Nic Goes . . . and I Go Solo

[Dave the Canuck]

Originally Posted by Astrid

yard, unit of measurement equal to .013636 furlongs.

Yard, a place where the dog craps.

[hummingway]

Originally Posted by Astrid

yard, unit of measurement equal to .013636 furlongs.

furlong: a unit of measurement that indicates time for a shave

[Stillraining]

Well My wife just saw her bums plasterered all over CF...I might be availibal for crew after all.....

[Christian Van H]

Originally Posted by Stillraining

Well My wife just saw her bums plasterered all over CF...I might be availibal for crew after all.....

Is it too early to ask for her number?

[Astrid]

Hope she gives you a boat compass when she casts you adrift following the mutiny.

[Christian Van H]

OK Astrid... I tried to translate your quote and here's what I got: "Intellect is needed, the widely; easy at home what" !!! It sounds like the translator from "Mars Attacks!" What the heck does it mean?

[Astrid]

It's a kenning from the Havamal, and as such is difficult to translate directly, but the rough translation literary English:

He hath need of his wits who wanders wide,
aught simple will serve at home;

or more bluntly,

Who travels widely needs his wits about him,
The stupid should stay at home:

[TaoJones]

Okay, just to make sure Astrid's not changing her story, let's all check out posts #21 and #22 in this thread:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...tml#post237010

TaoJones

[mintyspilot]

Originally Posted by Astrid

Who travels widely needs his wits about him,
The stupid should stay at home:

Wise words IMO. Since you single hand, I presume you need a double set of wits?

So, what do you do all alone on a 50ft Ketch on the "fringes" of civilisation? I looked up Hecate Sound and it looks very bleak and empty - which I am sure gives it a beauty all of its own, but I imagine you would need to be very self-reliant in that part of the world. Help does not look too close...

[David_Old_Jersey]

When women leave they always take at least a bit of your dreams with them. and that's a good thing. and as it should be

Besides, the bucket of dreams is always available when ready to sip from again

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by Astrid

Who travels widely needs his wits about him,
The stupid should stay at home:

The really stupid have to travel. They can't find their way home.

[ozmike]

Hey Mark, sorry to hear about you and Nic, having been through a serious relationship breakup, albeit 20+ yrs ago, I know how you are feeling, but as you are an aussie actor, you have probably had some ups and downs already, everybody search Mark Jensen, Aussie actor, also won best actor award, I remember some of your commercials, ha ha check out the videos, if you want to put a voice to his name, all the best to both of you. mike

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by ozmike

Hey Mark, sorry to hear about you and Nic, having been through a serious relationship breakup, albeit 20+ yrs ago, I know how you are feeling,

Thanks Mike

I think I have an electrical problem today so all I have time to think about is the boat. LOL

[SaucySailoress]

I have found the perfect crew to assist you...

- He doesn't talk much
- He has ample experience
- He's perfectly happy to be left alone on watch
- He's quite happy to let you be the boss
- He kids around a lot.....

Cruisers & Sailing Forums - TEAM GOAT! - solo non-stop RTW!

[surfmachine]

Ahoy Mark, I have enjoyed reading your posts, but it was sad to hear that you will be sailing alone? It's still a great life mate, fair winds. I am stuck in the Banyak Islands...........................
Fair winds from Keith.