[C320-list] Early Christmas Present

[Adam Weiner]

At the speed I type I think it probably would have been faster than
cutting and pasting but it never seems to work out the way that I had it
planned.  Tomorrow is International Chefs Day so I request everyone
tomorrow to thank a chef for the great work she/he does.

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Kirk McCullough
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:54 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present


WOW Adam

I hope you were able to cut and paste those lyrics rather than type them
all. Or maybe you had planned to spend the time on typing that day.

Kirk

Boomerang 

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Adam Weiner
Sent: 15 October 2007 16:52
To: 'C320-List'
Cc: CraigEneboe at aol.com; 'Mike Straus'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present

If you are thinking I am missing too much by not watching television
then you are right.  If you think that I plan to much I regret that I
have let you down.  In the words of Jimmy Buffet, "I try to try, but I
don't understand.  Never seems to work out the way I had it planned."

My planning had me get a degree in economics and then a doctor of law
degree.  Now I teach homeless and ex-cons (as well as recovering
druggies and alcohies) how to work in the food service industry.  That
is a great example of the brilliant strategic planning I have done.  Oh
yes, on the other extreme I somehow ended up being an adjunct culinary
guy for the US Navy, only one of 75 in the country and I just returned
from a week on a destroyer doing that--which was my second tour of duty.
Boy, when I plan I really screw it up.  I wanted to be sailing around
the world by age 45 and now at 50 I am struggling how to pay to get my
sewer line fixed while driving my son to karate.  Another planning
snafu.

The point in all my useless prater on this subject (yes, I know and
admit it was useless) is that I go to the boat to get away from home,
not to bring home with me.  Notice not once did I mention that if there
weren't so many televisions on board you probably wouldn't need the
extra umph of a folding prop.  I did not, under any circumstances, say
that.  I thought it, yes.  However, I kept my opinion to myself on that
one.

If you want to know more about the Navy gig contact Dick Walker
off-list.  He was the one who inspired me to do this.

Finally one more Jimmy Buffet quote on planning:

The weather channel girl with her perfect weather curl
Is talkin' cold, cold, cold.
You can't get out of bed, you can't remember what you've said, You're
feelin' old, old, old. Is it a fever or depression, anger or obsession,
What's the remedy? We're not talkin' rocket science, the answer to your
question's Very plain to see.
Chorus: You need a Holiday, (you need a holiday) take a Holiday (take a
holiday). Find a far-off wonderland where you might regain Command of
your life today. Take a Holiday, (take a holiday) you need a Holiday
(you need a holiday). Grab a pack and hit the trail, take a sail And
wind up in some moonlit bay. 2nd Ver: You're caught up in the Internet,
You think it's such a great asset, but you're wrong, wrong, wrong. And
all that fiber optic gear Still cannot take away the fear like an island
song. Disregard confession, stop tryin' to make impressions On your
corporate climb. It might come as quite a shock but you can't really own
that rock, It's just a waste of time (state of mind).
Chorus: So take a Holiday. You need a Holiday.
Find a place to find yourself, take your life down off that shelf, Quit
actin' so blase. Take a Holiday. You need a Holiday. Grab a pack and hit
the trail, take a sail And wind up in some moonlit bay. 3rd Ver: Well
it's only up to you, no one else can tell you to Go out and have some
fun. Though if you want to stay alive, evade the big nose dive, Be a
ko-mee-dee-yun.
Chorus: And take a Holiday. You need a Holiday.
Find a far-off wonderland where you might regain
Command of your life today.
Take a Holiday. You need a Holiday.
Grab a pack and hit the trail, take a sail
And wind up in some moonlit bay.
Chorus: So take a Holiday. You need a Holiday.
Find a place to find yourself, take your life down off that shelf, Quit
actin' so blase. Take a Holiday. You need a Holiday. Grab a pack and hit
the trail, take a sail And wind up in some moonlit bay. (lyrics
submitted by T.R. Violante from CD liner but using the actual words sung
by Buffett  
 
 
 
 
 
 

 



-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
allan.field at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 7:41 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present


Adam - Life is what happens when you are planning your life.  I have a
feeling you are missing so much... - Allan

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com> 

> That's great, then spend the time with them not with the television. 
> Adam
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan Field 
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:36 PM 
> To: 'C320-List' 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present 
> 
> 
> Unless like many of us our spouses and kids ARE our life! Sailing is 
> just something we do together while we live life together.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Adam Weiner 
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:42 PM 
> To: 'C320-List' 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present 
> 
> Bringing women on board the boat? TV's, women? Next you will want me 
> to bring the kids on board too. The purpose of the boat is to get away

> from life, not bring it with you.
> 
> Adam
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
> Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com 
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 8:47 AM 
> To: Catalina 320 List 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present 
> 
> 
> He sounded like someone who cruises so I was merely giving him 
> options...
> 
> Sometimes, when you get to another harbor, it's nice popping in dvd
> and
> watching a movie snuggled in your boat...you need to bring a girl on 
> your boat and try it... :) 
> ---------------------------------- 
> Regards, 
> OD 
> 
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adam Weiner" [esquirecatering at rcn.com]
> Sent: 10/13/2007 08:20 AM 
> To: "'C320-List'" 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present 
> 
> I wasn't going to get involved in the folding prop bit, but "Plenty of

> flat screen tv's"? Am I the only guy who gets on the boat to get away 
> from home, not to make the boat more like home?
> 
> Adam
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
> Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com 
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 8:10 AM 
> To: Catalina 320 List 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present 
> 
> 
> Do yourself a favor---whatever you want to put on the boat, do it now,

> have the dealer install and forget about it..
> 
> Other considerations: (my opinion)
> 
> 
> Inverter/Charger - go for a 2000W that has at least 75-100A charger
> 
> Flex-o-Fold is an excellent folding prop
> 
> Dodger/Bimini
> 
> Plenty of inexpensive flat screen (20') TV's you can install
> 
> Starting battery
> 
> I'm not a fan of in-mast furling mains--slow as heck, they don't hold 
> any sail shape--can you swap for in-boom?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----------------------------------
> Regards,
> OD 
> 
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Frost" [john at frostnet.net]
> Sent: 10/13/2007 07:50 AM 
> To: "'C320-List'" 
> Subject: [C320-list] Early Christmas Present 
> 
> I have been lurking on this list for about a year trying to decide 
> whether I could afford to join your ranks. Well, last week at the 
> Annapolis Boat Show I pulled the trigger and signed on for a new C320.
I 
> can't wait!
> 
> I now have a bunch of decisions to make about how to have the dealer 
> outfit it before we splash. My first question is which 
> folding/feathering prop to go with. I followed the recent thread with 
> interest but didn't keep the results. I see the Kiwi prop is
definitely 
> favored down under, but am not sure in this part of the world. Is
there 
> an archive that I can check?
> 
> We have a 150 jib, furling main, wind package, AC, wing keel and 
> autopilot. Will add a VHF and possibly tv antenna, will get epoxy and 
> antifoul. What other things do you think should be done before raising

> the mast and putting in the water for a couple of years? I like
> puttering with the small stuff but am not much of a fan of my Bosun's 
> chair. 
> 
> 
> Best Regards,
> John Frost
> Name To Be Chosen 
> Lake Guntersville, AL 
> 
> 
> 
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