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Another wonderful day in Seattle. Got up at 0420 fiddled around and
got 2 shots espresso topped off with soy. Walked on the tracks by the
boat yard in Ballard. The city is quiet at 0500.

For the Deadliest Catch fans I walked over to the North Western it
just happen to have the Wizard tied up a slip down and the North
American across the cut. After bull****in with the guys on the dock
went over to the south end of Lake Union and sailed a classic beetle
cat at the Wooden Boat Museum and took a tour of the tug Author Foss.
Built in 1989 damn nice motor room.

Then off to a nautical book store on 15th and bought a nice little
read titled “Primer of Towing”, by GH Reid. After a couple chapters
decided to sip 2 bottles of Backs beer then took a swim in Puget
Sound…. Burr! **** it felt good!! I think ill go visit the IBU Hall on
Nickerson Monday. Tuggin should be fun. Rub a dub dub :)

The Deadliest Catch boat tour is in Ballard noon -1700 2maro. the
radio says captain somebody and his two boys will be there…. Humm, ill
pass.

One of the instructors at Seattle Maritime Academy told me to stop in
at a bar tonight. Hes the bartender….. Said hed hook me up with some
easily impressed 20s girls. Video at 0800.

Damn life is good……………..
What the **** did you do today?
Bob

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I disassembled the port side head and removed the cloth rag that some
unmentionable person dropped into it and which had jammed hard into
the joker valve. I'd rather have had your day.

-- Tom.

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"Bob" wrote

What the **** did you do today?

Sat around moaning and holding my head in my hands from the third emergency
root canal I had Friday. Went from feeling fine to having a lump under my
jaw the size of a walnut in two days. Dentist thinks a few more teeth will
go in short order. Dental hygine is great but I'm proving that clenching
teeth was a poor coping mechanizm for marraige. All the gritting during my
herniated disk episode last winter probably put several of them over the
edge. The upside is that I'm greatly minimizing the probability of this
happening on a long cruise. Since these can be life treatening events that
could require medical evacuation, the 2-3 grand for each one is probably
money well spent in the long run. Bob may have had an infinitely pleasanter
day but I'm getting my mouth more reliable for long periods away from
civilization. I'm starting to understand why one circumnavigator had all
his teeth pulled before his trip. Anyone remember who that was?

--
Roger Long

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Taught sailing on a 20 ft boat with no engine. It was pretty hot... over 90
and not much wind until finally building to gusts of a whopping 5 kts
(absolute max.).

We relished the classroom time and the swim test.

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

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Ran a triathlon in 95F+ then worked on the roof during a thunderstorm.
Visited with a friend nearing the end of his life, talked about things to
value most in life. Health and happiness seemed to be tied at #1.

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Bob wrote:
....
Damn life is good……………..
What the **** did you do today?

Went to the boat to stock up for second trip of summer (we just returned
from 3 weeks, mainly hanging at Martha's Vineyard). Picked the hottest
day of the year to haul down cases of liquid refreshment. Then spent an
hour hanging upside down in the propane locker replacing the corroded
solenoid and regulator. Decided to put off several plumbing and
electrical tasks until cooler weather. Went home to help daughter pack
for camp. Leaving for Maine next week.

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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
ons...
Taught "gaying" on a 20 ft boat with no berths. It was pretty hot... over
90 and not much stamina until finally building to gushes of a whopping 5
kl (absolute max.).

We relished the cum-room time and the suck test.

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

Too much Information

sv

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"Aldys" wrote in message ...
Too much Information

sv


You are a very angry and pathetic guy, who has a great need to establish his
own self-worth at the expense of others. You should be pitied and ignored.

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

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On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:29:56 -0700 (PDT), in message

Bob wrote:

Damn life is good……………..
What the **** did you do today?

Assuming you meant Saturday:

Finished the Main Duck Island race at 06:17:20, then slept for a
while... We did well and did it double handed, so I'm pleased. We
proved once again that sorting out spinnaker lines in the dark is
confusing.

Then I checked in with the online reporting of the LO300

http://trackinfo.fistracking.com/2008solmarlo300/

We decided to skip it this year, but I would still like to be out
there. It is interesting to look at the tracking and speculate on who
is doing what and why. It is probably way less interesting if you
don't know the boats...

