On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 13:04:51 -0500, DSK wrote:

felton wrote:
Spring is almost here, as well. I can always tell when they start
forecasting golfball sized hail and possible tornados

Spring, phooey! It's 80+ degrees (28C) outside!


In fairness to MacGregor, people who own the things do seem to enjoy
them. I sort of view them in the same way as those old cars that
looked a bit like the Studebaker that were capable of driving on land
or powering through the water. Oddly interesting but nothing that I
would want to own unless I just wanted an oddity. I suppose if I was
in a big hurry to get somewhere, I wouldn't own a sailboat. If I
wanted a powerboat, I would get a decent one and not stick a little
sail on top. Obviously I am not the target market, though.

True enough... sort of like Britney Spear's "music"


Wouldn't life be dull if we all liked the same thing

Depends... if everybody liked Bach and bicycles instead of
gawdawful-noise-music and SUVs, the world would be a better place. There
would still be plenty of room for diversity of opinions on boats,
hobbies, women, food, drink, religion, etc etc.

I think I live in the heart of SUV country, but I was listening to one
of the local auto commentators on the radio and he was mentioning that
there is a lot of interest in the hybrid technology vehicles, even
around here. I was in Italy in January and I was amazed at just how
small their cars are. I guess that is the difference between $1.50
gas and $4.50 gas. I would like to look at a hybrid when it is time
to replace my car. There should be more to look at starting with the
2005 models. All the money I save on gas I will "invest" in Italian
wine


But I digress. You're right. Humans are not meant to live like ants.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King