Bit off more then I could chew

[CharlieCobra]

Stillraining. I'm going out Saturday to try out the new to me Genny. You're welcome to join. Dock call is 11AM at Skyline. PM me for my cell. Any of you other folks are welcome too.

[Freesail99]

Stillraining, I feel your pain, I really do. I fought cancer and had a tumor cut out of me and 11 months later had a major heart attack with the bypasses. Lately it's been 12 stints and on 4/18/08 another small heart attack. It isn't easy and I tire very fast.

But I found that by doing the work myself ( it takes a lot longer that way ) it does save a lot of money. Some of the yard workers may be willing to give you a hand after hours, they have done that for me.

Fair winds,
Paul

[sailingdog]

Good points Free.

[Stillraining]

Thanks everybody:

I usually do most of my own work..But there were 3 things I did not want to tackle myself this go around...One was not budgeted but the yard talked me into it...and all three the yard went over their quote...Not complaining...it is what it is..

Thanks for the invites also...In reality I would not be sailing much if it was in the water anyway...weekends are more hectic then my day job trying to juggle 3 teenagers sports and activities schedules...I really have no buisness owning this boat at this juncture of my life ...but as discussed many times from many angles on other threads, life is fleeting...we never know how much longer we have so I went for it...no regrets...just anxious..

[Giulietta]

Still...I am so sorry about your story I wich I could help, I really would..

Anyway, look on the bright side...you have a boat...there is people in Africa that don't even have bread....so you're on the high side...

You hear me?? oN THE HIGH SIDE..

Cheer up

Alex

[Stillraining]

Originally Posted by Giulietta

Still...I am so sorry about your story I wich I could help, I really would..

Anyway, look on the bright side...you have a boat...there is people in Africa that don't even have bread....so you're on the high side...

You hear me?? oN THE HIGH SIDE..

Cheer up

Alex

Thanks Alex...

Hay Guys....I did not intend for this thread to sound like some guy wining!!

I am not..I am a pretty open person and not afraid to be honest...Just was passing along some info about my life and I know a couple local Sailnetters were wondering why I wasent in the water..thats all...

A Special thanks to Jody, Alex and Freesail...

[bubb2]

Originally Posted by Stillraining

Thanks everybody:

I usually do most of my own work..But there were 3 things I did not want to tackle myself this go around...One was not budgeted but the yard talked me into it...and all three the yard went over their quote...Not complaining...it is what it is..

Thanks for the invites also...In reality I would not be sailing much if it was in the water anyway...weekends are more hectic then my day job trying to juggle 3 teenagers sports and activities schedules...I really have no buisness owning this boat at this juncture of my life ...but as discussed many times from many angles on other threads, life is fleeting...we never know how much longer we have so I went for it...no regrets...just anxious..

I know what your made of, doors will open! praying for you partner.

[Joesaila]

You are no whiner...In spite of some speed bumps, your still thinking positive. You are thinking about enjoying life on the water. I was once in a hospital bed for nearly 6 months and even today, many years later, that experience helps me appreciate life that much more. We Look forward to hearing about your launch and new adventures!

[Birdface]

I find that late April and May, while the weather is breaking, I'm working on the boat thinking of the season, and I know things are looking up.... are my worst months by far every year.

I don't know why Still, but you gotta hit your yearly low right before your yearly highs. This year, your splash will be that much more important. Every sail will mean a bit more because you missed a few in May.

I'm riding my yard's bills on a credit card for now, in true form May brought a change of jobs (again) and financial instability to more than one of us!

It sounds like you've overcome some serious challenges already in your life, missing a month of sailing isn't going to match up to what you've already overcome.

Head down to your club with your PFD and stick a thumb in the air, you'll be sailing today with friends and you and your boat will follow shortly after!

Good luck to you and safe season's start to everyone.

-Bird

ps- FreeSail99 - did you say 12 stints? Holy Sh*t man, you're like the next terminator model by now? You are one strong man. Both of you guys inspire me, seriously.

[sgkuhner]

Stillsailing, you have a great attitude. Don't lose it. I know how hard it is because in 1974 when we were almost home from our circumnavigation, I was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma and was only given a 5% probability of survival. When they removed the melanoma they took out a big section of my back and all the lymph nodes under my right arm. Six weeks later we sailed our 30 footer back from Antigua to CT, went through a hurricane between Hatteras and Bermuda, got rolled but survived and then in the fall sailed right back down to St Thomas where we both worked for a year.

Then in 1987, when we were considering doing a second circumnavigation, this time we had two boys ages 9 & 11, the doctor said I was crazy to be back in the tropics again. I told him, "Don't tell me how to live my life! Just tell me how I can best protect myself from getting another melanoma. We had a marvelous time with the boys for the next 4 years sailing the world.

Then in 2004, we were in Lagos Portugal on the boat when we put her on the hard and came back for the Christmas Holidays. While we were home I was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma and had to go through 8 weeks of chemo and radiation concurrently. Five months later we were sailing back across the Atlantic.

Don't worry mate it can be done. Just keep smiling and trying and living life and the finances will be solved.