Can Solo Women Cruisers Feel Safe? - Page 12

barnakiel · 20-09-2009, 18:04

When I sailed in Sweden I did not even need the orange spray ;-))))

But then every place has its own dangers - they freeze in Sweden December to May - so the next winter I elected to spend in the West Indies!

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barnakiel · 20-09-2009, 18:34

Please do listen to people like Jace. They are the other side of the coin.

But make your own decisions.

Making our own decisions and taking responsibility for them might be most difficult and the most rewarding part of it all.
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MarkJ · 20-09-2009, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by barnakiel

Please do listen to people like Jace. They are the other side of the coin.

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So you listen to BS? I don't think you do!

Jace · 21-09-2009, 03:52

To barnakiel -
Whether you agree with me or not, thanks for the sage advice. I think you're right. We should listen to all, then make up our minds. However, there are people on here who would like to stop some from speaking so that others will hear them only. I've ran into that on this thread, and it's a shame.

To speakeasy -
I do appreciate the old texts my friend, but only when they are worthy of appreciation. "Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men
doesn't try to force issues
or defeat enemies by force of arms." Unfortunately, this particular part of the old texts doesn't fall into that category.
Some enemies need defeating by force of arms. Jews and Christians of 1938-45 Germany know this all too well.

"Love the world as your self" was one of the quotes you used. I prefer a much more true and reliable quote: "Love your neighbor as yourself." The man who said this gave His life so that those who cursed Him would be saved.

I think this is a more wise saying and will help keep one from the trappings of, "The god of this world."

barnakiel · 21-09-2009, 11:07

To everyone, and MarkJ:

Yes, I listen to BS (bullshit?). We all do. And sometimes we don't know it is (..), and we never know in advance - so the only choice is to listen. Then if something seems (..) to us, we can keep on listening and try not to absorb it (easy - all politicians do it, both ways!). Because sometimes the best piece of advise comes from the least expected source.

Well. And when I think of it, it becomes clear that I also talk (..). We all do. And at times we catch ourselves doing so, at other times others catch us.

The soup, the opera ... called 'life' ;-)

Hugs to all,
b.

**Ex-Calif** · 22-09-2009, 01:10

I doubt there has been a useful response to the original question in a few days.

We don't do religion, politics, guns or allow spitball fights.

While a very interesting topic and very useful for a while - Thread closed.

22-09-2009, 01:10	#6
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20-09-2009, 18:04	#1
barnakiel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea Boat: a sailing boat Posts: 920	When I sailed in Sweden I did not even need the orange spray ;-)))) But then every place has its own dangers - they freeze in Sweden December to May - so the next winter I elected to spend in the West Indies! b.

20-09-2009, 18:34	#2
barnakiel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea Boat: a sailing boat Posts: 920	Please do listen to people like Jace. They are the other side of the coin. But make your own decisions. Making our own decisions and taking responsibility for them might be most difficult and the most rewarding part of it all. b.

21-09-2009, 03:52	#4
Jace Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 69	To barnakiel - Whether you agree with me or not, thanks for the sage advice. I think you're right. We should listen to all, then make up our minds. However, there are people on here who would like to stop some from speaking so that others will hear them only. I've ran into that on this thread, and it's a shame. To speakeasy - I do appreciate the old texts my friend, but only when they are worthy of appreciation. "Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms." Unfortunately, this particular part of the old texts doesn't fall into that category. Some enemies need defeating by force of arms. Jews and Christians of 1938-45 Germany know this all too well. "Love the world as your self" was one of the quotes you used. I prefer a much more true and reliable quote: "Love your neighbor as yourself." The man who said this gave His life so that those who cursed Him would be saved. I think this is a more wise saying and will help keep one from the trappings of, "The god of this world."

21-09-2009, 11:07	#5
barnakiel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea Boat: a sailing boat Posts: 920	To everyone, and MarkJ: Yes, I listen to BS (bullshit?). We all do. And sometimes we don't know it is (..), and we never know in advance - so the only choice is to listen. Then if something seems (..) to us, we can keep on listening and try not to absorb it (easy - all politicians do it, both ways!). Because sometimes the best piece of advise comes from the least expected source. Well. And when I think of it, it becomes clear that I also talk (..). We all do. And at times we catch ourselves doing so, at other times others catch us. The soup, the opera ... called 'life' ;-) Hugs to all, b.