Sneaky Tactics

Greenman · 24-09-2008, 18:10

Okay, this thread isn't about something "bad" that happened at sea, but it is a confessional of sorts.

Tonight was the first of several Salsa Dancing Classes. My wife has been after me to go with her for years, so why the sudden change of heart? Well, to be honest it's one small salsa step for man, and one giant reason to travel to Latin America on our sailboat when we take the plunge.

And it was actually really fun........................but don't tell anyone

**David M** · 24-09-2008, 18:24

No problem...men aren't supposed to enjoy dancing.

**Ex-Calif** · 24-09-2008, 22:43

Women dance because they like it. Men dance because they like women.

My dancing, like my singing, improves in direct correlation to my Rum level...

(Have fun. We won't tell ...)

24-09-2008, 22:51

So here is your Loosely boating related part. In an interview I did with the Pardeys, the talked about learning to Tango in South America. They were very passionate about this part of their cruising experience.

imagine2frolic · 25-09-2008, 06:39

Greenman,

and just who taught you these tactics?

rebel heart · 25-09-2008, 07:34

I took dancing classes before with an old girlfriend; it was a lot of fun. It's a great way to spend a nice evening together.

Talbot · 25-09-2008, 08:31

Carnival in RIO and the dancing is one of the top 50 experiences to be completed/enjoyed before I die!

**Janet H** · 30-09-2008, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenman

And it was actually really fun ........................ but don't tell anyone

Wait till they show you the costumes, then report back

johnnyreno13 · 08-11-2008, 09:15

A swing dance champion was walking to her dance studio and she saw a parrot in a cage in front of the pet store.
A swing dance champion was walking to her dance studio and she saw a parrot in a cage in front of the pet store.
The parrot said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."
Well, the dancer was furious! She stormed past the store to her studio.
On the way home she saw the same parrot who once again said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."
Well, she was incredibly ticked now!
The next day she saw the parrot and it said to her, yet again, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."
The champion was so ticked that she went into the store and said that she would sue them and kill that damned bird...
The store manager said, "I am so sorry, ma'am," and promised the parrot wouldn't say it again.
The next day, the proud champion walked past the store after work and the parrot said to her,
"Hey lady..."
She paused and said, "Yes?"
The parrot said,
"You know."The parrot said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."
Well, the dancer was furious! She stormed past the store to her studio.
On the way home she saw the same parrot who once again said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."
Well, she was incredibly ticked now!
The next day she saw the parrot and it said to her, yet again, "Hey lady, you are really ugly."
The champion was so ticked that she went into the store and said that she would sue them and kill that damned bird...
The store manager said, "I am so sorry, ma'am," and promised the parrot wouldn't say it again.
The next day, the proud champion walked past the store after work and the parrot said to her,
"Hey lady..."
She paused and said, "Yes?"
The parrot said,
"You know."

David_Old_Jersey · 08-11-2008, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet H

Wait till they show you the costumes, then report back

The last time I danced was on stage

Wearing a red Bikini.

newt · 08-11-2008, 17:24

I refuse to dance. Now, staggering over to the leeward side to heave my guts out- THATS FUN!!! I know, I know, my wife doesn't understand it either.

templequeen · 10-11-2008, 11:52

Good on you Greenman.

Salsa is fun! More of you should try it. You drink less, (you can't dance salsa as a beginner intoxicated, water rather than rum is the drink of dancers -you may think liquid courage helps; it doesn't). If you learn to dance salsa, you will meet more women; as an aside, if you need any more encouragement after the bonus of meeting more women, dancing salsa improves your sense of balance, agility and fitness on land and onboard.

I am still trying to convince my partner to learn, it is a work in progress like the Pearson 424. As our set sail date isn't until 2011, I have a bit of time to get him to start practicing.

Wish me luck.

johnnyreno13 · 11-11-2008, 05:13

Sounds right up my street. Where do i sign.

Greenman · 11-11-2008, 09:35

Funny, I said the very same thing to my wife as we were driving home............."If I only knew about these places when I was single....." LOL There are several very good looking women there who hve no partners. I dance with all of them because a man dances a certain way and the woman opposite.

LOL great fun.

lannen · 12-11-2008, 05:23

My wife calls it 'dirty dancing'

It's what I do right after I injure myself while fixing something. You know, that little hopping circle dance while swearing and flicking little blood droplets all about the boat...

24-09-2008, 18:10	#1
Greenman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Halifax NS Boat: '75 Hunter 27 SD Posts: 153 Images: 32	Sneaky Tactics Okay, this thread isn't about something "bad" that happened at sea, but it is a confessional of sorts. Tonight was the first of several Salsa Dancing Classes. My wife has been after me to go with her for years, so why the sudden change of heart? Well, to be honest it's one small salsa step for man, and one giant reason to travel to Latin America on our sailboat when we take the plunge. And it was actually really fun........................but don't tell anyone

24-09-2008, 18:24	#2
David M Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Boat: research vessel Posts: 5,188	No problem...men aren't supposed to enjoy dancing. __________________ David Life begins where land ends.

