Saw her drifting this morning, and she came in heaving distance.

Has some nice winches. The cockpit is full of green slime, I went
below looking for bodies and only found 8" of rain water. She blew
this way and I used my 100' heaving line and monkey's fist to salvage
her before she hit the rocks, tangled the fist on the bow railing as
she was drifting.

Have her tied up at the barge landing hoping the owner comes looking
for her. Not a bad looking day sailor just kinda cheap looking below,
sorta like the 35s5 stark interior... just moldy. Even has a nicely
folded set of sails.

I bet the owner lives a far drive away and just gave up on sailing,
and never misses the boat.

Seems the owner is more concerned with the anchors he's tossed out on
land, that he has no time to spend sailing or securing or cleaning his
boat. I see it all the time, guys one year with girls all over him hot
sports car, fast boats, fancy cigars, one year, then the next year
they pushing a baby buggy. First to go is the sports car replaced by a
mini van, then the boat replaced with a swing set and on and on until
they become just another surban soccer mom. It's sad really. They
have one kid, and figure what the hell, I've set anchor, might as well
set two, or three...not going anywhere... might as well, WTF.

The good thing is most these people are in their 20's and when they
reach their 40's they are able to move back to a more liberating life
of adventure and exploration un-hindered by deep digging anchors.

Guess the boats going to end up crushed in the dumpster, like that
day sailors dreams.

Sad...sad thing to see. I hope he got it offshore at least once before
he tossed in the towel.

Joe

"Joe" wrote in message
oups.com...
Saw her drifting this morning, and she came in heaving distance.

Has some nice winches. The cockpit is full of green slime, I went
below looking for bodies and only found 8" of rain water. She blew
this way and I used my 100' heaving line and monkey's fist to salvage
her before she hit the rocks, tangled the fist on the bow railing as
she was drifting.

Have her tied up at the barge landing hoping the owner comes looking
for her. Not a bad looking day sailor just kinda cheap looking below,
sorta like the 35s5 stark interior... just moldy. Even has a nicely
folded set of sails.

I bet the owner lives a far drive away and just gave up on sailing,
and never misses the boat.

Seems the owner is more concerned with the anchors he's tossed out on
land, that he has no time to spend sailing or securing or cleaning his
boat. I see it all the time, guys one year with girls all over him hot
sports car, fast boats, fancy cigars, one year, then the next year
they pushing a baby buggy. First to go is the sports car replaced by a
mini van, then the boat replaced with a swing set and on and on until
they become just another surban soccer mom. It's sad really. They
have one kid, and figure what the hell, I've set anchor, might as well
set two, or three...not going anywhere... might as well, WTF.

The good thing is most these people are in their 20's and when they
reach their 40's they are able to move back to a more liberating life
of adventure and exploration un-hindered by deep digging anchors.

Guess the boats going to end up crushed in the dumpster, like that
day sailors dreams.

Sad...sad thing to see. I hope he got it offshore at least once before
he tossed in the towel.

Joe



It's always sad when a boat, any boat, ends up in the dumpster. That was one
reason why I rescued my old Cal. I had a lot of fun sailing that boat. No
one else wanted to take the time, money, trouble to fix her. Sure, I "lost
money" when I sold her, but not really.


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

The good thing is most these people are in their 20's and when they
reach their 40's they are able to move back to a more liberating life
of adventure and exploration un-hindered by deep digging anchors.



Then there's the saddest of them all....the guys in their 40's who
couldn't even start a family and have no kids. Some of them buy old
steel clunckers and pretend they're refitting them for a trip that
never comes. Then they post every day in a newsgroup anchoring
themselves in a channel of dispair from which they'll never sail clear
of.

Ah well!


RB
35s5
NY

On Apr 26, 4:24 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"Joe" wrote in message

oups.com...





Saw her drifting this morning, and she came in heaving distance.

Has some nice winches. The cockpit is full of green slime, I went
below looking for bodies and only found 8" of rain water. She blew
this way and I used my 100' heaving line and monkey's fist to salvage
her before she hit the rocks, tangled the fist on the bow railing as
she was drifting.

Have her tied up at the barge landing hoping the owner comes looking
for her. Not a bad looking day sailor just kinda cheap looking below,
sorta like the 35s5 stark interior... just moldy. Even has a nicely
folded set of sails.

I bet the owner lives a far drive away and just gave up on sailing,
and never misses the boat.

