"Gilligan" wrote in
message . ..
Leave the wife home. Obviously she can not contribute to
the solution of the
problem, she can only make matters worse. Just think of
what might have
happened if someone was injured or quick action was needed
to prevent
catastrophe.

The icing on the cake is to mention to her how lonely her
retirement will be
when you are out sailing the world - without her.

Not married, are ya, Gilly?



I do not understand why men are expected to cater to
women's emotionally
driven whims and are expected to "apologize" for not
understanding. Why
aren't women expected to understand men? Why is it assumed
that women are so
handicapped? Why must men yield to this emotional
terrorism?


Maybe someday you'll get lucky....then you might understand.



Women are wired for dealing with children, other women and
some family
matters. Men are wired for dealing with the external
world - things such as
attacking beasts, danger, dinosaurs, thugs, science,
sailing and the like.
In your situation there was a conflict between the manly
world and the
woman's world. It looks like the costliest solution won.

It is unfortunate that the great and powerful mind of that
Master Mariner
Capt Neal is not here to contribute further on this
subject. I am certain
that he would add brilliant insight.


I believe he's batting for the other team now.

"Scotty" wrote in message
. ..

"Gilligan" wrote in
message . ..
Leave the wife home. Obviously she can not contribute to
the solution of the
problem, she can only make matters worse. Just think of
what might have
happened if someone was injured or quick action was needed
to prevent
catastrophe.

The icing on the cake is to mention to her how lonely her
retirement will be
when you are out sailing the world - without her.

Not married, are ya, Gilly?

Not ever married, no kids and no boat! Life is bliss!





I do not understand why men are expected to cater to
women's emotionally
driven whims and are expected to "apologize" for not
understanding. Why
aren't women expected to understand men? Why is it assumed
that women are so
handicapped? Why must men yield to this emotional
terrorism?


Maybe someday you'll get lucky....then you might understand.

Maybe someday your wife will get a clue:

http://www.amazon.com/Proper-Care-Fe.../dp/0060520612

Get her one for Christmas.

From Publishers Weekly
In her newest book, Schlessinger (10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their
Lives) relies upon her experience in private practice, radio and letters she
received from men and women in tackling the issue of women who mistreat
their men and suffer the consequences of unhappiness. The women who
criticize their husbands in the stories that Schlessinger relates are
depressed in their marriages and feel little love from their husbands.
Unabashedly asserting that man is a "very simple creature," who needs only
"direct communication, respect, appreciation, food, and good loving'" to
respond with devotion, compassion and love, this controversial marriage and
family therapist claims that every woman can achieve a deeply satisfying
marriage if she adheres to certain fundamentals men require. Preparing
dinner, caring for the children without complaint, greeting her husband with
a kiss and engaging in sexual intimacy instead of "tearing down a husband's
necessary sense of strength and importance" can result in the harmonious
marriage women crave. While many of her listeners and readers claim her
unequivocal advice has salvaged teetering marriages and improved marital
harmony, others perceive Schlessinger as a throwback to what many see as
years of female oppression in the home.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All
rights reserved.

After reading that fine book I would swear that Capt Neal himself wrote it.
Countless marriages have been saved by this book. Dr Laura sets women
straight. Plus Dr. Laura is a fine sailor who sails her boat into the berth
without the aid of a motor. David should get this book for his wife and get
sailing lessons from Dr. Laura.





Women are wired for dealing with children, other women and
some family
matters. Men are wired for dealing with the external
world - things such as
attacking beasts, danger, dinosaurs, thugs, science,
sailing and the like.
In your situation there was a conflict between the manly
world and the
woman's world. It looks like the costliest solution won.

It is unfortunate that the great and powerful mind of that
Master Mariner
Capt Neal is not here to contribute further on this
subject. I am certain
that he would add brilliant insight.


I believe he's batting for the other team now.

It is unfortunate that the great and powerful mind of that
Master Mariner
Capt Neal is not here to contribute further on this
subject. I am certain
that he would add brilliant insight.



Scotty wrote:
I believe he's batting for the other team now.




Wearing a shinguards and one of those big round mitts.

DSK

Where is Neal? Any word?

