Well, we sure have all flamed Rudy. I don't agree with him, but he has been a good sport about the chastising he received. Rudy, though I don't agree with you on this, you certainly have otherwise been a positive contribution to this list and I hope you continue, VHF or not. Maybe I should just let this lie, but I still don't understand WHY you won't have a VHF marine radio onboard. You can answer this off list if you wish. David Sorenson Duluth, MN On Sat, 5 Dec 2009 13:54:11 -0800 (PST) Rudy and Jill <rudysechez@yahoo.com> writes: > What a very interesting day. Gotta admit, some of you got some skin, > but > eventually I'll stop bleeding. > > I still appreciate the responses (I think), even though there were a > few > somewhat against the idea. Many points madeb& some for, some > against, some > polite and some less so. > > No matter how the opinions were voiced, I suspect that all of them > will go far > in helping someone sort out, for themselves, how they wish to deal > with the > subject. > > No matter how they choose, I hope that they choose to boat safely, > whether it > is similar with our manner of doing it or someone elsebs. > > Not mentioned, though I think that it needs to be voiced, is that we > do not > encourage anyone to cruise the way we do, but for those who have the > interest > and desire, contrary to a lot of opinions out there, it can be done > and done > safely. > > Unfortunately the ones doing it like us, or close to it, were silent > to the > site, and so their opinions are going unnoticed to the vast > consortium of T&T. > In view of this, our approach seems to be an isolated case, which > apparently > it isnbt; in fact, it is wider spread than I even suspected. > > We did find it somewhat ironic that many who suggested that we were > very > selfish in cruising without VHF, did so because they were concerned > that we > wouldnbt be available to help them, should they need it. Umm? > > However, rest assured, that if we see your orange flag with the > black square > and black ball on it, or a smoke flare, or a shooting flare, we'll > pour on the > speed and spurt along a five knots to do whatever we can to help > you. > > But, if you're in international waters and are displaying a "high > intensity > white light flashing at regular intervals from 50-70 times per > minute" (strobe > light?), we'd more than likely just amble over at jusst 5 knots, just > out of > curiosity, since the light does not suggest distress in int'l > waters. (I know > ya'll knew that.) > > Oh well, it appears that the basic message was overlooked and that > was my > fault; it was presented in a manner that apparently was an emotional > one. > Sorry for all the ruffled feathers and again I wish to thank all who > took time > to respond. > > See ya'll on the water? > > Rudy > Briney Bug, Panama City, Fl. > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering > > To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, > change email address, etc) go to: > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/trawlers-and-trawlering > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World > Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited. > > ____________________________________________________________ Weight Loss Program Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=IZL2tyJNq-6OEjB9cbznlwAAJ1CFlD1gJbvC_R9CWPD0a2tMAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEUgAAAAA=

Original message: "I still don't understand WHY you won't have a VHF marine radio onboard." I agree; especially after all the commentary as to why it is important to have one. Henry

> "I still don't understand WHY you > won't have a VHF marine radio onboard." As many have said, I agree. No more discussion. What I really want to know is, after refusing to be swept up with the modern technology that is available to you, why are you using a computer? Why are you emailing people? In keeping with the "flares" and "horn signals" life style that you seem to enjoy, surely you could keep in touch with the List using smoke signals or how about dusting off that spiffy looking set of semaphore flags that have been in your lazarette for the last 50 years? With a little practice, you could be up to 3 or 4 words a minute in no time. Rudy, this is the 21st century and you are driving on the wrong side of the road. Get with the program before someone, including yourself, gets hurt. And that applies to those of you who cruise around with your VHF's shut-off as well! Does common sense really have to be regulated?? Jim JAZZ Trojan 36 TriCabin > > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering > > To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change email address, etc) go to: http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/trawlers-and-trawlering > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World > Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.