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Back to the Future...
Back to the Future...
Those of you who have been paying attention probably have noticed that we've been ashore, in a boatyard for a very long time, now. The multipage list of things to do keeps having items crossed off (many 10s of them so far, many of them major), but also keeps getting added to, as is the nature of boat refits. The good news is that the end is in sight, and that we may be able to finish the necessary work to make Flying Pig viable in the foreseeable future. Which is a good thing, because she'll soon be available on YachtWorld and all the other places brokers make note of such events. Without such work, she'd be a very poor candidate for anyone not ready for a big project, lessening the already monohull-depressed boat market (catamarans, in the marine - that is, salt water - market, have come to dominate, severely down-valuing monohulls) values. Lydia's mother has been patiently waiting for us to finish the boat - since the 4th of July, ironically, Independence Day here in the US - and living nearby with the son of her best High School buddies, now both deceased. However, Lydia's been there, now, full time, for a month, and herein the nature of the subject line. She's been there because her mother, a US citizen, has been living the UK for 40 years, but came to the US to go cruising with us after Lydia's daughter's wedding. If you've been following us, you know that's been a continually receding target. However, that's irrelevant, now. Her 86 year-old mother, never taking any medication all her life, and a wonder to the medical fraternity, was overenthusiastic at yoga a month or so ago, and, with osteoporosis progressing as it does in folks of her age, got a compression fracture. Needless to say, that was a painful experience, and debilitating. Chiropractic, accupuncture, and, eventually, a trip to a pain clinic, with treatment there, has moderated the symptoms to a manageable level. However, Lydia's noticed a severe decline in her mother, as well, during the time we've been visiting regularly, in breaks from - in some cases - the backbreaking (well, in our case, the backs are fine, just tired!) work we've been doing on our floating home. As such, we've had to toss around the reality that she may need some care/a constant companion. And, indeed, last night, the hard decision was made. We're turning hard to starboard, selling Flying Pig, looking into the most economical areas in the US (we still want to be US citizens) in which we can either build, buy or rent someplace small, but still be within reasonable distance of quality medical care and cultural possibilities. Interested parties will have to wait a bit until it's listed, but look for Flying Pig in the near future. In the meantime, we'll get along with wrapping things up here. Lydia's been enjoying her time with her mother immensely over the last 9 months, and relishes stepping up to the plate to be her companion/caretaker in her (presumed) last few years. A new chapter in our lives, this will allow me, as well, to resume my musical entertainment, vocally and instrumentally, in a presumed (we don't know where we'll land, but these are among the checkpoints) involvement in community groups. Given that maintaining (should we build or buy) a house is orders of magnitude less expensive than maintaining a boat, we may even be able to start saving some money, instead of bleeding it arterially! It's been a great ride - ah, I forgot that; more below - but we're looking forward to our new chapter. As to the ride, we'll no doubt find a great Fiero to drive; both of us are Fiero enthusiasts. Not quite the same car, but it takes us Back To The Future :{)) L8R Skip and Lydia (and Louise, her mother! - and Portia, the now-landbound cat) Morgan 461 #2 SV Flying Pig KI4MPC See our galleries at www.justpickone.org/skip/gallery ! Follow us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFlyingPigLog and/or http://groups.google.com/group/flyingpiglog When a man comes to like a sea life, he is not fit to live on land. - Dr. Samuel Johnson |
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Back to the Future...
On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 09:58:52 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote: We're turning hard to starboard, selling Flying Pig, looking into the most economical areas in the US (we still want to be US citizens) in which we can either build, buy or rent someplace small, but still be within reasonable distance of quality medical care and cultural possibilities. Sorry to hear that, Skip. We know how you feel, having to move off SV Valkyrie to RV Valkyrie. Reasonable possibilities: Pensacola area of FL. South Louisiana - New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin. NOT Lafayette. Toss-up compared to above cost wise, but small towns. Waaay South Texas - Port Isabel (small town), Harlingen (big town). NOT Brownsville. About the same climate as Miami. Rick |
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Back to the Future...
"Flying Pig" wrote in message
... Back to the Future... Those of you who have been paying attention probably have noticed that we've been ashore, in a boatyard for a very long time, now. The multipage list of things to do keeps having items crossed off (many 10s of them so far, many of them major), but also keeps getting added to, as is the nature of boat refits. The good news is that the end is in sight, and that we may be able to finish the necessary work to make Flying Pig viable in the foreseeable future. Which is a good thing, because she'll soon be available on YachtWorld and all the other places brokers make note of such events. Without such work, she'd be a very poor candidate for anyone not ready for a big project, lessening the already monohull-depressed boat market (catamarans, in the marine - that is, salt water - market, have come to dominate, severely down-valuing monohulls) values. Lydia's mother has been patiently waiting for us to finish the boat - since the 4th of July, ironically, Independence Day here in the US - and living nearby with the son of her best High School buddies, now both deceased. However, Lydia's been there, now, full time, for a month, and herein the nature of the subject line. She's been there because her mother, a US citizen, has been living the UK for 40 years, but came to the US to go cruising with us after Lydia's daughter's wedding. If you've been following us, you know that's been a continually receding target. However, that's irrelevant, now. Her 86 year-old mother, never taking any medication all her life, and a wonder to the medical fraternity, was overenthusiastic at yoga a month or so ago, and, with osteoporosis progressing as it does in folks of her age, got a compression fracture. Needless to say, that was a painful experience, and debilitating. Chiropractic, accupuncture, and, eventually, a trip to a pain clinic, with treatment there, has moderated the symptoms to a manageable level. However, Lydia's noticed a severe decline in her mother, as well, during the time we've been visiting regularly, in breaks from - in some cases - the backbreaking (well, in our case, the backs are fine, just tired!) work we've been doing on our floating home. As such, we've had to toss around the reality that she may need some care/a constant companion. And, indeed, last night, the hard decision was made. We're turning hard to starboard, selling