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Steve & Aida Thompson
Date:
January 01, 2003

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Great stories! Just found your site and have been enjoying your stories, My wife and I are avid boaters on florida's gulf coast and dream of long range cruising outside of florida. keep up the good work!!

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h b radar
Date:
January 03, 2003

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hi folks ; nice to read of your adventures / how you'll enjoyed the passage though the dismal swamp canal / one our volunteer activities / remember the old house on the eastern side north of the feeder canal / radar

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Caesar
Date:
January 05, 2003

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Wow Max & Bailey, I am not so sure I like the sound of the astroturf either. I can never decide where to go and I have a whole garden to choose from. Tis different when I am working though, have to go where mummy says, and we don't have time for sniffs! Golden Caesar http://www.k9assistance.co.uk/

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hal and Carmen Johnson
Date:
January 05, 2003

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Nice refrigerator story. Hope you're enjoying the bahamas.

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Richard Witcher
Date:
January 05, 2003

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I enjoy your comments. After graduating a daughter from college we decided to adopt two little boys. They are great but we dream about being empty "nest-ers" and sailing away from it all. About to order a 420, we hope that weekends and a couple of weeks every year give us a sense of connecting with the sea, our selves and the boys with the world. Dick

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Lee and Carol Sieger
Date:
January 05, 2003

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you have answered evey question we have had about having our two goldens on board. We really enjoyed visiting your site. We forwarded your site to our sons and our breeder. Look forward to future visits.

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juan cabarrocas
Date:
January 06, 2003

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i've loved your site and your travelling ! My wife and I are preparing our ship to set sail autumn this year from Barcelona. Best luck and good sailings

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Carl Smith
Date:
January 07, 2003

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Excellent website, good information and very well written. Will be transitting Dismal Swamp Canal on 1/11/03 using some of your info. Will re-visit soon. CRS

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Robin Webb
Date:
January 07, 2003

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I loved your website. We are planning to said to the Bahamas leaving MA in August on a 30' Maine catamaran. A first for me, but the fourth for my new husband. We want to set up a website, any suggestions?

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Robyn Nation
Date:
January 08, 2003

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Nice to see that you guys are still afloat. I still wanna apply to be the ship's cook (or somethin'!) Ya' gotta see Grimmett's baby; adorable. Happy New Year!

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frank
Date:
January 09, 2003

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Thank you for all the great info on your website. I have been thinking of living aboard for quite some time,and I believe this year I will take the plunge...well hopefully not literally. Thanks a million, and I will be dropping by now and then for those great tips. Frank.

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Traci Naught
Date:
January 09, 2003

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This looks like a dream come true.

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Steve Skonberg
Date:
January 09, 2003

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Hey Blaine...good to see you both are having so much fun. You are living the dream many wish they could. Enjoy! P.S. - I'm still out at Glaxo but doing I.T. work now.

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Tom and Jean Clark
Date:
January 10, 2003

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Beautiful web site. I wanted to retire your way (on a sailboat) but Jean was adamant that she wouldn't enjoy that. So now we sail the interstate highway system in our 40' Teton towed by a Freightliner FL-60.

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Theo and Laura Rennenberg
Date:
January 12, 2003

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I am envious. How are the Keys/Bahamas treating you? What are you using to send/recieve e-mail? How did you train to get into sailing (keep in mind we are a couple of those power-boaters who became interested in sailing while crewing on-board a previous employers J40)? Hope all is well. We look forward to more of your adventures. Clear Sailing to you.

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Nancy and Bob Bush
Date:
January 14, 2003

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Great web site! Fun and informative.

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Hudson & Lynne Hoen
Date:
January 15, 2003

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Great website. We just purchased an IP 380 from Gratitude this summer, and after a great summer cruising the Chesapeake, are beginning to plan some longer offshore cruises. Your writings and photos are an inspiration. By the way, we were the IP that dropped anchor off your bow in Town Creek, Oxford, MD, the week after Labor Day last year. Didn't know until I read your account that you were having generator problems. Sorry we didn't get a chance to visit. Best regards, Hudson Hoen The Belle of Virginia, IP 380-88 Tabbs Creek, White Stone, Virginia

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roy Skinner from Oriental,NC
Date:
January 16, 2003

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Hi guys, I am in Brazil!!! Come see us....

