Wow, can't believe I have been here since 2004. 15 years is a long running forum and probably one for the history books. You have to give Phil and all credit for what they have done here and put together.
I have met quite a few people over the years through here. I have received great advice and help and, hopefully, passes some on as well. This is a very unique community because sailors are different. No matter what you don't have in common, you have so much in common. I haven't seen many communities as quick to help a stranger who quickly becomes a friend.
So I have been sailboatless since I sold Saga two years ago. Seems like forever. The boat was sold when I knew that my wife and I were having a baby and I knew that I couldn't take care of Saga the way she deserved to be treated. She would go neglected as the duties of work and being a new parent would not allow much else. Saga was the temporary replacement when finances forced me to sell my beloved Catalina 30, Spirit of Liberty.
Sadly, I have no idea when I will get another sailboat. This really kicks me in the butt from time to time and I think of the cruises and the memories. I am hoping that things will allow for another sailboat in a few years. Still, I constantly look at adds and daydream. I know that my return will be extremely low-budget as I also have a lot of other responsibilities and also a wife that is not that understanding when it comes to the dream.
Anyway, I am getting a long and doing well. My daughter is now 17 months and doing well. Good news is that she seems to love the water (one of the few kids that throws a fit when you take her out of the bath tub). I am still around and though you may not see me as much I still check on you all. I am still plotting and scheming, but mainly dreaming, on my return to cruising.
I have met quite a few people over the years through here. I have received great advice and help and, hopefully, passes some on as well. This is a very unique community because sailors are different. No matter what you don't have in common, you have so much in common. I haven't seen many communities as quick to help a stranger who quickly becomes a friend.
So I have been sailboatless since I sold Saga two years ago. Seems like forever. The boat was sold when I knew that my wife and I were having a baby and I knew that I couldn't take care of Saga the way she deserved to be treated. She would go neglected as the duties of work and being a new parent would not allow much else. Saga was the temporary replacement when finances forced me to sell my beloved Catalina 30, Spirit of Liberty.
Sadly, I have no idea when I will get another sailboat. This really kicks me in the butt from time to time and I think of the cruises and the memories. I am hoping that things will allow for another sailboat in a few years. Still, I constantly look at adds and daydream. I know that my return will be extremely low-budget as I also have a lot of other responsibilities and also a wife that is not that understanding when it comes to the dream.
Anyway, I am getting a long and doing well. My daughter is now 17 months and doing well. Good news is that she seems to love the water (one of the few kids that throws a fit when you take her out of the bath tub). I am still around and though you may not see me as much I still check on you all. I am still plotting and scheming, but mainly dreaming, on my return to cruising.
