tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36756953.post5534658565443340628..comments2024-01-29T02:09:05.808-05:00Comments on SV Footprint (Begonia): To BelfastSV-Footprinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580604213296592771noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36756953.post-4395900703755021012009-07-31T11:16:04.767-04:002009-07-31T11:16:04.767-04:00Cold tea on a cold day is actually the second wors...Cold tea on a cold day is actually the second worst idea in the world. The first is entering a crazy-strong current with 4-5 ft waves in between which are 4-5 ft holes. So there, now you know - good thing we're friends, eh? And for once (mark the calendar!) I see the good in Americanizing something. Why would you take a perfectly good word like "favor" and add yet another letter to it when it makes no difference in the pronunciation or meaning? Harumph! Seriously, I am also WAY impressed with your sailing skills - and very relieved it all turned out okay. WHEW!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518178249956943570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36756953.post-28701385380709250622009-07-30T05:11:54.425-04:002009-07-30T05:11:54.425-04:00First of all a Lough (pronounced 'lock') i...First of all a Lough (pronounced 'lock') is just like a Loch in Scotland. That is, a saltwater lake connected to the sea via a small channel (called a Kyle in Scotland) San Francisco Bay would probably qualify if it were here. As to the British English, Maryanne, The computer guru, changed the MS Word settings so now if I write favor, it automatically throws in the extra 'u'. I've stopped fighting it - KyleSV-Footprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580604213296592771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36756953.post-6792199559354034482009-07-29T16:54:52.249-04:002009-07-29T16:54:52.249-04:00Wow. What a story. And what a passage this turned...Wow. What a story. And what a passage this turned out to be! See? I knew I was worrying about you for some reason--just didn't know the specifics. You are a magnificent sailor. Anyone with less sense and experience would have capsized in that sea. You talk about your experience at the helm. What was Maryanne doing while all this was happening? You just never know when the danger will arise, do you? <br /> First off, what is a Lough? Second, why are you now writing in British English (favour?) and third, oh, I forgot what third was. I'm getting old, you know.<br /> What are your plans now? Will you stay there for a while? Will you have a decent mooring where you can get ashore without having to brave such seas in Pudgy? Yikes. Showers? Shopping? Repairs? You know, the usual.<br /> Again, I'm very happy to hear from you and hope you are able to maintain a wifi signal up north. Sending much love.Mommy Dearestnoreply@blogger.com