Comments | eric_lippert: Boatless in Seattle

eric_lippert

Boatless in Seattle

Jul 10, 2006 07:46

I sold my boat, "Black Dress Day", yesterday. Every time I've told people this, the reaction has been:

WHAT??!?! Where is the real Eric? What have you done with him?

Simmer down.

Yes, I sold my boat. She's now the property of a charming Canadian fellow from Vancouver Island.

Why? You loved that boat!

I did, and I'm sure I'll miss her. But there were ( Read more... )

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thingo July 10 2006, 15:23:00 UTC

How long does it take to plan a BM?

eric_lippert July 10 2006, 16:47:51 UTC

Geez, everyone's a comedian.

Burning Man planning, Dr. Thingo. Burning Man.

thingo July 10 2006, 17:39:30 UTC

Ahhhhhhh. Well, in either case it would be appropriate to suggest that you drink lots of water.

dissimilus July 11 2006, 04:47:26 UTC

I'm sure mine isn't going to be nearly as fast as you're used to, and if you think 13-year-old technology is bad, trying restoring something that's over 50 years old;) The blocks don't even have bearings!

...but as I was saying, I'll let you know when I finally get mine moved up here, shouldn't be more than a few weeks now. Then at least you'll be able to partly satisfy that itch when you need to get out on the water.

whoa_breathe July 12 2006, 04:59:41 UTC

More random info. I've discovered about you, and interestingly enough, I too have recently sold a sail boat that I had inherited. I didn't have time for it's maintenence and learning how to sail. It sure was fun to be out on the water with people who could sail it though.

The couple that bought it was so delighted with the inexpensive price (it needed some work) and they also fixed it up right away and take it out about once a week -- I'm happy to see it appreciated, it gives me a good feeling that leaving it to sit and paying mooring fees was not.