After sleeping I got all hot and sweaty sticking my head into tight
places to apply power to the new pressure water pump, and then to
rebuild the toilet pump in the head. I did it in that order to have
running water in the head sink when I was done. Then I walked down the
pier and went for a swim.

At least the last paragraph is on topic for r.b.c ;-)

Ryk

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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"Aldys" wrote in message ...
Too much Information

sv


You are a very angry and pathetic guy, who has a great need to establish
his own self-worth at the expense of others. You should be pitied and
ignored.


Did you lie on your application to Med School too? Oh that's right, you're
not a psychiatrist or even a psychologist, are you?
Yet, you keep on trying to analyze everybody. Why do you think that is?
Are all the little men in your flashbacks following you, and wearing socks
on their hands? You should seek that professional help that you try to
give.

sv


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

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"Aldys" wrote in message
...

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"Aldys" wrote in message
...
Too much Information

sv


You are a very angry and pathetic guy, who has a great need to establish
his own self-worth at the expense of others. You should be pitied and
ignored.


Did you lie on your application to Med School too? Oh that's right,
you're not a psychiatrist or even a psychologist, are you?
Yet, you keep on trying to analyze everybody. Why do you think that is?
Are all the little men in your flashbacks following you, and wearing socks
on their hands? You should seek that professional help that you try to
give.


You got it right. He's a nutcase alright. Thinks he's some sort of Sigmund
Froid!

--
Gregory Hall

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"Aldys" wrote in message
...

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"Aldys" wrote in message
...
Too much Information

sv


You are a very angry and pathetic guy, who has a great need to establish
his own self-worth at the expense of others. You should be pitied and
ignored.


troll sh*t removed

Like I said. You're outta here.

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

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On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:29:56 -0700 (PDT), Bob
wrote:



Damn life is good……………..
What the **** did you do today?
Bob

On Saturday, went for a walk around part of Sydney harbOUr and the old
dry dock carved out of the sandstone cliffs at Woolich. Took 4 years
of pick and shovel. Now it is being converted into a yacht marina.
Riggers were putting together a huge carbon fibre mast with carbon
fibre rigging. I didn't know that they used it for rigging as well.
Said that the mast was imported from good old New Zealand as they were
better than those in Oz. The mast alone was AUD$750,000 - a bit out of
my league.

Rather beautiful place. Point of land was planned to be converted to
high cost housing with magnificent views of the harbour but public
protest prevailed. It is right opposite Cockatoo Island, an old ship
building island with more dry docks. Now a reserve on which you can
camp and explore right in the centre of the city. A bit like Alcatraz
I suppose, but closer and not as bitterly cold with fog and biting
breezes.

Sunday we rode our bikes around the acres of the old military armoury
depot alongside Paramatta River. Very interesting, right next door to
the huge Olympic Park where the Games were held in 2000. Has a
miniature railway previously used for munitions conveyance and now for
transporting people about. Noticed that most of the quite nice
apartments in the Olympic village had not been sold. So much for the
planners's version of recouping costs.

Met a family of house truckers who parked each night during their stay
in the city by the roadside in the Olympic Park without being molested
by passing Police. Good to know that it can still be done in a city
as big and as regulated as this. Not much hope for boats though. You
can still only legally stay aboard for two nights per month.

Peter

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:45:39 +1000, Herodotus
wrote:

On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:29:56 -0700 (PDT), Bob
wrote:



Damn life is good……………..
What the **** did you do today?
Bob

On Saturday, went for a walk around part of Sydney harbOUr and the old
dry dock carved out of the sandstone cliffs at Woolich. Took 4 years
of pick and shovel. Now it is being converted into a yacht marina.
Riggers were putting together a huge carbon fibre mast with carbon
fibre rigging. I didn't know that they used it for rigging as well.
Said that the mast was imported from good old New Zealand as they were
better than those in Oz. The mast alone was AUD$750,000 - a bit out of
my league.

some heart rending prose snipped

Peter

Damn but you guys have it good.

On Sunday I got up at 05:00. Made a cup of "Chinese coffee" and sat in
the cockpit drinking it and watching it rain - Heavy Monsoon Rain!

