From this week's ONION

[rbgarr]

"Study: Owning A Boat Not Worth It

YONKERS, NY—According to a study published in the April issue of Boating Magazine, owning a boat is not even close to worth it. "Our study proved conclusively that boat-ownership is primarily an inconvenience and a monetary black hole," editor Roger Bernbaum said. "We found little to no reason to keep that thing sitting in a shed all winter just so you can tow it to the lake and pay outrageous docking fees three weekends a year. It'd be much more cost-efficient to don a yachting cap and hang out at the dockhouse." The May issue of Boating promises to explore the financial viability of seaside vacation homes."

[imported_Conrad]

:D Yeah, but... but... but... :D

[skuthorp]

Well? we already knew that!! Like we know most pollies aren't to be trusted but elect one anyhow. Like Murphys law. Like mostly a holiday home is a drain and a tie.
Economics aint the be-all and end-all of life.
What price the sound of a fine hull youv'e created through water, the swell of a sail, the shift and quickening of your soul?
The sound of a well-tuned motor and that moment when she first planes?
I could go on, What bunkum! I think 'Philistine' is the old fashioned term that applies!!

[Leon m]

:D The ONION...gotta love it. :D

[rbgarr]

Sku-

Relax... the Onion is a satirical online weekly, and the 'Boating Magazine article' is made up.

The 'headline article' for this week is-

"Donald Rumsfeld Looks Forward to Secretary's Day" and shows a faked picture of our Secretary of Defense with a s**t-eating grin after supposedly getting Secretary's Day cards and flowers.