Seems the owner is more concerned with the anchors he's tossed out on
land, that he has no time to spend sailing or securing or cleaning his
boat. I see it all the time, guys one year with girls all over him hot
sports car, fast boats, fancy cigars, one year, then the next year
they pushing a baby buggy. First to go is the sports car replaced by a
mini van, then the boat replaced with a swing set and on and on until
they become just another surban soccer mom. It's sad really. They
have one kid, and figure what the hell, I've set anchor, might as well
set two, or three...not going anywhere... might as well, WTF.

The good thing is most these people are in their 20's and when they
reach their 40's they are able to move back to a more liberating life
of adventure and exploration un-hindered by deep digging anchors.

Guess the boats going to end up crushed in the dumpster, like that
day sailors dreams.

Sad...sad thing to see. I hope he got it offshore at least once before
he tossed in the towel.

Joe

It's always sad when a boat, any boat, ends up in the dumpster. That was one
reason why I rescued my old Cal. I had a lot of fun sailing that boat. No
one else wanted to take the time, money, trouble to fix her. Sure, I "lost
money" when I sold her, but not really.

--
"j" ganz - Hide quoted text -

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This boat is a WindStar by Laguna yachts. It's a shame someone throws
all his sailing ambitions away and moves far inland away from the
action and lets his boat waste away with neglect like that. Guess all
of lifes commitments keeps them from the fun things they thought they
had the time to enjoy.

But hey that builds "characture" or at least thats what these sad
sacks claim to justify the land locked mundain soccer mom lives they
live. Some are so pathetic they go around calling themselves " Capt"
when the only thing they command is the mini van when mommas not
driving, or riding.

Joe

Guess all
of lifes commitments keeps them from the fun things they thought they
had the time to enjoy.



Joe, in all seriousness...I'm sorry you missed out on having a family.
It's about the greatest thing in life and now sharing sailing with my
son is a dream come true. I think you'll enjoy the photos & videos of
us aboard this summer.
I can't imagine why someone like you, who has some measure of
intellect and humor, won't adopt and save a needy child. My father
says when you adopt, you save a life. How true.
All you need is a small two bedroom apartment and good credit history
to adopt. Imagine taking your son or daughter to the dock and setting
off for a few days of sailing. Adventure is best served up in the eyes
of a child, believe me. You can spew about sailing in blue water
forever, but you will still have than angry lump of regret inside of
you.

Meanwhile...sold a Cape Dory 27 and J22 this morning!


RB
35s5
NY

On Apr 27, 11:20 am, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

All you need is a small two bedroom apartment and good credit history
to adopt.

Go ahead Bob, adopt. You do not need my approval.

You might as well, I always perfer a two point, or better yet a 3
point spread if I'm setting anchors.


Meanwhile...sold a Cape Dory 27 and J22 this morning!

I like the Cape Dory's, sorta a cheap Flicka. A small one is here
having all the bright work restored. Nicely appointed, sturdy, well
crafted. Not like most cheap production boats that look a dime a
dozen.

Joe




RB
35s5
NY

I like the Cape Dory's, sorta a cheap Flicka. A small one is here
having all the bright work restored. Nicely appointed, sturdy, well
crafted. Not like most cheap production boats that look a dime a
dozen.


Sadly, they don't sail well in these waters where winds can easily
drop below 10 knots often. Like your boat, most Cape Dorys are
powerboats or stay tightly lashed to the dock.
I spend a few summers sailing a Typhoon...great boat. I like the Ketch
rigged 30 the best, but again my boat would sail circles around it.
Then again my boat outsails my friend's beautiful Tayana 48 DS,
another boat that's faster than yours.


RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...


All you need is a small two bedroom apartment and good credit history
to adopt.

aaahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! So why haven't you adopted?
That's right you lived in a one bedroom apt!

http://www.thehome.org/site/content/...t/criteria.asp

Don't forget to ask about the 30 day return policy.


Imagine taking your son or daughter to the dock and setting
off for a few days of sailing. Adventure is best served up in the eyes
of a child, believe me.

Sailing is adventure to a child. What do you do for adventure? Didn't you
camp out in a wall tent for two nights or something once?


You can spew about sailing in blue water
forever, but you will still have than angry lump of regret inside of
you.

Joe is a professional boat pilot. Are you? When you do something for a
living, your perspective on it changes dramatically. Try again when you rise
out of amateur status.



Meanwhile...sold a Cape Dory 27 and J22 this morning!

But they weren't yours! A used boat salesman. Do you wear plaid slacks?

But they weren't yours! A used boat salesman.


The CD was mine. I bought and sold her, making 8K in the process. The
J22 was a split, but I did okay plus I also sold a new set of sails
with her. This is a fun way to make FU money for my toys, plus it gets
us clear of any yard bills.


RB
35s5
NY