Had another cup.

Now wired on caffeine decided to drive to town for provisions.

Got my "going to town shorts and tee shirt" on, took the big umbrella
out and hoofed it up to the parking lot.

The truck won't start.

Sat in the truck and watched it rain.

Walked back to the boat and watched it rain.

The rain abated somewhat so decided to try the truck again.

Still won't start.

Rain increases.

Walked back to the boat.

This sequence continued until about 16:00 when I said "to Hell with
it!" and changed back into my grotty boating shorts.

Being low on provisions had two thin ham & cheese sandwiches for
supper and so to bed

Damn, but you guys have it good!

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

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wrote in message
...
On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:45:08 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Aldys" wrote in message ...
Too much Information

sv


You are a very angry and pathetic guy, who has a great need to establish
his
own self-worth at the expense of others. You should be pitied and ignored.

If you followed your own advice to pity and ignore him, you wouldn't have
made
this post. :')


My only mistake was my second post to him.

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

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Being low on provisions had two thin ham & cheese sandwiches for
supper and so to bed

Damn, but you guys have it good!

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

Yes, but what a country to be doing it in Bruce.

With all those beautiful women...............

You have your priorities right - apart from the haram ham sandwich

You could be in a boatyard in Sydney, playing horrendous yard fees and
freezing in the rain and winter wind. Warm rain, no matter how
constant, is so much nicer.

Peter

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:52:58 +1000, Herodotus
wrote:


Being low on provisions had two thin ham & cheese sandwiches for
supper and so to bed

Damn, but you guys have it good!

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

Yes, but what a country to be doing it in Bruce.

With all those beautiful women...............

You have your priorities right - apart from the haram ham sandwich

You could be in a boatyard in Sydney, playing horrendous yard fees and
freezing in the rain and winter wind. Warm rain, no matter how
constant, is so much nicer.

Peter

Yes, I've visited Oz and seen the women, "G'Day mate, 'ave a stubby".
Blimey!
By the way, ham may be kosher as according to Philip Roth, writing in
Portney's Complaint, it is OK to eat bacon if sliced very very thin
:-)
Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

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Isang tao pinangalanan, Herodotus nagsulat:


You could be in a boatyard in Sydney, playing horrendous yard fees and
freezing in the rain and winter wind. Warm rain, no matter how
constant, is so much nicer.

What is the harbourfee in Sydney for a 23-footer?
Here in Denmark the highest fee I have ever paid, was 31,5 aus$ a
night at a very popular harbour for week-end cruisers.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=5... 377&t=h&z=16
--
Dette er en signatur.

Læs den ikke.

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:46:33 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:



Yes, I've visited Oz and seen the women, "G'Day mate, 'ave a stubby".
Blimey!
By the way, ham may be kosher as according to Philip Roth, writing in
Portney's Complaint, it is OK to eat bacon if sliced very very thin
:-)
Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

I remember reading that book in my youth - shows your age.
I remember it created a storm in New Zealand and was either banned for
a while or was nearly banned.

Did you know that the State of Louisiana has banned Sir Walter Scott's
classic novel "Ivanhoe" from Public School libraries?

The grounds for doing so are very interesting.

Peter.

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:11:41 +0200, Claus Frørup
wrote:

Isang tao pinangalanan, Herodotus nagsulat:


You could be in a boatyard in Sydney, playing horrendous yard fees and
freezing in the rain and winter wind. Warm rain, no matter how
constant, is so much nicer.

What is the harbourfee in Sydney for a 23-footer?
Here in Denmark the highest fee I have ever paid, was 31,5 aus$ a
night at a very popular harbour for week-end cruisers.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=5... 377&t=h&z=16

Hi Claus,

My yacht has not been in Sydney Harbour (Please Bruce, note that
Claus's first language is not English and yet he can spell "harbour"
better than the American's who presume it as a mother tongue) since
2000.

I shall find out. I don't think that they charge Habour Fees as an
item for small boats. I can't recall paying one apart from mooring
fees. I know that a rented mooring from the Waterways Authority for a
30 footer is about AUD $230 per annum. I think that last includes a
periodic inspection.

regards
Peter

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Isang tao pinangalanan, Herodotus nagsulat:


Hi Claus,

My yacht has not been in Sydney Harbour (Please Bruce, note that
Claus's first language is not English and yet he can spell "harbour"
better than the American's who presume it as a mother tongue) since
2000.