Flying Pig, looking into the most economical areas in the US (we still want to be US citizens) in which we can either build, buy or rent someplace small, but still be within reasonable distance of quality medical care and cultural possibilities. Interested parties will have to wait a bit until it's listed, but look for Flying Pig in the near future. In the meantime, we'll get along with wrapping things up here. Lydia's been enjoying her time with her mother immensely over the last 9 months, and relishes stepping up to the plate to be her companion/caretaker in her (presumed) last few years. A new chapter in our lives, this will allow me, as well, to resume my musical entertainment, vocally and instrumentally, in a presumed (we don't know where we'll land, but these are among the checkpoints) involvement in community groups. Given that maintaining (should we build or buy) a house is orders of magnitude less expensive than maintaining a boat, we may even be able to start saving some money, instead of bleeding it arterially! It's been a great ride - ah, I forgot that; more below - but we're looking forward to our new chapter. Good luck on your retirement from sailing, Skippy. It sure comes as no shock to me. Did I not say that a woman on board will likely be the end of your sailing career? Women need a safe, secure little nest ashore they can call home. Women are usually encumbered with relationships they value more than the cruising life. But, at least you got several good years in before the hen had to come home to roost. It sounds like you not only decided to put off cruising, you've apparently decided to give it up altogether. After all the work you put into your boat, that seems such a waste. Why not just store your boat for a year or two and keep it in reserve for the time after Lydia's mother passes away? It might be good therapy for Lydia's and your loss. A way to get away from it all one more time, to get your heads straight after a personal loss. I doubt you'll be able to get anything near what Flying Pig is worth to you or what you've put into her. The used boat market really sucks at this time and is likely to suck well into the near future. There's a place up the Okeechobee Waterway where dry storage is pretty cheap. They dig a hole in the field that will fit you hull and they place the boat in the hole up to the LWL. Supposed to be pretty safe from high winds that way. You don't have to worry about jack stands carrying away. Alternately, you could look for a little piece of land on one of the many sounds along the northern Gulf coast. You could sail Flying Pig up there and build a dock and a house while you're using the Pig for a place to live. Anyway, good luck to you both. I'm sure lots of folks will miss reading accounts of your cruising adventures. In the meantime, best wishes for Lydia's mother. May she live long and prosper. Wilbur Hubbard |
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On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 09:58:52 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote: Back to the Future... Good luck Skip, in all regards. Thanks for posting your "adventures. " We'll miss them. --Vic |
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Back to the Future...
On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 09:58:52 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote: she'll soon be available on YachtWorld and all the other places brokers make note of such events. === That is really sad news. After all of the work you've done, and some of the great cruising venues you've not yet seen, what a pity. Might I suggest finding a place closer to Lydia's mother where you could live aboard for awhile until you get things sorted out? In my opinion a ship shape boat in the water shows better than one that's on the hard. We'll miss the stories. Hope you stay in touch. |
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Back to the Future...
We're turning hard to starboard, selling Flying Pig, looking into the most economical areas in the US (we still want to be US citizens) in which we can either build, buy or rent someplace small, but still be within reasonable distance of quality medical care and cultural possibilities. Sorry to hear this. Bob says he wants to put the boat in the water this month, but I'm not so sure - he hasn't even gotten the back yard mowed yet. We didn't get out at all last year as I had pneumonia for a couple of months in the summer. We like it where we are on the Chesapeake which has D.C. and Baltimore within easy distance and the sailing on the Chesapeake is about as good as you will find. When we were over in Colonial Beach a year or two ago there were lots of little houses for sale, and that is also within a reasonable distance of DC and probably also Richmond if you didn't mind living in VA. Friends who have swallowed the anchor to be close to their grandchildren have settled in the Tampa area in an RV park. Our daughter lives in Miami but most of Florida isn't that cheap. I don't know whether you want a warm weather location or if someplace with a winter would be OK. |
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Back to the Future...
Does anybody (really) know what time it is (or so the lyric goes...)?
First, check the last line in my signature block. Second, check your calendar, Third, disengage (the best crafted ones have enough truth to reel them in, hook, line and sinker) :{)) We'll be floating some time this year... L8R Skip -- Morgan 461 #2 SV Flying Pig KI4MPC See our galleries at www.justpickone.org/skip/gallery ! Follow us at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheFlyingPigLog and/or http://groups.google.com/group/flyingpiglog When a man comes to like a sea life, he is not fit to live on land. - Dr. Samuel Johnson |
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On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 22:09:04 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote: Second, check your calendar, === Glad to hear it was only Tom Foolery, nicely crafted indeed. Now get back to work on that pig. |
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Back to the Future...
On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 22:09:04 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote: Does anybody (really) know what time it is (or so the lyric goes...)? First, check the last line in my signature block. Second, check your calendar, Third, disengage (the best crafted ones have enough truth to reel them in, hook, line and sinker) :{)) We'll be floating some time this year... L8R Skip BAZINGA! Rick |
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On Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:40:57 -0500, Rick Morel
wrote: On Sun, 1 Apr 2012 22:09:04 -0400, "Flying Pig" wrote: Does anybody (really) know what time it is (or so the lyric goes...)? First, check the last line in my signature block. Second, check your calendar, Third, disengage (the best crafted ones have enough truth to reel them in, hook, line and sinker) :{)) We'll be floating some time this year... L8R Skip BAZINGA! Rick LOL. My wife reminded me last night of the date, after the local news weatherman forecast snow, then backed off, citing 4/1. They should have made the date for foolery 2/29. Having it at 4/1 makes it too frequent. And I usually get caught. But in this case the denouement is pleasing. --Vic |
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