Hello ,, I posted a note here a day or two ago. Asking for info on a cruise
from the Portland, Maine area to
Cape Cod, specifically Provincetown.

It went on as Yellow Man. My computer has more than one email and news
service, I guess.

Well .. first thing you know. Old Basil Rathbone [ aka R Long ] posts that
he has uncovered my
secret identity. Duh? Why is my posting name so important. I don't know.
But Basil thinks it is, I guess.

He then attacks me personally. Why? I have no idea. All I did was post a
note for some info.

Basil feels that this is "his" newsgroup. "He" is in charge.

All I wanted was some informed information. Not a personal lecture from the
newsgroup.

Hope you all are having a grand day.

On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:31:10 GMT, "NE Sailboat"
wrote:

Basil feels that this is "his" newsgroup. "He" is in charge.

That's incorrect.

It's my group and I'm in charge,

except when I'm not. :-)

I once got some good advice from an expert on such things. He told me
that if I'm getting an unsatisfactory response when I approach people,
then I needed to change my approach.

It's easier that way.

Wayne.B wrote in
:

I'm in charge,

Aren't you married? Sure hope SHE doesn't see you post this...hee hee

Larry
--
While in Mexico, I didn't have to press 1 for Spanish.
While in Iran, I didn't have to press 1 for Farsi, either.
While in Florida, I had to press 2 for English.
It just isn't fair.

"Larry" wrote in message
...
While in Mexico, I didn't have to press 1 for Spanish.
While in Iran, I didn't have to press 1 for Farsi, either.
While in Florida, I had to press 2 for English.
It just isn't fair.


Just be glad you don't have to learn all the native american languages

"KLC Lewis" wrote in
news

"Larry" wrote in message
...
While in Mexico, I didn't have to press 1 for Spanish.
While in Iran, I didn't have to press 1 for Farsi, either.
While in Florida, I had to press 2 for English.
It just isn't fair.


Just be glad you don't have to learn all the native american languages



Not YET, that is.....(c;

Larry
--
While in Mexico, I didn't have to press 1 for Spanish.
While in Iran, I didn't have to press 1 for Farsi, either.
While in Florida, I had to press 2 for English.
It just isn't fair.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to attack you, just recognize your, err, "special
status". I was over the line however and I apologize.

Think of this place like a bar. Anyone can walk in and you don't have to
deal with everyone. If you want to come in and go over and drink a beer
alone, that's fine. However, if you walk in wearing a mask, you can expect
to be treated a little differently.

As for your trip:

Hard to beat a cruising guide, even for places you know well. I didn't get
one for my last trip because I know my way around that part of the world
pretty well and tend to avoid places where you have to know who to ask about
things like moorings. I bought one after I got back and have been realizing
while browsing though it how much it would have contributed to enjoyment of
the trip.

I spent a lot of time sailing around Boston Harbor years ago. Fascinating
if a bit hectic. The islands are worth spending time in. Sunset over the
city as the lights come on is quite a sight. If you can get a dock or
mooring, there is something about walking around a large city knowing that
you will be returning to sleep on a sailboat capable of going long distances
that is just incredibly romantic. The city will look different to you even
if you have spent a lot of time there.

If I were doing your trip and had a crew however, I would take the offshore
route via Stellwagan Bank and look at whales. There isn't a lot between
Portland and P town that is nicer than the rest of the Cape.

--
Roger Long

On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:31:10 GMT, "NE Sailboat"
wrote:

Hello ,, I posted a note here a day or two ago. Asking for info on a cruise
from the Portland, Maine area to
Cape Cod, specifically Provincetown.

It went on as Yellow Man. My computer has more than one email and news
service, I guess.

Well .. first thing you know. Old Basil Rathbone [ aka R Long ] posts that
he has uncovered my
secret identity. Duh? Why is my posting name so important. I don't know.
But Basil thinks it is, I guess.

He then attacks me personally. Why? I have no idea. All I did was post a
note for some info.

Basil feels that this is "his" newsgroup. "He" is in charge.

All I wanted was some informed information. Not a personal lecture from the
newsgroup.

Hope you all are having a grand day.


I only lurk here. I spend my time in a much rougher place than this.
The only thing I have to ask of you, is do you want some cheese with
that whine?

Now go over in the corner and ask yourself, Why are people being so
mean to me?

Hint: Attitude


Ironhorse, AH#130, HSB#96, SENS BS#187
2001 Ultraclassic with Sidecar
96 Custom bucket of bolts (gone but not forgotten)

Republicans think every day is 4th of July
Democrats think every day is April 15th
Ronald Reagan

"NE Sailboat" wrote in
news:iyJmi.2201$bP4.807@trndny01:

Basil feels that this is "his" newsgroup. "He" is in charge.

All I wanted was some informed information. Not a personal lecture
from the newsgroup.

Hope you all are having a grand day.



So, tell me, again, why you felt the need to hide who you were, magically,
for JUST THAT POST?

Larry
--
While in Mexico, I didn't have to press 1 for Spanish.
While in Iran, I didn't have to press 1 for Farsi, either.
While in Florida, I had to press 2 for English.
It just isn't fair.

It is just the computer .. when I or someone switches the email then the
newsgroup thing switches too.

I'm liking Yellow May though.

Look him up on Google... I wonder if he still lives.

==
"Larry" wrote in message
...
"NE Sailboat" wrote in
news:iyJmi.2201$bP4.807@trndny01:

Basil feels that this is "his" newsgroup. "He" is in charge.

All I wanted was some informed information. Not a personal lecture
from the newsgroup.

Hope you all are having a grand day.



So, tell me, again, why you felt the need to hide who you were, magically,
for JUST THAT POST?

Larry
--
While in Mexico, I didn't have to press 1 for Spanish.
While in Iran, I didn't have to press 1 for Farsi, either.
While in Florida, I had to press 2 for English.
It just isn't fair.

Here he goes again: After kicking like a mule in all directions, so
much that he himself feels he has to use a fake screenname when he
wants something, he whines like a little girl when Big Bad Roger says
'boo' to him.
Have some dignity, man. And if you must use several screen names to
trick the people you annoyed or insulted into helping you, be a bit
computer literate and don't make it so totally obvious. Duh.




On Jul 16, 5:31 am, "NE Sailboat" wrote:
Hello ,, I posted a note here a day or two ago. Asking for info on a cruise
from the Portland, Maine area to
Cape Cod, specifically Provincetown.

It went on as Yellow Man. My computer has more than one email and news
service, I guess.

Well .. first thing you know. Old Basil Rathbone [ aka R Long ] posts that
he has uncovered my
secret identity. Duh? Why is my posting name so important. I don't know.
But Basil thinks it is, I guess.

He then attacks me personally. Why? I have no idea. All I did was post a
note for some info.

Basil feels that this is "his" newsgroup. "He" is in charge.

All I wanted was some informed information. Not a personal lecture from the
newsgroup.

Hope you all are having a grand day.