That's funny...... The spellchecker in my newsreader is set up to use
English(American).... Go figu-)


I shall find out. I don't think that they charge Habour Fees as an
item for small boats. I can't recall paying one apart from mooring
fees. I know that a rented mooring from the Waterways Authority for a
30 footer is about AUD $230 per annum. I think that last includes a
periodic inspection.

230$..... Is that for an open anchorage or is it in a Marina?
I bought a berth for AUD $ 1700 and pay AUD$ 825 per annum at the
local marina. That includes a berth for the summer, storage in the
yard for the winter, and use of the crane when lifting or launching
the boat. Fresh water and electricity for charging batteries and the
use of powertools are free.
--

Who am I?

http://www.froerup.dk/claus

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:13:01 +1000, Herodotus
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:46:33 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:



Yes, I've visited Oz and seen the women, "G'Day mate, 'ave a stubby".
Blimey!
By the way, ham may be kosher as according to Philip Roth, writing in
Portney's Complaint, it is OK to eat bacon if sliced very very thin
:-)
Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

I remember reading that book in my youth - shows your age.
I remember it created a storm in New Zealand and was either banned for
a while or was nearly banned.

Did you know that the State of Louisiana has banned Sir Walter Scott's
classic novel "Ivanhoe" from Public School libraries?

The grounds for doing so are very interesting.

Peter.


Good Lord, but you are going back. I read Ivanhoe in High School and
can't really remember much but I believe a Jewish Woman was one of the
characters, perhaps that is the reason.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:08:22 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:13:01 +1000, Herodotus
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:46:33 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:



Yes, I've visited Oz and seen the women, "G'Day mate, 'ave a stubby".
Blimey!
By the way, ham may be kosher as according to Philip Roth, writing in
Portney's Complaint, it is OK to eat bacon if sliced very very thin
:-)
Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

I remember reading that book in my youth - shows your age.
I remember it created a storm in New Zealand and was either banned for
a while or was nearly banned.

Did you know that the State of Louisiana has banned Sir Walter Scott's
classic novel "Ivanhoe" from Public School libraries?

The grounds for doing so are very interesting.

Peter.


Good Lord, but you are going back. I read Ivanhoe in High School and
can't really remember much but I believe a Jewish Woman was one of the
characters, perhaps that is the reason.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

Not at all -

Too much saxon violence.

A bit of a pun really - take Saxon as "sex and"

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:38:30 +0200, Claus Frørup
230$..... Is that for an open anchorage or is it in a Marina?
I bought a berth for AUD $ 1700 and pay AUD$ 825 per annum at the
local marina. That includes a berth for the summer, storage in the
yard for the winter, and use of the crane when lifting or launching
the boat. Fresh water and electricity for charging batteries and the
use of powertools are free.

That is for a swing mooring in a sheltered bay. It does not include
any crane or travel lift usage. Also, we do not normally take out
boats out of the water for winter storage as we can sail in the
Antipodes in the winter as well as the summer. The water does not
freeze.

Interesting web site Claus,
Thank God you had an English translation. I imagine that I would enjoy
a ride on one of your Danish buses.

cheers
Peter

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Isang tao pinangalanan, Herodotus nagsulat:


That is for a swing mooring in a sheltered bay. It does not include
any crane or travel lift usage.

Swing moorings are free here. Anybody can make his own mooring
wherever he pleases, as long as it is not obstructing any
watertraffic.

Also, we do not normally take out
boats out of the water for winter storage as we can sail in the
Antipodes in the winter as well as the summer. The water does not
freeze.

The vast majority of boatowners here, take their boats out of water in
the winter. Our sailingseason is from April 1 till November 15.
If the boat is left in the water for the winter, the insurance has an
extra fee.

Interesting web site Claus,
Thank God you had an English translation. I imagine that I would enjoy
a ride on one of your Danish buses.

