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DaVooDooMan
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January 11, 2000

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DaVooDooMan is happy to oblige, especially when da prospect of Frosty Tropical Beverages is in da mix! Rasta!

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Stuart Williams
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January 12, 2000

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Just dropping by to see what you've done with the site ... looks great!

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Leslie & Ron Surma
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January 12, 2000

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Can hardly wait for your pages to be filled and added to. Left our jobs last sumer and started our semi-live aboard adventure on the Great Lakes on our IP35 - Red Sky(with our big grey cat). We're looking at an IP38 on the east coast - but really want another summer on the Great Lakes before we head out to big waters.

Fair Winds and perhaps our courses will cross. (We've spent the last 4 family Thanksgivings on the Outer Banks).

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Ken Morrison
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January 14, 2000

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It looks like I will miss the last pig picking. Monday of this week I made plans to take pat to Las Veas on May 19 2000. I will keep in touch...

Ken

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Roger Truitt
Date:
January 14, 2000

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Rock and Roll!!! Or in your new home, pitch and roll.

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DaVooDooMan!
Date:
January 14, 2000

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Love the picture of Bailey The Dog and the dog-lift/safety info!

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Cheryl Beach
Date:
January 14, 2000

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Great Website. We met at the Rock Hall Rendezvous. We have a 350 - Arabella. Best wishes and keep us all posted on your adventure.

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Kathi Crump
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January 16, 2000

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Great Site!! I really enjoyed every bit of it. The dogs are wonderful and being a people owned by two Westies I know how much pleasure they'll add to your sailing experience. Thanks for including them. The carpet covered board for the compaionway is an idea I want to use. We will be looking forward to "joining you" on your adventures! Kathi & Gene Crump Sea Wolf IP27-87 Inland sailing on beautiful Lake Livingston (NE of Houston, Tx)

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Bob and Joanna Jakober (Island Bird)
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January 17, 2000

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Blaine and Janet,

Nice touch. We hope that you are having a prosperous new year. Give us a shout if you get back up to the Chesapeake Bay area.

Regards,

Bob and Joanna

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Tom Pogledich
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January 21, 2000

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It was great to see both of you at the hockey game tonight. I think your decision to retire early is super. If you can avoid working all your life do it. Your trip around the world will be an adventure that you will NEVER forget. Hope to see you in May.

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Kent and Debbie Fann
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January 26, 2000

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Someone's got way to much free time. Site looks great. But, I don't remember the Dog's using the carpet when we were in South River? Maybe I consumed too much, but I think I remember "Dingy Man" taking two large animals ashore? See you at the marina.

Kent

s/v Fannasea Valiant 40

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tami & david perkins
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January 27, 2000

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hello sailers, a former family member gave me your address. dennis kemper, i work with him. i was telling him about my the trip my husband & i made over the new year, the bvi! it turns out we (u & us) were in the same cozy islands and watering holes! we had been there in the spring of '98 also. 2 years ago we bought a 19 1/2' west wight potter sailboat. we're new sailers but want to sail from here to the florida keys oneday (not too far in the future). we will be following your web page & would love to adventure along with you both. til next time, tami

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Robin Wood Kurowski
Date:
January 31, 2000

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Enjoyed your site and hoping that you are all snug in this cold weather! Hope to see in the summer or at the Rendezvous! Robin/Gratitude

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Zoie Foster
Date:
January 31, 2000

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So happy for you two. Look forward to seeing you at your pig pickin'.

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Dave Kelchner
Date:
February 01, 2000

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I na Hanna envy you. Some day may be we'll be as lucky as you. See you in MAy. I checked out hte bands website too they look ggod. Hanna and I may want to rent them for a function later on. Thanks.

