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Chuck Gould

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Since: Jun 01, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:04 pm
Post subject: Humorous name for a government office
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>From an official release describing anchoring restrictions in False
Creek, Vancouver BC:

***********

Under the new regulation, boaters will be required to obtain a permit
to anchor in False Creek.

· Anchoring more than 8 hours during the day (9 am to 11pm); or
· Anchoring anytime between 11 pm and 9 am the following day.
· Boats without proper anchoring permits will be subject to ticketing
and fines up to $500

Permits will be available at the Boater Welcome Centre

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Welcome to Canada, here's your $500 ticket. Smile

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Since: Jun 12, 2007
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:07 pm
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Chuck Gould wrote:
>>From an official release describing anchoring restrictions in False
> Creek, Vancouver BC:
>
> ***********
>
> Under the new regulation, boaters will be required to obtain a permit
> to anchor in False Creek.
>
> · Anchoring more than 8 hours during the day (9 am to 11pm); or
> · Anchoring anytime between 11 pm and 9 am the following day.
> · Boats without proper anchoring permits will be subject to ticketing
> and fines up to $500
>
> Permits will be available at the Boater Welcome Centre
>
> *****************
>
> Welcome to Canada, here's your $500 ticket. Smile
>


Not fans of liveaboards or touristas who overstay their welcome, eh?

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