Thank you. You are welcome anytime.
We have a lots of Aussies visiting here.
Last year a passenger entered my bus at the Airport and asked for the
Australian Bar. At first glance he looked a lot like a biker similar
to the ones from Hells Angels....
http://picasaweb.google.com/BlueKnig...12607965246770

Then I noticed His patch was "Blue Knights" Sydney chapter.

Nice chap, very talkative, great sense of humor and definitely not one
of the Hells Angels types.
--

Who am I?

http://www.froerup.dk/claus

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"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:13:01 +1000, Herodotus
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:46:33 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:



Yes, I've visited Oz and seen the women, "G'Day mate, 'ave a stubby".
Blimey!
By the way, ham may be kosher as according to Philip Roth, writing in
Portney's Complaint, it is OK to eat bacon if sliced very very thin
:-)
Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

I remember reading that book in my youth - shows your age.
I remember it created a storm in New Zealand and was either banned for
a while or was nearly banned.

Did you know that the State of Louisiana has banned Sir Walter Scott's
classic novel "Ivanhoe" from Public School libraries?

The grounds for doing so are very interesting.

Peter.


Good Lord, but you are going back. I read Ivanhoe in High School and
can't really remember much but I believe a Jewish Woman was one of the
characters, perhaps that is the reason.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)


I knew Sir Walter Scott. Sir Walter was a friend of mine. You sure do look
like him. :)


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

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On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:16:00 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:13:01 +1000, Herodotus
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:46:33 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:



Yes, I've visited Oz and seen the women, "G'Day mate, 'ave a stubby".
Blimey!
By the way, ham may be kosher as according to Philip Roth, writing in
Portney's Complaint, it is OK to eat bacon if sliced very very thin
:-)
Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

I remember reading that book in my youth - shows your age.
I remember it created a storm in New Zealand and was either banned for
a while or was nearly banned.

Did you know that the State of Louisiana has banned Sir Walter Scott's
classic novel "Ivanhoe" from Public School libraries?

The grounds for doing so are very interesting.

Peter.


Good Lord, but you are going back. I read Ivanhoe in High School and
can't really remember much but I believe a Jewish Woman was one of the
characters, perhaps that is the reason.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)


I knew Sir Walter Scott. Sir Walter was a friend of mine. You sure do look
like him. :)


I do? Funny, I don;t have a beard.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

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"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:16:00 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
. ..
On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:13:01 +1000, Herodotus
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:46:33 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok
wrote:



Yes, I've visited Oz and seen the women, "G'Day mate, 'ave a stubby".
Blimey!
By the way, ham may be kosher as according to Philip Roth, writing in
Portney's Complaint, it is OK to eat bacon if sliced very very thin
:-)
Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)

I remember reading that book in my youth - shows your age.
I remember it created a storm in New Zealand and was either banned for
a while or was nearly banned.

Did you know that the State of Louisiana has banned Sir Walter Scott's
classic novel "Ivanhoe" from Public School libraries?

The grounds for doing so are very interesting.

Peter.


Good Lord, but you are going back. I read Ivanhoe in High School and
can't really remember much but I believe a Jewish Woman was one of the
characters, perhaps that is the reason.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)


I knew Sir Walter Scott. Sir Walter was a friend of mine. You sure do look
like him. :)


I do? Funny, I don;t have a beard.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom)


Just misquoting someone from a not-to-recent TV debate.


--
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www.sailnow.com

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On 2008-07-20 00:29:56 -0400, Bob said:

Damn life is good……………..
What the **** did you do today?

Friday, left work early. Put the newly-painted rudder on (transom
mount), sailed about 15 miles in 10-15 knots to usually-busy Swan Creek.

Saturday, watched the sparse boat scenery, napped, made lunch, napped,
enjoyed more scenery and wildlife.

Sunday, watched everybody leave, enjoyed the scenery left, some kids
playing in the water, then hauled, recalibrated the knotmeter, sailed
downwind home. Too hot, so decided to stick around overnight. Emailed
the wife (who'd had a fun day running an interesting meeting), woke up
about dawn for a leisurely drive home and to work.

Boring (and hot) as hell.

Loved it. Squeezed (sorta) 4 days out of a normal weekend and didn't do
a lick of the work I'd planned.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-Ã*-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/