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Larry Bishop
Date:
January 18, 2003

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Greetings from Larry Bishop

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Keith Wolfe
Date:
January 20, 2003

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A great boat, a beautiful wife and fair winds. You've got it all. As soon as I can figure out the stock market I'll join you on my own boat. If you have any words of wisdom I could use them. Keith Wolfe Indianapolis, IN

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David & Nancy Grasmick
Date:
January 21, 2003

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We are power boaters, love your site and all of the usful information.

Name:
Roger Cheatum
Date:
January 22, 2003

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Great website. I picked it up while surfing for info on Fischer Panda gensets. We are looking into installed one in our Voyage 440 "Wild Horses". Might take a second look after reading your problems. You are not the only ones to have problems with this unit. We tried to have the factory install one but they refused as seveal of these units they had installed were having problems. Hope to run into you someday, we are undergoing the same issues with our dog "Bos'n", a black lab mix that has us marina/shorebound almost every night while travleing.

Name:
Adriano
Date:
January 23, 2003

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Wonderful site, good pictures, a lot of good information too congratulations. Thank you for the e-mail. Keep sailing the Charbonneau, best luck and good sailings.

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Gilbert McClung
Date:
January 27, 2003

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Hi Blaine and Janet, I stumbled onto your website while looking at generators. Can't afford one but since I Memphis Belle's out of the water what else is there to do? Jane and Christy abandoned me to go to Tucson for 6 weeks. It's been bitterly cold here and in most of the U.S. I hope your having a great winter. Fair winds and following seas. Gil P.S. Max and Bailey's picture is still on the mantle. Thanks for the Chrstmas card.

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Hayden & Radeen
Date:
January 27, 2003

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Thanks for all the wonderful photos, they help with the 5 degree temps here in PA in January. Great job with the site! Hayden

Name:
Allen Sumner
Date:
January 31, 2003

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Enjoyed your web site. Just bought a used Watkins 23(my middle age crazy). My wife and took our basic keelboat course. We plan to get our Golden "Dudley Do-right" and sail the inland waters of Ohio this summer. Really envy you all because the boat's on the trailer and it's too cold. We'll check in on you from time to time. Happy Sailing!

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Tracey Ivell
Date:
February 02, 2003

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Great Website ! I spotted your site while desperately trying to find a humane and fun way to get our Golden Retriever to Canada from the UK without flying him cargo ! Im still looking but your site made me smile along the way...thanks !

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Melissa L. Charbonneau
Date:
February 07, 2003

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Why did you name your boat(s) with my last name? Isn't your last name Parks? Is it after Toussaint? Please write me back!!!!!

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Lawale Laniyan
Date:
February 09, 2003

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Hi Guys, great to read about your adventures to date. What can I say - you have made the idea of living my dream that little bit more attainable. I sit here at my computer in cold, dark, wet February afternoon in the middle of England wondering, should I or shouldn't I? Well, my mind is made up!I am upping the planning a gear or two. Living aboard my own yacht it is going to be. I will make do with my little junk rigged 22' Caravela for now, but someday, the blue sea yonder will be my backyard. Thanks for your inciteful articles. By the way, hope you do all you can to prove me wrong when I say ''you cannot write to save your bacon''. Cheers, Lawale.

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kathy and steve
Date:
February 11, 2003

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loved reading all the tips on sailing with a dog. we just got a macgregor 26x and we have a 5 year dalmation. thanks so much for all of your info

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Lin And Leslie Chambers
Date:
February 13, 2003

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Love the site. Will check back for more home school info since we are leaving in August for anextened cruise with my 8 year old daughter

Name:
Jim Wells
Date:
February 13, 2003

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Loved your commens and suggestions. A recent amputation has made me reconsider and I am now going full bore to leave Spring of 04. Jim

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Gina Gray Bryan
Date:
February 15, 2003

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Hey Jan- Your website is awesome! Looks like you're having the time of your life!! I'm very happy for you! I'll e-mail you about the 20th reunion. Take care! Gina

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Moonlight Flower (moonlightflower)
Date:
February 21, 2003

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Mahalo for the info on your quarantine page. How recent is it? I belong to the coalition to get rid of quarantine in Hawaii. You do not have to be a resident of Hawaii to voice your opinions. Regarding the dog Chocolate that was dying in quarantine and more information. http://www.geocities.com/chocolateandmitzie Our website: http://www.quarantinehawaii.com/ Our video/commercial: http://www.zerogravityonline.com/pets/start.html Mahalo for your website.

