Left arm draped over side of boat, righ elbow on tiller, and chin on
chest means "I've dozed off and would appreciate a poke in the ribs
with your boat hook as you pass".

On 14 Jul 2003 18:29:16 -0700, hellposter@aol.com (canalman) wrote:

>news@grannybuttons.com (Andrew Denny) wrote in message 
>
>[snip]
>
>> It would be handy to have a variety of recognised signals for such
>> manouevres.
>
>A left hand raised means; Well, Hi there!"
>
>A right hand raised means; "Well Hi there....I have no idea which side
>of the canal I am supposed to be passing you on!"
>
>Two hands raised in a flapping motion mean; "Slow down a bit....I'm
>trying to decide which side to pass you on!"
>
>One finger raised means; "I was going through this bridgehole before
>you!"
>
>Two fingers raised means; "You were going through this bridgehole
>before me but I don't give a monkey's!"
>
>An arm raised above the head moving in a circular fashion means; "I
>have no idea what I am doing, but I might be trying to turn round, or
>start my engine, or swat mosquetoes."
>
>Any additions to this chain would be greatly appreciated...
>
>Tony
>Waving from the Basy
>
>£$-?=