Challenge: Youngest Goat to Circumnavigate? - Page 11

David_Old_Jersey · 18-10-2009, 13:28

The Goat assures me that the Limo thing was part of his training - and who are we to doubt the word of a goat?

As always in a solo RTW voyage last minute things seem to crop up, at the moment the online tracking system is causing a few problems - and the Goat cam is proving more difficult than it first appeared. Be reassurred that all sponsorship / donations have been well spent

The delay is regrettable, but I am sure no one in their right mind would want this endeavour to go off half cocked, and therefore put the Goat at unneccesary risk

Start should be within the next few weeks - CF.com will be kept up to date............

jkd · 18-10-2009, 18:30

Mr. Old_ Jersey,

Thank you for your prompt response. At this time we are withdrawing further support and canceling all future promotional events for the goat.
A group of young gentlemen from a rather decrepit schooner offered to purchase the four bales of Alpine winter grass for a substantial amount of money. Subsequently in the aftermath of the celebratory party my assistant tied the used tennis shoes together and managed to throw them over the power lines outside of the office.
We wish you and the goat all the best.

If you or the goat have need of my services for a slip and fall or other personal injury matter please feel free to contact me at my new office in Costa Rica.

Burnum Yoass Esq.
Formally with
The Law Firm
Dewey Cheatum and Howle LLC

**Ex-Calif** · 18-10-2009, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by David_Old_Jersey

...to go off half cocked, and therefore put the Goat at unneccesary risk

As one of the organizers quietly putting together Foghorn Leghorns RTW, solo, unassisted trip I can assure you Mr. Leghorn is not a half a rooster. And Saltimanders, goats and other farmyard wannabes will be truly crushed by Our rooster's results.

And as for competing with dogs? We all know Foghorn's track record in that regard...

Celestialsailor · 18-10-2009, 23:11

What I would like to know is what anchor does the goat prefer? Ronca, Mason supreme CQR or Bruce?

newt · 19-10-2009, 10:44

In his efforts to be cost efficient, Mr. Mander only used a open safety pin for an anchor. But he dove down and checked every placement. Thriftiness that I feel we should all emulate. 1

(1.taken from "Memoir's of an Ocean going Amphibian" by S. Mander)

Ocean Girl · 19-10-2009, 12:05

TeeHee, you guys are too funny.

TAREUA · 19-10-2009, 12:20

The goat cam will be crucial for the after voyage documentary. For the sound track of which, may I suggest The Rolling Stone's "Goats Head Sloop"?

Am I the only one concerned that the salamander's progress is just a little too fast? Is it possible he is just sailing in circles in the middle of the ocean while keeping two sets of log books? I believe that happened once before...

Pelagic · 19-10-2009, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAREUA

I leave for the weekend, and when I come back the goat suddenly has oversized balls and udders. The goat may be overqualified for this voyage.

Not at all… Hermaphroditism is a common condition in goats and many crabs transiting the world.

Interviews have been given but censors tend to bleat out the more graphic descriptions of life at sea as a single handed goat. The Gay community has firmly come out behind Mr. Goat in support.

Factor · 20-10-2009, 05:20

Small things - etc

**TaoJones** · 06-11-2009, 08:08

To give this epic quest the boost it needs, a new movie is being released today (6Nov09) to draw attention to Team Goat's effort. There had been some doubt about getting the film into production, but once George Clooney signed on it began to snowball. Clearly, DOJ has connections in high places.

Check out the website for the film, here: The Men Who Stare At Goats

And here's the Wiki entry for the film: The Men Who Stare at Goats (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

TaoJones

GordMay · 07-11-2009, 11:10

A dam shame that Goat only gets fifth billing behind those other ~~hacks~~ actors.

18-10-2009, 13:28	#151
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Les Illes de La Manche - Sitting in an Armchair, tied to the Dock :-) Boat: "Wayluya" Seadog 30 Posts: 1,820	The Goat assures me that the Limo thing was part of his training - and who are we to doubt the word of a goat? As always in a solo RTW voyage last minute things seem to crop up, at the moment the online tracking system is causing a few problems - and the Goat cam is proving more difficult than it first appeared. Be reassurred that all sponsorship / donations have been well spent The delay is regrettable, but I am sure no one in their right mind would want this endeavour to go off half cocked, and therefore put the Goat at unneccesary risk Start should be within the next few weeks - CF.com will be kept up to date............ __________________ Join TEAM GOAT! and be a part of The Last Great Sailing Challenge!......... The First & Youngest & Fastest Goat to sail Solo RTW (Non-Stop)

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Celestialsailor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Moss Landing, Ca. (aboard) Boat: Rawson 30 Pilothouse Posts: 1,185	What I would like to know is what anchor does the goat prefer? Ronca, Mason supreme CQR or Bruce? __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

06-11-2009, 08:08	#160
TaoJones Moderator Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles sobre El Río Porciuncula, Alta California Posts: 3,551	To give this epic quest the boost it needs, a new movie is being released today (6Nov09) to draw attention to Team Goat's effort. There had been some doubt about getting the film into production, but once George Clooney signed on it began to snowball. Clearly, DOJ has connections in high places. Check out the website for the film, here: The Men Who Stare At Goats And here's the Wiki entry for the film: The Men Who Stare at Goats (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TaoJones __________________ "Your vision becomes clear only when you look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks within, awakens." Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961)

07-11-2009, 11:10	#161
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,575	A dam shame that Goat only gets fifth billing behind those other ~~hacks~~ actors. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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18-10-2009, 18:30	#152
jkd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 71	Mr. Old_ Jersey, Thank you for your prompt response. At this time we are withdrawing further support and canceling all future promotional events for the goat. A group of young gentlemen from a rather decrepit schooner offered to purchase the four bales of Alpine winter grass for a substantial amount of money. Subsequently in the aftermath of the celebratory party my assistant tied the used tennis shoes together and managed to throw them over the power lines outside of the office. We wish you and the goat all the best. If you or the goat have need of my services for a slip and fall or other personal injury matter please feel free to contact me at my new office in Costa Rica. Burnum Yoass Esq. Formally with The Law Firm Dewey Cheatum and Howle LLC

19-10-2009, 10:44	#155
newt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Layton, Utah Boat: Valiant 40, Compac 23 Posts: 265	In his efforts to be cost efficient, Mr. Mander only used a open safety pin for an anchor. But he dove down and checked every placement. Thriftiness that I feel we should all emulate. 1 (1.taken from "Memoir's of an Ocean going Amphibian" by S. Mander)

19-10-2009, 12:05	#156
Ocean Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kemah, Texas Boat: Cape Dory 30 cutter s/v Ocean Girl Posts: 854	TeeHee, you guys are too funny.

19-10-2009, 12:20	#157
TAREUA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ferndale, Wa Boat: ISLANDER 41 DAWN TREADER Posts: 139	The goat cam will be crucial for the after voyage documentary. For the sound track of which, may I suggest The Rolling Stone's "Goats Head Sloop"? Am I the only one concerned that the salamander's progress is just a little too fast? Is it possible he is just sailing in circles in the middle of the ocean while keeping two sets of log books? I believe that happened once before...

20-10-2009, 05:20	#159
Factor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brisbane Australia Boat: Seawind 1000xl "Dilligara" Posts: 544	Small things - etc

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