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Pamela Jones Hines
Date:
February 02, 2000

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Hi Jan, Bryan, my brother sent us your web page info. We used to live at the creek. You may remember us, Debbie, Pam, Bryan and the rest. Hope your family is doing well. Mom is still in Raeford, near Fayetteville. Debbie remarried to Jim Anderson and lives at Emerald Isle. My husband Sammy and I have 3 boys, ages 15, 11 and 9. We moved to Danville, Va. Bryan and his wife, Terri live in Asheville and are expecting their first in Aug. Getting ready to check out your web page, but wanted to drop you a line. Pam Hines

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Stuart Williams
Date:
February 03, 2000

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Love the site ... keep up the good work. Hope to see you 'out there' one of these days!

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Dawn Astolfi
Date:
February 04, 2000

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Gonna miss you - wishing you all the best - enjoy!

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Jeff and Sonia Estroff
Date:
February 12, 2000

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Hi Jan and Blaine, Just wanted to check out your website. Looks like you and Jimmy Buffett might cross paths! Blaine, are you the "son of a son of a sailor"?Jan, are you "the blonde stranger"? e-mail us some time. Sonia is sestroff@mindspring.com. Jeff is jestroff@us.ibm.com. Good luck!

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David and Kim Rossi
Date:
February 15, 2000

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Haven't heard from you. Great website. Hope your preparation are going well. Dave

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Dave & Sue Charbonneau
Date:
February 19, 2000

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Hi, we're looking to buy an IP-32 and I contacted Rick Vaughan. He was amazed at my name and gave me your web address. We live in Maryland and hope to be sailing the Chesapeake this Spring with an IP. We also hope to one day retire in Oriental. Small world!

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Steve Brosnan
Date:
February 20, 2000

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To one great couple. From another Steve Brosnan

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Ron Olsen
Date:
February 21, 2000

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Hello - Our 420-10 is due to arrive in a couple of weeks. Any suggestions on electronics or other gear that has served you well. Most sailing will be up and down the Chesapeake.

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Dugald Souter
Date:
February 24, 2000

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Way to go!! People tell me I am crazy to talk about retiring by 45 and I ignore them. I am a Computer Programmer here in Ottawa with a dream of the Keys and Carribean. Hope things work out.

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Rich and Karen Hillman
Date:
March 03, 2000

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Great site! Keep up the good work. We own "Island Time" (IP40-78) in San Diego. You look kind of familiar. We have two labs and a mutt. Dogs rule! (Karen really rules)

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Julie Schwartz
Date:
March 07, 2000

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I have the pleasure of working with your father, Mr. Harry Parks. He is wonderful and speaks very highly of his son. He was so overwhelmed and proud when he was given the offer of the boat. He even got the Chairman of the Department excited enought to call and look into a boat for himself! Good luck on your voyages!

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Jack Heffner
Date:
March 08, 2000

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Just dropped by to check out your site, I heard it was good, that was an understatement. Great job. hope everthing is going well, see you this summer.

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cathygarrett
Date:
March 08, 2000

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haveagreattimeyourmothersfriendinsc

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Frank Logan
Date:
March 09, 2000

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Good Luck! I am envious...and several years behind.

Frank Logan IP35-21 Interlude

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Cliff & Pam Kisby
Date:
March 20, 2000

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Hope to see you on the water somewhere soon.

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Brian Welden
Date:
March 28, 2000

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I just thought I'd drop by and see if there was anything new going on at the SailCharbonneau site. I hope all is going well for you! I am still soooooo jealous!

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Bobbie Morris
Date:
March 30, 2000

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Thanks for sharing "The Dream." Good luck and Godspeed!

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Katherine de Koninck
Date:
April 06, 2000

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new co-owner of used Packet Cat, dreaming of spending most of the year aboard.

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Katherine de Koninck
Date:
April 06, 2000

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cut off my note in mid sentence! I admire you and your pursuing your dream - if others can do it, maybe I can too? Great web site!

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Leo R. Vigi
Date:
April 07, 2000

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Interested in I.P. 42 or 45 to use as live aboard for cruising east coast and Caribbean starting 2001.

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Frank and Gerry Rooth
Date:
April 14, 2000

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Blaine, Great Web Page! We live in Punta Gorda, Florida and hope to get our (new, to us) Island Packet 40 next week.