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Steven & Ann Hansen
Date:
February 22, 2003

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We have the Dream... Your Pet section is the best I have found. Thanks

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Mel Stewart
Date:
February 22, 2003

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We have an IP27-80 and two Boxer Cross dogs weighing about 75 to 80 lbs. We were very interested in your description of caring and provisioning for the"Sea Dogs". OUr guys think that fresh cookies are just about right and could become a salty tradition on board! Cheers Mel and Cathy...and Buddy and Rusty

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Jerry Belanger
Date:
February 25, 2003

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We will be joining you this summer on the well traveled route south. Fair sailing!

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June Monahan
Date:
March 02, 2003

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A well written collection of areas for walking dogs. We will be cruising the ICW this fall with 2 westies and appreciate all your information. Our concern is in the Georgia area. Thanks

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Aunt Doris & Uncle Bud
Date:
March 04, 2003

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Finally!!!! A new computer - the old one wouldn't let me in to your website. Really,really old. I'm enjoying the visit

Name:
Gisle Hegstad
Date:
March 07, 2003

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Nice site and interesting stories. Your welcome to check out www.cruisersforum.com where you will find fellow blue water cruisers. Happy cruising, Gisle

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Art of Sporting & Billiards Playing FunnyDogs
Date:
March 10, 2003

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You have one of the coolest sites on the web-FAB!! Paul H.

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Dave Rogers
Date:
March 16, 2003

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Liked the information on the site. As a online seller of GPS I know how popular GPS is with people who spend lots of time on the water so maybe some reviews or tutorials about GPS would be a good addition to the content. -- your pals at www.mightygps.com

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deana post
Date:
March 18, 2003

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Thanks for the information on quarrantines. It saved me a lot of time looking things up on a slow computer. We are moving to Europe this summer and needed to research our animals. We have 2 cats and 3 dogs. You have provided some very valuable information.

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Richard
Date:
March 18, 2003

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Great Site. You are living the dream .... My dream is a 31 ft Seafarer that I am rebuilding. keep up the great work on the site. Maybe I will see you soon.

Name:
Bolillo Jackson
Date:
March 19, 2003

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Thank you for your many stories and pics. This is by far the best web site I have been on for living aboard. I am land locked in Texas but hope to soon be outa here and into there.

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Aria
Date:
March 20, 2003

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This is a cool web site! It helped me with my project!

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Dan Valoppi on X-Isle
Date:
March 22, 2003

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HI GUYS hope alls well !!! we're still in charleston. 843 762 3156 give a ring if you head this way!!! Dan & Alicia :)

Name:
Duke Charbonneau
Date:
March 23, 2003

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Isn't Having a dream and than living it just gerat! My wife Karen and have been dreaming of a Key West Vacation for many years. Next month the dream will come true!

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Ken Kelly
Date:
March 29, 2003

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I have wanted a dog for years (God, I love'em!), but felt that it would be unfair given my work schedule. Now I have the time, but am planning to go cruising. Given the challenges of cruising with dogs (for both parties), do you think it would be advisable to wait a little longer? PS Enjoyed your site - loved the pictures of the dogs getting a bath!

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Stephanie Rains
Date:
March 29, 2003

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Hey! I am counting down the days until we come and vist ya'll! We are both SO excited! It seems like the 18th wont ever come but before I know it we will be on our way! Can't wait to see you guys and Max and Bailey too!

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Rolando
Date:
March 31, 2003

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very interesting site

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Claire
Date:
April 02, 2003

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this website is very good and it gives you great advice on taking dogs and pets on board

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Dianne & Rauli
Date:
April 08, 2003

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Enjoy reading about your adventures. We have a few more years till we retire, getting close but for now we enjoy sailing our 35' Endurance called Halcyon up and down the coast of Vancouver Island. Lots of good sailing here but a tad cooler than the Keys. See you one day out on the water, perhaps in the Keys!!

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Ryan Charbonneau
Date:
April 10, 2003

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This is so cool, you have the same name as me, Ryan charbonneau is such a pimping name, i love it. so i hope you love it to. Your dawg Ryan Charbonneau (same name as you so cool eh)

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Kathleen Rickert
Date:
April 10, 2003

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Realy enjoyed your website. We have 7 years to go before our dream of setting sail to who knows where comes true. In the meantime we enjoy sailing Long Island Sound on Happenstance, our 33' Endeavor. Our mascot is Barnacle, a very active cat who loves the water but offers a whole different set of challenges on board. Although no need to ferry him to shore each evening. Happy cruising!

