tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post7669480665227472495..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Wordless Wednesday | Old Sailing BookThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-49711626878875829132016-09-23T07:12:18.425-07:002016-09-23T07:12:18.425-07:00That's true - the demand to come on our boat c...That's true - the demand to come on our boat could get overwhelming :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-7125971931190536252016-09-23T07:11:54.613-07:002016-09-23T07:11:54.613-07:00I love the fact that you're flying a Maine bur...I love the fact that you're flying a Maine burgee!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-60036641004842455212016-09-23T07:11:31.056-07:002016-09-23T07:11:31.056-07:00Lots of sailors like to dress up as pirates, so ma...Lots of sailors like to dress up as pirates, so maybe the do :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-26513222461046292722016-09-23T07:10:43.818-07:002016-09-23T07:10:43.818-07:00I have to give the photo credit to my hubby - he d...I have to give the photo credit to my hubby - he did a great job with them :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-10015604156095320952016-09-23T00:48:21.101-07:002016-09-23T00:48:21.101-07:00I think a brownie burgee would be an excellent ide...I think a brownie burgee would be an excellent idea. But everyone would want to take a sale with you.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64527765425563301642016-09-22T14:42:16.719-07:002016-09-22T14:42:16.719-07:00We're flying 3 burgees now, including Women Wh...We're flying 3 burgees now, including Women Who Sail, SSCA, and the Maine State Ensign, which I had custom made for our trip. Maine is one of only two states to designate a state nautical ensign, so we had to fly it as we head south...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672092235600264146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-13946717407350682302016-09-22T10:12:46.856-07:002016-09-22T10:12:46.856-07:00These are like a glimpse into a different time. Th...These are like a glimpse into a different time. The best burgee is definitely the skull and crossbones for Penzance. Wonder if the club members have themed "dress as a pirate" days?Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12986448836760043462016-09-22T07:39:38.203-07:002016-09-22T07:39:38.203-07:00Those are great pictures, really pristine and a go...Those are great pictures, really pristine and a good way to keep history. I like the plate of brownies idea. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-88126379406253286602016-09-22T06:02:32.004-07:002016-09-22T06:02:32.004-07:00Wouldn't that be funny if I made my own burgee...Wouldn't that be funny if I made my own burgee. Maybe one of these days :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82605101888748299922016-09-22T06:02:02.636-07:002016-09-22T06:02:02.636-07:00Auto correct does interesting things :-)
I think ...Auto correct does interesting things :-)<br /><br />I think there are some yacht clubs which are a bit pompous, but I'm sure many are pretty down to earth. There was one in New Zealand that Scott would go to occasionally for racing events and it was really laid back.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-84354918501102716552016-09-22T06:00:36.025-07:002016-09-22T06:00:36.025-07:00I bet it isn't a coincidence as it's a Sco...I bet it isn't a coincidence as it's a Scottish company that made those shoes. Interesting!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-85423492169654740852016-09-22T05:59:16.862-07:002016-09-22T05:59:16.862-07:00That is the problem with looking at old ads, you r...That is the problem with looking at old ads, you realize how cheap things were once upon a time.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-33153635991509807852016-09-22T05:58:50.362-07:002016-09-22T05:58:50.362-07:00It was a fun book to look through.It was a fun book to look through.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-18266797739114308252016-09-22T05:58:34.063-07:002016-09-22T05:58:34.063-07:00That's really interesting about the felt and f...That's really interesting about the felt and fabric bottomed shoes being illegal. I can see why they do it. You'll have to look into those yacht clubs.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24402624557445634572016-09-22T05:57:36.597-07:002016-09-22T05:57:36.597-07:00Thanks Kathe!Thanks Kathe!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-60583720505125594732016-09-22T05:57:19.520-07:002016-09-22T05:57:19.520-07:00Now that would be a fun one to have :-)Now that would be a fun one to have :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-14477549435758250542016-09-22T05:56:47.142-07:002016-09-22T05:56:47.142-07:00They are cute shoes, although I'm not sure how...They are cute shoes, although I'm not sure how practical they'd be with that tie around the ankle.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-59264350059814891552016-09-22T05:56:06.131-07:002016-09-22T05:56:06.131-07:00I love looking at old books - it feels like I'...I love looking at old books - it feels like I'm stepping back in time.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-20781294058893328972016-09-22T05:03:31.044-07:002016-09-22T05:03:31.044-07:00I prefer new sailing books above old ones, althoug...I prefer new sailing books above old ones, although it is funny and interesting to look at these oldies. How times have changed! I think you should come up with a logo for your blog or boat and then fly that on a home made burgee! Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24597795974674995672016-09-22T00:37:16.405-07:002016-09-22T00:37:16.405-07:00Here's another case where auto-correct knows w...Here's another case where auto-correct knows what really matters:<br /><br />Yacht Club Burgee becomes Yacht Club Burger<br /><br />Given this choice, a good burger is definitively more attractive than a pompous Yacht Club Commander Burgee.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767165953667805438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-62719106406428257052016-09-21T12:35:55.156-07:002016-09-21T12:35:55.156-07:00Baffeez! Interestingly, one Scottish word for slip...Baffeez! Interestingly, one Scottish word for slippers or house-shoes is baffies. Wonder if it's just a coincidence?Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34779468140513991202016-09-21T11:05:56.716-07:002016-09-21T11:05:56.716-07:00You make one with a plate of brownies, I want pict...You make one with a plate of brownies, I want pictures.<br />Too bad you couldn't pay some of those ad prices now.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-50270195736184732422016-09-21T08:54:30.295-07:002016-09-21T08:54:30.295-07:00Classic!
Stephanie @ SV CAMBRIAClassic! <br /><br />Stephanie @ <a href="http://svcambria.com" rel="nofollow">SV CAMBRIA </a><br />TheCambrianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015446833388176523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-62411616891992992602016-09-21T08:47:14.775-07:002016-09-21T08:47:14.775-07:00Great photos, I love old ads, they are so much fun...Great photos, I love old ads, they are so much fun to read. <br /><br />Felted, or fabric bottomed shoes/boots are now illegal in many places. They have been used for fishing, and the soles will pick up creatures - plants and can transfer them to places they don't belong. The law is meant to keep out invasive species.<br /><br />I like to fly my WWS burgee, but I would love to have one made of our logo. Yacht Club....whoops, I was going to laugh, but then I googled yacht club in Alaska, and came up with quite a few. I had NO idea!Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-83433391207763489502016-09-21T08:06:42.507-07:002016-09-21T08:06:42.507-07:00wonderful book- fabulous shoes! Have a lovely day!...wonderful book- fabulous shoes! Have a lovely day!Kathe W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06781645436343424010noreply@blogger.com