tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post8743598869666718850..comments2024-01-09T13:55:46.379-05:00Comments on 15 Minute Lunch: The weather started getting rough.Johnny Virgilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-88544989313868592372010-11-04T19:09:58.220-04:002010-11-04T19:09:58.220-04:00You both had a lot going on there, good read. Dad ...You both had a lot going on there, good read. Dad had a Lido 14 and he learned the ropes on the SF bay, plus I think he read up on it some. We'd take part in the races (in our class of boats) on weekends. Maybe once the conditions were as dire as you had it. We capsized once during a race; the thing of it was how fast it happened. One minute we were rounding the buoy ("come about"), then just after I scrambled to the other side, we went in the drink. Like you, we must have been assaulted by a sudden gust. <br /><br />JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-56705230819458092012010-10-21T12:38:08.559-04:002010-10-21T12:38:08.559-04:00Great, I have the theme from "Gilligan's ...Great, I have the theme from "Gilligan's Island" in my head now :)<br /><br />One reason I don't owe a boat (besides I have a money pit called a house) you have to take it out a lot to get your ROI out of it.<br /><br />My son took a Coast Guard Aux sanctioned boating course so he can legally pilot a boat. More people need to learn how to boat. You are lucky guysBill Gordenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469062501344966016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-72196598801197847132010-10-18T02:09:39.766-04:002010-10-18T02:09:39.766-04:00Just curious how you know what it sounds like to b...Just curious how you know what it sounds like to beat the crap out of a stand up bass with a croquet mallet. Oddly though, I could readily imagine the sound.Officer "Smith"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16053602205443157704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-21749024115899438142010-10-17T22:10:26.082-04:002010-10-17T22:10:26.082-04:00Dina, welcome back to the nuthouse.Dina, welcome back to the nuthouse.Johnny Virgilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-36231791687383687542010-10-17T18:09:34.431-04:002010-10-17T18:09:34.431-04:00I lost your blog in one of many computer deaths, e...I lost your blog in one of many computer deaths, erasing all my bookmarks. I was perusing blog profiles, and someone subscribed to you and I was all OMG. Anyhow...Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601593510562379947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-32272443618180570552010-10-13T12:37:57.278-04:002010-10-13T12:37:57.278-04:00scary story, I couldn't breathe when I was rea...scary story, I couldn't breathe when I was reading it. Of course I knew you were ok because you lived to write the story! speaking of which, the book is done?! That is awesome. when can we expect to see it? If you make it an e-book you won't have to print it. Just a thought.<br /><br />ReivenReivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815967932296781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-14359422589050396852010-10-12T19:33:44.044-04:002010-10-12T19:33:44.044-04:00ellen, my wife was supposed to come with us that d...ellen, my wife was supposed to come with us that day -- I am soooo glad she didn't.<br /><br />KC, yeah. This was more like 30 seconds in.<br /><br />Silliyak, too late. I think my wife beat you to it!<br /><br />GP, yeah I haven't been diving in a while. Maybe I shouldn't push my luck.<br /><br />Mellodee, you are correct, madam. I read a lot though. I have friends who sail...probably like those friends who ski and take someone who's never skied before to the top of the mountain.<br /><br />Rachel, thanks. "Affect repair" - that's funny! I had to go look to see where I wrote that! Must be my first year engineering coming to the forefront.<br /><br />BG, It's hard to get lost on this lake. Not hard to drown, though..Lifejackets always.<br /><br />Jen, it was more like seat of your pants slapstick.<br /><br />Hunde, yeah, definitely. Whitecaps != us. At least not right now.<br /><br />Ed, yes. Think I can get Clooney to play me in the movie?<br /><br />Jeny, it's done! Well, all but the proofreading and printing.<br /><br />Marianne, the jury is still out for me. I have a bunch of years into this boat. It would be a shame to not like sailing after all that.<br /><br />Woody, you got that right. Also, first thing on the list to find -- a gas powered outboard with enough nuts to get us out of trouble.<br /><br />Jay, my only experience before this was with a sunfish about 15 years ago.<br /><br />Trish, you're right. When the wind is steady, and the day is sunny, it's the most relaxing thing there is.Johnny Virgilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-56346701206055631752010-10-12T19:20:55.181-04:002010-10-12T19:20:55.181-04:00JV, I had never been on a sailboat until my honeym...JV, I had never been on a sailboat until my honeymoon, when my husband almost killed us on a sunfish. 20 years and 3 sailboats later, I have learned to love sailing. I won't race with him -which often involves conditions like you just described- but on a nice day, with a gentle breeze, there is no better way to spend an afternoon. Keep at it, sailors are very generous with their knowledge and most would be happy to take a new sailor out.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05382815893023585849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-70712902525612765612010-10-12T18:08:10.081-04:002010-10-12T18:08:10.081-04:00"The tiny ship was tossed. If not for the cou..."The tiny ship was tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Minnow would be lost. The Minnow would be lost."<br /><br />Cool story! All of the sailing ones have been. I'm glad it turned out OK.<br /><br />I'll have to blog one of my weird experiences sailing a little 15' Starfish back when I was a kid! Not as harrowing, more BORING!<br /><br />Peace <3<br />JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-71476937163925977442010-10-12T17:01:29.542-04:002010-10-12T17:01:29.542-04:00I am a fisherman and fisherman and sailors do not ...I am a fisherman and fisherman and sailors do not have much in common other than a love of being on the water. But in our quest for adventure we both can look at foul weather and think, it's not so bad, it's doable, no hill for a climber, etc. The experience is often not good.<br /><br />I love the way you write.Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885557259495645242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-1594260726481453452010-10-12T12:32:01.451-04:002010-10-12T12:32:01.451-04:00it's official. i never want to go sailing agai...it's official. i never want to go sailing again. your story and the rope burn from my last sailing adventure are enough to keep me in canoes only. maybe a kayak.mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953101917558794175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-91379220921156396492010-10-12T06:58:02.983-04:002010-10-12T06:58:02.983-04:00That sounded like an episode from The Weather Chan...That sounded like an episode from The Weather Channel's Storm stories - most of which seem to center around water and hapless sailboats. <br /><br />Yes, get better hardware and take some lessons please. We all need you to survive to write your book.Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-46006838709115174612010-10-11T23:39:25.917-04:002010-10-11T23:39:25.917-04:00Holy crap!