--
jlrogers±³©
"Gilligan" wrote in message
. ..
Leave the wife home. Obviously she can not contribute to the solution of
the problem, she can only make matters worse. Just think of what might
have happened if someone was injured or quick action was needed to prevent
catastrophe.

The icing on the cake is to mention to her how lonely her retirement will
be when you are out sailing the world - without her.

I do not understand why men are expected to cater to women's emotionally
driven whims and are expected to "apologize" for not understanding. Why
aren't women expected to understand men? Why is it assumed that women are
so handicapped? Why must men yield to this emotional terrorism?

Women are wired for dealing with children, other women and some family
matters. Men are wired for dealing with the external world - things such
as attacking beasts, danger, dinosaurs, thugs, science, sailing and the
like. In your situation there was a conflict between the manly world and
the woman's world. It looks like the costliest solution won.

It is unfortunate that the great and powerful mind of that Master Mariner
Capt Neal is not here to contribute further on this subject. I am certain
that he would add brilliant insight.

jlrogers±³© wrote:
Where is Neal? Any word?



Best not to ask that question. It might open a portal into a dimension
you don't want to go.... or worse.

jlrogers±³© wrote:
Where is Neal? Any word?


He's here...alias Ellen MacArthur...they missed when he had his
hermmorhoidectormy...

"katy" wrote
| He's here...alias Ellen MacArthur...they missed when he had his
| hermmorhoidectormy...


Such fantasies you have, Dearie! Got nothing better to do with your time?
But you give me a good laugh. Capt. Neal knows more about sailing in his little
finger than I know about it in my whole body. I think it'd be accurate to say
Capt. Neal knows more about sailing than everybody in this news group put
together. Seems like you people never go sailing. And, even though you all
are addicted to your computers, I don't see anybody here who has a website
chock full of sailing wisdom like Capt. Neal does. Sailing wisdom and life's
lessons wisdom. All grounded in philosophy that'd make Aristotle take notice.
That's rare in a man these days. Hmmmmmm, sorta makes you wonder doesn't
it Katy? I guess you find it easier to spread gossip and lies than doing something
constructive. Yes, that's it! Jealous of the man's greatness. No ambition of your
own so you stay mediocre.

Cheers,
Ellen

Ellen MacArthur wrote:
"katy" wrote
| He's here...alias Ellen MacArthur...they missed when he had his
| hermmorhoidectormy...


Such fantasies you have, Dearie! Got nothing better to do with your time?
But you give me a good laugh. Capt. Neal knows more about sailing in his little
finger than I know about it in my whole body. I think it'd be accurate to say
Capt. Neal knows more about sailing than everybody in this news group put
together. Seems like you people never go sailing. And, even though you all
are addicted to your computers, I don't see anybody here who has a website
chock full of sailing wisdom like Capt. Neal does. Sailing wisdom and life's
lessons wisdom. All grounded in philosophy that'd make Aristotle take notice.
That's rare in a man these days. Hmmmmmm, sorta makes you wonder doesn't
it Katy? I guess you find it easier to spread gossip and lies than doing something
constructive. Yes, that's it! Jealous of the man's greatness. No ambition of your
own so you stay mediocre.

Cheers,
Ellen


So Capt... did you have the 'big operation' or do you just play at this
female thing?

katysails wrote
| He's here...alias Ellen MacArthur...they missed when he had his
| hermmorhoidectormy...


What do you expect? No *good* surgeon would have done the
operation, after taking a look and realizing there'd be
nothing left afterward.



Ellen MacArthur wrote:
Such fantasies you have, Dearie! Got nothing better to do with your time?

A better question is "don't *you* have anything better to do
with your time?"

.... Capt. Neal knows more about sailing in his little
finger than I know about it in my whole body. I think it'd be accurate to say
Capt. Neal knows more about sailing than everybody in this news group put
together.

If wishing could make it so, then yes.

DSK

"Gilligan" wrote:

It is unfortunate that the great and powerful mind of that Master
Mariner Capt Neal is not here to contribute further on this subject. I
am certain that he would add brilliant insight.

LP said in another ng that Capt. Neal sailed the boat single-handed. The
only thing he asked her to do was bring him a beer when she was getting one
for herself. She said she was too busy laying on the deck working on her
tan to mess around pulling on ropes. She did mention something about
helping him do something with his tiller...whatever that is!

blondie