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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-08-2012, 08:36
Replies: 72
Views: 12,249
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Do You Have a Sailing Blog?

I have a blog which I started back in the early days with our first boat, mostly to keep friends and family informed to our wanderings. I found it to be a wonderful way to get acquainted with fellow...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-07-2012, 06:55
Replies: 1,326
Views: 211,490
Posted By mjwarner
re: Cruise Ship Costa Concordia - MERGED THREADS

Don't know if anyone else has found this one.
Apparently, the evidence is going to sink the Captain.
Costa Concordia captain 'was in command of ship when it crashed' - Telegraph...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 07-07-2012, 09:25
Replies: 43
Views: 12,241
Posted By mjwarner
Re: I have my first sewing machine (Singer 9020)

"Saloon Bunk (Cushion) Covers - The cushions (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/cushions.html) themselves are made of red vinyl, now 42 years old! and whilst a bit faded (and could do with a...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 05-04-2012, 13:57
Replies: 26
Views: 3,141
Posted By mjwarner
Re: What (Boatie) Movies Have You Seen Recently

The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant
To the Ends of The Earth (the miniseries- I didn't realize there are two by the same title. This one deals with a voyage from England to Australia)
Damn The...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-03-2012, 15:21
Replies: 23
Views: 4,683
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Funniest Exits from a Dinghy or Boat....

Ok. I got two. The first is my husband's. The second is all me. Here are the links to the stories.
Laughter, the best medicine? | S/V Journey...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 24-02-2012, 08:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,695
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Black Sesame Seed "Salt"

Never heard of it until this post. Sounds intriguing. Found this site for a homemade version.
Homemade Furikake Recipe | Japanese Rice Seasoning | Foodie With Family...
Forum: Our Community 23-02-2012, 19:35
Replies: 108
Views: 18,723
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Share Some Age Progression Pictures

No Bob, just large cabin cruisers with a v hull and some weird design flux along the line that causes them to throw horrendous wakes, fast or slow. I'll see if I can notice more in the future, they...
Forum: Our Community 23-02-2012, 16:37
Replies: 108
Views: 18,723
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Share Some Age Progression Pictures

Zee, you should ferret them out and post them.
Forum: Our Community 23-02-2012, 16:15
Replies: 108
Views: 18,723
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Share Some Age Progression Pictures

Sooo... you should be asleep then soon? From the reading, not the fattie, LOL! I think my old blog has better subject matter. Was I stupid then or what!!!! But thanks for being a fan... somedays I...
Forum: Our Community 23-02-2012, 15:56
Replies: 108
Views: 18,723
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Share Some Age Progression Pictures

Ah Bob, my first ever attempt at sailing, once again my Mother capturing my shame for all to see. LOL I did get better, but it was a very slow process that summer. That picture and the one of me...
Forum: Our Community 23-02-2012, 14:54
Replies: 108
Views: 18,723
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Share Some Age Progression Pictures

OK, I'll play along!

Around one year old:
Yes I have been buried at the beach while my parents take photos and the tide comes in. Kinda explains a lot.
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Here I am at age four:
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-02-2012, 07:22
Replies: 226
Views: 54,636
Posted By mjwarner
re: Rules & Etiquette for Visitors Aboard Your Boat

rtbates, I love your rule! Now I need to post it in the prominent position... the head! LOL
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 21-02-2012, 07:02
Replies: 1,326
Views: 211,490
Posted By mjwarner
re: Cruise Ship Costa Concordia - MERGED THREADS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzXTRMIcbSo&feature=player_embedded#! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzXTRMIcbSo&feature=player_embedded#%21)


Found this today. Supposed to be the account from...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 17-02-2012, 06:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,688
Posted By mjwarner
Re: GPS Signal Drop Out

Thanks for all your thoughts on this.
I agree on the checking against one of my other gps units if it happens again. Next time we go out I intend to have one up and running in the cockpit with us....
Forum: Cruising News & Events 15-02-2012, 14:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,688
Posted By mjwarner
GPS Signal Drop Out

On Monday, the 13th of Feb,2012, I took a couple of visiting friends out for a three hour cruise. On the ICW, near the Ponce lighthouse, I experienced a GPS signal loss. No boat icon, no time display...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 12-02-2012, 07:17
Replies: 103
Views: 21,173
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Nantai 37 Aft Cockpit - Girlfriend Had Enough.....

Shoot, I'm a woman and even I think you are making the wrong choice here!
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 12-02-2012, 07:12
Replies: 38
Views: 8,230
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Tips for Stowing Jars (Canned Goods) Aboard ?

For mason jars and such, I go to the U-haul places and purchase the sleeves used for packing glasses. They are a thin foam material, I mark the outside with the contents and tape them around to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2012, 16:23
Replies: 72
Views: 8,623
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Too much scary stuff?

Yes.
Seriously though, knowledge is power. In the same way that officers look at past battles to see what worked and didn't, we can learn from these incidents and with due diligence, remain safer...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-01-2012, 04:57
Replies: 73
Views: 8,166
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Liveaboards .. Men V Women

Well, let's see.... I am a woman, with a house, four grown children and four grandchildren. I prefer the boat, on the hook somewhere, than home or holidays and birthdays chasing family around to be...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-01-2012, 13:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,897
Posted By mjwarner
Re: big surprise!!

Aw Zee, that is great news! I know you have been battling that POS laptop for ages now. As far away as you are, it has to be wonderful to know that you have a reliable computer to reach out with from...
Forum: Navigation 26-01-2012, 07:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,954
Posted By mjwarner
Re: thoughts about different route to Exumas

We use your original route. What we don't usually do is stop at Fraziers Hog or Nassau. We skirt west and south of Nassau and go to Allens or Normans for our first stop. Gives us a couple days...
Forum: Our Community 26-01-2012, 07:39
Replies: 57
Views: 6,521
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Hoax eMail from Fellow Cruiser (or not)

Sad News..................*** ******Inbox
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9:05 AM (30 minutes...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 22-01-2012, 18:50
Replies: 28
Views: 8,767
Posted By mjwarner
Re: Sailing blogs written by kids?

Cole's blog is very nicely done! Let him know that I think it looks quite professional, well laid out and gives a ton of valuable information to his readers. Great job!
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-01-2012, 11:54
Replies: 1,326
Views: 211,490
Posted By mjwarner
re: Cruise Ship Costa Concordia - MERGED THREADS

More on the captain ordering a meal AFTER the impact. Cruise ship's cook says captain ordered dinner after crash - CNN...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-01-2012, 07:18
Replies: 1,326
Views: 211,490
Posted By mjwarner
re: Cruise Ship Costa Concordia - MERGED THREADS

Did anyone see on the FOX special last night when the staff member said the captain and his blond "friend" came to the dining area at 10:30pm, asking for dinner to be prepared for them? The kitchen...
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