On the subject of clenched arseholes, enshittification of the night sky, and in the “not the sort of thing to brighten one’s day” department…
So, here’s the thing…
For starters, I’m finding the whole West Marine circling the ceramic bowl somewhat depressing. Sure, I’ve never been a huge fan of West Marine but they do fulfill a need and there are a lot of jobs on the line. That said, with those executive bonuses, it makes it really hard to feel bad about their plight.
Meanwhile, in the English Channel, it might be time to invest in some Kevlar foul weather gear. BBC has the news.
Lastly, because there’s just too much crap floating around to write something halfway upbeat, here’s a Reuel Parker junk design you might want to ponder…


I would have expected to be treated in the same manner if i had ignored all of the regulations and rules of the road. Indeed, i was personally chased down by a police launch near Plymouth to keep clear of a submarine that was not even on the surface. I had no vhf. Those 2 muppets are being eviscerated on most forums for giving sailors a bad reputation. BBC love any chance of a propaganda piece.