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Hayden Cochran
Date:
April 14, 2003

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Blaine, that is one BIG FISH! Those photos are so cool. Great job. Keep writing, keep fishing, keep traveling! Hayden

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JaniceBrown
Date:
April 16, 2003

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Enjoyed the pictures of Kathy and Kevin's visit. Kathy's mom Janice

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STANFORD ANYIABIALA
Date:
April 17, 2003

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great site keep it up

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Bruce Bock
Date:
April 18, 2003

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Thanks for the wonderful website. So well done and entertaining! I'm still a wannabe long distance sailor. I have two young labs that I consider just like children. You give me encouragement that they could come along. I'm accumulating rental real estate to give me some long-term income. Should be ready in about five years. Keep on writing!

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Scott & Beverly Wilmoth
Date:
April 19, 2003

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Sailed off shore for years with out a pet. Just bought 32 Downeast in San Diego and plan on sailing from there. We have a Jack Russell and enjoyed reading your comments. Looks like we will really be limited to sailing off shore. Thanks again

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Robert Mair
Date:
April 21, 2003

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My big dog Tipstar has raised many comments when I arrive at an anchorage in my little 18' trailer sailer. We both fit in my 6' dinghy and as a result of his 'love' of the sea and am now restoring a 28' keelboat for extended cruising. Reading your tips about pets on board has been good inspiration and valuable. Thanks for those comments. I shall read the rest of your site with interest.

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Francie and Bob Sadler & Kippin
Date:
April 25, 2003

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Nice website and nice meeting you guys in George Town '03....hope to see you again. S/V Barefootin

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Ted Ross
Date:
April 25, 2003

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Loved your articles. Especially the pirate adventure. Must have been quite the HIGH!!! PS - I have a stink boat but have always wanted to learn to sail. Maybe someday. Best of luck on the high seas!

Name:
Wes Bellamy
Date:
April 28, 2003

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You have a really great web site. I'm starting to build a house in Elizabeth City, N.C. on South Creek which is neaqr the southern tip of Goat Island. You'd be welcome to tie up at my place anytime. You'll see my boat, "One Fine Day" from the river. Best, Wes

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RHODA
Date:
May 01, 2003

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You have fabulous ideas. I found your site when looking for inventory-taking ideas for groceries. I too sort things into new containers and bags and find it's much more convenient. Most people think I'm crazy as it looks like it takes too much time to organize in this fashion, but I think it's just the opposite and far more efficient. All the best to you!

Name:
Andy Clausen
Date:
May 04, 2003

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What a delightful web site! Thank you.

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Jon Jones
Date:
May 07, 2003

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Love your site! Am a wanna-be liveaboard/cruiser planning to set sail in 2006. If you make your way up the Potomac River (Woodbridge, VA), let me know and you'll have a place to stay and some decent meals and perhaps a tour guide for Washington DC.

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Jeff Steinwachs
Date:
May 10, 2003

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I have enjoyed your site for over a year now. Thanks. Not only did you help us get our Golden to the Bahamas, you also gave me the incentive to revamp our own web site. Check it out when you are back in the States and have a real internet connection: <a href="http://www.steinwachs.com/">www.steinwachs.com</a> Unfortunately there's not as much boating as on yours... We hope to see you on the west coast of Florida this next winter. Jeff

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Preston and Kate Smith
Date:
May 12, 2003

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If anyone out there has not met the Parks, make a point of doing so. You will abosolutely enjoy meeting these guys. find out where they are and hook up with them. We met them in the Bahamas and enjoyed every minute we had together.

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Bill & Kathleen Sampson
Date:
May 12, 2003

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We have so enjoyed your website and tagging along on your explorations. And Max & Bailey. What fun to read about them as we have two English Spring Spaniels, Ellie & Murphy. Having briefly owned a Com-Pac 27 some time ago, we yearn to be back on board again. You bring us closer to doing just that. Best Regards, Bill & Kathleen Sampson

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Bernie & Gail Courville
Date:
May 12, 2003

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Love your website, Got me thinking.. We have a Golden named Kodi. Always wanted to do what your doing..almost have the wife convinced. I'll email you with a link of Kodi's picture.

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Roy and Cindy Rucker
Date:
May 31, 2003

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Hey Blaine and Janet,we enjoyed the web site. Thanks again for the tour of the boat. We ended up in Belhaven this morning but ended up heading home due to the weather. Happy sailing. Roy and Cindy Rucker. Widget...

