It's that time of year. What, if any resolutions are we making this year? Personally I try to stay away from them or make the easy ones like this years..."I promise to sail more this year". I works for me and my wife loves it. Happy New Year to all.
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This morning it looked so nice out I thought I'd leave it out.
S/V "Tina Marie" Cal 2-27
I'm not gonna make any resolutions - but I have a couple of things I am going to try to do more often this year
One is sail more and the other includes a lovely female that I may or may not know at this point ;)
I'm sure she's out there teach she just doesn't know it yet...lucky her.
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This morning it looked so nice out I thought I'd leave it out.
S/V "Tina Marie" Cal 2-27
I resolve to... um...
ahh um...
errr....
resolve something! Yeah, that's it! ;D
Man, I have a ton of things I could make into resolutions. I may have to stick with you guys and just go for the "more sailing" one. I'd like to join teach in his girly resolution, but there are too few fair maidens in these parts for me to bank on anything like that happening (though it would be nice! ;D).
Here's a good one: I resolve to making a bi-weekly "to-do" list of small projects on the boat that can be done in the appropriate time frame. Small steps, right? :)
I always kept my first new years resolution....that is ...to never make or keep a new years resolution and I feel fantastic about it.
More Sailing and More Rum & spend less time at work more with friends
Dido to JackTar
I see it only fitting to wish all fellow 'small boat devotees' a happy,healthy 06 with less work,stress,BS and lots more free time,sailing adventures,fond memories !!! Enjoy the moments...its really all we have !! Cheers to all.
Same to U and all!!
Most definitely. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! ;D
HAPPY NEW YEAR - I am so happy we have this site. Thanks CaptnK
and to all who have shared in making this a pleasant place to escape to.
I'm having 80 of my closest friends in for an open house today :o
Nicely put Frank! Happy New Year to all! ;D
I woke this morning to sunshine pouring into the cabin. It was warm enough that last night I slept with the forehatch open about 6", and only one companionway board in. Looking out on the Bay, a light northerly ruffles the waters surface under a cloudless sky, and air temps are almost at 50*, headed towards 65*. I'm sitting here in sweatpants and a t-shirt, sipping my coffee as I post. What GREAT weather to start off 2006, what a fine day! ;D I hope all of y'alls New Years have a great start, too. :)
Well, the weather is a bit different here (-8 F headed for 5 ), But the feeling is the same. Normally we would be at -30 or -40 , So great way to start the new year for sure.
Quote from: Amorous on January 01, 2006, 12:30:33 PM
Well, the weather is a bit different here (-8 F headed for 5 )
My kind of place. :) I miss having a "real" winter.
Yea Kurt, Know what you mean.
Weather completely ruined our 'none but the brave' race. >:(
I mean, how can you have a race called 'none but the brave' with light winds and 64degrees? ;D
I actually like to think about my NY resolutions until around July 1, then I only have to try and keep them for 6 months. ;D
This yr is a fun one though and I want to start earlier than July. Get me and Pixie Dust ready for the big adventure!! That requires Capt K's philosophy on the projects, which will also include more time on the boat, more time on the water and more sunsets with wine. Doesn't get any better than that.
Now *that's* what I call a "good strategery". lol ;D
Quote from: starcrest on December 30, 2005, 11:45:56 PM
I always kept my first new years resolution....that is ...to never make or keep a new years resolution and I feel fantastic about it.
It's been working for me for over 10 years. ;D
Am I the only overweight schmuck in here who's resolved to lose a bit of weight this year? Or just the only one who will admit it in writing?
I am somewhat inspired by Jack Tar's comment in another thread - where he mentions losing weight while cruising - whew - I was afraid of gaining even more (yikes)
Cheers!
John
Quote from: Solace on January 10, 2006, 09:25:58 AM
Am I the only overweight schmuck in here who's resolved to lose a bit of weight this year? Or just the only one who will admit it in writing?
John
I doubt it! ;D BUT I NEVER include self-improvement in my resolutions. For 2006, I resolved to sail more, smile more, dance more with good-looking men, drink more GOOD wine and worry less. I guess you COULD call that self-improvement???? The rest will have to take care of itself!!
