Date:         Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:16:23 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fryeday question on sunday..
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Some quotes:

Why is She Called She?

"A boat is called a she because there's always a great deal of bustle around
her...because there's usually a gang of men around...because she has waist
and stays...because she takes a lot of paint to keep her looking
good...because it's not the initial expense that breaks you, it's the
upkeep...because she is all decked out...because it takes a good man to
handle her right...because she shows her topside, hides her bottom and, when
coming into port, always heads for the buoys."
George Moses in Falmouth, Massachusetts

Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz put it more succinctly in an address to the
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy: "A ship is always referred to
as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder."

"Anyone who was ever rough on...basically anything with a motor that was
rpm'd or mishandled it would break or burn out---so they need to be treated
as a lady. (gentle)."

Cya,

Robert

p.s.- While I am not inclined to anthropomorphize objects, my wife is...
hence the name "Garcia's Ghost" for our Vanagon. Guess that would make it a
'him'.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 3:40 PM
Subject: Fryeday question on sunday..


Why does everyone call their vanagons '"her"?  "She____this, she that, I
gave her some______"  Like that...Mine, it behaves more like a guy...kinda
stubborn at times, but fairly rational and even-tempered...Not like my
Gnarly 928, which behaved like Rosie O'donnel on steroids!  Definatly a she,
that car...Sometimes, three unrelated things would melt-down all at the same
time, for no apparent reason...I would think.."Ok, here is what I did...so I
must caused_______.  Wrong!  It was just angry at me and decided to break
down...
  Not so with my Van.  It seems to let me know before it busts me in the
mouth..or wallet...Like..."Ok dude, you can fix me now, or fix me later, but
fix me you will..."  Whereas a female type vehicle would sweet talk you into
thinking all is perfect..until you get into the middle of...Nevada or Baja
or South Central LA, and then.........Powie!  "Take that, mister!"
  I don't think my vanagon is a gal at all...
  Ducking now and covering up in my Nomex blankie for being a sexist...ha.

  Don Hanson