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Larry Bever
Date:
June 05, 2003

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I found your site about 2 weeks ago and I have read almost every word you have placed on this website. I am new to boating and hungry for knowledge. I am currently in a Piloting class with the Portland Power Squadron. My goal is to do what you are doing. What kind of classes have you two taken? Thanks for a great site. Larry Bever Portland OR.

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Bill & Jan Roemler
Date:
June 05, 2003

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Great site, we have an IP40 also.

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Dennis & Ronja
Date:
June 10, 2003

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Hey guys, just wanted to leave a note that we are all fine (after a breathtaking trip back to MIA). We will send you pictures of our 4-couple-and-one-dog-day-cruise in a couple of days. Take care. Ronja & Dennis (from Eluthera)

Name:
Alan Bickham
Date:
June 12, 2003

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We have just moved onto a Bertram boat with our 3 kids and 1 new puppy. It was great to see that I am not alone in my attempts at repairing the odd things and also to put on that " I know what I am doing face" I will be reading more of your site. Regards Alan Bickham Hong Kong www.thebickhams.com

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cheryl wheeler
Date:
June 16, 2003

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I was So excited to find your website! We are planning to live out our "dream" in June of 2004 and we are quite concerned about our to dachshunds. There were so many good tips in your site that we had never thought of. Thanks for passing them along.

Name:
Bob Ruffin
Date:
June 17, 2003

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Great website. Thanks for sharing your ideas and adventures.

Name:
Chris & Beatrice Hamilton
Date:
June 20, 2003

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Great site with lots of contents. Please visit our (much smaller) at http://beneteauidylle1550.com/ , See you out there in about two years, Chris and Beatrice.

Name:
Kay H. Charbonneau
Date:
June 24, 2003

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Enjoyed the website! We are landlubbers here in Georgia... but your trip sounds exciting..Have fun!

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Terry & Coralie Sinkinson
Date:
June 25, 2003

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Thank you so much for your articles and wisdom! We have a Golden Retriever and are just about to embark on purchasing a 37 ft Yacht and wondered how Jessie (The goldie) would go. Looking at your two dogs it looks as if with preparation, stamina and humor we should be fine. Based on the Australian East coast at Brisbane we look forward to many happy days with Jessie Thanks again and good luck on your bike exodus!

Name:
Surretha Uebel
Date:
June 25, 2003

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Great info on the dog/bathroom issue. We have just started sailing with our 2 yr. old-65 lb. German Shorthaired Pointer, Ceilidh. It is quite frustrating and not at all enjoyable sailing when sshe gets to the point of needing to go to the bathroom. Thank you for your insight.

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Cindy
Date:
June 25, 2003

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What a wonderful website!! Jan, I noticed your spices in the T-Fal cookware picture, .......it looks like they are stowed one on top of the other, with the top spices not held by the restraining bar. Did you put stickum/velcro on the lid of the bottom one to hold the top one securely, or are they stowed like that just when you aren't running? Arrrrrr Cindy "Dancers Dream" Skipper/First Mate/Galley Slave

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Mark Zalenski
Date:
June 26, 2003

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Great website for those of us in the planning stages. I have a Gemini cat (2000 Gemini 105M) and will be crossing over this winter.

Name:
tim prince
Date:
June 26, 2003

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came across your site looking for advice on preparations for a voyage...I'm bringing home my newly purchased Sabre 28 from Newburyport, MA to Portland, ME....send me an email if you'd like a Maine sailing contact...and thanks for the checklist! Fair Seas! Tim

 

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Richard Crouch
Date:
July 08, 2003

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Just came across your web-site - love the whole idea of what you did - I had Cisco in Today so leaving the rat race sounds like the way forward !

Well done for doing it - an inspiration.

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RICHARD BARNES
Date:
July 09, 2003

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Blaine, I met you and Janet in Key West this last year. I believe it was before New Years or somewhere close , we were all getting on the water taxi returning to our boats.  Anyway our boat was named "Eastern Point" at the time, a 50 ft Gulfstar sloop, since then we have changed the name and regristered the boat in BVI for  tax reasons. The new name is "MISTY BLUE" . We will be leaving Myrtle Beach SC around Dec 1 2003 heading south to points unknown and I was curious what your southbound plans were and what dates you would be passing thru Myrtle Beach ? We (Patsy and I)have been keeping abreast of your travels on SSB and your web site. We would like to travel with a group of large sailing vessels with deep draft and experienced crews. See you on the water....

Name:
Rob Fowler
Date:
July 10, 2003

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I have been visiting your web pages for a few days.  I have learned a lot!  Thanks for taking the time do do it.  And please, keep doing it!

