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Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-08-2017, 18:32
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: Civilization depends on a balance. All the same would be bad. :nonono: I'd also say no benefit to an individual just in doing things quickly or a lot of things if they don't use the extra...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-08-2017, 12:16
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B:

Mike OReilly

You said "this constant need-for-speed, in everything from boat knots to anchor retrieval speed, always leaves me amused."

Well, some times slow pokes amuse me, but not...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-08-2017, 11:59
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: Not going for a record, just having fun. There are plenty who cruise as many and more hours than we do, just we average greater speed. Ours is the equivalent of your 4,000-5,000 mile...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-08-2017, 11:14
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: 16000-19000 miles a year in fast boats.....:devil: Power though, not sail. :biggrin: I'll go hide now.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2017, 18:54
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

You mean one of the ones that fell apart?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2017, 16:48
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: Something was asked about covering 225 nm or some such number. Well, the answer is POWER. :whistling:

We're going to cover 225 nm tomorrow. Leaving at 7:00 AM. Estimated arrival time...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-07-2017, 14:50
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: Neither is powerboating. :biggrin:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-07-2017, 11:18
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: It's really just different strokes for different folks and who cares what the other person likes. I hope everyone has what they enjoy, not what makes sense to me. :smile:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-07-2017, 05:14
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: Well, I once heard that those who said "Size doesn't matter" are those without. :biggrin:

I think there's some of that in speed too. If we can only go x amount, we try to say we wouldn't...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2017, 18:49
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: I'm not. Power and speed.:biggrin:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2017, 17:28
Replies: 131
Views: 13,243
Posted By BandB
Re: Why the endless need for speed?

Wifey B: Adrenaline hormone. Testosterone. Here's an interesting page with the science:

https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/why-do-we-feel-so-thrilled-by-speed.html

Of course, I still like...
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