Frank & Gerry

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Chris Martino
Date:
April 17, 2000

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Great web-site

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Sue Bedford
Date:
April 17, 2000

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Way to go! Send a postcard

114 High Country Dr Cary, NC 27513

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Jennifer De Prizio
Date:
April 17, 2000

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Bon Voyage! Congratulations, you made it!

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Erich C. Beyrent
Date:
April 17, 2000

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Great site Blaine! It was a pleasure to work for you up here at the Manchester location, and from the Loss Prevention staff here, may you always have generous winds and gentle currents! Good luck to you and your family, and may Neptune watch over you!

Erich C. Beyrent Allied Security Inc. at Cisco Systems, Inc. Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 695-1277

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Carolyn Nutile
Date:
April 17, 2000

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"Wonderful" Website and very motivational. I am very excited for you and Janet. All the loving comments from other people are just that for the most part, "with love".

Congratulations and God bless you on your ongoing journey of life.

Be Happy, Carolyn

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Shan Daniels
Date:
April 17, 2000

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Hey Blain,

I just want to wish you much success at your new venture. I hope you have much fun and much time to relax. It's been a real pleasure working for you and I hope Mr. Jacobs is as cool a boss as you were.. Well, take care and catch a few fish for me...

Take care,

Shan

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Jamie Henderson
Date:
April 17, 2000

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Good luck and when your docked in at Beaufort, NC call or email Chris and I. We'd loved to come by and visit or you can come on land and visit us. Have Chris give you our home phone number. I'll be checking in to your website to witnes your new documented experiences. Jamie

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Marianne Lamb
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April 20, 2000

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Congrats and best of luck to you and yours, Blaine. You've worked hard and deserve as much happiness as you can get, so go for it! You will be sorely missed, but you've proven to us all that it CAN be done! Thanks and best wishes! (P.S. Awesome web site, thanks for sharing.)

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Seth Cortigene
Date:
April 22, 2000

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Really enjoyed your page(s)...after 15 years practicing maritime law, I'm ready to trade a highrise office for a cockpit cushion..seriously considering an IP-380, so I'm still a wannabe, but getting there quick!! By the way, the page on crusing with pets was real helpful - I have a Jack Russell terrier (terror?) who is becoming a capable 1st mate. Anyway, smooth sailing - I'll be watching for updates (especially on the part about managing your portfolio via email, etc).

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Bill Booth
Date:
April 25, 2000

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Great Web Site !!!! Enjoyed reading about the Dream and the preparation. As one who heard the Dream early on, I admire your tenacity. I am sure that you two will inspire many to work harder at their dreams. I look forward to checking in on your progress. May the wind be always at your back and God Bless. Sorry I will miss the Bon Voyage !

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Richard & Ruth Pleasants
Date:
April 26, 2000

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2011 Whittington Drive Raleigh, NC 27614

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Richard & Ruth Pleasants
Date:
April 26, 2000

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Ruth and I hope to see you sometime after you are formally retired... Take care and happy sailing !!! Always Thank God for your good fortune...

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Joel Schneider
Date:
April 26, 2000

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You guys did a great job on site! I'm disappointed that I haven't been able to see the boat yet. I still remember when the dream was still coming into fruition. May the wind, waters, and weather always be in your favor. Best of Luck!!!!

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Tom Jones & Sue Sorlien
Date:
April 28, 2000

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Blaine & Janet; Our very best to you in living your dream. You together made it happen! Happy times to all of you. Best Regards, Tom & Sue

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Rick Cepull
Date:
April 30, 2000

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The boat you described to me several years ago sounded wonderful, but my imagination was a poor image of your reality!!!

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Brad Brock
Date:
May 08, 2000

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See you on the 20th!

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Christa Marsh
Date:
May 08, 2000

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Hello.... I don't know if you recognize my married name. I just got married last May, my maiden name was Christa Kurpiel. I think that you and my father are cousins so I guess that makes us cousins too. I just wanted to check in on the website, it looks great. I hope you have a wonderful time sailing. Hope you keep the site up to date with your progress. Have fun !!!!