24-09-2008, 22:43	#3
Ex-Calif Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! Posts: 5,009 Images: 4	Women dance because they like it. Men dance because they like women. My dancing, like my singing, improves in direct correlation to my Rum level... (Have fun. We won't tell ...) __________________ *Dan - Relax Lah! - Changi Sailing Club* Custom CF Google Search & CF Rules Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available - Benford

25-09-2008, 06:39	#5
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,405 Images: 114	Greenman, and just who taught you these tactics? __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

25-09-2008, 07:34	#6
rebel heart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Boat: Hans Christian 36 Posts: 947 Images: 3	I took dancing classes before with an old girlfriend; it was a lot of fun. It's a great way to spend a nice evening together. __________________ Keep the water on the outside, you on the inside, and the stick in the air. http://rebelheart.squarespace.com

24-09-2008, 22:51	#4
Kai Nui Guest Posts: n/a	So here is your Loosely boating related part. In an interview I did with the Pardeys, the talked about learning to Tango in South America. They were very passionate about this part of their cruising experience.

25-09-2008, 08:31	#7
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,988 Images: 23	Carnival in RIO and the dancing is one of the top 50 experiences to be completed/enjoyed before I die! __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

08-11-2008, 09:15	#9
johnnyreno13 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 32	A swing dance champion was walking to her dance studio and she saw a parrot in a cage in front of the pet store. A swing dance champion was walking to her dance studio and she saw a parrot in a cage in front of the pet store. The parrot said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." Well, the dancer was furious! She stormed past the store to her studio. On the way home she saw the same parrot who once again said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." Well, she was incredibly ticked now! The next day she saw the parrot and it said to her, yet again, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." The champion was so ticked that she went into the store and said that she would sue them and kill that damned bird... The store manager said, "I am so sorry, ma'am," and promised the parrot wouldn't say it again. The next day, the proud champion walked past the store after work and the parrot said to her, "Hey lady..." She paused and said, "Yes?" The parrot said, "You know."The parrot said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." Well, the dancer was furious! She stormed past the store to her studio. On the way home she saw the same parrot who once again said to her, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." Well, she was incredibly ticked now! The next day she saw the parrot and it said to her, yet again, "Hey lady, you are really ugly." The champion was so ticked that she went into the store and said that she would sue them and kill that damned bird... The store manager said, "I am so sorry, ma'am," and promised the parrot wouldn't say it again. The next day, the proud champion walked past the store after work and the parrot said to her, "Hey lady..." She paused and said, "Yes?" The parrot said, "You know."

08-11-2008, 17:24	#11
newt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Layton, Utah Boat: Valiant 40, Compac 23 Posts: 529	I refuse to dance. Now, staggering over to the leeward side to heave my guts out- THATS FUN!!! I know, I know, my wife doesn't understand it either.

10-11-2008, 11:52	#12
templequeen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Currently West of Ottawa, on the river, soon (not soon enough for me) the world Boat: Pearson 42 ketch and a lovely 25' mahogony slipper launch i brought back from england Posts: 10	Good on you Greenman. Salsa is fun! More of you should try it. You drink less, (you can't dance salsa as a beginner intoxicated, water rather than rum is the drink of dancers -you may think liquid courage helps; it doesn't). If you learn to dance salsa, you will meet more women; as an aside, if you need any more encouragement after the bonus of meeting more women, dancing salsa improves your sense of balance, agility and fitness on land and onboard. I am still trying to convince my partner to learn, it is a work in progress like the Pearson 424. As our set sail date isn't until 2011, I have a bit of time to get him to start practicing. Wish me luck.

11-11-2008, 05:13	#13
johnnyreno13 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 32	Sounds right up my street. Where do i sign.

11-11-2008, 09:35	#14
Greenman Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Halifax NS Boat: '75 Hunter 27 SD Posts: 153 Images: 32	Funny, I said the very same thing to my wife as we were driving home............."If I only knew about these places when I was single....." LOL There are several very good looking women there who hve no partners. I dance with all of them because a man dances a certain way and the woman opposite. LOL great fun.

12-11-2008, 05:23	#15
lannen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Pete Fl. Boat: Endeavour CC 40' AbbyGale Posts: 112 Images: 9	My wife calls it 'dirty dancing' It's what I do right after I injure myself while fixing something. You know, that little hopping circle dance while swearing and flicking little blood droplets all about the boat... __________________ s/v AbbyGale Author of the 'Southern Crosses' book and blog

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