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The fun is in the uncertainty
When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan,
there'd be nothing to talk about. You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? |
The fun is in the uncertainty
On 6/14/11 9:13 PM, Frogwatch wrote:
When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan, there'd be nothing to talk about. You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? I like equipment to work as planned, and the weather to be reasonably as expected. -- Want to discuss recreational boating and fishing in a forum where personal insults are not allowed? http://groups.google.com/group/rec-boating-fishing |
The fun is in the uncertainty
On Jun 14, 10:13*pm, Frogwatch wrote:
When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan, there'd be nothing to talk about. *You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. *People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. *This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. *It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. *This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. *I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. *I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? *Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? Operating a sailing vessel on the open ocean is serious business. If you're looking for wild crazy unpredictible fun... go to Vegas. |
The fun is in the uncertainty
On Jun 14, 10:22*pm, North Star wrote:
On Jun 14, 10:13*pm, Frogwatch wrote: When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan, there'd be nothing to talk about. *You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. *People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. *This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. *It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. *This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. *I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. *I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? *Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? Operating a sailing vessel on the open ocean is serious business. If you're looking for wild crazy unpredictible fun... go to Vegas. Ahh, but there is a difference, gambling is uncontrollable uncertainty whereas knowing seamanship allows one to partially control the situation. Gambling does nothing for me at all, not interested. |
The fun is in the uncertainty
"North Star" wrote in message
... On Jun 14, 10:13 pm, Frogwatch wrote: When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan, there'd be nothing to talk about. You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? Operating a sailing vessel on the open ocean is serious business. If you're looking for wild crazy unpredictible fun... go to Vegas. Reply: Boring life you must lead. Wife and I travel a lot without room reservations. Go to Europe or Central America and only have reservations for the first night or two and then go for a month and if we like an area, stay longer, if not leave in a day or two. Most people can not travel this way. We have met some fun people and seen interesting sights traveling this way. Sure I want the boat and equipment to work 100% but that is a 100% given that it will not be true. Broken axle, exc. Broke an axle in Roseburg, OR on the way to Vancouver Island couple years ago. Met some nice, helpful people, now friends because of the experience. You probably like to go on a cruise or all inclusive resort package, or a guided tour. No creative spirit. And Vegas is very predictable. The casinos have very good mathematicians generating books on the odds of the casino winning in the long run. They did not put those thick carpets on the floor by giving away money. |
The fun is in the uncertainty
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@mypacks.net says... On 6/14/11 9:13 PM, Frogwatch wrote: When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan, there'd be nothing to talk about. You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? I like equipment to work as planned, and the weather to be reasonably as expected. That's because you are a coward. |
The fun is in the uncertainty
On Jun 15, 12:36*am, Frogwatch wrote:
On Jun 14, 10:22*pm, North Star wrote: On Jun 14, 10:13*pm, Frogwatch wrote: When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan, there'd be nothing to talk about. *You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. *People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. *This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. *It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. *This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. *I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. *I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? *Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? Operating a sailing vessel on the open ocean is serious business. If you're looking for wild crazy unpredictible fun... go to Vegas. Ahh, but there is a difference, gambling is uncontrollable uncertainty whereas knowing seamanship allows one to partially control the situation. *Gambling does nothing for me at all, not interested.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Who said anything about gamblin' ?? |
The fun is in the uncertainty
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The fun is in the uncertainty
On 6/15/11 12:42 PM, North Star wrote:
On Jun 15, 12:36 am, wrote: On Jun 14, 10:22 pm, North wrote: On Jun 14, 10:13 pm, wrote: When we take boating trips, if everything went according to plan, there'd be nothing to talk about. You could simply give your pre-trip itinerary and that'd be it, no reason to travel at all. People who actually do stuff know that all the fun is in when things do not go according to plan. This is why I rarely discuss stuff that goes right, why bother. It is when unplanned things happen the fun begins. This is why I always post about crazy stuff that happens and not about how everything went according to plan. In thinking about this, I had a startling revelation, "Some people hate uncertainty" and this realization boggled my mind like finding people who love Nazis or similar. I find myself considering, "People really LIKE things to go exactly as they planned, NO WAY" but I s'pose some people really are like that. I guess there's nothing wrong with that attitude but is alien to me. So, just out of curiosity, which type are you? Do you like stuff to go as planned or is seriously off course good for you? Operating a sailing vessel on the open ocean is serious business. If you're looking for wild crazy unpredictible fun... go to Vegas. Ahh, but there is a difference, gambling is uncontrollable uncertainty whereas knowing seamanship allows one to partially control the situation. Gambling does nothing for me at all, not interested.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Who said anything about gamblin' ?? Seamanship is no remedy for a poorly maintained boat. I've seen nothing from Froggy's posts that tell me he is an accomplished "seaman," but I've seen plenty of posts from him that tell me he is lax about maintenance and preparation. -- Want to discuss recreational boating and fishing in a forum where personal insults are not allowed? http://groups.google.com/group/rec-boating-fishing |
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