tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post7214018759272539160..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Provisioning For A Voyage | Modern Sailboats vs. Whaling ShipsThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24636264357012576452018-05-25T05:09:42.141-07:002018-05-25T05:09:42.141-07:00Essence of spruce as an old fashioned room deodori...Essence of spruce as an old fashioned room deodorizer - love that theory :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-17110119698627811672018-05-25T05:09:10.699-07:002018-05-25T05:09:10.699-07:00I have less than zero interest in doing that as we...I have less than zero interest in doing that as well.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-28057938574321242732018-05-25T05:08:57.048-07:002018-05-25T05:08:57.048-07:00You're very welcome! It was a very engrossing ...You're very welcome! It was a very engrossing book. I'm impressed with how you can write in such different styles. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-89803386796371745212018-05-25T05:08:24.940-07:002018-05-25T05:08:24.940-07:00Good question - I wonder if it was dry? Or if the ...Good question - I wonder if it was dry? Or if the crew brought their own booze with them?The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-42837994983929426992018-05-25T05:07:55.238-07:002018-05-25T05:07:55.238-07:00That is a good point - I don't think I'd w...That is a good point - I don't think I'd want anything to do with fish after a while living on a whaling boat.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-21878269862691844342018-05-25T05:07:29.230-07:002018-05-25T05:07:29.230-07:00That's a really good point about coffee and wa...That's a really good point about coffee and water. I wonder how that worked?The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-63379502295015294782018-05-25T05:07:09.464-07:002018-05-25T05:07:09.464-07:00I might have to start adding essence of spruce to ...I might have to start adding essence of spruce to our provisioning list :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-2924797688056484532018-05-25T05:06:39.591-07:002018-05-25T05:06:39.591-07:00Thanks for checking it out!Thanks for checking it out!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82270717821299384512018-05-25T05:06:18.699-07:002018-05-25T05:06:18.699-07:00Me too :-)Me too :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-36086966778267580722018-05-25T05:06:11.355-07:002018-05-25T05:06:11.355-07:00Thanks for popping by, Erika :-)Thanks for popping by, Erika :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-46336405934136429692018-05-25T05:05:59.555-07:002018-05-25T05:05:59.555-07:00Spruce flavored wine sounds interesting.Spruce flavored wine sounds interesting.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-8641206348396580362018-05-25T05:05:35.641-07:002018-05-25T05:05:35.641-07:00I've always thought about hops in terms of mak...I've always thought about hops in terms of making beer. I do like a hoppy ale.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-37602202986224104952018-05-25T05:05:06.245-07:002018-05-25T05:05:06.245-07:00I imagine it varied. They might have moved to land...I imagine it varied. They might have moved to land on the islands for a while while the crew went whaling.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-39748287779501184562018-05-25T05:04:19.592-07:002018-05-25T05:04:19.592-07:00Very interesting - thanks for sharing :-)Very interesting - thanks for sharing :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-45623243402861824732018-05-22T19:05:15.710-07:002018-05-22T19:05:15.710-07:00I was tempted to Google, but... well, maybe I stil...I was tempted to Google, but... well, maybe I still have a bit of honor left :) Saleratus, eh? No clue, but it sounds like it might be related to salt. Salts. Salty? Honestly, no clue. And essence of spruce... maybe to keep those musty cabins smelling okay-ish? Or the sailors—ha! Or, if it's oily, maybe for maintenance of some of the more delicate wood? Pffff... How horrible to be so clueless :D Cool post, though. They really didn't have it easy in those days. A marvel that they actually managed to travel so far, and come back (mostly) in one piece...<br />Guilie @ <a href="http://lifeindogs.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life In Dogs</a>Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-61627645063953459032018-05-22T09:10:38.633-07:002018-05-22T09:10:38.633-07:00I have zero interest in rounding Cape Horn, in any...I have zero interest in rounding Cape Horn, in any size boat. I know others who have though.Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12012179048707020552018-05-22T09:00:50.614-07:002018-05-22T09:00:50.614-07:00Wow, you sure come from hearty stock, lady. Not su...Wow, you sure come from hearty stock, lady. Not sure I would've been willing to spend a couple years aboard a whaling ship with a bunch of horny men. (I'd be more concerned about them than the sea monsters.)<br /><br />As others have already said, the saleratus is a leavening agent like baking soda. Not sure about the essence of spruce. One thought is pine needles are the basis of an old-fashioned cough remedy, so maybe something along that line?<br /><br />Thank you so much for the awesome review. You rock! :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-80194720979573453012018-05-22T04:32:26.019-07:002018-05-22T04:32:26.019-07:00Lemon Syrup was used as a medicine to treat scurvy...Lemon Syrup was used as a medicine to treat scurvy. Whole oranges and lemons were not practical bring on long voyages because of spoilage, so Lemon Syrup was developed by James Lind as a substitute. <br />Interesting!<br />Handmade Jewelry Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410753550148112360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-35764721003610074042018-05-21T17:21:24.717-07:002018-05-21T17:21:24.717-07:00Baking soda - right you are. Baking soda - right you are. s/v Sionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318856044591651010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69584352281893120892018-05-21T17:08:00.415-07:002018-05-21T17:08:00.415-07:00love the list. I notice there's no alcohol on...love the list. I notice there's no alcohol on it although there is 1200 pounds of coffee. I wonder if that meant each person brought their own supply of alcohol? Or were they on a "dry" ship? which might explain the stereotyped sailor reputation for carousing once they hit port.Mary (cactus catz)http://cactuscatz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-32657618771559507642018-05-21T16:48:20.853-07:002018-05-21T16:48:20.853-07:00How interesting! I'd think they'd have eno...How interesting! I'd think they'd have enough of fishy tastes to pass over canned oysters and crab, but what do I know. No wonder you love living on a boot with a history like that...although I'd feel sorry for the wives too.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-20056792653812064102018-05-21T15:53:02.475-07:002018-05-21T15:53:02.475-07:00I'm very interested in genealogy, but don'...I'm very interested in genealogy, but don't have the time and patience to really do it, so my cousin does it and I follow what she learns. I think it's funny they packed more coffee than water. Also, I find it odd how much fish they packed. No fishing?Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16973517747759147992018-05-21T14:18:21.201-07:002018-05-21T14:18:21.201-07:00That is a fascinating list and family history. I&#...That is a fascinating list and family history. I've just had to google essence of spruce too which was interesting.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052137604044052568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-17290923798480338022018-05-21T11:02:41.460-07:002018-05-21T11:02:41.460-07:00Fascinating list! Saleratus is, i believe, either...Fascinating list! Saleratus is, i believe, either baking powder or baking soda, i would have to look up which.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-396244512005466422018-05-21T10:46:09.721-07:002018-05-21T10:46:09.721-07:00I think I would have stayed at home, especially if...I think I would have stayed at home, especially if pregnant! Chocolate notwithstanding.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.com