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15 Nov 01 - 11:03 PM (#593719) Subject: Nautical term for marriage From: Bev and Jerry Our daughter is getting married next summer and the wedding is to be held at a yacht club. They are sending out "save the date" cards soon and they want the cards to have a nautical flavor. Our daughter asked us for a nautical term which means getting married and we both responded (independently) "getting spliced". She never heard the term and doesn't think her friends will know what she is talking about if she uses that term.
Do any of you nautical types have another idea? Bev and Jerry |
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15 Nov 01 - 11:59 PM (#593728) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: GUEST Well there is the term "Fitting Double Clews" But if she doen't understand 'spliced' I hardly think that clews will make sense... |
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16 Nov 01 - 12:56 AM (#593735) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amergin tying the becket bend.... |
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16 Nov 01 - 01:10 AM (#593736) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amergin playing captain and cabin boy.... |
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16 Nov 01 - 05:24 AM (#593797) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Banjer ....Tying the knot....? |
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16 Nov 01 - 03:31 PM (#594200) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: gnomad Getting hitched? |
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16 Nov 01 - 03:39 PM (#594202) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Raptor Jumping off the gangplank? Raptor |
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16 Nov 01 - 03:43 PM (#594206) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Bev and Jerry Thanks for the suggestions. We'll try them out on her but I don't think any of them will work. Personally, we like "playing captain and cabin boy" but in this day and age that has little to do with getting married. Bev and Jerry |
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16 Nov 01 - 03:52 PM (#594211) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Mrrzy Oh Charley Noble, where are you, you old sea dog? |
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16 Nov 01 - 04:39 PM (#594236) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Celtic Soul Dropping the anchor. Not very complimentary though...sounds like the "ol' ball and chain" sort of thing! ;D |
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16 Nov 01 - 04:41 PM (#594237) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amergin braving the storm |
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16 Nov 01 - 04:41 PM (#594239) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: MMario well - they could "set their courses from the same compass" |
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16 Nov 01 - 04:42 PM (#594240) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amos Heaving the lead? Beating into home port? Getting spliced is the right answer, though. The fact that she never heard of it is unfortunate, but it's still the best answer. I guess you'll have to use Tying the Knot. She's heard of that, I guess. A |
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16 Nov 01 - 05:11 PM (#594257) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Charley Noble I have to agree with Amos and others - "getting spliced" is the most appropriate nautical term. Of course one could also "splice the main brace" after the service. One could also "swallow the anchor" if you want to get away from all this nautical nonesense. There are some very rude things that sailors used to say, but maybe I'll save them for another thread..."All together, boys, lift up the topsheet and spanker!" |
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17 Nov 01 - 03:38 AM (#594547) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Dead Horse They could *sign the articles* or get *letters of marque* You could put the lot on the invitations and let the guests work it out. But why do they want a nautical flavour when they have obviously no idea of which they speak? Sounds as if they are setting a dangerous course and should come about afore they end up on a lee shore. (DeadHorse, who gained his Masters Certificate when the mistress said I could;-) |
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17 Nov 01 - 04:07 AM (#594558) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: BlueJay How about "setting their sails together", or unfurling their sails? "A Descent into the Maelstrom" "Tilting at Icebergs" :) BlueJay, (not a seafarer) |
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17 Nov 01 - 10:01 AM (#594627) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Charley Noble Sally is the one that I loves dearly, Way-hay-bully in the alley, Sally is the one that I spliced nearly, Bully down in Shin-Bone Al! Well, they are holding this ceremony at a yacht club. They really should find a local shanty group to consult with. If Bev and Jerry would disclose the name and address of the club, I bet WE could even organize a "shanty raid.";-) I am trying hard to repress some of the images that come to mind, rising out of them dark hidden depths of the marriner subconcious. You know, if the image of the "fouled anchor" is good enough for the British Admiralty, why not as a tasteful decoration for the top of the wedding cake? |
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17 Nov 01 - 10:05 AM (#594628) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: harpgirl ...that's an easy one... SHIPWRECKED!!!!!! lol hg |
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17 Nov 01 - 10:17 AM (#594633) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: GUEST Naww Shipwrecked describes your marriage harpgirl.. These two have a radar and stand a chance. |
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17 Nov 01 - 08:07 PM (#594869) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Bev and Jerry You're right. Their nautical knowledge combined consists of knowing that the pointy end of the boat goes in front. But, they're getting the use of the club for free and that's saving everyone concerned big bucks.
If we disclosed the location of the yacht club and any of you showed up, we'd be dead meat. Our daughter is very interested in being cool and many of the guests will be her important contacts from the entertainment biz. She knows everybody. If not, she knows someone who knows them.
We're lucky we got invited. She's even making Jerry wear a clean sweat shirt for the event! Bev and Jerry |
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17 Nov 01 - 08:14 PM (#594874) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amergin sounds like a great oppurtunity to stow aboard the event... |
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18 Nov 01 - 12:09 AM (#594950) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Allan C. How about: getting permission to come alongside? |
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18 Nov 01 - 12:14 AM (#594954) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amergin how about lashing them down? |
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18 Nov 01 - 08:49 AM (#595045) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Charley Noble There's a nautical parody of "Froggie Went a-Courting" which is running through my mind this morning:;-) And what will the wedding supper be, Honey? What will the wedding supper be, Baby? What will the wedding supper be - Seaboot duff and handspike tea, Baby, oh Honey , oh Mine.
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18 Nov 01 - 09:37 AM (#595052) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: GUEST,kendall How about Setting sail on the sea of matrimony? probably any mention of a BROAD reach wont do... |
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19 Nov 01 - 09:38 AM (#595557) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Skipjack K8 Mast Partners might do. They're bits of wood either side of a wooden mast, where it goo through the deck. Pair trawlin'. Thas two boats with a trawl warp each. Mind thee, in a pond full of tupperware, the boats will have about as much character as the celebs. Sure you wouldn't go sailin'? Skipjack
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19 Nov 01 - 09:57 AM (#595567) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amos Well, noo, Skipjack I sure would and I understand abut tupperware; but them celebs have their own reasons for being important. Live and let live, wouldn't you say? I can wear a smoker with the best when need be, but it's not a choice I make often. Bev, congratulations on the big event!!
A |
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19 Nov 01 - 12:51 PM (#595663) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Margo How about they use the term spliced, but with a visual aid: On the front of the card show the two independent ends of the line, then the other side shows the lines joined. If they don't get that they're sailing without a rudder! Margo |
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19 Nov 01 - 01:20 PM (#595679) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Charley Noble There is a fine old nautical term which surfaced the other day, and which folks above have neglected to mention: "Chock-a-Block" describing the position when two blocks of a tackle come together so that no further movement is possible. What a lovely rerm! I wished I'd thought of it (ducking) when I was planning to "get spliced" a few years back.;-) |
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19 Nov 01 - 02:08 PM (#595715) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Melani Margo beat me to the suggestion. Use graphics--any guests worth inviting will figure it out. |
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19 Nov 01 - 02:14 PM (#595718) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Mrrzy Yes, and I like Margo's idea for letting the nonnautical know what getting spliced is all about! |
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19 Nov 01 - 02:27 PM (#595732) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: Amergin my question is will it be a short splice or a long splice? |
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19 Nov 01 - 02:33 PM (#595734) Subject: RE: BS: Nautical term for marriage From: GUEST, Barracuda d'Morte A yacht club in southern California would have lots of Entertainment types. HUM. What's the date? We would be glad to lead this likely lookin' lad down the primrose path to hoist his flag along side yer daughter's. "A lad in every port." says I. |