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David and Diana Lambeth
Date:
May 08, 2000

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The site is wonderful! We will definately be keeping up with your adventures! Fair winds!

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Stephanie Kondratick
Date:
May 11, 2000

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Well if you haven't already received my other email - the news is...Dan and I are engaged! We will see you on the 20th!

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Jim Walker
Date:
May 19, 2000

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Nice pictures!! Would like to see some of our journey from MD.

Jim

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John Smith
Date:
June 07, 2000

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Nice Page!

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Michael and Mary Ann Baker
Date:
June 09, 2000

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Thank You! We are looking forward to being with you on your travels via e-mails and pictures. Thanks again for the opportunity! Slipaway IP38-19

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JoLee
Date:
June 15, 2000

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So where are they now? It is the 15th....long past the 9th....what is the latest???? Looking to hear from you....Since I can't retire just yet I need to live vicariously through you two....Take care....talk with you soon....JS

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Bo & Mary Ann Forehand
Date:
June 19, 2000

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Have a great trip where ever it takes you. Bo

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David Norwood
Date:
June 20, 2000

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Michael and Wendy Stocum
Date:
June 26, 2000

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Hi guys, nice website, not a bad boat either!!!

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diana walker
Date:
June 27, 2000

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Congrats on selling the house! I know how good that feels! Miss you guys.....Happy sails...come visit us anytime....

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Dan Campbell
Date:
July 05, 2000

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I am green with envy. Nice site, nice boat, good crew. Will be looking forward to returning to your site in the future.

Fair winds and good sailing. If you get to Menorca, look me up. I would love to see some american flags in the Ciutadella port.

Regards, Dan Regards, Dan

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Jim O'Donnell
Date:
July 06, 2000

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You are my hero. I really do envy you for what you are doing.

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Kevin and Kathy Hart
Date:
July 09, 2000

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Hope things are going well on you new adventure. We are doing well in the neighborhood. Lucky seems to have found her new food source. Molly doesn't have as much chasing to do these days. It is obvious by the expansion of her waist. Hope you are enjoying your new life. Looking forward to checking your progress in the future.

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AL POLLARD
Date:
July 12, 2000

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GOOD LUCK BEEN OUT FOR FOUR YEARS AND DO LOVE IT BACK NOW IN THE STATES FROM VENIZULLA, SPENDING THIS WINTER IN BAHAMMAS ON THE HARD IN iNDIAN TOWN FOR THE SEASON HOPE TO SEE YOU OUT THERE

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Yank
Date:
July 15, 2000

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Jan & Blaine:

I hope you have a great life full of adventure and intrigue. Will be following your journey from my desktop. GOOD LUCK!! YANK

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Bobbie Morris
Date:
July 18, 2000

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Just stopping by to see where you are now!

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JIm & Wylaine Korbelik
Date:
July 20, 2000

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Really like your website. We live in Jordan,AR on Lake Norfork and are good friends with Dennis and Debbie. We too are the proud owners of a golden retriever, Tawny. We're anxious to see how well your goldies travel. Look forward to meeting you when you come this direction

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Conrad Wilson
Date:
July 20, 2000

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Roy & Brenda Skinner
Date:
July 25, 2000

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It was good to see you both at Pecan Grove last weekend. Wishing you fair wind and good weather. We'll be checking in on you guys. Love your web page.

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Steve and Janet Weiser
Date:
July 25, 2000

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Owners of Island Packet 40-93 "EMILY", soon to retire, and maybe follow in Charbonneau's wake!

