The problem with a sailboat is that people often get " smitten" by some or other bug and can see nothing else but....
On the other hand, friends,
family, etc looking at the same boat, are shaking their heads, wringing their hands and generally seeing nothing but catastrophe at the end of the line.
It reminds me of bygone years when I was "smitten" by some or other girl. Certain brain cells in my
head cease to
work and function and blinders are formed over my eyes. Yet, friends, seeing the picture more clearly, are quick to point out the dangers and pitfalls should I chose to proceed with my dulled brain and waning eyesight.
Sad as I am to admit it, I chose to blithely ignore their admonitions, for which I paid dearly in the coming weeks.
Some people, simply have to learn things the hard way.