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From: Jim McCorison (no email)
Date: Wed Jul 24 2002 - 11:21:51 EDT
At 06:38 PM 7/2/2002 -0500, Warren Stringer wrote:
>We need a dormitory barge for all the people who have invited themselves
>along!!
The way we have handled this is to lay out several guidelines: (i.e. rules)
1) We can give you a firm pickup date and departure date, but with
locations subject to change. Or, firm pick up and drop off locations, dates
subject to change. We will not force ourselves, our boat, or our guests
into poor weather conditions to meet an airline schedule.
2) We are on a fixed income (zero dollars / per month) therefore we expect
everybody to pay their own way. We do not count fuel or maintenance, but
guest are expected to pay for all costs, including food, that are directly
related to their visit.
3) Because we are on a fixed income, we won't be staying at marinas the
majority of the time, and if we do stay at a marina, we are not likely to
eat out or go bar hopping. If you wish to do so, please feel free. Please
do not feel insulted if we elect not to go with you. If our companionship
ashore is strongly desired, you may feel free to pay for our meals, drinks,
etc.
The reactions you get from these rules fall into two categories. The first
is "What! You want me to pay?" These are the "oh cool, a free trip on a
cruise ship" friends. You won't see them.
The second reactions is "That makes perfect sense. I wouldn't have it any
other way." This reaction is usually from closer family members and good
friends. These are the kind of people you want aboard.
I've forgotten who said it, but "The perfect boat drinks six, eats four,
and sleeps two.
Jim McCorison
M/V Maņana - 38' DeFever, Hull #2
Seattle, WA
(Slow responses to emails due to limited internet availability.)
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