metcars 397 Posted October 27, 2018 2 hours ago, trade vet said: I am in our apartment now in Puerto Portals marina Mallorca.Leases on births here for the big floating caravans change hands for over 1m euros and I think there are only 12 years left on the leases. Most of them rarely go out yet they have a full time crew,it makes no sense. Super rich! Travelling by luxury yacht is the slowest most expensive way to waste money! 16 minutes ago, tradex said: Must be a sailor thing 'Shrimp boat?' Oh hold on, that's something else? Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 704 Posted October 27, 2018 2 hours ago, met said: Super rich! Travelling by luxury yacht is the slowest most expensive way to waste money! 'Shrimp boat?' Oh hold on, that's something else? Lol Yes,I know who you mean Bubba or was it Forest Gump who did well with shrimp boats.Did he not then invest in a fruit business.....and did OK.What was it called again........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted October 27, 2018 3 hours ago, trade vet said: Stink boats ? Motor Boat - smelly Sailing - proper boat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted October 28, 2018 10 hours ago, trade vet said: Yes,I know who you mean Bubba or was it Forest Gump who did well with shrimp boats.Did he not then invest in a fruit business.....and did OK.What was it called again........ Apple.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 704 Posted October 28, 2018 10 hours ago, Mark101 said: Motor Boat - smelly Sailing - proper boat I agree.Mind you although there are some beautiful sail boats here,some of them have electronic sails ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted October 28, 2018 Was in Corfu a couple of months ago and “The Saling boat A” was in the harbour http://enimerosi.com/details_en.php?id=24546 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 704 Posted October 28, 2018 54 minutes ago, Arfur Dealy said: Was in Corfu a couple of months ago and “The Saling boat A” was in the harbour http://enimerosi.com/details_en.php?id=24546 Never seen that one,but all the rediculously expensive ones we see here are owned by Russians.They are usually too big get in,are armour plated,have helicopters and other boats installed within the hull etc.One of the worst is a submarine yacht,I have forgotten the name,it cost over £100m apparently and the Russian owner is about 40 or younger.You just wonder what these guys do....I don’t think they pay VAT... put it that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted October 28, 2018 Regardless how much money I end up with (even a Euro millions jackpot), I would still only get a boat which is manageable by the wife and me (the best and biggest manageable). The thought of having a crew does not inspire me whatsoever. I enjoy sailing, it’s not a status thing for me - having someone (a team) do the sailing for me makes no sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted October 28, 2018 And whatever you do, don't look up 'shrimp boating' on Urban Dictionary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted October 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, met said: And whatever you do, don't look up 'shrimp boating' on Urban Dictionary! https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shrimp%20boating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, trade vet said: You just wonder what these guys do....I don’t think they pay VAT... put it that way. Well, in the case of Roman Abramovich it was reasonably simple and very similar to what we do, only with bigger numbers: In 1996 he took out a $50 million loan from a friend's bank with the help of another friend (Boris Yeltsin, then president) and teamed up with a third friend Boris Berezovski to give a $100 million loan to the Russian Government to get through the winter AND through the next election. Instead of returning the loan the Government gave them the ownership for SibNeft, an oil company. A few years later they sold the company for $13 Billion BACK TO the government. #simple Edited October 28, 2018 by Nick M.K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted October 28, 2018 simples I'm filling in the on line form now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted October 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Nick M.K. said: Well, the case of Roman Abramovich it was reasonably simple and very similar to what we do, only with bigger numbers: In 1996 he took out a $50 million loan from a friend's bank with the help of another friend (Boris Yeltsin, then president) and teamed up with a third friend Boris Berezovski to give a $100 million load to the Russian Government to get through the winter AND through the next election. Instead of returning the loan the Government gave them the ownership for SibNeft, an oil company. A few years later they sold the company for $13 Billion BACK TO the government. #simple All good until they end up dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted October 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dave2302 said: simples I'm filling in the on line form now Gis a job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick M.K. 574 Posted October 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dave2302 said: I'm filling in the on line form now If they ask you where the other $50 million is coming from you can write down my name. Nick M K Just now, Rory RSC said: All good until they end up dead Hence the need to spend a lot of time on board bulletproof yachts in international waters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted October 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Dave2302 said: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shrimp%20boating That's just disturbed my entire week , DONT LOOK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted October 28, 2018 Aye, mine too lol Nick, if you bank transfer me the 50 million, I'll let them know that we are in it together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted October 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Dave2302 said: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shrimp%20boating FFS, what’s the world coming to!?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrC 142 Posted October 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Dave2302 said: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shrimp%20boating Can you use paper straws?. (Asking for a friend) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted October 28, 2018 6 hours ago, met said: And whatever you do, don't look up 'shrimp boating' on Urban Dictionary! I’m curious to know why you would even look it up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted October 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, Stalker said: I’m curious to know why you would even look it up? A 'thirst' for knowledge? To be honest, I'd heard the expression 'shrimp boat' before, but even I was surprised when I looked? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted October 28, 2018 On 26/10/2018 at 10:20 PM, MrC said: This trend has been going since the 60's this is why i cautioned just trying to be helpful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted October 28, 2018 I'd imagine if you use plastic ones you can re use them next time What's actually worrying me the most is how the fuck do ya think I'd know 1 hour ago, MrC said: Can you use paper straws?. (Asking for a friend) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted October 28, 2018 1 hour ago, MrC said: Can you use paper straws?. (Asking for a friend) Next time I’m in Wetherspoon’s I’ll ask the bar staff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) I decided. not to look it up, but now I’m thinking.. .....Ewwwwww! Edited October 28, 2018 by NOACROSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
