Forum Member's Boat and Daughter in Trouble off of Mexico

[SimonV]

Originally Posted by Doodles

There is no one right thing. Eric did what was best for him. Others may have done differently under the circumstances. He had a choice and chose what was best for him.

What were the circumstances?

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[Anjin San]

I wonder what Bernard & Knox- Johnson would say?
Bravo Zulu to the US NAVY.

[Doodles]

Originally Posted by SimonV

What were the circumstances?

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We don't know but Eric does and he made the choice.

[SV THIRD DAY]

Originally Posted by SimonV

What were the circumstances?

Folks remember what we learned from reading all the comments on the news stories. Facts don't matter for people to give an opinion on the internet these days. Only 2 people know enough at this point to comment on what they might have done different, yet here we go. If you think this is bad, just wait until Eric tells his story and the "experts" find fault with him and HIS decisions. Folks you KNOW it will happen!

[RainDog]

Originally Posted by Anjin San

I wonder what Bernard & Knox- Johnson would say?
Bravo Zulu to the US NAVY.

Knox-Johnson would be supportive and consoling. Bernard would say "Puis-je avoir une autre cigarette".

[ShaktisBoy]

Originally Posted by atoll

thanks for the kind words,but i would like to say a special thank you to

minaret,wotname,kenomac,greg from mantus anchors,nolex77,nigel1 , high heels and lastly zeehag.

who all offered financial,logistical,networking and moral support.
also all the guys who offered to crew for me
and toby on OFLO in panama.

sorry if i haven't mentioned every body
who sent me thank you's

but any body who wants to say thanks you could do so by dropping a few dollars here for Rebel Heart.
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/djWq3...5f0f88cab35adb

Atoll the link isn't working, is it broken or just overloaded with support? Thanks for making the offer to help them out, you sir have restored a little faith in humanity for me. When the link works we will send what we can and hopefully help the family out in our own small way. Bitter sweet ending for the crew of Rebel Heart!

[RainDog]

This one works. The other had some extra characters that were breaking it.
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/djWq3

[Sondor]

First I notice this story on Yahoo's "news" homepage and then as I'm reading it, I hear it in the background of our local news channel (Portland, OR).

Sounds like this story is getting picked up all over the world and there should be heaps more updates to come...

Not sure it's trustworthy, but the news channel said the boat was scuttled as it was taking on water at the time. That doesn't sound believable given the conditions and what we know of the situation, but thought I'd mention it as reported.

Best wishes Eric and family - Sorry about the loss of the Hans Christian...

[socaldmax]

Originally Posted by SimonV

Eric did the right thing staying with his family. There is nothing else to say. For the dick swingers that would have stayed with the boat, after looking at your crystal balls knowing what actually took place. Can you use you psychic powers and pass on the lottery numbers for us poor folk who know nothing more than we can read.

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Sure!

Do you want the Oz Lotto numbers, or the American Powerball numbers?

[Doodles]

Originally Posted by SV THIRD DAY

Folks remember what we learned from reading all the comments on the news stories. Facts don't matter for people to give an opinion on the internet these days. Only 2 people know enough at this point to comment on what they might have done different, yet here we go. If you think this is bad, just wait until Eric tells his story and the "experts" find fault with him and HIS decisions. Folks you KNOW it will happen!

I really haven't heard anyone here criticism his decision. Apparently, he had a choice and chose to leave with the family and I respect his decision. His choice and I'm sure it was what was best for him. I don't think he was forced into it. Maybe pressured but still a choice. It would bother me a lot if he had been forced to abandon the boat.

[ShaktisBoy]

Originally Posted by RainDog

This one works. The other had some extra characters that were breaking it.
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/djWq3

Thanks Rain Dog that worked

[mzsigler]

Originally Posted by RainDog

This one works. The other had some extra characters that were breaking it.
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/djWq3

We know for sure this is legit and going straight to them?

I know Eric, and it won't take him more than a second or so to figure out who I am based on my user name, so I'm staunchly on his side and not trying to cast doubt in any way, I just want to make sure if I donate to this it will definitely get to him.

[RainDog]

Originally Posted by mzsigler

We know for sure this is legit and going straight to them?

I know Eric, and it won't take him more than a second or so to figure out who I am based on my user name, so I'm staunchly on his side and not trying to cast doubt in any way, I just want to make sure if I donate to this it will definitely get to him.

It comes directly out of a closed Facebook group that Charlotte's sister is actively involved in, so it seem highly unlikely it is not legit.

[mzsigler]

Originally Posted by RainDog

It comes directly out of a closed Facebook group that Charlotte's sister is actively involved in, so it seem highly unlikely it is not legit.

Good enough for me, thanks

[mzsigler]

I made it an even $3k, not bad for 2 days.