tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post5602546711668654411..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: C Is For Catamaran | Nancy Drew Investigates {A To Z Challenge}The Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-39691597210772666012018-05-20T12:22:54.267-07:002018-05-20T12:22:54.267-07:00Ok now I’m hooked to read your Nancy Drew story. I...Ok now I’m hooked to read your Nancy Drew story. I had such fun writing my A To Z on Nancy Drew history. Do you collect the books? Are you anywhere in Fl near a place called Alligator Point? I remembered going there as a child. Jeanne Bryan Insalacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199669886414029814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55429220770115823112016-04-06T09:12:48.519-07:002016-04-06T09:12:48.519-07:00That would have been cool to see your father at wo...That would have been cool to see your father at work! Trains are a fun way to see the country while traveling. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82535252543928826062016-04-05T05:40:04.662-07:002016-04-05T05:40:04.662-07:00I loved trains for years because my father worked ...I loved trains for years because my father worked as a train dispatcher and I've often spent time with him at work as a child and we traveled as a family by train every summer. I still do, I visit every train museum I can but rather travel by my car (or husband's semi-truck ;) ) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943387683191699239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-48873221798229955342016-04-05T04:44:34.312-07:002016-04-05T04:44:34.312-07:00We were living in New Zealand when they were testi...We were living in New Zealand when they were testing out the new boats. It was so neat to be on the water on our boat and watch those cats whizz by so quickly. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-60406794649236486442016-04-05T04:43:47.906-07:002016-04-05T04:43:47.906-07:00I've never been on a Hobie, but they look like...I've never been on a Hobie, but they look like fun.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-13237268057916895152016-04-05T04:43:13.375-07:002016-04-05T04:43:13.375-07:00Walking is one of my preferred ways to travel, esp...Walking is one of my preferred ways to travel, especially when exploring cities.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-29208428383828671272016-04-05T04:42:49.184-07:002016-04-05T04:42:49.184-07:00For some reason, I feel comfortable on planes, tra...For some reason, I feel comfortable on planes, trains, big ships etc. because I know someone else is driving and they're a "professional." Although, after the recent Amtrak accident, I should probably rethink that.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-71750428628900115882016-04-05T04:41:27.276-07:002016-04-05T04:41:27.276-07:00Thanks Sharon! Tune in today and you can learn all...Thanks Sharon! Tune in today and you can learn all about ditch bags :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34046865385510698322016-04-05T04:40:30.097-07:002016-04-05T04:40:30.097-07:00I know some people don't classify travel trail...I know some people don't classify travel trailers as RVs, but I do. We also have a small travel trailer (13' Scamp). It's a great way to travel. A lot like a boat - you bring your home with you everywhere you go.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-25316941716753007972016-04-05T04:39:39.048-07:002016-04-05T04:39:39.048-07:00I did write the whole story before the challenge, ...I did write the whole story before the challenge, except for Z. I still have to write that one. <br /><br />I'm not a big fan of when our boat keels over too much, but it's something I'll have to get used to.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-41060544019991437542016-04-05T04:38:42.666-07:002016-04-05T04:38:42.666-07:00I wish I had my old Nancy Drew books and could rer...I wish I had my old Nancy Drew books and could reread some of the stories.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-40185899201345118672016-04-05T04:37:58.204-07:002016-04-05T04:37:58.204-07:00Nancy Drew is such an American thing, although non...Nancy Drew is such an American thing, although non-Americans know her a bit through TV shows/movie. Nice to meet another "sailor" - thanks for popping by!<br />The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69370486624586415122016-04-04T21:27:58.236-07:002016-04-04T21:27:58.236-07:00Oh, and they ruined the American Cup when they all...Oh, and they ruined the American Cup when they allowed boats other than monohulls to compete... just my two cents worth.