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Thom Stewart wrote:
Picture of a fine entry Looks like a fine vessel in most respects, Thom! DSK |
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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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Hey Spelling Nazis;
Back at you; That is Mid-boom not Mid-bood. Thanks for the correction on the Scheel 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...) "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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Old Thom, I'm designing a heavy duty, super powerful, high BTU, industrial-sized, cabin heater for your boat. Those pilot houses like yours are so big and ugly and so poorly insulated and so much of a hazard in a seaway that giving you the option of a powerful cabin heater that is capable of heating all that empty space and dead weight way high up above the center of gravity might make you so comfortable that you don't venture forth and endanger your life. If something were to happen to you, why all the stocks in the liquor companies would plunge. CN "Thom Stewart" wrote in message ... Hey Spelling Nazis; Back at you; That is Mid-boom not Mid-bood. Thanks for the correction on the Scheel Ole Thom |
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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 |