Breaking My Heart

SailingAlien · #1 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007

Y'all gave me a lot of advice over the past couple weeks while I was looking at a Catalina or O'Day 25. We decided on the O'Day and made an offer on it last week, which was accepted contingent on a Sea Trial this week. However, over Memorial Day weekend, enough bad things happened to just about end our purchase, at least for now. First, on Friday night my home computer (I am typing this from work so don't tell) melted down. So now I have to buy a new computer. Then, on Sunday morning, I noticed the ceiling in our dining was dripping and when I looked closer I saw water stains covered much of the ceiling. Turns out or shower stall is leaking and has been pouring water through the walls. The estimate is in the 4 digit range (he just came out this morning). So now I am several thousand dollars lighter than I was on Friday. This pretty much ends my boat purchase for the time being. I am so crushed and am scrambling to come up with ideas but I don't see a way out. It is hard to see a dream get pushed out even further. Anyway, thanks for the advise and good humor. I'm going to have a rum drink and feel sorry for myself...

camaraderie · #2 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007

Alien...too bad...but life happens that way sometimes. Don't worry...just work to make your dream come true. A dream derferred is better than none!

Giulietta · #3 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007

Hey at least you have a house....think of those that would like to have one!!!

Joel73 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007

Besides... the end of the season will be here too soon anyway and that means very motivated sellers. So... do some damage control and keep the boat on the back burner for a few months and before you know it you'll find another boat. I was in a similar boat (ha ha) a few months back and it turned out for the best. Now we have our finances back in line AND our new boat. Now if i can just sell our O'Day 22!

USCGRET1990 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007

Why not just get a cheaper boat for now, and go sailing. They always have some good deals at Snug Harbor. Check it out.
http://www.boattraderonline.com/gall...&dlr_id=728867

sailingdog · #6 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007

Why do you need a new computer? Upgrading or repairing it isn't all that difficult in most cases, and generally cheaper than buying a new one.

USCGRET1990 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007

Yep, these pc's will last a long time if you know what to do. I have been on this same Dell since 2002. Sometimes all is not lost when your pc gets goofy.
The only reason I update, is to speed things up a bit. Besides, $500 will buy most folks all the pc they need.

SimonV · #8 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007

I agree I have had an axe in the family for near 50 yrs only had 4 new handles and 2 new heads.

SailingAlien · #9 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007

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Originally Posted by SimonV

I agree I have had an axe in the family for near 50 yrs only had 4 new handles and 2 new heads.

Things may not be so bad. Got another quote on our house which is actually reasonable. On the computer I found a refurb which helped. So hopefully within a month we'll be ready again. Just have to make wind noises and pretend I'm Captain Jack for a while longer - I hope.

USCGRET1990 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007

Captain Jack will bring you home tonight...
And take you to your special island...