tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post1569726333289006267..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Downsizing, Cherished Items & Quirky Polar BearsThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-63916634461758033372016-08-01T05:18:25.480-07:002016-08-01T05:18:25.480-07:00That's so true - I do have a lot to be gratefu...That's so true - I do have a lot to be grateful. I've been very fortunate in my life.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-33886714140408106792016-08-01T05:17:50.943-07:002016-08-01T05:17:50.943-07:00I'm looking forward to a Joe and Jane post!!I'm looking forward to a Joe and Jane post!!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-11660092601613933462016-08-01T05:17:24.298-07:002016-08-01T05:17:24.298-07:00They can certainly stand much higher temperatures ...They can certainly stand much higher temperatures than real polar bears :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-59008100988991008502016-08-01T05:17:00.947-07:002016-08-01T05:17:00.947-07:00Thanks for popping by Ronel!Thanks for popping by Ronel!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-61110623579045177792016-08-01T05:16:48.456-07:002016-08-01T05:16:48.456-07:00That's what I love about them - they're so...That's what I love about them - they're so portable and easy to store on the boat.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-44975987862177881862016-07-31T13:22:01.940-07:002016-07-31T13:22:01.940-07:00The bears are awesome and apparently, very well-tr...The bears are awesome and apparently, very well-traveled. You've got a lot to be grateful for! :-)Pam Lazoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785752308984940005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-8034643377780802512016-07-31T12:04:30.911-07:002016-07-31T12:04:30.911-07:00I love your polar bears, I wish I would have thoug...I love your polar bears, I wish I would have thought of that. Back when the only boat I owned was a kayak, and before blogging was a thing, I had "Kayak Joe, and Camper Jane". They are small bendy type figures that went along on adventures, and I took photos of them doing "stuff". I had intended to make a comic book out of their exploits. Now they haven't been out for a photo-op in quite some time, but I see that I must get to it. Watch for future fun with Joe and Jane, coming to a blog post near you. :-)Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-28608823051796853002016-07-31T11:08:38.165-07:002016-07-31T11:08:38.165-07:00They are cute, they go places a live polar bear wo...They are cute, they go places a live polar bear wouldn't dare.A. G. Moyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17690815840411295908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-31896027259381009792016-07-31T10:01:01.340-07:002016-07-31T10:01:01.340-07:00Aw, the polar bears are so cute! Thanks for sharin...Aw, the polar bears are so cute! Thanks for sharing.Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-45735490654973027142016-07-31T09:26:27.699-07:002016-07-31T09:26:27.699-07:00Oooh. Those polar bears are awesomely cool! They a...Oooh. Those polar bears are awesomely cool! They are the cutest, sweetest things and you can take them everywhere. Cherished and precious. If it wasn't for my diary, I would have a hard time picking something as well!Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-51363068777806512382016-07-31T07:57:40.516-07:002016-07-31T07:57:40.516-07:00Living on a sailboat definitely has it's chall...Living on a sailboat definitely has it's challenges, that's for sure. Thanks so much for popping by - great to connect with you as well :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-84001218260565625162016-07-31T07:55:12.719-07:002016-07-31T07:55:12.719-07:00I wish I could take credit for the polar bear pics...I wish I could take credit for the polar bear pics, but it's my hubby that does most of the photography :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-48981073595921209282016-07-31T07:54:08.414-07:002016-07-31T07:54:08.414-07:00Thanks! We do feel very lucky to be able to live t...Thanks! We do feel very lucky to be able to live this life.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-1122621727300509882016-07-31T07:53:35.846-07:002016-07-31T07:53:35.846-07:00I don't know that it's all that interestin...I don't know that it's all that interesting, just probably different than most :-) Although it is a small floating house, the trade-off between small space and travel is worth it. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82383883727904549992016-07-31T07:48:45.260-07:002016-07-31T07:48:45.260-07:00Thanks for popping by Sharukh and for hosting the ...Thanks for popping by Sharukh and for hosting the blogfest. It's been a fun way to discover new bloggers :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82978588929673042942016-07-31T07:48:29.804-07:002016-07-31T07:48:29.804-07:00Awww....that is just the sweetest!Awww....that is just the sweetest!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24171614987344844922016-07-31T07:41:33.404-07:002016-07-31T07:41:33.404-07:00Your polar bears are amazing and I love your photo...Your polar bears are amazing and I love your photoshoot, Ellen! So intriguing that you live on a sailboat. Must be quite challenging. I am in the process of downsizing at home but doubt if I'll ever get anywhere close to what you've done. Oh yes, blogfests rock and visiting people in your PJs? Totally cool. Let's enjoy a virtual coffee someday, together! So glad to connect with you!Vidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-48973805904650323242016-07-31T05:25:50.141-07:002016-07-31T05:25:50.141-07:00Wow! First things first, I am super impressed that...Wow! First things first, I am super impressed that you live in a boat. I want to know more about that. <br />Then coming to your polar bears - they are cute and those pictures are gorgeous. Loved them. Well done for the blogfest. I know what you mean about sitting back and getting a sneak peak into homes and other people's world. Parulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933210393492294463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16324774186527806292016-07-30T11:08:42.281-07:002016-07-30T11:08:42.281-07:00Downsizing and de-cluttering can be really hard! B...Downsizing and de-cluttering can be really hard! But staying on a boat - that is amazeballs!! Lucky lucky you!!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><a href="http://www.peddlerofdreams.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Modern Gypsy</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711025538515560757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34547105182132209422016-07-30T10:07:38.360-07:002016-07-30T10:07:38.360-07:00You certainly lead an interesting life! I can'...You certainly lead an interesting life! I can't imagine being confined to such a small space but the travel opportunities are wonderful. What fun to take your polar bears along. They are so cute! ☺Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-57013777423787612962016-07-30T08:42:01.511-07:002016-07-30T08:42:01.511-07:00I had the same problem as you did. Looking around ...I had the same problem as you did. Looking around the boat, I didn't see much beyond the practical things. I love our dinghy. We've been together 14 years and it's really been there for me whenever I needed it. I love my kayak. It takes me into the shallowest of water to explore and discover. But I don't cherish either one of them. And then I looked down on my left hand, saw my wedding band, and knew the answer.<br /><br />Stephanie @ <a href="http://svcambria.com" rel="nofollow">SV CAMBRIA</a> TheCambrianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015446833388176523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-21097335388011178302016-07-30T08:36:15.607-07:002016-07-30T08:36:15.607-07:00I'm really amazed at the way you have clicked ...I'm really amazed at the way you have clicked pictures of those polar bears. Absolutely brilliant. I loved the way you have written this post. Absolutely heart-touching. As a co-host I thank you for sharing your story in the Cherished Blogfest.Sharukh Bamboathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813855411593113124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-52449571525510370232016-07-30T04:51:07.019-07:002016-07-30T04:51:07.019-07:00My husband is a very patient man putting up with t...My husband is a very patient man putting up with these photo shoots and taking pictures of them.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-14217101340726556442016-07-30T04:50:37.546-07:002016-07-30T04:50:37.546-07:00You've hit the nail on the head as to why they...You've hit the nail on the head as to why they're so perfect - small, portable and full of joy.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-17383858654500492192016-07-30T04:50:08.881-07:002016-07-30T04:50:08.881-07:00Thanks for popping by. It's a fun blog hop. Lo...Thanks for popping by. It's a fun blog hop. Looking forward to checking out your blog post once it's live!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.com