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

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

"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

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

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

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

"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

"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

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

Neal,
Even the ancient mariners used to come home....to land....get off your high
horse. You don't sail any more than the rest of us do. Quite frankly, after
having viewed the liveaboards in Fort Myers area, I can live without that
type of "sailing". You want to live in that kind of squalor, be my guest.
I imagine Joe lives a great deal better than you do, as does Haggie. They
have decent boats with some size to them. You are no better than a sardine
in a can. It;s amazing your cat doesn't mistake you and serve you up for
dinner with some mustard.

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...


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