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MerlinMags
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Topic: Sailing 'life hacks' Posted: 05 Dec 13 at 2:50pm |
The more environmentally friendly option is to take reusable bags to Tescos, and fill your boots with hot water from the changing room tap before putting drysuited feet into them. They slip on easy, and it defends against an inrush of cold water when launching. |
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Towergate_Insurance
Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 12 Location: London Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 13 at 4:05pm |
Nice! Who knew plastic bags had so many other practical applications?!
It's also nice to see that underwear is a major consideration. I'm sure the emergency services are most grateful for your thoughtfulness!
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winging it
Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 13 at 5:59pm |
Tesco re-usables have taken teh place of those blue ikea bags. My car is usally full of them holding loads of sailing stuff, while there is nothing to carry the shopping.
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the same, but different...
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MerlinMags
Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 585 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 13 at 1:55pm |
I haven't done this before - only just thought of it - but perhaps a Tesco bag down the back of my trousers will keep my pants dry when I sit in a wet patch.
By the way, are beer towels extinct now? |
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yellowwelly
Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 13 at 2:07pm |
there is all manner of wrong in there Mags...
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MerlinMags
Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 585 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 13 at 2:14pm |
You're saying you LIKE having soggy pants?
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yellowwelly
Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 13 at 2:38pm |
this conversation could hit the gutter very easily...
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MerlinMags
Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 585 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 13 at 3:14pm |
Just trying to defend my sordid preference for dry undies!
Let us return to the many uses for supermarket plastic bags, and hope that someone else can bring a non-trouser-related 'sailing hack' to our attention.... |
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yellowwelly
Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2003 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 13 at 3:43pm |
a note to dog owners.... you can use them to pick the sh*t up in the dinghy park.
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Towergate_Insurance
Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 12 Location: London Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 13 at 4:05pm |
Just a quick note to say we'll run this thread for another week and then put all the tips together after that.
Get those thinking caps on!
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