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Yo.. Joe Joe..
What is wrong with "bimbos and gin"? I don't drink but if I did ... bimbos and gin sound like a pretty good cocktail and doing it on a million dollar boat. I sense some enviousness in your posting .. no million dollar boat? Go down and get yourself a bottle of gin.. Bimbos? Now,, that can't be purchased, it must be earned. ============= .. On Apr 18, 9:52 am, "NE Sailboat" wrote: Joe,, I never said the woman didn't have "true grit" .. But,, she keeps putting herself in extreme danger, sailing when she shouldn't. Well seems she has a goal to accomplish. I don't know any sailor who has been at sea for many years who did not find themselves in bad to extreme weather every onece and awhile. And remember .. she is alone. I know that. Sometimes it's better to be alone, don't have to worry about others screwing things up. I admire solo sailors, captains of their own destiny. I truely think she has some issues. But that doesn't mean she isn't a good sailor .. Everyone has issues. Maybe the best cure for thoses issues for her is to focus on an extreme challenge. I just hope she gets home ok,, and figures out why she keeps pushing the envelope. I'm confident she will make it home. Some clowns can go out in 3 ft seas and it's "Pushing the Envelope" of thier skills. Some can sail in hurricanes, take roll overs, spend countless hours on the helm, before they feel they are pushing the envelope. Dreams can often become challenging, but challenges are what we live for. YOur friends didn't push the envelope and they are on a much bigger boat with crew.. Well anyone willing to fork out over a million bucks for a french boat most likely lives a pretty damn pampered life. They IMO rank with most weekend warriors, seeking bimbos and gin, more than a true challenge of their skills. Joe |
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On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:19:35 GMT, "NE Sailboat"
wrote: Bimbos? Now,, that can't be purchased Are you sure about that? |
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On Apr 18, 12:19 pm, "NE Sailboat" wrote:
Yo.. Joe Joe.. What is wrong with "bimbos and gin"? Nothing, if thats your challenge to accomplish, just not my thing. I don't drink but if I did ... bimbos and gin sound like a pretty good cocktail and doing it on a million dollar boat. I sense some enviousness in your posting .. no million dollar boat? No, not worth a million, but IMO will out preform most million dollar boats. I'm a bit enviousness, as I was invited on the trip but have to work and earn a living instead. That and I'm hauling the boat for a new bottom job ect..ect..here in a week or so. If we can break away we may meet them in Trinidad later this summer. Go down and get yourself a bottle of gin.. When I was younger Boodles Gin and Tonic was my favorite...now I get massive headaches drinking it...guess I'm getting old, or just have less tolarence for headaches. Bimbos? Now,, that can't be purchased, it must be earned. No bimbos for me. I've been with my best friend (wife) for just under 25 years now, and would like to have another 25 with her. Joe |
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![]() "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:27:42 -0500, "KLC Lewis" wrote: The system she is in was forcast in advance. She could have gone to Bermuda and avoided it. She didn't .. she kept heading for RI. Now . .. she is in deep doo doo and heading for Bermuda .. The storm was well forecasted almost a week in advance and she headed right into the main path as you point out. Unfortunately she seems to be excercising bad judgement, or failing to get and interpret the right data. I wish her well but nothing good will come of this in the end unless she improves her planning skills. Bermuda is a *very* unforgiving landfall unless you get it right. It could very well be that given her condition she chose to avoid Bermuda and its hazards in favor of heading for safer landfall. It strikes me that she has made some poor decisions -- but I don't know what information she has gotten. It's easy to be a critic, safe at home. NeverEven Sawaboat proves that. |
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Captain Roger ,, I just checked her web site.. Seems to be saying things are
getting better for her. The web site says that she is going to be flown to RI, get some rest, and when strong enough and her boat in decent shape, she will be off for RI. I figure if she is delayed long enough ,, I may be in Bristol with my boat when she comes in. That would be kinda neat. I will tell her "Donna, you are nuts, but your a damn good sailor". Honesty is the best policy. ===================== "Roger Long" wrote in message ... Is anyone else following Donna Lange's struggle to reach Bermuda? This is turning into real drama. Whatever judgements you make about how she got into this mess, it's a good thing for anyone who goes deepwater to be reminded what reserves of strength and endurance we carry. All too many people give up too soon and sometimes even die as a result. If this were your typical yachtsman in his half million dollar Beneatau with a full crew, he would probably already be back on shore with his feet up on the desk asking his secretary to place a call to the insurance company. You've got to admire her determination not to push the "Easy Button". -- Roger Long |
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"NE Sailboat" wrote in
news:LRoVh.3561$BS2.2880@trndny01: She could be cruising toward Charleston, SC and then Larry could be giving her a rub down. My table awaits....(c; Larry -- |
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