tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post3193736354261746517..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Land Ho! | Stretching Our Legs At Peck LakeThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-32130973867072309262017-04-12T07:35:00.755-07:002017-04-12T07:35:00.755-07:00We have had to deal with muddy paws and lots of we...We have had to deal with muddy paws and lots of wetness at times, but it was worth it! :-)Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-91144432036738267652017-04-12T04:41:10.758-07:002017-04-12T04:41:10.758-07:00The pilots of those boats are amazing, especially ...The pilots of those boats are amazing, especially how they get such big ships through tiny places.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-72801931415867844022017-04-12T04:40:27.728-07:002017-04-12T04:40:27.728-07:00The thought of bears and cougars would keep me on ...The thought of bears and cougars would keep me on board too :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-23448872821478223972017-04-12T04:40:01.952-07:002017-04-12T04:40:01.952-07:00Sadly that's probably so true about anyone bei...Sadly that's probably so true about anyone being able to board you without probable cause :-(The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-86154868891375395222017-04-12T04:39:25.025-07:002017-04-12T04:39:25.025-07:00The wake is the worse. One minute everything is ca...The wake is the worse. One minute everything is calm on board, the next you're rocking side to side.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-70938878796390619502017-04-12T04:38:57.177-07:002017-04-12T04:38:57.177-07:00It is such a lovely place - definitely idyllic. Tr...It is such a lovely place - definitely idyllic. Trump certainly has ticked some Scots off with his golf course. Love them or hate the, wind farms are a big part of energy generation in Scotland. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-67511717011882423902017-04-12T04:37:02.310-07:002017-04-12T04:37:02.310-07:00Having dogs would definitely change things. It mus...Having dogs would definitely change things. It must be a pain at times to have to go to shore for the dogs when the weather is bad.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-7275710346260899252017-04-12T04:36:17.276-07:002017-04-12T04:36:17.276-07:00Sounds like you know what you're doing :-)Sounds like you know what you're doing :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-4377592681158666302017-04-12T04:36:01.774-07:002017-04-12T04:36:01.774-07:00They're very heavy to lift especially if you p...They're very heavy to lift especially if you put a lot of chocolate chips in them ;-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-35264204870564054222017-04-12T04:23:23.142-07:002017-04-12T04:23:23.142-07:00I know people manage to do yoga and all sorts of e...I know people manage to do yoga and all sorts of exercise on their boats, but I just can't seem to be bothered to figure out a routine that works for me. I find the solution is to just wear yoga pants which conveniently stretch to accommodate all of the cookies I eat.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-6083198517839252652017-04-12T04:21:59.815-07:002017-04-12T04:21:59.815-07:00I think being housebound do to health issues would...I think being housebound do to health issues would be so difficult. I hope things are going better for you and that your health is improving. <br /><br />We used to live in Portland so I definitely understand about the continual rain. It can be quite a downer after a while.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-88977294254996325942017-04-12T04:20:45.557-07:002017-04-12T04:20:45.557-07:00That's too funny :-) Hastings probably wouldn&...That's too funny :-) Hastings probably wouldn't care as long as you kept feeding him cheese.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-88475304719094472732017-04-12T04:20:13.128-07:002017-04-12T04:20:13.128-07:00The Coast Guard are amazing and definitely should ...The Coast Guard are amazing and definitely should be treasured. We lived in Portland for five or so years and loved it. Oregon is such a beautiful state.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-54728995125024047762017-04-12T00:56:41.566-07:002017-04-12T00:56:41.566-07:00Reading this made me want to stretch my legs! I...Reading this made me want to stretch my legs! I'd definitely need some land time. There were huge boats coming up in the river through town when we were in Savannah. It was astounding to me that they could fit up the river.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-49957686544143316542017-04-11T07:51:55.422-07:002017-04-11T07:51:55.422-07:00Sadly, yes. Most of the places we cruise are so re...Sadly, yes. Most of the places we cruise are so remote that there isn't good shore access. And then, of course, there's the concern for bears and cougars. We can actually go weeks before stepping on land, but we go kayaking whenever it's not raining. <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-52467245459025971582017-04-11T07:39:45.597-07:002017-04-11T07:39:45.597-07:00Actually these days any law enforcement agency can...Actually these days any law enforcement agency can board your boat any time they please. Only difference is that the Coast Guard doesn't have to answer for it later, while the other groups might, if you can afford a good enough lawyer!