Bobsprit wrote:

How many "stepping stones" have you had (I almost slipped up by saying
"owned") in the last 5 years??

But unlike you I enjoyed them and each fit my quickly changing lifestyle. When
I started I had no money and wasn;t sure if sailing would fit in.

Good grief, Bob! You don't have to justify yourself to me. In fact,
I'd really prefer that you didn't.



The Pearson
was a boat I could afford,

Sadly, I believe you.....


and was not oversized for my needs.


You've put on some weight since then.


The C&C was a
lucky break...

I thought that it only became available due to the ill health, and
subsequent death, of the precious owner!

a chance to own a better boat for virtually nothing while I
planned for a much bigger boat. Now with a baby on the way, the bigger, faster
C&C will also fit in. I still miss that old little Catalina at times. And I
made money on every boat I've owned and gained tremendous experience that you
missed.

Well done. I envy you. I can see that there are some advantages in
being a heartless bast*rd.




Regards


Donal
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