Relax, I am not trying to flame you. My point is (and I thought it
was clear) that if it doesn't cost you a thing, and it is something
you enjoy doing (like saling), then why not lend a hand?

If in your world you have to pay to everyone who helps you, then you
must live in a rather unfriendly place. Most sailing communities that
I know will be happy to lend a hand here and there... Hey, even in the
fleet where I race, after the ragatas, competitors meet to exchange
tips and the like, not that different from this forum.


P.S. Constructive criticism: Your sarcasm lacks subtlety, making it
look crass instead of sharp.

On 20 Jul 2003 15:56:35 GMT, (JAXAshby) wrote:

Okay, next week you come and polish my boat for me, for I am indeed "part of
the sailing community". After that change the oil, make me some weathercloths,
run to West Marine and get me a new bbq, then take my aluminum propane tank and
get it inspected, a OPD installed and then fill it. After that, go me a couple
weeks provisions (only four star Cognac please) and shop for a new SSB

Geesh dude/ette, you REALLY believe you are a slave for any and everyone who
shows up because he is "part of the sailing community".

Sorry dude. You want me to work on your boat fixing the engine, the sails, the
woodwork **OR** delivering it to the port of your choice you gotta pay me for
my expertise. Unless, of course, we have really have been friends (or mates,
as those who live where South is up would have it). Then certainly I'd be glad
to help.

But you, as in YOU, are not a friend. You can't fix your engine, etc. you
gotta pay the going rate.

Get used to it.

Where I come from, if you are part of the sailing community, then you
are not a stranger anymore. If more of the "mates helping mates"
filosophy was used, we will be a better world. Your kind of thinking
makes me think that the documentary "Bowling for Columbine" was right
on the mark regarding the USA.