Not all it's cracked up to be, Ed . . . . .

Posted By: Charles Brennan, Windrose 18, So. Florida
Date: 1/2/07 10:15a.m.

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In Response To: Charles, why is it... (Ed Mashburn)

Ed, The first week I had my sailboat, I sailed it nearly every night right after work. One night, I was bringing the boat in under some adverse circumstances, due to the winds and tides. It was a picture perfect docking and a little old guy on a bench on the marina point, was applauding enthusiastically. I felt gratified. SOMEBODY recognizes Good Seamanship! I went to the parking lot, just as the Metro-Dade police car that patrols the marina was swinging through the parking lot. He had seen my sailboat coming in. "Nice night for sailboats." He said, referring to the windy evening. "Yeah, it is." I replied. "The old guy seems to think so, too." "Oh, Jesus?" The cop answered. "He's a drunk! He was clapping before you ever got there!! He lost his driver's license due to drunk driving and waits on the bench for his ride, after he gets off work at the marina restaurant! Been there four months and we're STILL not sure what he's clapping at!" Another Ego Deflated! True Story, Charles Brennan

Messages In This Thread

Southern Sun-Belt Surrogate Sailors to the Rescue!! . . . . . -- Charles Brennan, Windrose 18, So. Florida -- 12/30/06 10:39p.m.

Great Post; Charles is my new Hero -- Mark Steinbeck "Nirvana", Lido 14, Finn, V21, Hobie Island -- 12/30/06 11:12p.m.

OK we are all jealous waddya expect -- Tim "Morning Dove" WWP19 #457 Potter Valley CA -- 12/30/06 11:19p.m.

Great pics and story, CB - don't see much of that around here -- Travis Votaw,Princess 22 PILGRIM, Edmond, OK -- 12/31/06 4:59a.m.

"Flashlight" Round metal container to house -- Still Boatless -- 12/31/06 5:19a.m.

Charles, why is it... -- Ed Mashburn -- 12/31/06 6:30a.m.

AH feels like I was there thanks -- Shoretyus Siren 17 -- 12/31/06 6:47a.m.

 Not all it's cracked up to be, Ed . . . . .  -- Charles Brennan, Windrose 18, So. Florida -- 1/2/07 10:15a.m.

that is my luck C B -- eddie jones -- 1/2/07 11:01a.m.

Thanks CB!!!! -- Geo....boatless -- 12/31/06 6:39a.m.

Good story and pics, thanks!! Sun here but 28* and zero wind... -- Westcoaster, Dovekie, JOURNEY and THE SKIFF, and HMS18 -- 12/31/06 9:54a.m.

You're right about those winds Charles -- Ted, Hunter 19, Boynton Beach, Fl -- 12/31/06 10:36a.m.

Lucky dog, I spent the day driving ... -- Peter S, V&M spindrift & OPB, Lake Ontario and other puddles -- 12/31/06 11:26a.m.

Sounds like an excellent day to me. -- John Hill Kansas City, Mo - currently boatless -- 12/31/06 11:51a.m.

Sounds like a great time! -- jerryTN South Coast 23, Watts Bar Lake -- 12/31/06 2:27p.m.

Well,CB..Those same winds were blowing my umbrellas all over the lot -- geneWj First Born & Teacher's Pet III, Bradenton,Fl -- 12/31/06 4:44p.m.

Excellent Charles, thx for the warm tale -- Eric, Sandpiper565, Sirius 21, Barrie ON -- 1/1/07 7:10a.m.

Nice Charles, as to docking under sail -- Jeff G. US 21 Bourbonator, Indiana -- 1/2/07 5:35a.m.

When you can, it is wonderful... -- Bob Wessel, Columbia Challenger 24, Prelude, Sacramento -- 1/2/07 7:12a.m.

Thanks CB! I can smell the salt air. -- Doug, P-18.2, Lk Norman, NC -- 1/2/07 7:32a.m.

LOL!! Nahh, I was at anchor! -- Charles Brennan, Windrose 18, So. Florida -- 1/2/07 9:55a.m.

*WHEW* You scared me there for a second! -- Doug, P-18.2 Lk Norman, NC -- 1/2/07 1:26p.m.

I love cyber sailing! -- Lenore and Chris, Mac26S, Teliki, Lake Erie -- 1/2/07 12:35p.m.