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Bill Sell / Carol
Date:
July 26, 2000

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Nice web site, hope trip is going well.We have been dreaming of breaking away and doing our "voyage" on land in the motorhome and also starting a web site. Spectrum shut down helping to push us to it. Heard you may do land travel a little, would love to meet up. Sorry we missed the pig, out of town that weekend. We think of you when we cruise Lake Norman(sorry,its in a power boat),have fun and may the wind fill your sails

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TERESA SPORS
Date:
July 27, 2000

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Haven't met the people that purchased your home. Need to get our dog, Max, out walking....that's the best way to see & meet neighbors. I'm sure your immediate neighbors on Gold Dust miss you. It's been fun looking at your pictures and reading your story. It's still hard to imagine you were able to retire @ 35. Best of luck in your new adventure and I look forward to checking your website to keep up with your story! It's like a real life soap opera.....and no commercials! Regards, Teresa Spors 3248 Virginia Creeper Lane (Last one on the right)

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Tom & Barbara Todaro
Date:
July 28, 2000

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Having just returned from 10 days on the island of St. Martin, we could really relate to why you guy's are doing what your doing. Your web site is great, keep it up to date as much as possible, because you guy's are living other peoples dreams ! Love ya both.......and o yes the labs too !

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DaVooDooMan
Date:
August 02, 2000

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Love the pictures from the latest Caribbean adventure! I can't wait to hear all about it over Labor Day! Take care - DaVooDooMan

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James Charbonneau II
Date:
August 05, 2000

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I was just trying to dee if I could find some information on my last name,That is when I found your site.Even though I wasn't looking for it,I'm glad I found it,I have never been sailing before but I have always been interested in it.I was wondering if your last name isn't charbonneau,Why did you name your boat Charbonneau?Well good luck,and may you have a safe voyage.

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Diane Eckert
Date:
August 11, 2000

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Hi; considering moving aboard my boyfriends 39 foot power boat but worried I will end up throwing him overboard; any words of wisdom? Enjoying your site; on the appliance thing -- how do you feel about crock pots

Diane

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Bob and Susan Charbonneau
Date:
August 15, 2000

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Question: Why did you name the boat charbonneau?It was great reading your story. Thanks, Bob

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Jim Howard
Date:
August 17, 2000

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I am jealous, but the lesson I received from my father resulted in me being a workaholic. Maybe someday i will find acure.

Good luck and good boating.

Jim Howard

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Carey Masera
Date:
August 21, 2000

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I have recently been bitten by the liveaboard bug and have been doing alot of research on the web about it. You're website is very inspirational to say the least. I do have a couple questions if you don't mind.

1. what do you do about mail? 2. how do you maintain your site? do you have to plug in at the marina or is it a wireless connection? 3. do you have any advice for someone who's just realizing the dream? ie..first steps.

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TOM RIDER
Date:
August 23, 2000

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IF I HAD ONLY BOUGHT " ZEROX" INSTEAD OF "INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER" GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH TOM

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Dave Davis
Date:
August 27, 2000

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Fair winds Charbonneau and crew. Met you at Waterside Marina (Seven Seas connection). If you return to Norfolk and need anything, don't hesitate to call 462-2646.

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DON BITTING
Date:
September 03, 2000

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IT WAS GREAT FINDING YOU ON YOUR WAY NORTH THE SAME TIME WE WERE MOVING THE BOAT TO DALTIVELLE. NICK AND I HAD A GREAT TIME TRAVLING WITH YOU, AND THANKS FOR DINNER. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE BOAT SHOW. KEEP IN TOUCH!

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Sandy Duncan-Dolezal
Date:
September 04, 2000

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Enjoyed your site..hope you will be able to make the gdhs reunion..am envious that you are sailing and retired!

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DaVooDooMan
Date:
September 05, 2000

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Thanks for the wonderful time at the Rock Hall Rendezvous and the usual splendid hospitality aboard s/v Charbonneau! Keep the dogs dry, and enjoy the Bay for a few more weeks!

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Julie Sezer
Date:
September 06, 2000

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Blaine and Janet, Glad that things are going well. Enjoyed your web page! Take care and smooth sailing!

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Walt & Donna Liszewski
Date:
September 07, 2000

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We enjoyed you website almost as much as we enjoy your company.

