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Oscar
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Initially Posted - 03/30/2003 : 10:07:06

For the record, I joined the association. Check is in the mail. At some point I will probably be able to give some of my time. Right now I am up past my eyeballs (to varying degrees and in no particular order)in: an independent school, a public radio station, a music listening club, two car clubs, and numerous home improvement projects. (including the construction of a barn big enough to house a 250WB <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>)
However, my intent is to scale back on some of the above and spend more time on the water. Association activities could be a meaningful part of this.

Oscar
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Lady Kay 250 WB #618
In the driveway, just back from Florida ready to go anytime.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 11:17:23

Hi Oscar,

Do you have any photos of your boat? I was wondering if you took any on your shakedown cruise ... I tried searching the archives, but it didn't work (a usual, for me at least).

Welcome to the group! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Buzz Maring
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~~Freya~~
C-25 SK/SR #68

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 11:23:20

Same here. I sent in my membership shortly after finding this site.

It takes money to keep a web site alive... and keeping ths place around is certainly worth 1/5 of a boat unit.

Good information and nice people.

-- CB

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25

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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 12:46:35

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Right now I am up past my eyeballs (to varying degrees and in no particular order)in: an independent school, a public radio station, a music listening club, two car clubs, and numerous home improvement projects. However, my intent is to scale back . . . <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

This reminds me of the guy who went to his Doc complaining he was feeling a little run down. The Doc asked him about his lifestyle so the patient explained the late night rounds to the local clubs and the trips to different destinations (with a different female companions) every weekend. The Doc told the patient he might try cutting back a little on his action packed social life. Then the Doc asked the patient, "but could I hang out with you for a couple weeks first?"

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 12:56:40

Oscar;

Welcome to the group!

It sounds like you have your handsful with all you have on your plate. When we are so busy with good stuff, we often are unable to do any of it well. I join the chorus encouraging you to cut back, and enjoy more what remains. (BTW, when you finish your barn, I need a garage built!)

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 13:50:02

For you marine voyeurs:

(can I still use french words?<img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>)

http://www.woodenshoemusic.com/familypictures.html

Oscar
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Lady Kay 250 WB #618
In the driveway, just back from Florida ready to go anytime.

Edited by - oscar on 03/30/2003 13:51:48

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Doug
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 14:14:45

Oscar- A couple of years ago I had the boat in the water, a '65 MGB rebuild in the garage, guitar lessons, art projects, a kitchen remodel, home brewing, and so on and so on....
One day I was writting a check for another part for the B, and decided it was time to focus my time and money. The car was sold. Kitchen completed, and half a dozen other projects were sold or given away. Much more time on the boat, and I can get two cars in the garage now! Somehow we pick up a lot of baggage along the way. Every now and then you just have to let some of them go.

Doug - #1913 Noeta

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 16:55:48

If the winter haulout didn't force me to temporarily put sailing aside, I wouldn't get anything done.

<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>Don Lucier<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>
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North Star SR/FK

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 20:36:21

Between closing on our new home last Janurary and closing last Friday on another property for our daughter I have been booked up. Spent all of this three day weekend fixing up Sarah's new home. New carpet, new toilets, new bathroom fixtures, kitchen fixtures, pressure wash, wood rot repairs, etc., etc., etc.

But I did get my trailer back from the shop Friday and it is ready for the trip to Miami in two weeks. This Friday I will be hauling out and spending all my time doing improvements and resupplying. Then Friday next, BIMINI or BUST!

And BTW, Thanks Tray for the Nautical Almanac. I hope to put it to use while crossing over.

Safe voyages,
Ben, FL s/v Chick-a-pea C250wk
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 20:36:31

I once received a very sage piece of advice:

When wine, women and song begin to tire you, quit singing

Frank Gloss
89WK/TR

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 03/31/2003 : 10:58:31

Hmmmm, I quit drinking, my wife says my singing has improved dramatically.....<img src=icon_smile_kisses.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oscar
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Lady Kay 250 WB #618
In the driveway, just back from Florida ready to go anytime.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/31/2003 : 15:27:59

Our motto:

A clean mind,
A healthy body,

Take your pick.