Reading this was like watching the &qu...Holy crap!<br /><br />Reading this was like watching the "Perfect Storm".<br /><br />Only a sailboat instead of a fishing boat. And no monster wave, just inexperienced sailors.<br /><br />But basically the same thing.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11425014053974689270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-14242363667310983582010-10-11T23:07:21.042-04:002010-10-11T23:07:21.042-04:00Geeez dude!!! Be careful!! ( I say that out of gen...Geeez dude!!! Be careful!! ( I say that out of genuine concern )<br /><br />Lesson learned I bet!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277865083446912686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-18106945790938912592010-10-11T22:59:46.060-04:002010-10-11T22:59:46.060-04:00I'm with ~ellen~. Although I didn't under...I'm with ~ellen~. Although I didn't understand 97% of the technical stuff, I know edge of my seat action when I read it. I'm glad you and your Dad made it out of the lake ok. Wow. Bravo.Jen Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900261769824561993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-20697683609573483012010-10-11T22:35:45.124-04:002010-10-11T22:35:45.124-04:00Perhaps a decent lifejacket and a waterproof GPS l...Perhaps a decent lifejacket and a waterproof GPS locator would be a good investment. You know, just in case.Badass Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030944236271663794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-35538051860673117172010-10-11T22:18:56.503-04:002010-10-11T22:18:56.503-04:00Oh. My. My heart's still beating fast just f...Oh. My. My heart's still beating fast just from the telling of it.<br /><br />I cannot imagine---I just don't DO ocean---and this adventure of yours was told in such ringing tones, I think I may be seasick. <br /><br />And I told you---good writing. Superb---a grab-you tale that almost took us all down with the ship, and of course, you had me totally onboard, so to speak, at "affect repair." <br /><br />More, please.RachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-21588790257864206852010-10-11T21:44:29.721-04:002010-10-11T21:44:29.721-04:00If I read the last little bit correctly, it appear...If I read the last little bit correctly, it appears you've never taken lessons to learn how to sail!! Uhhhmm,might I suggest you do so before you attempt further voyages?? You were damn lucky, but you can't count on luck!! The wind and the water are not very forgiving and they don't care a pig's snout about you!Mellodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515414035373189099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-49335687231441171992010-10-11T21:17:27.397-04:002010-10-11T21:17:27.397-04:00Not your usual rhythm or color JV...but a developi...Not your usual rhythm or color JV...but a developing theme continues to be consistant; the lakes, or at least this particular pond, and the oceans of the planet join the Bermuda Triangle in a combined - not loving you back.GPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479990578688141162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-49550072609266712512010-10-11T19:59:08.309-04:002010-10-11T19:59:08.309-04:00Silliyak, I'll take a piece of that action.Silliyak, I'll take a piece of that action.Comrade Misfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404477636451308763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-44334661552253337492010-10-11T19:15:09.602-04:002010-10-11T19:15:09.602-04:00Can I buy some life insurance on you two?Can I buy some life insurance on you two?Silliyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357513229346986960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-74113356334482960222010-10-11T19:06:34.533-04:002010-10-11T19:06:34.533-04:00Wow - that was dramatic! I hate when you take so...Wow - that was dramatic! I hate when you take something on and 10 minutes in, you know it's a mistake, but by then you've invested too much time/money/trouble/heart to give up. Those power boat guys were asshats; they should've let you go first, since they had way more control than you did. Anyway, I'm glad you both got back safely, and the boat is fixable.kcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-46369373939859635922010-10-11T18:40:59.182-04:002010-10-11T18:40:59.182-04:00Holy crapmuffins, I got a little seasick just read...Holy crapmuffins, I got a little seasick just reading that, and I didn't even understand 97% of the sailing terms.<br /><br />Glad you and your dad made it out unhurt!~ellen~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00315658592077559215noreply@blogger.com