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Do you still keep a lumberyard of plywood under your v-berth? I believe
Thom is referring to references of "Chiquita Banana"... "Capt. Neal®" wrote in message ... Hey, Ole Thom, you should learn how to separate wishful thinking from reality. For one thing, the broken boom happened years after I made my way successfully down to the sea. If you will kick start some of those alcohol-soaked brain cells of yours, you would recall the boom broke while I was beating out of St. Augustine in half a gale. That inlet is known for steep and dangerous seas in on-shore weather because it shoals and waves often break all across the bar. I believe the Columbia River bar is a bigger example of it. You should be familiar with that inlet being as how you profess to live up there in Washington State. As for my fine blue water yacht's name, the fellow I bought her from had her named "Autumn." I did not like that name so I changed it to "Cut the Mustard." I have never called her anything else. Where you got the idea she had multiple names is a matter of examining your own thought processes. How any sane man could take as fact some of the ramblings of the losers in this group over the actuality that is Capt. Neal® borders on the farcical. Furthermore, this fixation you have on my having moved the keel is bordering on delusion. Again, sir, the keel is still in its original place. I did not ever say I moved it and unless you can come up with where I said I moved it and post it to prove your contention, then why not admit your error? All I ever said is I refitted the keel meaning I added some extra keel bolts. Perhaps you assumed refitting means removing. To this sailor refitting means fitting it with new hardware. This was done in the water and did NOT involve removing the keel. I believe I mentioned this procedure on my website. Please don't allow your misconceptions and ignorance of nautical terms to cloud your judgment, sir. As for the positive flotation project, that is true and factual. I have poured all the dead space between the hull and the component with two-part, closed cell, urethane foam. My fine, blue water yacht is similar to an Etap or a Boston Whaler in that there is the hull, there is foam and there is the inner liner (component). Not only that, but there is no unsightly, heavy pilothouse on this Captain's real sailboat. You have a pretty good memory for an old coot but you have a lot of the details wrong. I guess you can be forgiven since it is more a problem with reading comprehension than memory in my humble opinion. For an old relic you could be a lot worse off. Heck, compare yourself to the dazed, confused, bitter and psychotic mental state of the Gay One who is half your age and you will have to admit you are practically an Einstein. Cheers! And, I'll drink to THAT! Seriously, Ole Thom, let me be among the first to wish you a Merry Christmas this year and many, many more to come. Respectfully, Capt. Neal "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Hey Crapton, Mr everything right, How about a post on the Broken Boom? How about a History of the names on the "Banana Boat" before you changed the name because of all the laughs the ASA was having? How about the true story of the Keel? Tell us about your project of making her unsinkable? How about a re-telling of shooting the Inlet against the CG advice? How about that for an Old Man's memory? I still have many more of your tales. I'll save them. In the mean time, Crapton. These are stories that you have posted. The real Crapton will has no problem recalling them for the Newbies. (Nor will I) Ole Thom |
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Katy,
I think Neal's name was simply "Chiguita" but it was in reference to the Banana song. Now he is hedging on Mr Everything Right because of time. Not that he neglected proper use. I also, Checked his story about the Keel from his own "Web Site" Along with the pictures, Some of his asinine comments. His rebuttals really don't have a real Neal way about them, So be it, they do make interesting comments How's it feel being high and dry ? I haven't been that way in thirty-five years. Luck of the draw on work transfer! Guess I can't give you the;"I'll drink to that!" You know better but I'm a happy old man out here. Ole Thom |
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High and dry is a better thing...even if it was warm and dry enough to sail
Lake Michigan does strange things in the winter time....like 20 ft waves with very short intervals...the kind that take out the big lakers...having spoken with people all over, I've found that even when you live in better climes there are still reasons why you can't sail: hurricanes, interminate rain, doldrums, excessive hear, etc. We all suffer some malady from weather...my philosophy has become more enjoy every moment when the moment is upon you rather than bemoaning. Especially since Mr Sails keeps looking at his birthplace for our retirement rather than south (he was born in Marquette, Mi, about 5 miles from the artic circle...that's a joke...) "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Katy, I think Neal's name was simply "Chiguita" but it was in reference to the Banana song. Now he is hedging on Mr Everything Right because of time. Not that he neglected proper use. I also, Checked his story about the Keel from his own "Web Site" Along with the pictures, Some of his asinine comments. His rebuttals really don't have a real Neal way about them, So be it, they do make interesting comments How's it feel being high and dry ? I haven't been that way in thirty-five years. Luck of the draw on work transfer! Guess I can't give you the;"I'll drink to that!" You know better but I'm a happy old man out here. Ole Thom |
