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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-09-2011, 16:47
Replies: 181
Views: 62,841
Posted By Gracias
Re: Negativity on Sailing Your Own Boat (RANT)

What gives them the right? Well, they're just expressing an opinion -- same as you just did here in this forum.

It's no big deal at all unless you choose to make it one.

Personally, if...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-05-2011, 11:53
Replies: 15
Views: 13,235
Posted By Gracias
Re: CG Documentation Expired - Options?

My documentation expired because I forgot to change my mailing address and the notice of renewal was sent to the marina where my boat is at the moment. They held onto it for a long time before...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-04-2011, 16:14
Replies: 46
Views: 7,125
Posted By Gracias
Re: Gear For Sale

Might could use the windlass. Is it the 1000H? And what's in the box? (I mean, what's included with it, all the bits and pieces, etc.?)

Thanks! Oh, and where are you located?

Rebecca
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 18-01-2011, 17:53
Replies: 34
Views: 3,554
Posted By Gracias
The Little Ship I stood watching as the...

The Little Ship

I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea. The setting sun tinted his white sails with a golden light, and as he disappeared from sight a voice at my side whispered,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-12-2010, 10:50
Replies: 21
Views: 2,694
Posted By Gracias
While that might be delicious (don't know, never...

While that might be delicious (don't know, never tried it), I just can't get over the feeling that no food should begin with those first four letters.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-12-2010, 21:45
Replies: 50
Views: 12,560
Posted By Gracias
Grandma always said ...

This thread reminds me of my Grandma's method for getting clean while retaining one's modesty. In other words, taking a sponge bath without removing your clothes.

First, with a washcloth wrung out...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 22-12-2010, 13:22
Replies: 112
Views: 16,299
Posted By Gracias
The sure-fire, never-fails cure for irrational fear

REAL fear is a gift and we're hardwired to experience it. It's when our senses -- even the ones we may not normally recognize -- say to our conscious minds: Hey, pay attention -- NOW!

Irrational...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-07-2010, 17:29
Replies: 30
Views: 6,179
Posted By Gracias
Wow, no kidding. (And I even have a journalism...

Wow, no kidding. (And I even have a journalism degree and reporting experience myself.)

This reporter uses the word "evade" ("Kerry spokesman David Wade said Friday the boat is being kept at...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-07-2010, 07:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,818
Posted By Gracias
What to Do About StackPack While Away from Boat

Hi, all --

Sheesh, which forum does THIS question fit into?

I need to leave my boat here in Florida, in the water at a marina, for several months right in the heart of hurricane season....
Forum: Marinas 28-06-2010, 13:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,873
Posted By Gracias
Thank you! The only Indian Town I know is pretty...

Thank you! The only Indian Town I know is pretty far inland. Can you tell me a bit more, please? We must not be thinking of the same place.

Rebecca
Forum: Marinas 28-06-2010, 13:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,873
Posted By Gracias
Boat Storage in Central Florida (Atlantic)

Can anyone recommend somewhere to store my 30' sailboat in the general vicinity of Melbourne, FL, long-term. Looks like things are changing FAST and I may not be doing what I had thought I'd be doing...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-06-2010, 13:08
Replies: 23
Views: 2,347
Posted By Gracias
How about leaving the dock and going sailing?...

How about leaving the dock and going sailing? Better yet, go cruising.

Rebecca
Forum: Dollars & Cents 23-06-2010, 07:43
Replies: 80
Views: 7,440
Posted By Gracias
Actually, I'd say it's totally your fault....

Actually, I'd say it's totally your fault. Marking up the costs is standard business practice. The fact that you are unaware of that doesn't make it unethical for the contractor to do it. You're a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-06-2010, 19:08
Replies: 15
Views: 27,221
Posted By Gracias
I just a few minutes ago finished reading this...

I just a few minutes ago finished reading this EXCELLENT "how-to" on using butyl tape to bed deck hardware:

Bedding Deck Hardware With Butyl Tape - SailNet Community...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-06-2010, 18:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,360
Posted By Gracias
Wow, I would like to know more about this, too,...

Wow, I would like to know more about this, too, because I have an IP27 and someone offered me the use of a small window AC while I'm here at the dock in Florida. But I don't want to damage my boat.
...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-06-2010, 11:53
Replies: 51
Views: 10,734
Posted By Gracias
Good for you, Kate! I'm here on my little BLISS,...

Good for you, Kate! I'm here on my little BLISS, the only woman singlehander/liveaboard/cruiser I know of in this part of Florida. Sure wish you were nearby because I'd love to hire you to help with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-06-2010, 18:31
Replies: 66
Views: 12,700
Posted By Gracias
I spent 11 of the past 18 months living in Mexico...

I spent 11 of the past 18 months living in Mexico and driving all over it and never had a single problem or felt threatened. To the contrary, I met the nicest people, including very helpful customs...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-06-2010, 09:52
Replies: 80
Views: 11,480
Posted By Gracias
Hmm, is it just me or does this site about...

Hmm, is it just me or does this site about residential insulation not really have anything to do with mosquitos, etc.? :confused:

Rebecca
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 02-06-2010, 18:38
Replies: 49
Views: 11,833
Posted By Gracias
I have these and think they're great: ...

I have these and think they're great:

Binoculars - Helmsman 7x50C Binocular with Compass, Marine Equipment and Nautical Binoculars...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2010, 18:57
Replies: 0
Views: 1,078
Posted By Gracias
Need Pro Installer Near Melbourne, FL

Hello all --

I need to have a Mermaid air conditioner and an electric windlass installed on my boat in the Melbourne, FL area. Can you recommend someone experienced, highly skilled and easy to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-05-2010, 03:31
Replies: 26
Views: 3,548
Posted By Gracias
Heard the tail-end of a report about this very...

Heard the tail-end of a report about this very thing on NPR last week. In addition to the "calming" aspect of oil upon the waters, the scientist being interviewed also mentioned that there's some...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 26-05-2010, 16:49
Replies: 70
Views: 9,906
Posted By Gracias
Mine is just because I feel so grateful and...

Mine is just because I feel so grateful and appreciative so much of the time -- and am aiming for MORE of the time, ALL of the time.

(Plus I love all the Spanish-speaking countries I've visited...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 23-05-2010, 10:07
Replies: 27
Views: 19,415
Posted By Gracias
Hmm, that's interesting! I'm going to try that...

Hmm, that's interesting! I'm going to try that just to see. I guess the ice created this way would stop the fizz; wonder what part the foil plays. Thanks, John.

What I REALLY want to play with is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-05-2010, 09:20
Replies: 14
Views: 1,840
Posted By Gracias
I've never heard of these before and googling...

I've never heard of these before and googling Lind just got me more curious (and confused). I do need to run a MacBook and a little Windows netbook (not at the same time) and am wondering if one of...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-05-2010, 20:12
Replies: 27
Views: 19,415
Posted By Gracias
Yup. I drove an ice cream truck one summer while...

Yup. I drove an ice cream truck one summer while I was in college (made more money that summer than any other, btw) and found out about the carbonation thing.

During the day, while I was driving...
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