I think I'm going to take a break...sorry...

[mwrohde]

Alex -

Do take a break. I've noticed that you've been more easily riled lately. That's ok. You recognize it too.

Too much of a good thing is too much. No matter what it is. Mix it up a bit. Take a break. Get more of something else and less of this. Later the pendulum will swing the other way.

You've been been extremely helpful. You also come with personality. Thank god for that. Information without personality is an encyclopedia and that's boring as hell. You've never been boring.

Change the scenery. Come back later. I've got loads of questions . . .

[Valiente]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

Larry-

For the record, it is pronounced:

GOOO EEE LETTT A

Actually, it's "GEE-OO-LEE-ETTA", unless you are trying to give Alex a stroke.

For my own part, Alex was a guy I met on the Internet, who, without knowing me or seeing me (well, I sent one handsome picture!) invited me to his country, his boat and his home and showed me and TommyT the epitome of hospitality.

And now he's going to host my wife in June. Frankly, there are easier ways to get crew in Portugal than inviting a load of bastardos sujos from North America and even Australia to come for a boat ride. Alex is both generous and knowledgeable beyond what a lot of people would even recognize, never mind appreciate.

You can't explain that B follows A forever without getting a little irate. The nature of learning, however, means that someone, somewhere, will require this sort of explanation. It's no one's fault: I myself was there ten years ago (OK, maybe not "can I take my bulldogs sailing on my Solar Stik?" there, but fairly ignorant, nonetheless).

A break is a very good idea. Besides, I would prefer if Alex is calm and happy when he hands the wheel to my Fred-sized wife.

[cardiacpaul]

Alex,
I'm glad you're leaving, you're a sorry pain in the ass, spouting off the right answers all the time.
You're a sick, twisted, demented individual that should be tied to a post and whipped within an inch of you life. go go away, before we start poking you with a pointy stick!!!!

JUST KIDDING!!!!!!

go sailing, hug the wife, kiss the kids or vice-versa, take some time for yourself old man, and i promise not to hit on the wife unit anymore.

take care

[sailingdog]

Valiente-

You have a biased reason for wanting Gui calm and happy.

[poopdeckpappy]

Ahhhh man, this sux, is this for real or is he yanking chains again

Ya better be back Monday dude, I'm really gonna be pissed if I actually have to go to the office and work

[jackytdunaway]

So, my friends...in order to avoid offending anyone else in the near future....I take a vacation..

It's my fault I know...sorry

I'll be back soon....just need a break...

Alex

Translation. My mom came down in the basement and caught me looking at porn so she is taking away the computer for a week. I'll be back but will put some tin cans on the steps so I can hear her come down the steps next time.

Come back soon we will miss you

[earl444]

so Alex, its OK to be pissed, just keep doing the video's... guys like me need them. I tried to send you a personal email but I don't post enough, big brother said no

[Valiente]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

Valiente-

You have a biased reason for wanting Gui calm and happy.

Not entirely true: We had far too civilized a sail. Alex muttered much of the way, saying "it's never this calm...it's never this calm". I am hoping my wife gets some decent air that puts the boat over a bit so she can get some real salt-water experience (yes, I am including a tether and harness in her carry-on luggage).

I think Alex will use a Portuguese prayer to get God to make it "like the washing machine" around Sagres, which is supposed to be a windy mess most of the time.

[denby]

Originally Posted by earl444

so Alex, its OK to be pissed, just keep doing the video's... guys like me need them. I tried to send you a personal email but I don't post enough, big brother said no

You only need to do one more post, so reply to this.

[uspirate]

Time for the dancing baby Giu's again?