
She: Whoever started the habit of calling a boat "She"?
He: Probably the first man that tried to steer one.
Oh, I fear for my innards, I've laughed so at this. I think I'll take it down to the lodge. The brothers will certainly enjoy such a sterling gut-buster.
I know that humor has changed in almost 100 years, but this had to be a pretty arid bit of jocularity, even back then.

Oh, he's not getting any tonight. Her gloves are staying on, and nary a glimpse of ankle!
Posted by: Crowchick | May 01, 2008 at 08:35 AM
I can just see a room full of fat guys snickering over this while some poor woman scrubbed the floors, did the dishes, baked the meal, etc. I will admit to naming vehicles I've driven over the years after my favorite aunts. Slightly difficult but coaxable to do what you want. Boats are like men, actually. Always in deep water and lost without someone to steer them around.
Posted by: Ruth | May 01, 2008 at 01:40 AM