Educatgion

[AdriftAtSea]

Always enjoy the ride.     I read something recently that said instead of hills and valleys in life, it is more like railroad tracks.  There is usually a track of good things going on in your life and beside of it is also a track of some bad things.  The bad would be the floating floorboards, the good is just being out there!!   

Anyone, besides me, think that Connie is an eternal optimist?  Not that being one is bad, as I am often said to be one myself.

[Jack Tar]

Self taught . Nothing wrong with taking a class though.

[Pixie Dust]

Anyone, besides me, think that Connie is an eternal optimist?  Not that being one is bad, as I am often said to be one myself.

    I think I am...... That is not always a good thing.  I do try to find the good in things, but sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge.      

[starcrest]

I took sailing lessons in 1979 in marina del rey california.a 27 foot soling.but I really didnt learn until I bought my first boat---a 23 foot jolly roger.then I took a course in coastal piloting thru the coast guard auxilliary.I never heard of a "spiralling loxodrome" till then.I got lotsa experience--but sitting out there for four days at a time taught me to be patient.when the slightest of wind comes---just set it an'ferget it.dont ask for more.I will never forget daysailing with a rikky racer on his fin keel spade rudder huge genny sheeted in too tight.he wuz jumpin' all over the deck tryin' ta' go faster.to this day I cant understand why there's all this stuff---to make sailboats go faster----they buy these hi-tech super secret flying fin keel ultra light displacement hulls---then they out fit them with mast steps,full length dodgers and bimini tops,radars,self steering vane gears,-lotsa extra fuel cans on deck,obviously to extend range under power--baggywrinkles on the spreaders---life nets on the life lines- all sortsa' heavy anchor gear on deck----I mean all this suff ya see on heavy displacement hulls---maybe they're jus' tryin'ta'get the best of both worlds.its like getting an ultra light steam roller.or perhaps they will come up with a super tanker with a retractable keel.

[s/v Faith]

its like getting an ultra light steam roller.or perhaps they will come up with a super tanker with a retractable keel.

 

[Capt. BC]

I get the hint that this forum may have some folks that are from this era, enjoy some relaxed music, and would appreciate this bit of information.

Hon 120-304 Parrothead Studies

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Brought to you via the Coconut Telegraph and confirmed through the University of North Carolina Wilimington, An Honors course which delves into the study of the Jimmy Buffett fans. With field trips to the Margaritvalle Cafe and interviews with Parrotheads at tailgate parties, the students embark on a journy into the world of leasure.

In an e-mail Jimmy says that if he had taken this class when he was in college he would have flunked it also.

Description: Using various theories of leisure behavior, the Office for Parrothead Research investigates the motivations and experiences of Jimmy Buffet fans (a.k.a. Parrotheads). Students in this seminar will (a) learn and apply various theories of leisure behavior, with a focus on serious leisure, to the Parrothead phenomena; and (b) learn and apply research skills in survey and qualitative methods to study Parrotheads.

[CapnK]

LOL! If they'd have had classes like that when I was in college, I might have gradyeeated!

[AdriftAtSea]

i know what you mean. 

[Solace]

If I would have known they had courses like this - I might have gone further than high school.

We had the extreme pleasure of being able to sail to his concert in Toronto last year - the Ontario Place Marina is approximately 300 yards (don't ask me what that is in metres) away from the venue where he played. Unfortunately, tailgate parties such as you are allowed stateside, are unlawful in the great white north - but we had one heck of a sailgate party!! Was amazing to see how some of the folks had decorated their boats.

Sadly, Jimmy did not grace us with a tour date this summer. There's always next year. sigh

Cheers!

John

[Joe Pyrat]

Why didn't they have classes like that when I was in college???   

[pamdemonium]

Ahhh, jeez...
I am a big parrothead.  I grew up in Colorado -- Jimmy had a place in Aspen.  I saw him several times at the summer ritual called "Deaf Camp Benefit".   Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Eagles and Jimmy.  It was held on the green slopes of Snowmass resort...man those were the days. I have seen him several times since and although always a GREAT show, nothing comes close to my memories. 
 Is the class long distance?