Name:
Nikki Bloodworth
Date:
July 13, 2003

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I am soooooooo envious!  Thank you for maintaining this site!

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Jen
Date:
July 15, 2003

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When in NYC or NJ please e-mail me - I would love to meet you four!  Cruising with dogs sounds fabulous, and I have questions that arose from reading your website!  This is excellent stuff!

Name:
Dan Roulston
Date:
July 16, 2003

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Great web site. Love the recipies.  If you are ever down in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia please look me up.

Cheers
Dan

http://www.whitsunday-yacht-charter.com

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Stephanie
Date:
July 19, 2003

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What a wonderful webpage! We are beginning plans for a new life as liveaboards...thanks for all the great info!

Name:
Sonya Daniels
Date:
July 20, 2003

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Hello Blaine, hope all is well with you and your family.  I wonder if you even remember me.
Hint: Guardsmark/Glaxo Technical Support.  Glad to see you are living your dreams.  My prayers are with you. Please email me back.
Take care and be safe.

Name:
The Bakers
Date:
July 22, 2003

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Wonderful website!  My husband, our dog Shakespeare and I pick up our new sailboat at the end of this week.  We have powerboated for many years but our dream is offshore sailing.  We look forward to reading about your continuing journey.

Name:
Chris Blair
Date:
July 23, 2003

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You folks have created a wealth of valuable information in an entertaining and easy to find format.  I hope to save a lot of anguish in a few short years when I leave to follow some of your tracks.
 
Thanks!  Please keep it up.  To put my money where my mouth is I've made a small donation - please claim it at Paypal.
Name:
Sally Ecklund
Date:
July 23, 2003

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Thank you for maintaining an excellent web site!

Name:
Aaron Moore
Date:
July 29, 2003

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My wife and I have made the decision to live aboard/cruise and are in the midst of all the planning that is involved. We just love your website. It is so informative and you guys really get me excited about making the switch. Keep up the good work! You 2 are a great for sailing and all the cruisers and soon-to-be's out there.
Thanks.

Name:
Michael Collins
Date:
July 30, 2003

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Great Website! Great stories...
Especially liked the one about saving the powerboat! (I am a,,ahem,,,powerboater.) Enjoy the water,,,and watch out for the Chesapeake Bay...LOL...

Name:
Peter Martinez
Date:
August 05, 2003

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We are the family that saved BAILEY, I very much enjoyed your site.

Smooth Sailing,
   Peter

s/v GLORY

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Steve and Nicole
Date:
August 05, 2003

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Great Site! We have a website, turtlebones.com but it has yet to be filled with stories and adventures like yours! Great work and please keep it up as many of us dream through your stories!! _steve&nicole_

Name:
Heather Crossman
Date:
August 10, 2003

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Found your site "by accident" and glad I did....your living my husband and my dream!! happy sailing.  I live in Nova Scotia and hope you are enjoying Nova Scotia hospitality

Name:
Chip Smith
Date:
August 11, 2003

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Just added your site to my favorites. Rub the dogs for me.

C. Smith
Ral., NC

Name:
John and Frances Kaesberg
Date:
August 15, 2003

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First time visiting your website - it's great!  More power to you (or should we say sail) for taking on what must be a very time-consuming effort to keep up with such great style!  Your IP buddies on hull 125 in Seattle.

Name:
Herb McClenahan
Date:
August 20, 2003

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Great Site thanks for sharing.  I have nine more years until my girls are out of college and then the Admiral and I are headed out with you. 

Name:
Bill & Wanda Bell
Date:
August 21, 2003

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In looking at your photos on the website, we saw one that we also had at Blackpoint, Exumas on 5/7/02.  We have a similar picture with Max, Bailey and Janet and the local kids.  Small world.  We were also anchored there.  We returned to the Bahamas in 2003 and will return in 2004.

You have a nice website. 

