It is not all roses

[barryd]

I did similar Barry but fishing not boating.

There were 3 of us on a jetty studying a potential spot to catch Barbel, each with a pint in hand when all of a sudden the jetty started giving way. (all big lads!). The ensuing panic and 'every man for himself' attitude kicked in and there were 3 'friends' climbing over and stepping on one another in an effort not to get wet.

Unfortunately for me I was the first one to go down and as the lads trampled over me to safety I got completely submerged. But my mates Ken and Cookie still tell the story of my hand remaining above water with pint intact like some sort of Excalibur of pint glasses!

Thats the one I meant to say!! Excalibur!! Good work!

 

[trevskoda]

Nearest I came to drowning was sleepwalking off the end of the jetty in the early hours one February morning (obviously after a skinfull). I woke up underwater and being February the water was a little cold - in other words icy!

I will not wear a life jacket to bed on the boat though!!

With all that booze wanting back out it would be advisable to wear a life jacket in bed.