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Thanks to All, cruising around NJ

RP
Randy Pickelmann
Thu, Mar 20, 2008 11:54 AM

Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."

Tom,
I have learned not to use the term "offshore".  Instead we cruise "coastwise"
and my wife is much happier!
Regards,
Randy Pickelmann
hard aground in Clearwater
MORNING STAR
lying in Marathon, FL
www.morningstar.talkspot.com

Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..." Tom, I have learned not to use the term "offshore". Instead we cruise "coastwise" and my wife is much happier! Regards, Randy Pickelmann hard aground in Clearwater MORNING STAR lying in Marathon, FL www.morningstar.talkspot.com
BA
Bill Allen
Thu, Mar 20, 2008 12:07 PM

My wife will really does not like "offshore" either she almost ahd a stroke
coming across the shipping lanes off delaware bay in a very bad fog (with
the radar running I was quite comforable) However as long as like Randy said
your refer to it as coastwise and can see the sights along the coast she's
ok with it. If you're in somewhat close it's really no worse then many of
the sounds and bays. I really enjoy the coastal sight seeing. Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Pickelmann" rwp_48@yahoo.com
To: great-loop@lists.samurai.com
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 7:54 AM
Subject: GL: Thanks to All, cruising around NJ

Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."

My wife will really does not like "offshore" either she almost ahd a stroke coming across the shipping lanes off delaware bay in a very bad fog (with the radar running I was quite comforable) However as long as like Randy said your refer to it as coastwise and can see the sights along the coast she's ok with it. If you're in somewhat close it's really no worse then many of the sounds and bays. I really enjoy the coastal sight seeing. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Pickelmann" <rwp_48@yahoo.com> To: <great-loop@lists.samurai.com> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 7:54 AM Subject: GL: Thanks to All, cruising around NJ > Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."
RY
Ralph Yost (home)
Fri, Mar 21, 2008 1:11 AM

The key to all of this is for the men to pick their days of travel wisely
when their wives are with them.
Dont go outside if the waves and chop are enough to move the boat
uncomfortably. Instead pick a nice NW wind and hug the beach. She will love
that ride.If not, then suck it in and be willing to add time to the trip and
go inside. Takes longer but is always smooth and plenty of nice sites to
see.
After a few big green heads get her, SHE may suggest to go outside next time
!

Otherwise, sit in port and wait for the right weather that is suitable for
her. What's the rush?

Hey, I learned the hard way with our old sailboat. I took my wife in stuff
that I knew the boat could very easily handle safely but was sloppy. And, we
were ON A SCHEDULE. She barfed the whole way.

Now that we are trawler people and will be cruising in retirement days, we
can throw away the SCHEDULE.

R.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Allen" bill@northeastscubasupply.com

My wife will really does not like "offshore" either she almost ahd a
stroke
coming across the shipping lanes off delaware bay in a very bad fog (with
the radar running I was quite comforable) However as long as like Randy
said
your refer to it as coastwise and can see the sights along the coast she's
ok with it. If you're in somewhat close it's really no worse then many of
the sounds and bays. I really enjoy the coastal sight seeing. Bill

Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."

The key to all of this is for the men to pick their days of travel wisely when their wives are with them. Dont go outside if the waves and chop are enough to move the boat uncomfortably. Instead pick a nice NW wind and hug the beach. She will love that ride.If not, then suck it in and be willing to add time to the trip and go inside. Takes longer but is always smooth and plenty of nice sites to see. After a few big green heads get her, SHE may suggest to go outside next time ! Otherwise, sit in port and wait for the right weather that is suitable for her. What's the rush? Hey, I learned the hard way with our old sailboat. I took my wife in stuff that I knew the boat could very easily handle safely but was sloppy. And, we were ON A SCHEDULE. She barfed the whole way. Now that we are trawler people and will be cruising in retirement days, we can throw away the SCHEDULE. R. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Allen" <bill@northeastscubasupply.com> > My wife will really does not like "offshore" either she almost ahd a > stroke > coming across the shipping lanes off delaware bay in a very bad fog (with > the radar running I was quite comforable) However as long as like Randy > said > your refer to it as coastwise and can see the sights along the coast she's > ok with it. If you're in somewhat close it's really no worse then many of > the sounds and bays. I really enjoy the coastal sight seeing. Bill >> Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."