<br />Time to throw away that solar controller and get a new one - it's got a hex on it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672092235600264146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-4938893832543308212017-04-11T05:00:53.909-07:002017-04-11T05:00:53.909-07:00I couldn't be cooped up on a boat, though I ha...I couldn't be cooped up on a boat, though I had lived on ours for a short time. In metro Detroit we have easy access to lakes and rivers so you are never far from a port. Cruising on the St. Clair River I would get a little concerned when the big freighters would come by. They produce quite a wake even at slow speeds.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64063254842627507422017-04-10T22:12:50.362-07:002017-04-10T22:12:50.362-07:00Looks idyllic. The sunrise picture is awesome. The...Looks idyllic. The sunrise picture is awesome. The opening of your post was very entertaining. I would clear out if Trump was coming too - hopefully, he won't have time to be back in Scotland for a while and moan about offshore wind farms near his precious golf courses!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-75602678991908274152017-04-10T19:34:47.162-07:002017-04-10T19:34:47.162-07:00With dogs onboard, it would be impossible to stay ...With dogs onboard, it would be impossible to stay longer than a day onboard without getting off. Without dogs, say when it is rainy out, I could last a day of three, probably. Nice to relax once in a while! We had the US Coast Guard board our boat once in Florida, to check our holding tank and once in Puerto Rico to make sure we were legitimate. Other Coast Guards that entered Irie were the Venezuelan one and the French one in French Polynesia. Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-29691122670404716832017-04-10T15:05:51.573-07:002017-04-10T15:05:51.573-07:00Yes, I can stay on a boat for more that 7 days and...Yes, I can stay on a boat for more that 7 days and I have. I just need food and alcohol. Just saying.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-30878754767079717952017-04-10T14:51:29.044-07:002017-04-10T14:51:29.044-07:00I think I'd go stir crazy! Super impressed at ...I think I'd go stir crazy! Super impressed at your exercise regime though. Those chocolate chip cookies can be heavy to lift........Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-20985303054122571642017-04-10T14:21:53.291-07:002017-04-10T14:21:53.291-07:00The longest we've ever been boat bound was 10 ...The longest we've ever been boat bound was 10 days, I think, and many of them were cold and rainy. By the time we found land we could access, I was a little insane. Had we been actually sailing, I think I would have been ok because when you are moving there is always something to do. I worry about all the chocolate and lack of leg lifts and how that is going to translate in terms of my clothes fitting me. I used to have a portable stepper on board and I did use it a few times. But it takes up a lot of valuable real estate. I'll have to find a better way. LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-76202221157595720192017-04-10T13:57:36.096-07:002017-04-10T13:57:36.096-07:00I love your asides!
I've only been on board a ...I love your asides!<br />I've only been on board a sailboat for two days and I was longing to get off - a dinghy ride to the nearest tiny island in the San Juans - before getting back on for another day. (Really, I was sadly that impatient, but I was 20 and more active then.)<br />This year, I've been more housebound than I've ever been in my life with health issues. I think the longest now is three weeks - literally, in the house, not even going out to the deck. It was worse because we had 72 days in a row with rain (of some kind) and cloud cover - which is a record even for where I live (just 45 minutes south and slightly west of Seattle on the peninsula). Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-83508952854632848662017-04-10T07:31:42.814-07:002017-04-10T07:31:42.814-07:00No, I think we'd all kill each other at the en...No, I think we'd all kill each other at the end of 7 days. I think I would have a freak out even before Hastings! Boat Life Larks - S/V Dulcineahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155958038871173467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-32766688386799145482017-04-10T07:24:57.117-07:002017-04-10T07:24:57.117-07:00LOL I have a hard time staying in my house for two...LOL I have a hard time staying in my house for two days straight. Hope the beer and pretzels were tasty.<br /><br />I grew up in Oregon where the Coast Guard was treasured.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com