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Hey ! People DO read my posts !!!! (Unfortunetely, everyone gets a different message from them)
Apparently not reaching all of the people here.
Some took offense ! others seemed elated, and still others apparently threatened ??
To jim- keep at it , the longest journey starts w/ a single step. (just kidding) I think you mis-interpreted the essence of the post. Try re-reading it when your feeling a bit less angry.
Sailingmum- I don't know what's up w/ you ??? care to elaborate?
As for the other poster that suggested that I should head to Maryland to assist this family- Apparently all the outpouring of kindness here has overwhelmed them and they chose to no longer participate.
For those who understand, there is no need to explain.
For those who fail to understand, there is apparently little point in attempting to explain.
(of course now I will attempt to explain !)
The thing I was attempting (am attempting ) to bring to the surface is this. I see alot of folks making simple things complicated . Often (I feel) to justify the exorbitant fees they command in an attempt to relieve people of there money.
Sailing is NOT a complicated undertaking, unless you choose to make it so.
People have been, and continue to sail far and wide with all manner of craft and crew.
My objection to the sailing "experts" is this- what makes them experts? is it the years of first hand sailing or just being in the right location or financial position in life, to take advantage of the well heeled , under-confident and inexperienced. All the while laughing up there sleaves on the way to the bank w/ YOUR money.
I'm beginning to believe that financial success and inteligence is NOT proportional, based on my own observations.
Why would anyone pay twice as much for the same basic service that is offered for less nearby? Without getting into specifics and naming names ( although I would be happy to, I believe it is frowned upon here).
I have witnessed this repeatedly over the course of my sailing /boating experience. It is by no means isolated in the marine bussiness , it is just more blatent.
Example- yard A charges $500 to lift boat from water and launch. Yard B (just a few miles away) charges $120 to lift and launch .
I cannot understand why anyone would use yard A ???
(all other things being equal,i.e.yard costs,facilities,availability of materials,etc.)
When I see a difference like that, I go out of my way to share that info w/ other Sailors.
As far as "Knowing everything" I can only hope.
I continue to learn new things everyday. I have to, just to survive, I feel obligated to share my ways and the things I've learned with others I meet who are open to listen and I think can benefit from the information. If this is you, I hope it helps.
If your in some way offended, I would be happy to clarify (to the best of my ability) anything that you are confused by.
I often feel the manner in which new people and those seaking assistence/advice here are dealt w/ is often shameful, judgemental and casts along shadow on the sailing community.
It would bring me great pleasure to see this practice curtailed.
do unto others
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