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[B2fromA2looking4U]

Feeling the power of the wind as you trim the sails is something now of a lost skill and art. I enjoyed your post. It reminded me of some good times.

 

[nipplecaresser]

Not to mention the searing and burning pain on your genitals.

(from dropping the coffee, of course)

It's not nearly as bad as when YOU spill coffee in your lap!!

 

[dkak001]

Wise idea... take care... the Quademic of Viruses is back again. Nasty bits of work - each of them

This one is just a cold. Stuffy, sort throat, little run down feeling.

It really sucks because I literally haven't left the house all week. They are bringing this crap home for me!

 

[RjR3_1954]

Uh oh, dad would call me sunshine as I was always cheerful and whistling when I got up .

If you can drink Keurig coffee, you can drink anything

This stuff will Rot your Pipes

 

[dkak001]

Looked at the temperatures, we had 4F this morning.

And later the sun was shining bright. I walked by a window, and was thinking "Where is all this heat coming from?". Then I realized it's the sunshine I haven't see for a month hitting me! Silly northerner, the sun is warm!

Anyway, I Hope you all have a great rest of your day today.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Sailing. One of those endeavors that was freedom and adventure for a those of past generations. A way of life before they switched from sails to steam (to borrow a line from Jimmy Buffet,) and even paid the bills on the Chesapeake for oyster men sailing the Skipjacks till the late ‘70’s.

I learned to sail on small Sunfish and Hobie Cat’s that littered the beaches when I was growing up. If you were out you could ask for a ride and nobody ever refused. When I was stationed in Germany we vacationed on Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria. I sailed a 7m boat that was supposedly owned by Herman Goering.

Now you have to belong to a yacht club or just grow up around sailors. For us dreamers it’s a trap! There is so much you have to learn, especially if you want to do any blue water sailing. I should say you better know!

Here’s a tell. Compare a 40’ used powerboat to a similar sailboat. The price difference will shock you. So many people (dreamers like me) run out and buy one on a whim and then realize how much work and upkeep and knowledge it takes to sail the damn thing…and the used market is glutted!

What’s the old adage? If you want to sail, find a friend who owns a boat!

——the MZ flow will be interrupted to show the Skipjack fleet of the Chesapeake Bay——

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These vessels were used to harvest oyster out of the bay. Right through the Carter administration. Now they’re just relics that sail in regatta’s out of Annapolis and Baltimore. They have beautiful lines though!

My grandfather was a huge fan of a dead rise. He did have a point. He also had a dead rise for a while when he was a young man.

 

[Missk_2022]

She might be a preppy, or a preppy wannabe.

She is something else

 

[Missk_2022]

I might be looking for the same for my firewood business. I fantasize of quitting my job and selling firewood full-time…

But then there’s my back.

And food.

Mortgage.

Health insurance.

Goddamnit!

He is the lorax..... he speaks for the trees

 

[Missk_2022]

I need to be able to give Bo a ride in case (I amused myself) I get some Bo work. Plus hauling gravel and sich. And going for used utility poles. I will be needing a couple of trailers. One I might build

What size trailers?

 

[Missk_2022]

Ugh

 

[Tweedledude]

Roses and race horses two very beutuful things

For the Thread

 

[likes2watchU]

Morning, spoonies
Hope everyone is properly caffeinated as we sail into Medical Monday today...
For all of us with medical appointments or accompanying family... may your visit be devoid of hassle and abundant with good news.
What else... what else?
Roll tape, Bob!

I didn't mean to be rude. Sometimes I just get defensive. I'm a old man...I'll be 72 in February, but that's not an excuse for rude

I detected no rudeness, Rj. Enjoy your new screens! Hope they bring you and Lady K hours of enjoyment!

Did I mention I know just enough about sailing to be dangerous?

It is not an inexpensive hobby as say... roller skating or skate boarding

Sweet! I’ll be right over!!

Right? Watch Party at Rj's!!

the recipients will simply rip the wrapping to pieces when opening their presents

Which is why for years I would wrap my gifts in brown paper grocery bags and use crayons to draw fun designs on them rather than buy commercial paper.

