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[HideAway]

Ah yes, Carl, but did you ever get to sail across an ocean, or get to live aboard a sailboat?

Once upon a time back in my Nebraska days I thought I wanted to do all that. Today I know people who have done these things, in fact one who lived aboard and made transoceanic deliveries.  She told me the ocean crossings were usually boring and when you live aboard, they had a Whitby 42, you seldom sail.   It s the destinations that are interesting and that s what airplanes are for she said.  I ve heard similar things from others.  Living aboard is more of a lifestyle decision than a sailing choice, very much akin to the large RV crowd.  My folks lived in their class A RV for seven years traveling through every state and most of Canada, so I may be biased.

When I look back at my kids,all three of them world travelers, my youngest just back from Antarctica and two of my granddaughters who were born in Germany - nonmilitary and all the adventures we ve had I'm happy to have stayed on land.  Matt

[crazycarl]

    I haven't sailed any oceans yet.  But I was permitted to sail the Keys this past winter for 30 days.  As to the boring part of sailing oceans, it's the anticipation of what you will see and what will meet you when next you make port.

    I didn't particularly enjoy riding my motorcycle across hundreds of miles of desert to get to Las Vegas, but when I did arrive, the sight of the lights and civilization was wonderful. 

    If just getting to a destination is your goal, then yes, by all means, take a plane.  But if it's adventure your out for, ride that motorcycle, or sail that boat.  You'll soon find the destination is not even half the enjoyment.