Red-Handed Jill Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Getting things squared away after coming back from my sailing adventure. I learned quite a few things: - The basics of helming a 72-foot schooner (I've never helmed a boat that big before, nor have I ever helmed a boat with a wheel - up until then, only with a tiller.) - That I can, if the winds aren't too strong, work a jib, flying jib, stay'sl, forestays'l, fisherman and mains'l by myself when tacking if I really scramble. - Not to get too ambitious with food preparation. At a dock, it's no big deal, but while the boat is heeled over to almost 30 degrees and moving through waves, it becomes a challenge. My herbed potato pancakes with goat cheese and sauteed vegetables were a big success, though. - That one bottle of Drambuie and a large flask of rum is not enough for a four-day sail. - That there's nothing like sailing by the stars in the wee hours. - How to chart a course. - That a good crew makes all the difference in the world.
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Freezing (I'm sitting here typing this, and my a/c must be on a little too high). I need to pack for an upcoming trip out west. Time for a celebration is nigh. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals...
BriarRose Kildare Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 In desperate need for a nap....hmmmm, wonder if I can get the wee lad to snuggle with me for a while. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Ransom Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Still unpacking, and recovering from cruise/jet lag. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Hey - WELCOME BACK!! Hope it was a great cruise!
Red Cat Jenny Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Ransom's back!!!! WHOOO!!!! Ok Captain pictures...an lots of em if ye know wots good fer ye! I am sitting in my reading chair amidst blankets and kleenex and tea..sigh..stoopid cold. But Mom came here an fixed me up ..sigh...moms Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time...
DocF225 Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Just back in from moving 8 inches of the dreaded white from the Jeep so I can get out among the living for a while. Doc Wiseman - Ship's Physician, Stur.. er... Surgeon Extrodinaire and general scoundrel. Reluctant Temporary Commander of Finnegan's Wake Piracy- Hostile Takeover without the Messy Paperwork We're not Pirates; we're independent maritime property redistribution specialists. Member in good standing Persian Gulf Yacht Club, Gulf of Sidra Yacht Club and the Greater Beruit Rod & Gun Club.
Capt. Sterling Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Too early too decide yet "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
BriarRose Kildare Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Thinkin' of Spring..... ...sigh.... Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Silkie McDonough Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Worrying that I may have offended a friend. I am sorry, I did not mean to.
Ransom Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Ransom's back!!!! WHOOO!!!!  Ok Captain pictures...an lots of em if ye know wots good fer ye!I am sitting in my reading chair amidst blankets and kleenex and tea..sigh..stoopid cold. But Mom came here an fixed me up ..sigh...moms Make room for me on that chair, Red Cat, and pass that box of tissues. I came back with a cold, which politely waited until the day after we got home to make itself known. Sore throat, stuffy nose, etc. As for pictures, well, I took about 800, but haven't downloaded them into my computer yet. When I do, I'll post some. Thanks for the welcome back, Jill. Right now both Chain Shot and myself are in slug mode, trying to come back down from cruise fantasy land. Looks like you had quite the grand sailing adventure yourself. Very kewl! ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
BriarRose Kildare Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 Gonna snuggle on the couch with me wee lad and read a book. I found one of my favorite childhood books today in the half price store. I had to buy it for him. "Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever" Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Cheeky Actress Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 Stopping off to the library to pick up a couple of books and a DVD which has been out for some time. Member of "The Forsaken"
BriarRose Kildare Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 trying to motivate me self in to doin' dishes....blah. :angry: And thinkin' too about what I may be wantin' to eat. Hmmm...?? Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Salty Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 drinking tea, and slowly motivating back to school work Mud Slinging Pyromanic , Errrrrr Ship's Potter at ye service Vagabond's Rogue Potter Wench First Mate of the Fairge Iolaire Me weapons o choice be lots o mud, sharp pointy sticks, an string
BriarRose Kildare Posted February 27, 2008 Posted February 27, 2008 Waitin' for me first patient of the day. Every one be runnin' late due to the snowy weather and bitter cold. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Cheeky Actress Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Packing up my desk...and going home... Member of "The Forsaken"
count de monet Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 about to watch " blackbeard" ( rented it tonite ) can't force myself to rent the one with a few babes as pirates... can't remember the title it really looks too hokey for me.. and while i'm doing that, i'll be laying out the grommet spacing on my wife's freshly done corset !!! kinduv a good night, huh ???
Red Cat Jenny Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 Lucky woman she be... I shouldbe sleeping..I should be sleeping.. I should be sleeping..I should be........zzzzzzzzzz Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time...
Cheeky Actress Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 Filing...Filing...Filing... Did I mention, I'm Filing... ( ) Member of "The Forsaken"
Red Cat Jenny Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 UUghhh filing.. I despise filing.... I am watching the clock and waiting for this afternoon Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time...
Red-Handed Jill Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 Creating a canned Flash demo for our newest software.
Red Cat Jenny Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 ooh I love flash... I am listening to the rumble of TAM as they roll down the runway on their way to Brazil...sigh take me with you Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time...
Capt. Sterling Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 Trying very hard not to cough and disturb everyone taking their tests... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
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