tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post6140694846862261779..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Saturday Spotlight | Sailing Book ReviewsThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34537720044298926942018-03-12T08:33:31.923-07:002018-03-12T08:33:31.923-07:00I know what you mean - sometimes, it's better ...I know what you mean - sometimes, it's better not to know what mistakes you've made. :-) The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69741647397494776672018-03-12T08:33:04.607-07:002018-03-12T08:33:04.607-07:00The same thing happens to me. I have good intentio...The same thing happens to me. I have good intentions about writing reviews, but then get caught up in the next book.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-38583409177384371212018-03-12T08:32:36.683-07:002018-03-12T08:32:36.683-07:00Winning the Powerball would be really ice. Althoug...Winning the Powerball would be really ice. Although I wouldn't enjoy the publicity, but I guess I could learn to live with it :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-87313186337832778382018-03-12T08:32:02.237-07:002018-03-12T08:32:02.237-07:00I didn't realize how important reviews were un...I didn't realize how important reviews were until I started getting into writing my own book. I try to leave them, especially for indie writers.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-21417695919599736412018-03-12T08:31:20.849-07:002018-03-12T08:31:20.849-07:00You're very welcome and they're well deser...You're very welcome and they're well deserved. Your book should be on the must read list for anyone looking to buy a cruising boat.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-22128954303678028382018-03-12T08:30:38.041-07:002018-03-12T08:30:38.041-07:00They definitely are :-)They definitely are :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-47766949428138683072018-03-12T08:30:21.171-07:002018-03-12T08:30:21.171-07:00I've seen a lot of those same couples too. Suc...I've seen a lot of those same couples too. Such a shame when you see their dream shattered by the realities of it all. There are far more similarities between power boaters and sailboaters than differences.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-3529956421298757352018-03-12T08:29:21.095-07:002018-03-12T08:29:21.095-07:00I try to leave reviews, especially for authors I k...I try to leave reviews, especially for authors I know. But I could do better at it. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-14752687471342855452018-03-11T22:45:48.552-07:002018-03-11T22:45:48.552-07:00I would so much like to read How not to buy a crui...I would so much like to read How not to buy a cruising boat, but I’m really, really afraid to find out we’ve got it all wrong... having just bought a cruising boat a few months ago! On the other hand, I bought our first boat on a whim, and it turned out to be the best first boat in the world!Inka @ Compass Heading 180°https://www.kompassisuunta180.com/ennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-60354755769810677482018-03-11T13:59:15.897-07:002018-03-11T13:59:15.897-07:00I've read lots of good books over the last yea...I've read lots of good books over the last year, and am sadly behind on writing reviews. I finish one on the road, need to fill the silence in the car, and then time gets away to write the reviews.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-50554158400286375132018-03-11T11:43:40.785-07:002018-03-11T11:43:40.785-07:00I may buy a boat someday...still waiting to win th...I may buy a boat someday...still waiting to win the Powerball ;)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16984709058297732762018-03-11T10:48:33.068-07:002018-03-11T10:48:33.068-07:00Nope, I haven't read any of your featured book...Nope, I haven't read any of your featured books, but I'm not likely to ever be in a boat again, either. (sigh) I did read two other books over the past couple days, though, and yes ma'am, I wrote a review for both of them. Reviews matter sooooooo much to writers, so I make a point of writing a review for everything I read. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-41292241647462765482018-03-11T07:17:57.259-07:002018-03-11T07:17:57.259-07:00Thanks for the shout out. We've had some wonde...Thanks for the shout out. We've had some wonderful feedback from people who almost bought disaster boats but were able to see them for what they were after reading our book. We're happy that so many others have avoided the pitfalls we encountered in our search for a cruising boat. <br /><br />Thanks again for your kind words,<br /><br />Deb<br />SV Kintala <br />www.theretirementproject.blogspot.com Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093436662653044390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-21913182187933409752018-03-10T08:28:52.866-08:002018-03-10T08:28:52.866-08:00Those books sound like the perfect fit for anyone ...Those books sound like the perfect fit for anyone living aboard a boat!<br />Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69270032697187220432018-03-10T08:02:26.016-08:002018-03-10T08:02:26.016-08:00I've seen so many couples buy a boat for one r...I've seen so many couples buy a boat for one reason or another and not realize what they are getting into. They often spend a lot of money and then hate boating. You do really need to do your research before you buy a boat. I would love all these books, even though we are power boaters. Many of the issues are still the same.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ♥Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69078011930929693352018-03-10T06:00:48.077-08:002018-03-10T06:00:48.077-08:00I like to leave reviews. I have a bunch of them on...I like to leave reviews. I have a bunch of them on eBay written about a decade ago when I was blowing all my hard earned money on Marilyn Manson music and memorabilia. ~grin~ Smooth sailing to you, my dear.Darla M Sandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212760625717298992noreply@blogger.com