A note from Gisle (our benefactor)

**GordMay** · 08-10-2005, 04:31

Gisle replied to my message regarding the recent "outage" at the CruisersForum:

Oct. 8/05
Thanks a lot Gord - and thanks for the happy birthday message in July :-)
As you know I haven't checked out this site for several months.
Well, my other obligations are increasing. Now I'm plant manager at a
container board factory - with 280 employees
So there's been a problem. Hmm, it's OK now, so it must have been the
server.
Thank you for taking care of the website :-)
Best regards,
Gisle

Bob Norson · 03-12-2005, 22:23

I have been experimenting with this site for fun and because it could be an asset to readers of my publication (see www.thecoastalpassage.com ) There are local issues that could really use a forum of this type but I do not have the puter knowledge to handle. So.. the question is... would that kind of thing be welcome? In any case could I get some background on the who what why etc of this site to publish?

Cheers

Bob Norson · 04-12-2005, 00:53

following through a little further I did find Gisle's email and have contacted direct concerning the above message... thanks

Bob Norson · 04-12-2005, 01:00

one more thing!!! whats this "junior cruiser" thingo?? there are those that consider me knowledgable. Kind of embassarin'. I have a very carefully crafted image of a drunken but seaworthy sailor and resent an imputation of my august status..... or something like that.

cheers

**Kai Nui** · 04-12-2005, 02:42

On any new ship, we all have to earn our salt. Rank is adjusted according to the number of posts. Senoir cruiser does not take long.

**GordMay** · 04-12-2005, 03:05

Bob:
What are the results of your experimentation on this site, and what are the likely side-effects that we cruisers might experience as a result of this experimentation?

”I have been experimenting with this site for fun ...”

I’m not certain just what you’re proposing. Perhaps you could elaborate. We have members from all over the world, many of whom are able to post expert information & local knowledge about specific local areas. I’m certain we’d welcome more.
See also the 'Cruising Destinations ' section, where most "regional" discussions take place.

”... There are local issues that could really use a forum ... Would that kind of thing be welcome ...

Our founder and benefactor, Gisle, provides a little background on the forum at:
Why another discussion board?
Now we're public

”... In any case could I get some background on the who what why etc of this site to publish ...”

Further to Kai Nui’s explanation of titles.
User titles

”... whats this "junior cruiser" thingo ...”

HTH,
Gord

CaptainJeff · 14-02-2006, 17:37

Maybe Bob means "exploring," and wants to add a BB to his own site. Would be a nice feature for folks who've had a common experience.

Yeah, Bob, seniority around here is a function of how prolific a poster one is. The site can't measure my sagacity, but it can count my submissions. However, I find that the inverse is true: those with the fewest words and who are slower on the trigger are often likely to be the wisest of the crowd, because they take the time to actually read and reflect before forming an opinion and engaging mouth (keyboard).

bradbarrett · 03-03-2006, 22:57

Jeff...how true...I think I'm a swab here, but probably have a mile or two more than most under the keel!

08-10-2005, 04:31	#1
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,735 Images: 232	A note from Gisle (our benefactor) Gisle replied to my message regarding the recent "outage" at the CruisersForum: Oct. 8/05 Thanks a lot Gord - and thanks for the happy birthday message in July :-) As you know I haven't checked out this site for several months. Well, my other obligations are increasing. Now I'm plant manager at a container board factory - with 280 employees So there's been a problem. Hmm, it's OK now, so it must have been the server. Thank you for taking care of the website :-) Best regards, Gisle __________________ 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?"

04-12-2005, 02:42	#5
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	On any new ship, we all have to earn our salt. Rank is adjusted according to the number of posts. Senoir cruiser does not take long. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

04-12-2005, 03:05	#6
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,735 Images: 232	Bob: What are the results of your experimentation on this site, and what are the likely side-effects that we cruisers might experience as a result of this experimentation? ”I have been experimenting with this site for fun ...” I’m not certain just what you’re proposing. Perhaps you could elaborate. We have members from all over the world, many of whom are able to post expert information & local knowledge about specific local areas. I’m certain we’d welcome more. See also the 'Cruising Destinations ' section, where most "regional" discussions take place. ”... There are local issues that could really use a forum ... Would that kind of thing be welcome ... Our founder and benefactor, Gisle, provides a little background on the forum at: Why another discussion board? Now we're public ”... In any case could I get some background on the who what why etc of this site to publish ...” Further to Kai Nui’s explanation of titles. User titles ”... whats this "junior cruiser" thingo ...” HTH, Gord __________________ 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?"

14-02-2006, 17:37	#7
CaptainJeff Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 458	Maybe Bob means "exploring," and wants to add a BB to his own site. Would be a nice feature for folks who've had a common experience. Yeah, Bob, seniority around here is a function of how prolific a poster one is. The site can't measure my sagacity, but it can count my submissions. However, I find that the inverse is true: those with the fewest words and who are slower on the trigger are often likely to be the wisest of the crowd, because they take the time to actually read and reflect before forming an opinion and engaging mouth (keyboard). __________________ s/y Eagle's Wings— Catalina 30 MkII

03-03-2006, 22:57	#8
bradbarrett Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sad to say, working ashore in Washington State Posts: 45 Images: 65	Jeff...how true...I think I'm a swab here, but probably have a mile or two more than most under the keel! __________________ I'm counting up what I've got to show for all these years afloat a dog eared passport, a weathered face, a tired old boat a yarn or two that might be true and a couple of battle scars days of sparkling waters, nights of falling stars I've got seashells, I've got souvenirs, I've got songs I've penned I've got phographs, I've got memories, but mostly I've got friends See the Faithful... www.geocities.com/bradleybarrett

03-12-2005, 22:23	#2
Bob Norson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 308 Images: 5	I have been experimenting with this site for fun and because it could be an asset to readers of my publication (see www.thecoastalpassage.com ) There are local issues that could really use a forum of this type but I do not have the puter knowledge to handle. So.. the question is... would that kind of thing be welcome? In any case could I get some background on the who what why etc of this site to publish? Cheers

04-12-2005, 00:53	#3
Bob Norson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 308 Images: 5	following through a little further I did find Gisle's email and have contacted direct concerning the above message... thanks

04-12-2005, 01:00	#4
Bob Norson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 308 Images: 5	one more thing!!! whats this "junior cruiser" thingo?? there are those that consider me knowledgable. Kind of embassarin'. I have a very carefully crafted image of a drunken but seaworthy sailor and resent an imputation of my august status..... or something like that. cheers

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