Why the Mockery?
 

Why must everyone deride and mock the Good Captain? He is one of the few to
think primarily of ideas, of cause and effect. He's consistently kept this
board on track with pertinent sailing related topics and broadened it by
applying time tested truths to the world at large. I, for one, admire the
Good Captain who disdains the fashionable for the correct and true! He is a
real life role model for everyone, being a principled humantarian and
philosopher. The Good Captain knows the difference between "fun" and
contentment. God Bless him.

Gilligan

He's consistently kept this
board on track with pertinent sailing related topics and broadened it by

He isn't here any more and so he's not consistant in anything that we know
about. He sailed a crappy boat, an ugly boat and issued dangerous advise on a
regular basis. When his boat suffered a broken boom, he made a questionable
repair. When his boat needed new sails, he sought out a bargain rather than
finding better sails. He's a lot like Scotty Potti but with a marginally better
boat.

RB

"Gilligan" wrote in message

Why must everyone deride and mock the Good Captain? He is one of the few
to
think primarily of ideas, of cause and effect. He's consistently kept this
board on track with pertinent sailing related topics and broadened it by
applying time tested truths to the world at large. I, for one, admire the
Good Captain who disdains the fashionable for the correct and true! He is
a
real life role model for everyone, being a principled humantarian and
philosopher. The Good Captain knows the difference between "fun" and
contentment. God Bless him.

Mr. Milstead,

Any idea when "the capt." might return???? Huh?

Max

"Bobsprit" wrote in message

He isn't here any more and so he's not consistant in anything that we know
about.

{sp: consistent} Not true, the Good Captain stayed the course.

He sailed a crappy boat, an ugly boat and issued dangerous advise on a
regular basis.

The Good Captain rightfully chose function over form. His advice was only
dangerous to those who were not expert mariners such as he.


When his boat suffered a broken boom, he made a questionable
repair.

He showed extreme resourcefullness. The repair still functions perfectly
today and it is the optimal repair for that condition.

When his boat needed new sails, he sought out a bargain rather than
finding better sails.

The Good Captain can set his sails so well and his boat responds so quickly
and efficiently(because of its highly modified hull form) that there is very
little force upon the rigging and sails.


He's a lot like Scotty Potti but with a marginally better
boat.

That's a great compliment to Scotti. I really like his Siedelberg boat.

Gilligan


RB

Gilligan wrote:
Why must everyone deride and mock the Good Captain?

Why not?

Actually, not everyone does.


... He is one of the few to
think primarily of ideas, of cause and effect.

You mean, he spends hours every mornging trying to figure out how to put
on his shoes?


... He's consistently kept this
board on track with pertinent sailing related topics and broadened it by
applying time tested truths to the world at large.

Oh really? Like his "special foil section" he applied to his keel?


... I, for one, admire the
Good Captain who disdains the fashionable for the correct and true! He is a
real life role model for everyone, being a principled humantarian and
philosopher. The Good Captain knows the difference between "fun" and
contentment. God Bless him.

Agreed. May the good Lord keep him safe (probably best accomplished by
keeping him away from power tools and deep water), and far away.

Regards
Doug King

I am glad you agree Doug. I don't see how power tools can be of any danger
to the Good Captain. The voltage drop on an extension cord of sufficient
length would most certainly limit the torque of any type of rotating
machinery.

Gilligan



"DSK" wrote in message
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Gilligan wrote:
Why must everyone deride and mock the Good Captain?

Why not?

Actually, not everyone does.


... He is one of the few to
think primarily of ideas, of cause and effect.

You mean, he spends hours every mornging trying to figure out how to put
on his shoes?


... He's consistently kept this
board on track with pertinent sailing related topics and broadened it by
applying time tested truths to the world at large.

Oh really? Like his "special foil section" he applied to his keel?


... I, for one, admire the
Good Captain who disdains the fashionable for the correct and true! He
is a
real life role model for everyone, being a principled humantarian and
philosopher. The Good Captain knows the difference between "fun" and
contentment. God Bless him.

Agreed. May the good Lord keep him safe (probably best accomplished by
keeping him away from power tools and deep water), and far away.

Regards
Doug King

Because without it, there would be no Internet Opera.....
"Gilligan" wrote in message
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Why must everyone deride and mock the Good Captain? He is one of the few
to
think primarily of ideas, of cause and effect. He's consistently kept this
board on track with pertinent sailing related topics and broadened it by
applying time tested truths to the world at large. I, for one, admire the
Good Captain who disdains the fashionable for the correct and true! He is
a
real life role model for everyone, being a principled humantarian and
philosopher. The Good Captain knows the difference between "fun" and
contentment. God Bless him.

Gilligan

The Good Captain can set his sails so well and his boat responds so quickly
and efficiently(because of its highly modified hull form) that there is very
little force upon the rigging and sails.

WHAT?
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

The guy was an ignorant, raciest jerk with bad opinions on everything.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

To you Gilly, I can only say;

OH BALLS!!!

OT