Are You on the Fence ?

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha,
I wish you a speedy recovery and its good the chemo is not taking a toll on your body. You'll be back sailing soon and we'll see you when you sail into Hilo.
kind regards,

[RTB]

Originally Posted by Island Mike

John,

Paula and I frequently talk about our party in Green Cove Springs with some of the CF members.

Same here Mike. I hope you and Paula are doing well.

I'm pretty sure many of us will miss John's brisket, and the camaraderie. Good Times!

[zeehag]

i2f----i didnt realize you had sickness--i thought ye were sailing and enjoyng-- you are some of the folks i want to meet--- and is the likes of you and my dying bestest friends for whom i wrote my signature. yes-- GO NOW-- FIX UNDER WAY.
dont wait to have stuff happen--- never know what is on the list for you to do--- is not we who make our lists. is genetix and environment and our own systems. and what ever is our creator/gods/spiritual guidance---those are our controls, not us. we need to control as much as we can of our own lives--dont wait for anything -- take the kids with ye. my family knows what i am doing and why-- they are with me on this. i dont need kat's permision-- fuzzbutt goes where i do.
i have been doing repairs for 7months--i am nearly out of here--
please LIVE....you can do anything you set your mind to doing.

i2f--please hurry and mend !! lady i2f--you are awesome--- geaux, girl!!! you guys are special folks. be safe and please heal well. and completely.

[imagine2frolic]

RTB,

This is what I miss about Florida. Well, this and the Bahamas. The marina was a unique situation that grew into a family. We were lucky enough to be central for CF members to contribute, and meet eachother.

What's even crazier is some bonehead from Texas drove some 3000 miles for my brisket.........i2f

[zeehag]

Originally Posted by imagine2frolic

RTB,

This is what I miss about Florida. Well, this and the Bahamas. The marina was a unique situation that grew into a family. We were lucky enough to be central for CF members to contribute, and meet eachother.

What's even crazier is some bonehead from Texas drove some 3000 miles for my brisket.........i2f

if id-a known you make good brisket id-a driven a beeter from sin diego to have some. i can go to those groups when i get to east side of earth. if the water is deep enough--i been warned about fla and my boat......

[scallywag]

John and Mel,

We are pleased to hear you are on the mend. We wondered what had happened. Thanks for the update. I guess it was too much mac and cheese. This is one of the few times I have been on the computer due to my eyesight. And you thought it was my foot. Yes, it started with new glasses. The foot goes out once in a while, then Dot remarks "You think you are going sailing?" Well, the jib is almost completed. We will see.
So get well and get sailing. If Mel needs anything just email.
By the way RTB was to keep me updated on your condition by email. I can read the email easier.

Dot and John

[RTB]

Originally Posted by scallywag

By the way RTB was to keep me updated on your condition by email. I can read the email easier.

Dot and John

Check your email, and click the attachment.

Ralph

[Vasco]

All the best John. Glad to hear you're on the mend.

[bob_77903]

You must cook a mean brisket for a Texan to drive 3k miles....or maybe Ralph really is a bone head ....my best to you John and Mel..

[RTB]

Originally Posted by bob_77903

or maybe Ralph really is a bone head.

Ok, but I'm a smart bonehead. I had to butter him up so he'd ask me to go sailing the Caribbean with him! Plus it really WAS good brisket.

[scallywag]

I2F put on 3 (?) Balls. Each time the food and attendees were enjoyable. The briskets were fantastic. And yes, Ralph was there enjoying the festivities at the last event. Reynolds Yacht Center was a nice place. Sailndive also made the event on one of his weekends visiting his sv in St. Augustine. Ralph posted a nice picture of the event.

[Adax]

So glad to hear you are on the mend .What an inspiring post.
All the best to Mel too .

[maxingout]

I am happy to hear that you are on the mend and soon will be back on board. The trade winds are calling.

[ato]

i2f, now you're sort of "forced" to enjoy the rest of your life, and to keep a positive attitude. not a bad thing at all! maybe you would have really gotten yourself a "JOB" and missed out on all the fun... now you can focus on the fun, seriously. don't get me wrong, i don't want to discuss my health issues but who knows how much time for fun we will have?

wish you all the best, fair winds and all!

[imagine2frolic]

I am really struggling to understand your post, so let me type this. No offense is taken with what you typed. I just don't understand. One of my points was that I have lived my life as I pleased. With this new chapter in my life I wanted to encourage others to live theirs too.There are some struggling with the decision of when, or if to go sailing. I was giving food for thought. I am only using myself as an example to encourage thinking. The thread is about them, and not me.

If I was not on the mend, and my body riddled with cancer. I would be back in Panama, and getting ready to sail to Hawaii. My life has been so very much fun. If I had worked all my life, retired, and then got deathly ill I would've felt cheated. I don't feel cheated one tiny bit. In my eyes I have lead a very blessed life.

There are dozens of people here who have met me. One sailed 1,500 miles with me in adverse conditions the whole way. Another 450miles in near perfect conditions. I think most would vouch for me that I am pretty upbeat about everything.

Whatever your condition is. I am hoping the best for you & yours, and you can place it behind you. I know my wife is struggling much harder with this than I am........i2f