Ethyl hid somewhere yesterday for several hours. She has yet to tell me where. I gave her a good scolding when she resurfaced.
Ask me if she cared what I had to say.

One simply does not ask the Queen such questions. Silly man

He was always basically a preppy - a rich kid pussy - and a raging know-it-all asshole.

Ugh - town where I grew up was lousy with that sort. I've had my fill, thanks.

Gift cards. Colored envelopes. Pretty little bags. Pretty colored tissue paper.

Simpler yet:
So many gift cards are eCards now... all the recipient may open is a greeting card.

Novices don’t know when to leave for port. That’s who get hurt.

Very true - we relied on the captain and first mate to make that call for us.

coffee with my life companion is coming up.

I’ve only been out on the Great Lakes twice.

Once with my family was enough
They were all green around the gills the whole time. Mr. Dry Toast & Black Coffee (aka Dad) at the stern - dry heaving. 3 Siblings laying down in the cabin below - because we got up so early. Riiiight. And the youngest - eating his way through the snacks put out for the group thinking This is the Life! (Right before he tossed it all up on the deck then went down below to "rest his eyes").
One trip with that group was enough for me.
I had fun - sitting up front with the first mate.... chatting away. Well, until he had to swab the deck.

I fantasize of quitting my job and selling firewood full-time

sad how reality swoops in so fast on some dreams

Lake Erie is part of the GL but is not the best one. I spent most of my time on Lake Michigan and Huron. Those are beautiful lakes.

I grew up with Lake Michigan. To this day I remain Directionally Challenged. Okay - I've always been. But it was easier when "The Lake is East" helped to orient you.

The nurse practitioner is running behind.

Well that sucks. Given the time, I'm assuming you have one of the first appointments of the day
Hope it goes well once it goes

It really sucks because I literally haven't left the house all week. They are bringing this crap home for me!

Yep - kids... or Little Petri Dishes of Death as I refer to them IYKYK

Silly northerner, the sun is warm!

Yep - just ask a cat LOL

Roses and race horses two very beutuful things

For the Thread

Fine by me... but you're cleaning up after them

 

[Greylag]

Roses and race horses two very beutuful things

For the Thread

And both expensive! But at least you can’t fall of a rose and break anything

 

[likes2watchU]

And both expensive! But at least you can’t fall of a rose and break anything

Unless you get caught in the shrink ray
Stay vigilent, spoonies
The threat is real

 

[Greylag]

Great day on the hill although a little cold and wet as we finished at 1.30! It gave me time to find someone who could order in a new tyre and fit tomorrow…

 

[Tweedledude]

And both expensive! But at least you can’t fall of a rose and break anything

True. I've had some bad experiences with horses and greasewood. I suspect a rose bush would cause the same type of outcome

 

[likes2watchU]

Great day on the hill although a little cold and wet as we finished at 1.30! It gave me time to find someone who could order in a new tyre and fit tomorrow…

Sounds like a partial win for today... and setting up of a win for tomorrow already WOOT!

True. I've had some bad experiences with horses and greasewood. I suspect a rose bush would cause the same type of outcome

No wonder you're giving them both away

 

[Wat_Tyler]

What size trailers?

One to haul Bo when he needs to get around.


One to haul poles that the local utility company brings back to their yard and gives away - but you can't cut them to length there, so you have to take full length ones . . . and some are damn near 40' long.

 

[Oldermom935]

 

[Oldermom935]

 

[Oldermom935]

Anybody not happy with their job?

 

[Missk_2022]

I am tired

 

[Oldermom935]

I am tired

How are you feeling hun?

 

[Adventurous_soul]

I am tired

Sleep well if you can, sounds like you have had a hell of a lot to deal with lately, hope this puts a smile on your face..

(Just in case the YouTube link doesn’t work.. it’s I’m Tired Madeline Kahn Blazing Saddles)

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

If you can drink Keurig coffee, you can drink anything
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This stuff will Rot your Pipes

Dad was an Army cook. His coffee was strong the pot always clean! He would have hated a Keurig.