On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:52:45 -0400, "Ruby Vee"
wrote:

"

The blatant request for money on the website was a real turnoff. I'm all
for people sailing around the world -- but oughtn't they finance their OWN
dreams?

No, I think its a great idea to get money to sail round the world. My
own trip is due to begin later this summer when my refit is finished,
so if you'll all send me your donations now it would help enormously!

Oh and just for the emotional impact I'm a father of three ... but I
can't for the life of me work out what relevance this could be.

Mike