Bill and Wanda Bell
s/v Pegasus (Hunter 37)- Then
s/v Bella (Hunter 420)- Now

Name:
Jeff Rickard
Date:
August 28, 2003

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Enjoyed your site; happened upon it as wife and I bought a used Sea-Doo and are looking for out-of-the-way places to ride it. Thanks!
Jeff
Suffolk, VA

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Carol and Dick Simmons-Gusto!!!-IP44-10
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August 30, 2003

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Hi Blaine&Janet--Read about Bailey's near tragedy & so happy it turned out ok. We are grieving terribly-after missing last year in the Bahamas due to Dick's health issues, we left Dinner Key Marina in early June for our long awaited trip. Oliver, our golden, was given raw bacon by a well-meaning cruiser at Double Breasted Cay around June 12th-they said how cute he was jumping up for it-and he had quite a bit before I stopped them.  Immediately he got diarrhea, which turned into pancreatitis-and after nursing him for 27 sad days of saline iv's and worsening anemia, we held him while he went to sleep forever at the Marsh Harbour vets-on July 10th.He's buried near a beach on the Sea of Abaco near Cistern Cay. We are devastated! He was our best friend. Know you understand.  Anyway, we live vicariously now through your pets on your website. We're in Marsh Harbour right now-took a hurricane mooring in Man O'War for September. Hope will not use it. Rented wireless internet for laptop for 7 days here while Dick is back in the states on business, but mostly use CruiseEmail with ssb and pactor. Hear Blaine occasionally anchoring Cruiseheimers. All the best to you---Carol and Dick-Boo and Annie (cats)-seems odd to leave off Oliver

Name:
Aaron Maraschky
Date:
September 3, 2003

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Great site, took a few days but I think I've read every page! 

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Rob
Date:
September 4, 2003

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Oh you savvy characters...excellent work...I've got the Admiral, 2 kiddies and a crazy rescued weimeraner but we're still on dry land. When I fly down Long Island Sound this fall on my Rhodes 19 I'll think of you.

cheers,

Rob Jackson
CT

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Brian & Jenny
Date:
September 8, 2003

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Me and my girlfriend just recently found your website and have really enjoyed reading all of the stories here. Keep up the good work. By the way, the tips are excellent. You all have some really great ideas. ___ Briam & Jenny ___

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Truman Johnson
Date:
September 9, 2003

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GREAT LIFE.. I'M DREAMIN. GREAT WEB SITE. THANKS AND GOOD SAILING.

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Chris Chambers
Date:
September 14, 2003

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Thank you for doing such a good job on your web site.  My familiy and I are preparing to move aboard and begin cruising soon, and your site has been very helpful.

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Beth Colter
Date:
September 15, 2003

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Careful with the weather coming up the coast.

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Jamie & Annette Douglas
Date:
September 17, 2003

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What a wonderful site. We have just begun our adventure here on the west coast of Canada and have enjoyed reading of your experiences. We will continue to check in from time to time to see what new pearls of wisdom you have to share.

Good Sailing

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Harvey Jones
Date:
September 21, 2003

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One of the best sites I've visited.  It's a pleasure to see a boat that is so well maintained and cared for...my hats off to you both.
I have been accused of being too anal when it comes to maintaining Amber, my Lyle Hess designed Falmouth Cutter.  After ten years with her and many long trips ( one single handed trip to Hawaii in 21 days) she still looks and operates like the day she was launched.

Again, a great site with sound information, good stories, humor, and adventure.  I wish we could change coasts for a year.

Thanks again.
Harvey Jones
SV Amber
San Diego, Ca

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Rod Pendle
Date:
September 22, 2003

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great to find out I'm not the only dreamer

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Kim Nash
Date:
October 9, 2003

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Thank you for your help with pets.  We are in the midst of purchasing a C&C sailboat and have a dog "Major" (19lb) Dachsoodle and need advice on potty training.  Thank you for your site!

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Dee Wright
Date:
October 11, 2003

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very nice site. i am just geting started in sailing ,bought my first boat,(compac 23 foot). NEVER been out in one,even.this looks to be great fun. i plan to live aboard. Hope all goes well . peace  dee

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Annebeth
Date:
October 14, 2003

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Blaine and Janet,

Checking in to see where your next adventure will lead you.  Wishing the two of you well, and if you guys do decide to sail out to South Africa, please keep in touch, Brian and I will be in Namibia for the next three years!

Blaine, just in case you forget, this is Annebeth from San Miguel!

Cheers!