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25

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Tray
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Namibia
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Response Posted - 03/31/2003 : 18:04:57

Doug...please tell me you didn't give up the homebrewing! I haven't brewed a batch since I bought my boat. I hope there isn't a connection.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Ben, Arylyn, and others going to Bimini...have a safe passage, and take pictures. I wish I could get the time off to go.

Tray
C-250WB #554
"Weeny Bean"

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John V.
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Response Posted - 04/06/2003 : 22:49:20

Sold the race car, quit flying, have two motorcycles for sale, I'm trying to get rid of the antique chairs I was restoring. sounds like we're on the same page when it comes to gaining space to be on the water more and for longer.

John V. Nin Bimash II
77 C25 sk/sr #153

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 04/07/2003 : 15:01:17

My doctral project was entitled Passion and Spiritual Gifts and had to do with exactly what we are discussing here.

We have tendencies to say "Yes" to a lot of good and worth while stuff which are good for us and for those around us. The consequence is that we fail to do any of these stuff thoings well, and find our life frustrating because we are not doing what we really want to do. I commend y'awl for narrowing your focus and settling on those that are really important.

Good luck as work to eliminate those encumbrances, and have a great sailing season!

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/08/2003 : 21:59:33

OK, normally I don't get too deep on these forums, because that can get out of hand really quickly, but, having said that, I'm going to strongly disagree with Don here.

Like everything else in life, good intent is only part of getting the job done. Execution with skill is another, and knowing how to use the tools of the trade falls under that.

Corporate types work hard to manage their resources, their energies, their time. With some good technique, and practice you can become more productive. Some people get more done before nine, than others do all day long, and it doesn't have to wear you out.

I have, for many years now, intentionally focused on, and practiced sizing the job/the day ahead of me, setting a rough time frame, making a plan and then doing it according to the plan as much as possible. I described a slew of activities I'm involved in above, and because of good resource management have achieved success and derived satisfaction, to varying degrees, in all of them.

Having said all that, indeed don't bite off more than you can chew, match your life to your skillevel. But also strive to improve, and believe that you can. Dump the victim mentality, and take the bull by the horn.

So, I was not lamenting, and my life is far from frustrating. What I was saying is that when some of my projects get completed to satisfactory standards, I intend to find some time to give to sailing (ie. possibly this association), above and beyond just bobbin around the bay.

'nuf said.

Oscar, carrying the weight of a family.....
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Lady Kay 250 WB #618
In the driveway in Behtlehem, PA ready to go anytime.

Edited by - Oscar on 04/08/2003 22:11:51

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gerdo
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Response Posted - 04/09/2003 : 10:28:09

Well, guess I have always been an under achiever, my goal has always been to do less. We ski every other weekend in the winter and sail every other weekend from may to november. In between we raise two daughters. If you win the rat race you are still a rat.

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capn rick
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Response Posted - 04/09/2003 : 11:08:02

So, I guess that figures! scanning this thread and viewing pix:
Somehow keeping a British car running (most of the time) requires a less stressful hobby as well.

So we got 25's.

Capn Rick
"Cavale" #2458
Triumph Spitfire '75 with electrical gremlin.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 04/09/2003 : 11:18:33

"Triumph Spitfire '75 with electrical gremlin."

British Racing Green with Lucas electrics, perhaps <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>...I seem to remember it was a great race car with a habit of "wagging its tail" on the corners!
Derek

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TRFK#2262"This Side Up"

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MattL
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Response Posted - 04/09/2003 : 12:32:54

I tell you if I had a shotgun a couple of days ago my 63 Vett would be pushing up dasies. It is without the shotgun right now, but I would have felt better. In less than a mile the good old American electronics and Carb. made me stall out 5 times, starting each time with a coat hanger. Right now it is parked in front of the house waiting for the week end to get looked at. Oh yes I got to finish sanding so I can get in the paint booth too. Today is the youngers 3rd birthday, his party is this weekend at the lake. The wife wants to take the horse there for rides, and I also have to get the boat cleaned up for the same. For the past week and next month or 3 our kitchen is in the laundry room with a 1/2 bath and the bird cage, the cat box is outside at least, while the house is being remodled.

LIFE IS GREAT, I WOULDN'T GIVE THIS UP FOR ANYTHING.

Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
E.C. Rider
Cat 25 86'
FK/SR _/)

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