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Mike & Jean Kurpiel
Date:
September 09, 2000

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Really enjoyed the web site. Tried to send you an E mail but I don't think it went out, I'll get help on that and get back to you. I'm new to this world of cyberspace. Hope all is well.

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Jerry & Cindy Rodgers
Date:
September 12, 2000

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Good Morning Blaine & Janet, Cindy & I rafted next to you @ Rock Hall aboard MIAB. Good luck to the two of you. We will check back often to see where in the world you are. Regards, Cindy & Jerry

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WillieJacobs
Date:
September 12, 2000

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It was great reading about your start and current adventures. I give you both much kudos for your determination and drive as you went after your dream. I look forward to reading about Baline's, Janet, Max and Bailey's future trisk's around the world. Good Luck and Godspeed. Willie Jacobs PS. Blaine I remember you from Glaxo Wellcome but you may not remember me. That's okay. enjoy

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Otto and Bonnie Hetzel
Date:
September 15, 2000

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Good to see you in Rockhall. Let us know where you will be moored at the boat show. We are going to Friday nite dinner, you too? Bonnie wants to hear the generator too, since I told her it was quite quiet. Keep in touch. Like your website.

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Donna Salyards
Date:
September 15, 2000

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Hi Blain & Janet. I met you when Chuck & Kathy stopped at your mom& dad's house on our way back from Fla. This is Chucks mom. Your house on the water is beautiful. Lots of with it & on your journey's May God bless both of you, Love Donna

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Craig Schrader
Date:
September 27, 2000

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Really enjoyed your web site, it helps keep my own dream alive.

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Don & Peggy Wark (&Leo the cat)
Date:
September 27, 2000

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Just found your website and will review in detail later today. Noticed Silent Partner II, my,my Gary & Laurie. We know them thru Stella, Terry & Ariel, what a country. We spent some time with them in the BVIs this past winter. They're in Trinidad I think with Stella. Are they coming back to the Virgins? Our boat, Sea Hag, (IP40-12) is on the hard in Virgin Gorda and we are returning in Nov 30 until about May 15. Hoping weddins' and parents health concerns don't require many returns. We were from NJ, sailed out of Gregg Neck on the Sassafras and left in 1994. Presently in FL on the West coast. We are coming to the boat show next and staying in Back Creek on an OC42 (Hinkley look-a-like) named Saga. Our cell # is 941-628-0586, which may work, depending upon its attitude. Our traveling email is dpwark@pocketmail.com. We hope made some nice improvements to Sea Hag that your might be interested in like front access ref door with added shelving. Lets' hook up if your around.

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Tom Jones
Date:
September 27, 2000

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We enjoy your website....and enjoy the stories, including the 'pet' section since we cruise with 2 westies. Have a great trip south, and good 'fall' sailing to both of you! Best Regards,Tom

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Bill (& Sandy) Stine
Date:
October 05, 2000

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Great site!

Sandy and I really enjoyed meeting and spending time with the two of you and your crew in Oxford and Anapolis, MD last week. While we aren't planning on living aboard long term, as you do, we'll be making some extended trips on Whistwind and really enjoyed your perspectives and your tutorial on vacuum packing EVERYTHING.

I hope the info I sent, in a separate e-mail, on eliminating battery charger regulator intereference is useful. It seems you just can't have too many battery charging alternatives, as long as they stay out of each other's ways.

Have a wonderful cruise, and here's hoping our paths cross again!

Bill & Sandy Stine

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Tom Tortuga
Date:
October 05, 2000

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Great Site!

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Wayne Kilthau
Date:
October 24, 2000

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Hi Blaine, This is Wayne Kilthau. We played a little football together in the PI. I've found so many folks from those days. Tommy Powell and his sister Miki, Marina Gouvea and her brother Brian. And now you. Looks like you're doing well. Congrats!

Later,

Wayne

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Guido Jouret
Date:
October 29, 2000

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Great to see a fellow (ex)Cisco employee realising his dreams. I hope to follow you in a few years!

