Better to be lucky

This letter sent to the Scuttlebutt furthers the concept that it is better to be lucky than good:

From R. Geoffrey Newbury: I know that your (Curmudgeon's) Observations are basically randomly selected, but this juxtaposition (in Issue 2223) is priceless!

(from a Letter to the Editor, regarding the classic yacht 'Dorade') ......He turns to his lissome companion and says..."What sort of idiot would name a boat after a deck vent?"

CURMUDGEON'S OBSERVATION
It's best to stop talking once you've said all you know.