Off course, a "well sailed" NS would beat your boat any day.


Yeah, I guess none of the ones we see and pass are "well sailed." In
fact I bet you're the only old fart who can sail one well!!!!
Next to Doug, no one is as full of himself as you, Jeff. Sadly, it's a
glass half empty.



The Nonsuch.



Well that says it all. Like it or not, Jeff, the Nonsuch is regarded
as an "old persons" boat. In fact the two I sold were ownd by guys too
old to keep them and they were both bought by retired guys. The one we
see often is sailed by an old couple and they bought it from a guy
who's now DEAD! Most young folks seek a bit more fun, Jeff.


I do??? In your imagination, perhaps.


Nope. Jeff, you've brought up the value of your boat again and again.
It's really sad. I clearly do it to play with people but I think it's
clear that it REALLY matters to you. That's just sad at your age!


What do you mean? Do you really think I care at all? You can buy
a
Swan or an Oyster or whatever. Of course, you'll still be a
terrified, seasick little boy who's afraid to leave the Sound.


You do realize that the last part of the above post makes it beyond
obvious thay you care deeply. You're a troubled fellow.



I'm really scared. Yup, I am.


You should be.


And sure that with your new boat
you'll finally do that "Sail to Nowhere"


Nah. But we're going to block island in a few weeks. That should be
fun.



Let's just hope your condition stays in remission.


Doesn't appear to be a remission anymore. There is no sign of my
illness in any tests over 3 years. Roughly 5% of patients experience
what I have. As usual I'm the lucky one.



And seriously, when Thomas is 5 it would be the perfect time to
take a
year and do some real cruising

Not a year. But we're going to use a friend's boat to sail the Greek
Islands for 6 weeks. Thomas will be with us for 4 of them.


er that point
he'll be in school and it will be a long time before you can really
get away.


We're happy to be sailing, Jeff. We like our house and land. We like
the woods and we like the LIS. I may even get into some local lake
sailing. Sorry that's so hard on you.



Sure thing Booby. You've had the helm for how many races now?
Zero?
Or is it twice that many?


Probably 4 races, all J24's at the helm. I'd still beat you for sure.
I have no doubt. I can trim a boat to perfection and find the groove
within the groove that don't even know exists. Even my racing buddies
say I have the knack for the tiller and wheel. Sorry that's so hard on
you.



Real??? I just got back from 8 weeks of cruising, having logged
more
time and miles than you have in your life.


Total nonsense. We sail 3-4 times a week in 4-8 hour stretches. We
don't anchor. We SAIL, Jeff. And we do it on a lot of fun boats while
you langiush aboard an ugly floating flaptrap.


Now its clear why Suzy has taken up racing.


Yup. She's got a lot of money now. I'm spending on my audio and
theatre stuff and maybe a nicer sports car soon.


Why not now? Are you waiting for a relative to die?


Thomas is 3 and the larger boat wouldn't fit our plans for now. When
he's 5-6 it's the perfect time, since we plan to buy a place right on
the CT shore at about that time.
Sorry that's so hard on you!

Enjoy your motorsailing!



RB
35s5
NY