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"katysails" wrote in message High and dry is a better thing...even if it was warm and dry enough to sail Lake Michigan does strange things in the winter time....like 20 ft waves with very short intervals...the kind that take out the big lakers...having spoken with people all over, I've found that even when you live in better climes there are still reasons why you can't sail: hurricanes, interminate rain, doldrums, excessive hear, etc. We all suffer some malady from weather...my philosophy has become more enjoy every moment when the moment is upon you rather than bemoaning. Especially since Mr Sails keeps looking at his birthplace for our retirement rather than south (he was born in Marquette, Mi, about 5 miles from the artic circle...that's a joke...) I had a recent chat with someone who spoke with Lee T. (remember him? the guy with the flag blue 28' Morris Linda) who moved his boat to the FL panhandle some years back. He used to put his boat on the hard during the summer there--claimed it was just too hot to sail. Not sure I agree, but I guess he sold his boat or is considering selling it. Just not the same as the sailing/camaraderie/weather in Michigan, so it seems. While MI may have brutal winters, there's no free lunch (in sailing parlance) until you get closer to the equator where the trades blow and keep you comfortable and moving along. I expect some flames on this. Max |
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There are times around here when the heat and, more so, the humidity
make it so darn uncomfortable that swimming takes precedence over sailing. And forget about sleeping on the boat. Scotty "Maxprop" wrote in message nk.net... "katysails" wrote in message High and dry is a better thing...even if it was warm and dry enough to sail Lake Michigan does strange things in the winter time....like 20 ft waves with very short intervals...the kind that take out the big lakers...having spoken with people all over, I've found that even when you live in better climes there are still reasons why you can't sail: hurricanes, interminate rain, doldrums, excessive hear, etc. We all suffer some malady from weather...my philosophy has become more enjoy every moment when the moment is upon you rather than bemoaning. Especially since Mr Sails keeps looking at his birthplace for our retirement rather than south (he was born in Marquette, Mi, about 5 miles from the artic circle...that's a joke...) I had a recent chat with someone who spoke with Lee T. (remember him? the guy with the flag blue 28' Morris Linda) who moved his boat to the FL panhandle some years back. He used to put his boat on the hard during the summer there--claimed it was just too hot to sail. Not sure I agree, but I guess he sold his boat or is considering selling it. Just not the same as the sailing/camaraderie/weather in Michigan, so it seems. While MI may have brutal winters, there's no free lunch (in sailing parlance) until you get closer to the equator where the trades blow and keep you comfortable and moving along. I expect some flames on this. Max |
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Maxprop wrote:
I had a recent chat with someone who spoke with Lee T. (remember him? the guy with the flag blue 28' Morris Linda) who moved his boat to the FL panhandle some years back. He used to put his boat on the hard during the summer there--claimed it was just too hot to sail. Not sure I agree, but I guess he sold his boat or is considering selling it. I can see his point of view. In the summer, it's not only hot as blazes but there's no wind. What's the point of trying to go "sailing" in that? OTOH once you become acclimated, there are lots of great sailing days all year. Fewer in the high summer, or the dead of winter, but (for example) for about 15 years I maintained a tradition of sailing every New Years Day. It brought good luck. Some of those sails were very enjoyable, some were "pro forma" and brief. ... Just not the same as the sailing/camaraderie/weather in Michigan, so it seems. I think you can find camaraderie everywhere. ... While MI may have brutal winters, there's no free lunch (in sailing parlance) until you get closer to the equator where the trades blow and keep you comfortable and moving along. There are plusses and minusses to every location. I expect some flames on this. Why? Your prior behavior? Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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Poor Lee...he never should have moved south...I thought he was going to land
