Why aren't there cruising report threads?

[Jim Cate]

And don't forget the SSCA... that's what they have been doing for a number of decades, going back to mimeographed newsletters and snail mailings. They are very good at this, to t his day, and I see no need to add another site to dilute the info into difficult to find bits.

And for those that just want to talk about their travels, you are already free to do so here on CF, and will get an appreciative audience.

And don't we have the Cruising Wiki here on CF for the collection of specific port/region related info? Have a look there, and contribute if y ou feel so inclined.

Jim

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Stu Jackson

... I always get a kick out of folks asking about obvious stuff and saying:"Somebody should.." ...

Once there were four managers.
Their names were: Somebody, Everybody, Anybody, and Nobody.
They were very busy people, but whenever there was an important job to be done, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
When Nobody did it, Everybody got angry because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Somebody would do it, but Anybody realized that Nobody would do it.
So consequently Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done in the first place.

Now they all worked in the same company, and their company held a competition:
Could Anybody in the company produce the best logo?
Everybody had a good idea.
Nobody thought Anybody would follow it through.
Somebody thought Anybody could work on it.
Anybody thought Everybody should do it.
Eveybody thought Somebody would do it.
So Nobody did anything.
Everybody thought Anybody could win something.
Anybody thought Somebody should win.
Somebody thought Everybody would win.
Nobody thought Nobody would win.
So, what did they win?
Nothing!

[FSMike]

Gord -

Lmao. Where did you get the second part of that? Is that original?
This body got confused just reading it.

[svHyLyte]

Originally Posted by GordMay

Once there were four managers.
Their names were: Somebody, Everybody, Anybody, and Nobody.
They were very busy people, but whenever there was an important job to be done, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.
When Nobody did it, Everybody got angry because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Somebody would do it, but Anybody realized that Nobody would do it.
So consequently Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done in the first place.

Now they all worked in the same company, and their company held a competition:
Could Anybody in the company produce the best logo?
Everybody had a good idea.
Nobody thought Anybody would follow it through.
Somebody thought Anybody could work on it.
Anybody thought Everybody should do it.
Eveybody thought Somebody would do it.
So Nobody did anything.
Everybody thought Anybody could win something.
Anybody thought Somebody should win.
Somebody thought Everybody would win.
Nobody thought Nobody would win.
So, what did they win?
Nothing!

Great!!! With your permission I am going to copy this and use it (with attribution of course) in future! Somebody's got to, No?

[Stu Jackson]

Thanks, Gord. Maybe he'll "get it."

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by FSMike

Lmao. Where did you get the second part of that? Is that original?
This body got confused just reading it.

Nothing, I know of, is original.

[skipgundlach]

I don't write a blog - just long-winded logs which appear here and other places, in different sub-forums.

Subscribers get it in ordinary email - all text, so loads very fast...

FWIW ☺

See the yahoogroup for all of them if you want more cruising stories than you can consume in a sitting, or a day, or, likely, a week...

[captainmike99]

Seems there are 2 types of cruisers, those that talk about it, and those that are cruising. The cruisers don't have a need to talk about it, 'cause they're doing it.

[skipgundlach]

Originally Posted by captainmike99

Seems there are 2 types of cruisers, those that talk about it, and those that are cruising. The cruisers don't have a need to talk about it, 'cause they're doing it.

Then there are the SSCA cruisers such as we who leave a clean wake, which includes telling about the adventure so that those who are drooling on the outside can get a taste, or in the case of stupidity or coincidence, learn something the hard way, can share so that others don't have to do the same thing.

Among other reasons...

[wrwakefield]

Originally Posted by Jim Krause

I wonder why there aren't any Cruising report threads on Cruisers Forum. Threads where people share write-ups and pictures of their day, week, month or multi-year long trips. This dawned on me while reading one of my favorite adventure motorcycle forums: Adventure Rider

If you take the time to go there check out the top threads: Ride Reports - Epic Rides and Ride Reports - Day Trippin'

A few threads for sharing cruising reports would be a nice addition to Cruisers Forum. Maybe there are some and they are buried somewhere. If so they ought to be dusted off and brought up to the top level where they can be appreciated. Can anyone point me to any here- or does anyone know if there are any forums/websites that have good cruising reports?

Thanks

Hi Jim,

Along with the leads others provided in this thread, check out The Monkey's Fist [an aggregation of cruiser's blogs...]

Cheers!

Bill

[skipgundlach]

Originally Posted by skipgundlach

Then there are the SSCA cruisers such as we who leave a clean wake, which includes telling about the adventure so that those who are drooling on the outside can get a taste, or in the case of stupidity or coincidence, learn something the hard way, can share so that others don't have to do the same thing.

Among other reasons...

My apologies; I meant to also say to check out the yahoogroup in the sig line; it will have more stories than you can digest in a sitting, or, likely, even, a marathon.

FWIW, those are not blogs, but logs; subscribers get them in the mail, all text, quick download despite their usually being pretty long-winded. subscribe there, if you like; I'm currently a couple behind - you won't have to get web interface to receive it if you're a subscriber...

Start with the beginning to see how not do do a wreck, and then, dust yourself off/rinse off and towel dry, get back out there...

[foothillsailor]

A little while ago there was a posting about the need for some more civility or politeness on this forum....I think Stu Jackson's comments are WAY over the top and is exactly what the previous forum was trying to address ---I'm sure that Stu's reply to the original poster will do little to encourage him or others to make suggestions or contribute ---Stu's response is why my wife says this forum is inhabited by way too many 'grumpy old men' ---I don't know how old Stu is but I suggest that he should try and tone it down a bit and try to not be so 'grumpy'
Oh and by the way ---I've got nothing personal against Stu...its just that if we don't call people out on things like this then it won't get any better (PS: other people's comments/suggestions were very helpful and to the point)

[SVTwilight]

It is a fine idea. CF is a Great resource for so many cruising topics, why not travelogues and cruisimg reports? Isn't cruising the ultimate goal? I dont see why asking about it elicits such negativity. The forum seems to be getting a reputation for this, to bad really.

[Sailing55]

Originally Posted by Stu Jackson

Central repository? Surely you jest. Who would do the work of making one?

You're just looking for something that's already out there that you can find with a little work on YOUR part.

You could also do a search on this forum using the word BLOG. There was a topic recently asking about folks' favorite blogs.

I always get a kick out of folks asking about obvious stuff and saying:"Somebody should.."

If you think it's so critical, then DO IT and stop complaining that no one else has done it before.

If no one else has done it before, then maybe it's not so critical, huh?

Somebody needs a nap...

[Stu Jackson]

OK, I'll take a nap, but first...

I said, in a different manner, just what Gord said. His had a lot more humor.

If it doesn't exist, it is usually for a good reason. And folks who complain it doesn't exist, should volunteer to make it so.

This thread has PROVEN that the information is out there, albeit in a different form and with different "links" than the OP may have liked.

On the internet, not everything is in "one place."

Except for our C34 website which I & tons of others have been working on for the past 17 years, doing exactly what the OP wanted: everything in one place.

Many, many C34-ers and other boaters who visit have worked and still work hard at it, but I ENJOY DOING IT and helping other boaters, and so do they.

We all volunteered our time and effort to assemble a ton of information, much of which I cross linked right here on CF when people ask questions, since it is not all boat specific.

FYI, a friend is trying to do the same thing for the venerable C30, since their information is in at least three different places. He's working on it.

So, to the OP, have the answers in this thread helped you? Do you still feel the "need" vs. the want, to have something else?

Thanks folks. Goin' sailin' for a few days. That oughta cure me, right?