on the wear and tear to Viking sails.
                  Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
                  threadeds website, and here's my blog.

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                    #19
                    and you tie boats up with painters if i remember my sea scouting days correctly.

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                      #20
                      Perhaps it should be:
                      Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                      sheep's for sail
                      My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.

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