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Kenneth and Ruth Charbonneau
Date:
October 24, 2003

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HELLO: WE JUST FOUND YOUR WEBSITE AND IT LOOKS VERY INTERESTING. WE WOULD LIKE TO READ SOME OF THE STORIES/  RUTH CHARBONNEAU

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M & S Himmelman, La Have, N.S
Date:
November 12, 2003

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Hello fellow sailors. Hope your all (4) well. Here, boats put to bed; snow soon. *!#  Still very busy; Sandra teaching, Michelin for me. All the best; CHEEMO 11

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Mike Conlow
Date:
November 12, 2003

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i live on a hans christian 38t in portsmouth,va stop by paddy o brians in portsmouth va i'll buy ya a beer i own the restaurant and in only 10 more years i to will be cruising

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Julie Martinez
Date:
November 14, 2003

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Hi guys it's Julie(martinez). I loved this site's great stories,especially the one starring me and my family. We were glad we could help. Give the dogs a hug for me!
     Bye, Julie

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Loyd Tyler
Date:
November 15, 2003

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Really enjoy your web site. Found it from a Sailnet liveaboard list I am on. Keep up the good site. May the water be kind to you all. Bath NC

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Kim
Date:
November 16, 2003

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REALLY enjoyed reading everything on your site.  I have a 1982 Catalina 30' on Lake Mead, just outside of Las Vegas, NV.  Pretty landlocked <gg> but beautiful nevertheless.  My puppy dog, Luna, is a real sailing dog also.  I just loved you doggie info about  the walking boards and over-board rescue information.  I'm moving up 5ft every few years and plan on sailing around America in a few years.  Still looking for my Captain <gg>, but my first love is my boat.  Keep up the GREAT site, wonderful writing and all the sharing of your life and sailing.  I love knowing that you're all doing it!!!!!

Thanks,
Kim

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S/V Footloose, Portsmouth, NH
Date:
November 19, 2003

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Really enjoyed your site.  I picked up some good info on sailing with pets.  We'll be hanging out in the Bahamas this winter.  Say Hi if you see us.  Cathy and Bill

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Torben Christensen
Date:
November 23, 2003

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Enjoy reading your reports. We cruise the East coast from Md to Maine.  Keep writing the reports both on your web page and in the sailing magazines.


Best,
Torben

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John Bonner
Date:
November 23, 2003

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impressive site, i will try to slip this site into my wife's favorites list. wink wink. i look forward to following your future travels and hope to meet you along the way.   john and susan bonner
            "bay's lady"

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Ray & Maggie Hunt
Date:
November 24, 2003

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Great site. We are leaving Seattle
in June 04 heading to the ditch and on to Gibralter in 05. We are in a 55' Herreshoff ketch and hope to see you along the way. By the way, our boat is set up very much like yours. Four winds mm11 mizzen mount wind gen. we also added the baron 11 hydro gen. We have installed an Electro san holding system. Hope to see you on the way.
Ray Hunt

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Neil & Andrea Golli
Date:
November 24, 2003

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Thank you for the site, My wife and I are looking at a 40ft sailboat and we to have two dogs (a bloodhound 100lbs and a mix 50lbs) your info was very helpful.  I sent $ your way for the site.

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Jeff & Cindy Rinne
Date:
December 10, 2003

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We are 2 1/2 to 3 years from cruising, also with two dogs (shelties), and are compiling lots of useful info.  Your page certainly has a lot of that!!
We currently sail on the Tennessee River between Knoxville and Chattanooga on our Catalina 34 "Salty Dog".   Looking forward to visiting your site again and again.

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José Antonio Verdera
Date:
December 10, 2003

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Congratulations for your web page,the perfect conditions of your boat, and to be corageous to realize your dream. I will copy some ideas for my own boat which is similar to yours -Moody 42. Regards from Spain

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Javier Cuazo
Date:
December 16, 2003

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What a great journey!  Wishing you the best.  Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo!

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Bear and Gerry Thompson
Date:
December 16, 2003

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Greetings from Lucky Bear - Hope you and the dogs have a good winter.

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Les Adams
Date:
December 21, 2003

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Very informative website.  Thanks for your response to my FL cruising inquiry on the IPDG.  Pat and I are planning on taking Fully Involved down the ICW from Kent Island here on the Chesapeake every winter for the foreseeable future.  So, doing planning, etc.

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Jimmy    
Date:
December 24, 2003

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live in Fayetteville NC gonna sell some land and buy me a sail boat

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Chip Chalker 
Date:
December 25, 2003

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I love your sight.  It helps me as I await the time to do the same thing myself.  Your boat is fabulous.  I also enjoyed the recipes and drinks section.

Enjoy the good life

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Tom Ward 
Date:
December 28, 2003

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LOVED YOUR NOTES...LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT INSTALLMENTS...

TAKE CARE AND FAIRWINDS.....

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Bob 
Date:
December 30, 2003

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Great web site.  I am in the process of selling the house and making the piles to go not go and or sell.  Hope to run into the two of you and have a rum runner.  My home port will be be St. Petersburg