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also don't forget dave's on the radio shortly --kmox.com
Posted by: judi | February 06, 2006 at 03:11 PM
googling a link for KMOX
Posted by: CoastRaven | February 06, 2006 at 03:13 PM
is cockle spat like cockroach spit, only different?
thanks judi.
Posted by: crossgirl | February 06, 2006 at 03:15 PM
200KG of cockle spat in his lorrie?? - now THATS a money shot!!
(Is that judi's first "first"?
Posted by: CoastRaven | February 06, 2006 at 03:16 PM
ummm, coastraven? it's kmox.com :)
(ducking)
Posted by: judi | February 06, 2006 at 03:18 PM
LOL...This is obvious a matter of grave importance, but it's hard to be properly condcerned when you have no idea what most of the nouns or adjectives mean.
Smuggling Cockle Spat would, of course, BAGNFARB
Posted by: Betsy | February 06, 2006 at 03:19 PM
They assume the world knows what *cockle spat* actually is. For me it's conjuring images of what one may do after a certain amorous act...
Posted by: cc | February 06, 2006 at 03:19 PM
thanx judi - oh great commander of the obvious!
*blushes in shame*
to Be fair though it COULD have been KMOX1120.com or something like that - the important thing is that DAVES ON THE RADIO!!!!!!
Posted by: CoastRaven | February 06, 2006 at 03:21 PM
Someone needs to make a Wikipedia entry for this stuff. This is the first time I have EVER not found a reference there for something on the web I didn't recognize.
This is NOT the first time I've used a clumbsy double-negative, however.
Posted by: Corey | February 06, 2006 at 03:21 PM
cc...*snork*
Posted by: Betsy | February 06, 2006 at 03:27 PM
This is one of Daves best (interviews that I have heard)
Posted by: CoastRaven | February 06, 2006 at 03:32 PM
Cockle spat? Maybe some kinda dance shoe? Why would anyone smuggle dance shoes? I bet that "Dancing With The Stars" is behind this, somehow. No doubt Master P...
Posted by: baligurl | February 06, 2006 at 03:33 PM
Cockles are allegedly edible molluscs enjoyed by the English (so you know they're good). The "Spat" isn't spooge - it's a slurry of baby cockle larvae. You can scoop em up in one place and lay them down in another, and before you know it, you're the cockle king.
Spat
Posted by: Wally Ballou | February 06, 2006 at 03:37 PM
I googled Cockle Spat, and came across this entry. Naturally, all my questions have now been answered.
Sowing of cockle spat
Spats are sown immediately after arrival at the culture sites. Boat loaded with spats is manned by at least three persons, one of whom steers the boat slowly over the culture site while others sow the spats. The spats should be distributed as evenly as possible. There is no specific gear for sowing the spats, a plastic scoop or shovel can served the purposes. A day or two after sowing the spats, the culture sites are inspected for any uneven distribution of the spat so that it can be rectified.
Posted by: PirateBoy | February 06, 2006 at 03:40 PM
The market value for 1kg of cockle spat is RM12 if sold locally, but if exported to neighbouring countries it can go up to as high as RM80,” he added.
well, then, that settles it. is it poop, boogers or spittle? and why would anybody import it anywhere?
Posted by: queensbee | February 06, 2006 at 03:46 PM
Yes, but were there also any mussels and, if so, were they alive, alive-oh!
Posted by: Lairbo | February 06, 2006 at 03:49 PM
Whew! That was close! I'm sure I'd have suffered sleepless nights and resorted to dangerous drugs plus copius quantities of alcohol if I'd known that there was even a remote a possibility of smuggling spat out there somewhere! Now that I know we're safe, I may be able to get by without extensive therapy being required.
Judi, I appreciate your public service announcement to set our minds at ease! Thanks!
Posted by: Mad Soapboxer | February 06, 2006 at 04:09 PM
Guys, it's a typo. Clearly, the article is about smuggling speckled cats.
