Just thought I would stick my head in and say Hello

[rougewave]

Good morning from Texas,

Thought I would stop by and say hello. Been a boater/sailor for 30 yrs or so. I lived in St Croix in the early 80's working as a carpenter/handyman. I fell in love with sailing while there and it left a permanent mark on my soul. I know someday, in the not to distant future, sailing full time for a year or two will happen........... Lord willing.

[Sunspot Baby]

Welcome Aboard! We all have the dream here.

George

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha Rouge,
Welcome aboard!! I was in St. Croix in the 80s too. On a Navy Cruiser.
Great place to get bit by the sailing bug. I liked the rum punch.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

[rougewave]

St Croix was a fun time in my life.
I have loved taking the family to Road Town over the last few years and Bareboating a Cat for a couple of weeks............it's the best.

Been looking at the Amel Super Maramu 2000 (used), but that darn 7ft draft is a bugger when scooting into those shallow harbors, at the same time I am sure it's a blessing in a blue water blow.

[TaoJones]

Welcome to the Forum, rougewave - lots to read and discuss here. Enjoy.

I could be wrong - if so, please tell me - but it's funny what a little transposition of just a couple of letters can create, and I'm guessing that you meant for your "handle" to be something other than what it is. Chances are, you were making reference to a rogue wave, where the definition of rogue is ". . . having an abnormally savage or unpredictable disposition, as a rogue elephant . . ." and not rouge wave, where the definition of rouge is ". . . any of various red cosmetics for coloring the cheeks or lips . . ."

Still, if the handle you created is exactly what you intended, then I salute you for your originality. I can even picture a breaking wave during a red tide - that would indeed be a rouge wave!

TaoJones

[rougewave]

This is kinda what I had in mind,

rogue wave
n. An unpredictable, abnormally large wave that occurs on a seemingly random basis in the oceans.

...they captured my attention many years ago.

[TaoJones]

Originally Posted by rougewave

This is kinda what I had in mind,

rogue wave
n. An unpredictable, abnormally large wave that occurs on a seemingly random basis in the oceans.

...they captured my attention many years ago.

I thought that was probably what you had in mind, rw. If you want your handle's spelling corrected, you can PM GordMay and ask to have it changed. He's a busy guy, but very helpful.

TaoJones

[Cruisingdad]

St. Croix? 80's?? Do any building?? You happen to know a Monahan?

Just curious. Anyways, welcome abord?

- CD

[rougewave]

Originally Posted by TaoJones

I thought that was probably what you had in mind, rw. If you want your handle's spelling corrected, you can PM GordMay and ask to have it changed. He's a busy guy, but very helpful.

TaoJones

Thanks for the heads up. I'll prolly just leave it alone.
I've used it for some time now on other boards, the proper spelling was never available.

[rougewave]

Originally Posted by Cruisingdad

St. Croix? 80's?? Do any building?? You happen to know a Monahan?

Just curious. Anyways, welcome abord?

- CD

Thanks,

Not a familiar name, I moved there in Jan 1980 and left in late 82. I got to live for free, house sitting in Judths Fancy

[Celestialsailor]

Aloha Rouge...Thanks for checking in

[bearphish]

welcome rouge... spent some time in Rust Up Twist area, miss it alot. Thinking of going back, though a shame what the economic condition has become on island. Guess all those cruise ships do make a difference other than big wake.