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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-08-2009, 18:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,217
Posted By annegibsonwaco
My heart breaks for you. As the mother of 4...

My heart breaks for you. As the mother of 4 adult children and 19 grandchildren, I , too, have had a child experience the brutality of another and be failed by our justice system. My child did not...
Forum: Forum News & Announcements 21-01-2008, 20:16
Replies: 164
Views: 48,855
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Gunner and Judy - My prayer for you both is that...

Gunner and Judy - My prayer for you both is that God will encircle you with His peace, for He promises to be "an ever present help in time of trouble". Place yourselves in His arms and allow Him to...
Forum: Meets & Greets 13-01-2008, 20:54
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Hello, everyone! I agree, the Cal 2-46 are great...

Hello, everyone! I agree, the Cal 2-46 are great boats. I would like to find one locally (Texas) so I could take a first hand look at it and get a feel for what they are like. The Cal 2-46 on...
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-01-2008, 19:33
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Kanani and jheldatksuedu - The Cal 2-46 is a...

Kanani and jheldatksuedu - The Cal 2-46 is a beautiful boat. The more I read about pilothouses, the more I'm convinced that's the way to go for us. The boat mentioned above has been sold; there are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-01-2008, 21:02
Replies: 9
Views: 8,970
Posted By annegibsonwaco
The Cabo is still on our short list; but, we...

The Cabo is still on our short list; but, we looked at some other boats this weekend at Seabrook. Our favorites were the Wauquiez 47, 44' Nassau/Tatoosh, and the 45' Bruce Roberts. I haven't seen...
Forum: Meets & Greets 05-01-2008, 18:50
Replies: 27
Views: 3,032
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Jim - your days are spent exactly like I envision...

Jim - your days are spent exactly like I envision ours will be. I cannot wait to get out of this rat race. We looked at 5 different boats today and were excited by 2. My husband will be 60 this...
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-01-2008, 11:45
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Jim - I had heart about Mahina Expeditions but I...

Jim - I had heart about Mahina Expeditions but I had not known of anyone who personally used them to find a boat. The price seems reasonable. I'll shoot him an e-mail and see what he has to offer. ...
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-01-2008, 11:34
Replies: 27
Views: 3,032
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Jim - just curious, what is it like to live in a...

Jim - just curious, what is it like to live in a marina in Southern Spain? The idea just sounds so wonderful, I cannot imagine what your daily lives must be like. Are you doing daysails, simply...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2007, 11:07
Replies: 9
Views: 8,970
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Cabo Rico 38

Hello everyone! I've been posting under meets and greets as my husband and I are very new to liveaboard cruising. We've looked at a lot of boats here in Texas and I keep coming back to the Cabo...
Forum: Meets & Greets 31-12-2007, 11:03
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
SkprJohn - I'll try your idea and post under...

SkprJohn - I'll try your idea and post under monohulls regarding the Cabo Rico. Thanks for the advice.

Anne
Forum: Meets & Greets 31-12-2007, 11:02
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
jheldatksuedu - Congratulations on the purchase...

jheldatksuedu - Congratulations on the purchase and repair of your boat! What a steal or what a steel! lol You had the foresight and courage to do what we have considered but knew we didn't have the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-12-2007, 16:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Hello, fellow Texans! My husband and I live in...

Hello, fellow Texans! My husband and I live in Waco and are currently searching the Texas coast for our boat. You'll find a lot of great people here! Welcome!

Anne
Forum: Meets & Greets 22-12-2007, 15:14
Replies: 27
Views: 3,032
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Hello, Deb. Like you, my husband and I (59 and...

Hello, Deb. Like you, my husband and I (59 and 58 respectively) are about to retire and become liveaboard cruisers. You've definitely come to the right place for advice. These people are terrific....
Forum: Meets & Greets 22-12-2007, 05:40
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Waterworldly - just realized your name is perfect...

Waterworldly - just realized your name is perfect for this topic! Thanks for the link.
Brad and Jane - Would like to see your boat. I sent a PM with e-mail info.

Anne
Forum: Meets & Greets 21-12-2007, 20:14
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Good evening, everyone. Took the advice and went...

Good evening, everyone. Took the advice and went to the Lake Travis marinas in Austin to look at 30 to 40' sailboats. Saw some beautiful boats, but saw a whole lot more that were quite neglected. ...
Forum: Meets & Greets 20-12-2007, 23:59
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Southern Star - What a great post! I read it...

Southern Star - What a great post! I read it through a couple of times and to my husband who said "He's right on the money"! I do appreciate your good solid advice and the time it took to write it....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2007, 23:04
Replies: 118
Views: 46,619
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Now that's my kind of boat! I see why your wife...

Now that's my kind of boat! I see why your wife wanted you to buy it. Enjoy!

Anne
Forum: Meets & Greets 19-12-2007, 08:06
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Hey, Therapy, I was just kidding! I knew you had...

Hey, Therapy, I was just kidding! I knew you had taken a "tongue in cheek" approach. Just curious, since I'm such a novice at all of this, what draws you away from the monos to the cats?

Anne
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-12-2007, 23:33
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Seeratlas - thanks for the lead. You are exactly...

Seeratlas - thanks for the lead. You are exactly right - that is one beautiful boat. Noting the price on the sistership, my husband is afraid it's out of our reach, but, I think we'll call the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-12-2007, 18:34
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
mikmul - you rock! Thanks for the leads on those...

mikmul - you rock! Thanks for the leads on those boats. My favorites are the Hans Christian and the Corbin. What do you think they should sell for? That brings me to a whole other issue of price....
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-12-2007, 16:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Hi, Carina. I'm also a newcomer to the board. ...

Hi, Carina. I'm also a newcomer to the board. These people are great. They have helped me think through the process of getting the right boat and educated me along the way. We still haven't found...
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-12-2007, 14:29
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Hey, guys! I've found a boat I keep going back...

Hey, guys! I've found a boat I keep going back to because of the things I've read about them. It's a 1981 38' Cabo Rico. Any thoughts on these boats?

Anne
Forum: Meets & Greets 16-12-2007, 14:24
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Thanks Seakitty - I've ordered the book. It had...

Thanks Seakitty - I've ordered the book. It had some really good reviews.


mickmul - I have a question. Do I eat the sandwich while kneeling aft and keeping my eyes on the horizon? I wasn't...
Forum: Meets & Greets 14-12-2007, 22:04
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
Kanani - I had read that seasickness does affect...

Kanani - I had read that seasickness does affect many sailors for the first 2 to 3 days. I would like to know if others are interested in a new thread on this.
It has been a major problem for me in...
Forum: Meets & Greets 14-12-2007, 21:53
Replies: 129
Views: 14,612
Posted By annegibsonwaco
GordMay - Well put. Interesting concept that I...

GordMay - Well put. Interesting concept that I had not seriously contemplated. Due to the overwhelming consensus of many on the forum, we are now looking at 38 to 40' boats, rather than the 40 to...
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