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Old 10-05-2011, 15:01   #121
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perhaps it is a mind set...

do you always answer your cell phone when it rings?

The secret for me in living harmoniously with my technology is that I use IT, not the other way around...

seems as if this might be the same issue...
Well said.
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Old 10-05-2011, 15:07   #122
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What if you inundated everyone with all the details of your adventure and created a blog of how clever you were and nobody cared?
Blogs are personal - just like diaries. Many people keep blogs but choose not to share. I share mine, but mainly so my family and friends from around the world can see what I'm doing. My main reason, though, is because I like looking back at my past adventures.

Nobody needs to read it, so I really don't care about whether there are too many technical details, or too much ranting, or too much evidence of how my supreme intelligence or whatever else people choose to moan about (and they'll find something, I'm sure)!
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Old 10-05-2011, 15:13   #123
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perhaps it is a mind set...

do you always answer your cell phone when it rings?

The secret for me in living harmoniously with my technology is that I use IT, not the other way around...

seems as if this might be the same issue...
Very good point. I'm also, frankly, pretty moody when it comes to this sort of thing. I may go through some time when I want to be out and alone and other times when I want to feel connected to those back home (extrapolating from my other adventures and travels, I haven't cruised long term). Perhaps the key is managing the expectations of those at home. Technology may be easier to turn off than parents!
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Old 10-05-2011, 15:29   #124
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Re: Zeehag on the Move

funny zeezee's latest because I was thinking about same on way to gym this afternoon...that they went sailin, then decided to start engine before "threading needle" and couldn't get it goin.

Surprized they can't hand start it with a piece of rope and a knot.

IT: I live in IT professionally, but I don't answer my cell phone. Do you all leave voice messages or hang up when you call someone and they aren't there and you get their voice mail?

SaucySailoress gave a great description on blog best practices.
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Blogs are personal - just like diaries. Many people keep blogs but choose not to share. I share mine, but mainly so my family and friends from around the world can see what I'm doing. My main reason, though, is because I like looking back at my past adventures...
Mass Email can inform one’s family & friends.
A private diary can provide for personal memories.
A public blog might be more akin to exhibitionism.
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Old 10-05-2011, 15:50   #126
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A public blog might be more akin to exhibitionism.
And facebook?........

(i dont like twitter either so i wont ask)
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Old 10-05-2011, 17:15   #127
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We have similar probs with dirty fuel in our tractors but the injector pumps can be operated manually to keep from burning up starters when bleeding or clearing fuel lines. Do most boat engines not have this option?
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Old 10-05-2011, 17:34   #128
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dunno, but 2-3 filters seem to be the norm - one or two for the lift pump and one for the engine pump, and/or with a polishing system for extra credit. could also be wrong fuel?
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Old 11-05-2011, 13:08   #129
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Re: Zeehag on the Move

starteris repaired-- cannot get money from atm as none here only able to get via western union for some unknown reason-- no turistas ether-- only fisher folks here for abolone and lobster and a rendering plant and a salt plant on another part of island. is a pretty place -- but i can understand why no turistas--lol-- cannot turista sans atm machines or banks. trying to figger out how to pay for htis repair before 1400 hours and go sailing again.
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is flustrating to be unable to use money i have to pay for repairs i had done.
no fone here no nothing here and wifi is only in the office of cpt of port, so is very limited.
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Old 11-05-2011, 13:59   #130
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zeezee:

yur paypal account can be used to send money to another paypal account. i think you can use a credit card to put money into YOUR account...and then:

Recipients in Mexico can withdraw money you send using one of the following options:
Spend the money online at thousands of stores that accept PayPal
Transfer it to their U.S. bank account (withdrawl takes 3-5 days)
Transfer it to their local bank account (withdrawl takes 3-5 days)

u can also use a visa or mc online at western union to send money.
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or a mouse... do they make mouse tacos?
For cooking ideas with rodents, watch the movie "Never Cry Wolf". Excellent flick, multi-layered.

My guess is, "yes", you can get mouse tacos in Baja, but they don't give 'em to the cats.

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It's great to see that something was up.
Universal truth: Something is ALWAYS up.

Let's try to remember that we were placing bets on which day in the first half of April Zee would be leaving SD. It appears that no one guessed May 7th as her true cast-off date, so the beer I was going to send to the winner of the betting pool will instead be consumed toasting her continued safe passage.

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Amen on the beer, John. Like many things in life, some take a little longer. Zee will Get there!
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For cooking ideas with rodents, watch the movie "Never Cry Wolf". Excellent flick, multi-layered.

My guess is, "yes", you can get mouse tacos in Baja, but they don't give 'em to the cats.

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Old 12-05-2011, 08:40   #135
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More waiting...the suspense is chilling me.
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