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

Welcome Back, You old Rock Hound,

I see your Grip is as good as ever. I was wondering how long it would be
before you reached out and put a clamp on this groups "Family Jewels"
and made them howl. Well done; AND,

"I'LL DRINK TO THAT!!"

Ole Thom

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?



Heh heh heh...


RB

blush

"Bobsprit" wrote ...
When his boat needed new sails, he sought out a bargain rather than
finding better sails. He's a lot like Scotty Potti but not as cute


RB

"Gilligan" wrote ...
The voltage drop on an extension cord of sufficient
length would most certainly limit the torque of any type of rotating
machinery.

Not if it's sized properly.

Scotty

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

True, but you've just described at least three or four other people
who frequent this ng.


--
Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
http://www.sailnow.com
"If there's no wind, row."

True, but you've just described at least three or four other people
who frequent this ng.

Yea, the Boob has tried to take his place.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

He can try all he wants...he'll never get there...
"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
...
True, but you've just described at least three or four other people
who frequent this ng.

Yea, the Boob has tried to take his place.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

"Maxprop" wrote in message

"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

I'm still awaiting an answer, Mr. Milstead.

Max

Many thanks Gilligan!
After two whole days of not reading in asa, I find 315 new posts. Your
idolatrous purport has nudged me just enough to do the right thing, "mark
all as read".
I am most grateful to you.
Scout

"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

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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I'm still awaiting an answer, Mr. Milstead.


Daily reminders are an ineffective waste of bandwidth. Perhaps you could
issue an annual reminder instead??


Regards


Donal
--

Oh, do let him go on, Donal...Gilly will take notice eventually and plague
him with a monkey or two....
"Donal" wrote in message
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"Maxprop" wrote in message
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I'm still awaiting an answer, Mr. Milstead.


Daily reminders are an ineffective waste of bandwidth. Perhaps you could
issue an annual reminder instead??


Regards


Donal
--

Why thank you Scout! You can just go on not reading them with great
certitude that in a one year span you won't miss a thing! Bravo for you!

Gilligan

"Scout" wrote in message
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Many thanks Gilligan!
After two whole days of not reading in asa, I find 315 new posts. Your
idolatrous purport has nudged me just enough to do the right thing, "mark
all as read".
I am most grateful to you.
Scout

"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

I wish I knew.

Gilligan

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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"Maxprop" wrote in message

"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

I'm still awaiting an answer, Mr. Milstead.

Max

"Donal" wrote in message

"Maxprop" wrote in message


I'm still awaiting an answer, Mr. Milstead.


Daily reminders are an ineffective waste of bandwidth. Perhaps you could
issue an annual reminder instead??

An "ineffective waste of bandwidth" in this NG. That's ripe.

Max

"Gilligan" wrote in message

I wish I knew.

Well, wish a little harder and perhaps you can make it so.

Max

ain't it the truth, ain't it the truth! hehehe
Scout

"Gilligan" wrote in message
ink.net...
Why thank you Scout! You can just go on not reading them with great
certitude that in a one year span you won't miss a thing! Bravo for you!

Gilligan

"Scout" wrote in message
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Many thanks Gilligan!
After two whole days of not reading in asa, I find 315 new posts. Your
idolatrous purport has nudged me just enough to do the right thing, "mark
all as read".
I am most grateful to you.
Scout

"Gilligan" wrote in message
.net...
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

You miss him that much too?

Gilligan

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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"Gilligan" wrote in message

I wish I knew.

Well, wish a little harder and perhaps you can make it so.

Max

"Gilligan" wrote in message k.net...

Why must everyone deride and mock the Good Captain?

Gilligan

Why the mockery indeed Little buddy.

The good Capt. Neal is a diamond in the midst of a dull, gray spread
of
ashes. He offers excellent sailing advice not found anywhere else,
excellent political analysis, deep philosophical insight and all in a
deeply entertaining, unique literary style. On top of that - he does
it
for free! Normally people would have to pay hundreds, if not thousands
to subscribe to a newsletter of the same caliber of the good Capt's
writings. Of course the good Capt was doing this primarily for his own
entertainment but a second and much greater benefit is that it is for
your own good! Heed his word and you shall live a long fullfilled life
of independence as a man standing on his own two feet and not as a
knave writhing in the slop of the government trough.
The good Capt. Neal should be encouraged to write more of his musings,
when he returns, lest the be lost to the wisdom of the ages. As with
an Einstein, Thomas Jefferson, Ludwig von Mises, Edmund Rostand and
the like, great men like these only appear once or twice a century.

The swine here grovels in the mire spitting out the pearls contained
within the good Capt. advice and wisdom!!! That is why many here will
have bellies that shall drag the ground, noses that know only the
scent of decomposing earth, and eyes that see no further than the next
anthill!!

Hopefully the good capt will return in time to shore up Florida for
President Bush like he did last time.

Thanks for setting the lubbers strait.

Joe

A limp wrist also tends to limit torque.
Scout

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Gilligan" wrote ...
The voltage drop on an extension cord of sufficient
length would most certainly limit the torque of any type of rotating
machinery.

Not if it's sized properly.

Scotty

ask one of your students to help you.


"Scout" wrote in message
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A limp wrist also tends to limit torque.
Scout

cosmetology?

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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ask one of your students to help you.


"Scout" wrote in message
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A limp wrist also tends to limit torque.
Scout

TMI


"Scout" wrote in message
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cosmetology?

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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ask one of your students to help you.


"Scout" wrote in message
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A limp wrist also tends to limit torque.
Scout

"Joe" wrote in message
om...
Thanks for setting the lubbers strait.

It's easy to spot the Bush supporters!!!


Regards

Donal
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"Gilligan" wrote in message

You miss him that much too?

Not really, but something tells me you possess the magic to make him
reappear.

Max

"Scout" wrote in message

ain't it the truth, ain't it the truth! hehehe

You're playing with your tail again.

Max

"Maxprop" wrote :

"Scout" wrote in message

ain't it the truth, ain't it the truth! hehehe

You're playing with your tail again.

It was *that* easy? hehee

LP

"Maxprop" wrote:

"Gilligan" wrote in message

You miss him that much too?

Not really, but something tells me you possess the magic to make him
reappear.

Well, let's see the magic, I'm yawning...

LP

Almost right... you're boring.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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"Maxprop" wrote:

"Gilligan" wrote in message

You miss him that much too?

Not really, but something tells me you possess the magic to make him
reappear.

Well, let's see the magic, I'm yawning...

LP

wow, somebody got it!
Scout

"Maxprop" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message

ain't it the truth, ain't it the truth! hehehe

You're playing with your tail again.

Max

Now that my busy season has revved into high gear, I'm time-challenged and
relegated to following the rules of the presidential debates: ~get in a few
canned quotes and wait for the red light to start blinking.~
Scout
"In case you haven't noticed, and as a result of a shamelessly rigged
election in Florida, in which thousands of African Americans were
arbitrarily disenfranchised, we now present ourselves to the rest of the
world as proud, grinning, jut-jawed, pitiless war lovers, with appallingly
powerful weaponry and unopposed. In case you haven't noticed, we are now
almost as feared and hated all over the world as the Nazis were. With good
reason."
-Kurtie V.

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"Maxprop" wrote :

"Scout" wrote in message

ain't it the truth, ain't it the truth! hehehe

You're playing with your tail again.

It was *that* easy? hehee

LP