in the Chesapeake somewhere and travel back and forth to FL from there....That boat was a cool boat to sail but it sure was wet and sure did sail to weather... "Maxprop" wrote in message nk.net... "katysails" wrote in message High and dry is a better thing...even if it was warm and dry enough to sail Lake Michigan does strange things in the winter time....like 20 ft waves with very short intervals...the kind that take out the big lakers...having spoken with people all over, I've found that even when you live in better climes there are still reasons why you can't sail: hurricanes, interminate rain, doldrums, excessive hear, etc. We all suffer some malady from weather...my philosophy has become more enjoy every moment when the moment is upon you rather than bemoaning. Especially since Mr Sails keeps looking at his birthplace for our retirement rather than south (he was born in Marquette, Mi, about 5 miles from the artic circle...that's a joke...) I had a recent chat with someone who spoke with Lee T. (remember him? the guy with the flag blue 28' Morris Linda) who moved his boat to the FL panhandle some years back. He used to put his boat on the hard during the summer there--claimed it was just too hot to sail. Not sure I agree, but I guess he sold his boat or is considering selling it. Just not the same as the sailing/camaraderie/weather in Michigan, so it seems. While MI may have brutal winters, there's no free lunch (in sailing parlance) until you get closer to the equator where the trades blow and keep you comfortable and moving along. I expect some flames on this. Max |
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"katysails" wrote in message Poor Lee...he never should have moved south...I thought he was going to land in the Chesapeake somewhere and travel back and forth to FL from there....That boat was a cool boat to sail but it sure was wet and sure did sail to weather... We really miss Lee around the dock. He was a great sport, and now we don't have a flaming liberal to pick on. He was also the most dedicated singlehander I've ever known. I sailed with him several times and found him to be competent and unflappable. Wish he'd come back home to A-Dock. Max |
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"katysails" wrote in message ... High and dry is a better thing...even if it was warm and dry enough to sail Lake Michigan does strange things in the winter time....like 20 ft waves with very short intervals...the kind that take out the big lakers...having spoken with people all over, I've found that even when you live in better climes there are still reasons why you can't sail: hurricanes, interminate rain, doldrums, excessive hear, etc. We all suffer some malady from weather...my philosophy has become more enjoy every moment when the moment is upon you rather than bemoaning. Especially since Mr Sails keeps looking at his birthplace for our retirement rather than south (he was born in Marquette, Mi, about 5 miles from the artic circle...that's a joke...) "Thom Stewart" wrote in message Interesting statistic I read a while back, even world cruisers spend a lot more time at anchor than they do sailing. I think the percentages were 2/3 anchored, 1/3 sailing. John Cairns ... Katy, I think Neal's name was simply "Chiguita" but it was in reference to the Banana song. Now he is hedging on Mr Everything Right because of time. Not that he neglected proper use. I also, Checked his story about the Keel from his own "Web Site" Along with the pictures, Some of his asinine comments. His rebuttals really don't have a real Neal way about them, So be it, they do make interesting comments How's it feel being high and dry ? I haven't been that way in thirty-five years. Luck of the draw on work transfer! Guess I can't give you the;"I'll drink to that!" You know better but I'm a happy old man out here. Ole Thom |
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Poor Katysails. Rationalizing your poor choice of a place to live when it comes to sailing fools nobody here who knows what sailing really is. That means two or three of us. Myself, Joe and Michael. The remainder think in a similar vein to you. Evade the truth. Make up excuses. Let your life revolve around a house ashore. Even Lady Pilot whom many of you deride has realistic dreams of cruising while you sorry lot only pretend to wish to sail extensively because pretend is all you can do with your lack of gumption and nerve to leave the land behind and become a real sailor. CN CN "katysails" wrote in message ... High and dry is a better thing...even if it was warm and dry enough to sail Lake Michigan does strange things in the winter time....like 20 ft waves with very short intervals...the kind that take out the big lakers...having spoken with people all over, I've found that even when you live in better climes there are still reasons why you can't sail: hurricanes, interminate rain, doldrums, excessive hear, etc. We all suffer some malady from weather...my philosophy has become more enjoy every moment when the moment is upon you rather than bemoaning. Especially since Mr Sails keeps looking at his birthplace for our retirement rather than south (he was born in Marquette, Mi, about 5 miles from the artic circle...that's a joke...) "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Katy, I think Neal's name was simply "Chiguita" but it was in reference to the Banana song. Now he is hedging on Mr Everything Right because of time. Not that he neglected proper use. I also, Checked his story about the Keel from his own "Web Site" Along with the pictures, Some of his asinine comments. His rebuttals really don't have a real Neal way about them, So be it, they do make interesting comments How's it feel being high and dry ? I haven't been that way in thirty-five years. Luck of the draw on work transfer! Guess I can't give you the;"I'll drink to that!" You know better but I'm a happy old man out here. Ole Thom |
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