HonkyTonkWoman

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Cake day: July 9th, 2023

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  • I didn’t either, but it’s apparently a boating term that means to raise the bow of the boat by adjusting the boats trim.

    I guess this can also be done by overloading the rear of the boat? I know some boats have bladders on either side of the rear of the boat, called ballasts, that do this.

    This is from a comment on this cartoon, in the farside archive:

    “Trim is simply the running angle of the boat as it makes way in the water; when we adjust the trim, we raise or lower the bow (the front of the boat).”






  • Thanks for this. Helpful comment.

    Question: Can someone report anonymously to a non emergency number?

    I mean I get you probably shouldn’t call animal control or something, but if someone just really does not want to involve themselves with police/emergency services, is there a better option?

    I helped open a community center in my hometown. We had more than a handful of volunteers who were brought up with a “no 911” mindset.

    I guess I’m just curious if there’s an option for folks who are just flat out opposed.

    Pay phone is anonymous answer, but the finger condom requirement will likely yield laziness.