-> On 07-19-96 16:48, Struther Macfarlane got back to Dan Ceppa
DC> A plaintive look to the bystanders usually
DC>got me enough help to get it in and later out of the water for
SM> Congratulations of achieving the mastery of "the plaintive
SM> look"!
It also worked to get my my first ride on Mike's boat when it
was light air and he already had enough crew the first time I
conned a ride in the Duck Dodge races.
SM> I've always found that if you can combine it with the
SM> "quivering lip", it'll get 'em every time!
I've also used, "Nahh, it's not that heavy! Grab that end and
pick it up and I'll show you..." (Learned that one from Sam,
Clemens that is!
... Spinnaker: Device for impressing landlubbers and depressing crews.
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