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-53804862171432967102016-04-04T21:27:07.017-07:002016-04-04T21:27:07.017-07:00I like travelling by foot, train or boat... I don...I like travelling by foot, train or boat... I done some very long hikes, have taken trains around the world and love sailing... but I'd stick to a mono hull. I've never sailed a large catamaran, but I have enjoyed sailing hobes. sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-43134682085269143552016-04-04T19:11:38.340-07:002016-04-04T19:11:38.340-07:00When it's practical, I like to travel by foot....When it's practical, I like to travel by foot. You see so much that way. But by boat is lovely in an entirely different way. I guess I like it slow. <br /><br />@mirymom1 from<br /><a href="http://samanthabryant.com" rel="nofollow">Balancing Act</a>Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-8377967102373160432016-04-04T18:56:01.892-07:002016-04-04T18:56:01.892-07:00Car, I think. I prefer to be in control of my dest...Car, I think. I prefer to be in control of my destiny. I don't like planes and cruise ships because someone else is steering. Even if it's my husband driving on vacation, it's better than a stranger. I am thinking about taking a plane when we go to D.C. this summer...it'll be my first time on a plane since we went to L.A.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-35850467740339408062016-04-04T18:39:16.706-07:002016-04-04T18:39:16.706-07:00Your posts are so informative, and I love the Nanc...Your posts are so informative, and I love the Nancy Drew story. Ditch Bag? Don't know it--yet. Such a great A-Z challenge! Life on the sea. . . Ahh!<br /><br />Sharon Arthur Moore @good2tweat<br /><a href="http://www.sharonarthurmoore.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Parsley, Sage, and Rosemary Time</a><br />River Glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128604193981808617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12784093648647787722016-04-04T16:46:05.993-07:002016-04-04T16:46:05.993-07:00I assume by RV you mean one with a motor. :) We ha...I assume by RV you mean one with a motor. :) We have a small travel trailer, but it is pulled by our mini van. If that counts, then that is my favourite. If it doesn't count, then of the travel methods that I have tried, plane would be my favourite. Of the methods that I haven't tried, train would be my choice. I've taken commuter trains for short trips of half an hour or so, but that's not really "traveling." I would love to take a train to another city. We almost did a few years ago on a whim, but there was a crazy layover because we were booking last minute, so we didn't end up doing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029024747291611805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-28297414979762918492016-04-04T16:42:29.486-07:002016-04-04T16:42:29.486-07:00What fun to continue the story as the plot thicken...What fun to continue the story as the plot thickens! You're leaving us with a cliff-hanger every day. So, as a writer, I'm wondering: Did you write the story before the AtoZ Blogging Challenge started? Or are you pantsing? Neat distinction between catamarans and monohulls. I've only been on a monohull once, and I felt a bit nervous when she keeled over a bit. Thanks, as always, for visiting my historical fiction oriented post!Beth Camphttp://bethandwriting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-473262713107986922016-04-04T16:16:50.883-07:002016-04-04T16:16:50.883-07:00This makes me want to dig out some old Nancy Drew ...This makes me want to dig out some old Nancy Drew books and re-read them all! Very well written :)<br />DebbieRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64409682610379620372016-04-04T15:21:11.698-07:002016-04-04T15:21:11.698-07:00Being Swedish, I never read Nancy Drew as a kid, s...Being Swedish, I never read Nancy Drew as a kid, so this was fun for me. I'm a sailor all the way, definitely my preferred way to travel. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69833664816291636942016-04-04T15:17:56.488-07:002016-04-04T15:17:56.488-07:00When we did it, it was for only a short time and m...When we did it, it was for only a short time and my bum was a bit sore afterwards. The movement is really weird when you're on a camel too. Quite disorienting, but fun.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-22798429436285400712016-04-04T15:17:20.000-07:002016-04-04T15:17:20.000-07:00If there was an award for the best answer, you wou...If there was an award for the best answer, you would win it! Teleportation would be my ideal form of travel too.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-13852811982395205112016-04-04T15:16:44.921-07:002016-04-04T15:16:44.921-07:00Thanks Kathy - glad you'll be back for more!Thanks Kathy - glad you'll be back for more!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-20541317514471456232016-04-04T15:16:07.297-07:002016-04-04T15:16:07.297-07:00Walking is one of my faves too.Walking is one of my faves too.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.com