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In a message dated 96-10-23 19:24:25 EDT, Ann_Williamson-SFA.UFL.EDU (Ann
Williamson) quotes Rick:
<< Through the thicket of masts and mazes of hawkers the most noticeable
element of the show were the eyes: the eyes of men reflected
turquoise seas, swaying palm trees, and sandy beaches. The eyes of
the women were usually frightened and skeptical, with one exception;
older men paired with women twenty or more years their junior--which
mirrors our general experience while mingling with cruisers out in
the Pacific. It seemed that if they weren't a spring/summer pair,
they were both very young.
You even see it in the ads in the back of sailing magazines: grey
haired guys with shapely young women. Too bad that just about the
time men get the where-with-all to shove off, women go into heavy
nesting and junk acquisition.
Just some random thoughts.
Rick - nh2f
Xapic, Westsail 32
Annapolis
nh2f-abs.net>>
That really surprises me, Rick...in our two years in the Caribbean, I was
impressed by how few of the couples were old men and young women. 'Most
every couple was the same age, and a lot of them were longtime married
couples. Maybe the Caribbean is more attractive to grown-ups, men and women.
:-)
Beth B.
PS: I certainly am a junk collector. Unfortunately, a whole lot of the
"junk" consists of expensive boat parts, a dinghy, a 33 foot CSY, a liferaft,
a Sunfish (+trailer), lots of line, a really nice container of (now expired)
SOLAS flares, an SSB whip antenna, etc.. none of which will I part with, as
resale value is low, and I just know I will get out there again eventually!