Posted by: MassachuMichigander | February 06, 2006 at 04:10 PM
Sheesh!
The guy just saw a good business opportunity and they arrested him - WTF?
He needs a lawyer!!
Posted by: FCDA | February 06, 2006 at 05:02 PM
Well, regardless of what they are. I could never resist a man with cockle spat in his lorry.
Posted by: Lisa Bisa Fo Fisa | February 06, 2006 at 05:03 PM
LisaBFF, please bear with me!! Since my spat source (which WBAGNFARB) was arrested, I've got to find a new supplier before I can load my lorry, but I'll be irresistable just as soon as I can pull that off.
Thanking you in advance for your patience...
Posted by: Mad Soapboxer | February 06, 2006 at 05:15 PM
Doesn't that just warm the cockles of your heart? *smirk*
Posted by: Noob | February 06, 2006 at 05:41 PM
Mad Soapboxer-I'll be waiting!
Posted by: Lisa Bisa Fo Fisa | February 06, 2006 at 05:49 PM
Pwersonally, i would smuggle the fireworks an booze... what the heck do ya do with a bucket of cockle spat ( i really dont wanna know)... i know what to do with the fireworks and booze
Posted by: Kat | February 06, 2006 at 06:00 PM
Is that cockle spat in your lorry, or are you just happy to seamen?
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | February 06, 2006 at 06:22 PM
hahhaah annie!
Posted by: Kat | February 06, 2006 at 06:30 PM
btw, where is the cockles of the heart...is it anywhere near the intestine? I mean, I"ve heard of heart cockles before, just never knew where they were located.
Posted by: Random Tirade | February 06, 2006 at 06:36 PM
RT- that's a genetic abnormality. Heart Cockles Disorder, aka HHD or Bonnie Parker Syndrome, is very painful and debilitating. Proper treatment includes MUCH blogging and beer. As you can probably tell, I have this affliction. If you want to send me beer to help with my problem, it would be much appreciated. I am partial to Moosehead.
Posted by: weaselbooger | February 06, 2006 at 06:48 PM
And I did mean HCD, not HHD, which is a totally different disease. HHD stands for Hubert Humphres Disease. That is where you are forced to make tons of money and date beautiful women. I also have this disease. Thank you.
Posted by: weaselbooger | February 06, 2006 at 06:51 PM
I read the entire article and this entire thread, and I still have NO IDEA what 'cockle spat' is. HELP! Do I even NEED to know?
Posted by: daisymae | February 06, 2006 at 06:58 PM
Wally Ballou- what is a lorrie then? Is it a type of boat? or pants? or shoes? or underwear? If so for the latter, is it the same kind as that french underwear model had on? And if so, how much is 20kg? Is it hard to fit inside a pair of tighty-whities?
Posted by: weaselbooger | February 06, 2006 at 07:19 PM
Annie WBH-I like it.
Posted by: Lisa Bisa Fo Fisa | February 06, 2006 at 07:52 PM
This is what I learned from Wally's link: "empty shells and predators such as boring gastropods should be removed as much as possible."
I once worked for a guy who was an empty shell and a predatory boring gastropod... No one removed him, though: he had tenure.
Posted by: Betsy | February 06, 2006 at 08:59 PM
Noob - try one of these....
Posted by: Blue Meanie | February 06, 2006 at 11:24 PM
weaselbooger -'lorry' is British for 'truck.' A kilogram equals 2.2 pounds. 'Cockle spat' is essentially egg goo for growing cockles - you slime this stuff where you want them to grow and voila - cockles. Like the Queen's Chia pet.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | February 07, 2006 at 01:08 AM
If a boring gastropod is predatory, then what is an exciting gastropod?
And do you suppose one could spread spat like spackle with a spork? A spectacular spat-spackling spork?
Posted by: Captain Nerd | February 07, 2006 at 02:46 AM
"Boring Gastropod" WBAGNFARB
Posted by: Mad Soapboxer | February 07, 2006 at 09:11 AM