On 28 Nov 2008, at 16:53, Bruce Napier wrote: > > On 28 Nov 2008, at 16:41, Mack, David wrote: > >> Beeky had the cheek to write: >> >>> You are Lobby Ludd and I claim my £5. >>> >>> I gave the correct response based on your suggestion that >>> there was no discernible external leak . >> >> But Bruce wrote: >> >>> Problem solved - it was the drain plug, which was just weeping... >> >> Just as I said, so I claim the £5! > > OK, OK, no need to fight, I owe you both a pint. (And several to > Peter Mason at Braidbar, who as soon as he saw my cross post on the > Braidbar owners list, rang up a total of three times with advice and > support.)
There's no need for that tone of conciliatory back pedalling. If David and I want a good argument we shall have one. Anyway YOU started it. We both give a fellow boater helpful information and what thanks do we get for interrupting our very important work . . . a pint each. And as for Peter Mason, what does he get ? Well its . . . . S E V E R A L . . . .pints for him. What do you think of that David, gratitude or what ? Pah ! Victor Meldrew