Good ones, Kailyst! :)
Solace - I just need to move some of the pounds that are on my torso out to my appendages, in the form of a denser, more fibrous meat. ;) ;D
Hang in there Solace! Summer is right around the corner and then that winter wt. will fall off. What else are you going to do right now other than eat and count down until spring??
Kailyst.... I am with you with emphasis on "good looking" and "good" wine. Oh Yeah!
I am extending last year's resolution which was only half accomplished. To get my boat to Alaska (that's the done part), and to sail Prince William Sound (that's the extended part).
It's only January, but we have had a real easy winter here so far and that, along with finding this board (a breath of fresh air BTW), has kept me excited about the adventure to come in the not too distant future.
Just change your way of thinking.....
Those are not 'extra' pounds, you are just stowed 'provisions' for the lean times.... ;D
Quote from: Pixie Dust on January 10, 2006, 09:40:55 PM
Kailyst.... I am with you with emphasis on "good looking" and "good" wine. Oh Yeah!
Unfortunately, the "good" wine is easier to find than the "good-looking" men!! ::) Of course, the man would have to be sail oriented also!
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Unfortunately, the "good" wine is easier to find than the "good-looking" men!! ::) Of course, the man would have to be sail oriented also!
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Ditto that. As far as sail oriented also... they need to eat, drink and sleep it or I will drive them nuts. :D
I always thought seafaring women needed to be ruff and tuff(no,not the butch bulldyke habitus)but Annie was all that.She would do up her hair,dothe fingernails thing,put on her make-up,then string up a fishing rod,cut fresh bait,catch whatever,gut it prepair it and cook it all in the same breath.she stayed on board with me for a year.she said that ya gotta be real good friends with who ever is on board to use this toilet..going sailing or for a boatride is one thing....but really living the life style is another....I mean theres no place for high heels on any boat....andya better not be "ascared" of the dark,and ya better not mind getting a little wet....its really a sacrifice to live on a small boat....ya jus'dont have all the homebound amenities......after all its like all I hear from dear old mom..."where do ya eat where do ya sleep...where do ya take a "showah."how can anyone live on a.......b....bbb....bbbbbboat?!My unle Alsie is even "woise"he wuz a cab drivuh in new yawk fa 40 yeahs.he dont tink yuz cudda be livin' on sum gaddam muddafuknbote,fa krysakes
Starcrest- That is funny. I am not ruff, I can be tuff when needed, but I still like to be a girl. I can catch fish (love to fish) actually I owned a power boat prior to the sailboat and went grouper fishing and spear fishing every weekend. I can clean fish and cook them. I have learned to change my oil, wire, go up the mast etc. I really enjoying doing boat chores and repairs too. New adventure for me and I take pride in my boat. I have to be girly girl in my job, ::) but I am most content when I am in my "play clothes." ;D
I am very lucky, my parents may not understand my passion fully, but they are proud and accepting. They are not crazy about the Bahamas plan, but they will not give me a difficult time. They are concerned about safety and I understand that. (bet they come and crew with me ;)
My resolution for 2006 is to:
Find a sailboat!
Buy it!
And move aboard! Simplify life and head south!
Kregar
Welcome Kregar! You are in good company. You share our dreams, plans and labor. Best of luck in the hunt and find! Gotta love making that first boat purchase.
Tally and Ochlocknee-- we are neighbors!
Keep us up on your progress!
actually I have found in the past that I have been running a shelter for homeless women....pretty much many of the women that have stayed with me have done so pretty much because they had nowhere else to go.And me being the nice guy that I am....well sure they can stay as long as they remember who they are living with.the liveaboard life syle gets in the blood stream they like it....but as soon as they forget who the are living with...(it has happened more than once..)thats when I bring them back to the same dumpster they came from
Quote from: Kailyst on January 10, 2006, 03:13:28 PM
Quote from: Solace on January 10, 2006, 09:25:58 AM
Am I the only overweight schmuck in here who's resolved to lose a bit of weight this year? Or just the only one who will admit it in writing?
John
I doubt it! ;D BUT I NEVER include self-improvement in my resolutions. For 2006, I resolved to sail more, smile more, dance more with good-looking men, drink more GOOD wine and worry less. I guess you COULD call that self-improvement???? The rest will have to take care of itself!!
Excellent!
;D ;D ;D
Man you went WAY back for that last quote!! 2006??? Wow!!
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And sadly, Starcrest exists no more, except in our memories