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Otto and Bonnie Hetzel
Date:
November 02, 2000

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We very much enjoyed getting the chance to see and talk with you at the Friday nite party, getting fixed up with Otto's bicycle (following your lead) which we have taken home to Bethesda. As we recollect, this is the period when you took a trip and got some work done on your boat. Let us know when you restart your trip. We really liked your photos and will enjoy tapping in to follow your travels. Good luck and fair sailing. I am sure we will see you again sometime soon. Warmest regards, Otto and Bonnie

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Tae Gon Lee
Date:
November 05, 2000

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Excellent Website design: pretty, informative, and organized. I myself am planning retirement on a 55' catamaran. But I am playing with the idea of building it myself. Either strip-planking or aluminum. Have you considered going this route? If so what material did you considered? I am also very interested in your opinion as to the amount of money needed. From reading several books the range seems to be at around $1000/month (minimal) to $2000/month (ideal). Oh, one last question. Have you considered catamarans as the vessel of choice for your new way of life? Everything about them seems to be superior: comfort, stability, performance etc. From your website, I get the impression that you are both very intelligent, well imformed people. Is there something about catamarans I don't know because my heart is set on them. I would really appreciate your thoughts/opinion. One last thing (honest): when should I expect your book on cruising to be released? cheers :-)

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Andrew & Jane Brooking
Date:
November 11, 2000

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As a new owners of an IP 380 #40, jalan~jalan, it is great to read of other peoples experience with these wonderful boats.

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Mary & Greg Bowles
Date:
November 13, 2000

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GREAT WEBSITE! Let me introduct ourselves. We are ol'diving friends of Jim & Wylaine Korbelik and Debbie & Dennis Charbonneau. Wylaine told us about your website and told us to pay it a visit. Enjoy seeing picture of D&D's new house. I also enjoyed photos of your sailboat and adventures. Have a great time! Greg Bowles

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Dan Steed
Date:
November 17, 2000

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Hey Blaine & Janet I finally found ya, love the web site dont think I forgot about the trinidad trip cant wait to see ya all again.

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Skip Marsh
Date:
November 29, 2000

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I've enjoyed your web site. Hope you are enjoying the "good life". Skip Marsh

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Greg Foster
Date:
November 30, 2000

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Glad to see your finally headed south where it's warmer!! The kids really liked the trip to see you while still in Oriental. If you want to adopt 1 or 2 of them just let me know!! Keep the site updated for all us landlubbers! Greg Foster

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D Bird
Date:
December 12, 2000

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Keep it afloat!!!!!!!!

Name:
BRENDA   AND ROY SKINNER
Date:
December 12, 2000

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY HOLLIDAY SEASON!!!! TAKE A DIP/LIE IN THE SUN/KNOCK BACK A FEW FOR US.

Name:
Steve,Lois,Amanda,Jessica,Stephanie,Kelly,and Toby
Date:
December 18, 2000

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Hi!How are you doing? We just wanted to wish you a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas!!!! Love, Steve,Lois,Amanda,Jessica,Stephanie,Kelly,and Toby.

( P.S. Tell Max~Bailey hi)

Name:
Ray M. Freeman, MD
Date:
December 20, 2000

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I'm looking forward to following your life aboard for the next year or so. I too am planning for retirement aboard an Island Packet with a friendly canine or two. Fair winds.

Name:
Ashton Griffin
Date:
December 21, 2000

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Janet,good to see you recently. Hope you weathered the storms on your run from Oriental. I wished I had given you som scopolamine after all. Have A good Christmas Love Ashton & Shirley

Name:
Ken, Darlene, Matthew and Natalie Charbonneau
Date:
December 23, 2000

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

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Janet Pare' in New Hampshire
Date:
December 28, 2000

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Nice Boat! I'm sure Larry and Bev Russell (my brother and sister-in-law) will enjoy the trip ( : Hugs, Janet

Name:
Troy stqanley
Date:
December 31, 2000

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Shopping for a liveaboard. Nice Page you have thank you for sharing it with us.