tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109763602858109308.post7959351246358689551..comments2023-06-19T20:26:44.942+10:00Comments on Sailing Papillon: Bad InfluencesAmy Schaeferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263719891092841767noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109763602858109308.post-86853987835377603902012-12-07T08:02:07.937+10:002012-12-07T08:02:07.937+10:00@Mark C: Ahh, another Mr Fix-It owns up. At 58, ...@Mark C: Ahh, another Mr Fix-It owns up. At 58, you certainly wouldn't be anywhere near the "old" end of the cruising curve. We've met single-handers in their 80s, still out and having a good time.<br /><br />I'm not much of a sailor, but I love being a cruiser. These years on the sea have been some of our best. You can send your first mate to me for a pep-talk any time. Amy Schaeferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263719891092841767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109763602858109308.post-66300081048939175112012-12-05T11:30:52.949+10:002012-12-05T11:30:52.949+10:00OMG! It's me! I don't even know you guys a...OMG! It's me! I don't even know you guys and I read about me on your blog. :-) Really though, I just read about your family in Sail magazine and thought it was a great read. I really did laugh after reading "Bad Influences" I'm a Mr Fix-it too. I just never thought about it till I read it for myself. I'm glad you guys sold the farm and just went for it. Sorry to say at 58 I've probably missed my "window" as there was always a reason not to years ago and now my first mate makes funny faces when ever I mention the idea.<br />Now that our "health Ins" has just gone up to $974.00 per month (no I'm not kidding, and I DON'T feel any healthier)I'm getting the itch to bag it all and get a bigger boat and get out of dodge before it's too late. Keep sailing and have a merry Christmas. Mark C. 1998 Seaward 25 sailing Long Island Sound, CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109763602858109308.post-68693763113854874492012-12-03T06:54:36.970+10:002012-12-03T06:54:36.970+10:00@sv Prili: She still sails beautifully, but we'...@sv Prili: She still sails beautifully, but we've lost 1-2 knots and don't balance quite as nicely as before. <br /><br />We're getting quotes on a new mizzen now, and will finish that job before we leave NZ at the end of the season.Amy Schaeferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263719891092841767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109763602858109308.post-49845297221984558972012-12-03T03:50:03.063+10:002012-12-03T03:50:03.063+10:00That is one beautiful Sail, one could say spectacu...That is one beautiful Sail, one could say spectacular!<br /><br />Mr. Fix-It looks like he did a terrific job on securing the mizzen for your NZ journey.<br />Love MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109763602858109308.post-60451044315370056612012-12-03T00:29:12.414+10:002012-12-03T00:29:12.414+10:00How does she sail now? Looks like something my hus...How does she sail now? Looks like something my husband would do. Pretty bloody funny!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612614054682185507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109763602858109308.post-72561890627723492792012-12-02T23:54:13.107+10:002012-12-02T23:54:13.107+10:00Good Morning Aunt Amy, Uncle Erik, and girls,
Ano...Good Morning Aunt Amy, Uncle Erik, and girls,<br /><br />Another great post. We visited winterfest yesterday and met lots of people who read you blog. Tory says hi.<br /><br />Love the new sail. Looking beautiful.<br /><br />Love Kate and BethKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822147756831688465noreply@blogger.com