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Subject: Re: [world-cruising] Info request re: crystals and customs for same while cruising
From: Rick Bradshaw (rbradsh2@XXX.XXX)
Date: Thu Nov 28 2002 - 11:43:52 EST
Thanks for the opinions. They match _exactly_ what I was thinking. I
previously voiced my opinion and then did my "husbandly" duty to try
and find out more information from the group. With all the people
here, you never know. Someone _might_ know something that disproves
the thoughts with actual experiences. At least I was/am sort of
hoping that is so. In the end, we'll probably end up checking with a
"local" consulate, probably Mexico since it is the nearest, to see
what they say officially. Thought I'd start here though, with people
who _may_ have had direct experience. _Don't_ want to end up
_in_any_way_ like the guy in the Caymans.
Jim, I have heard of people who have done things like making hats,
and I think clothing to sell at touristy boutiques along the way as
well as people who have made things like refrigeration or engine
repairs, taught English as a 2nd language (ESL) when they have
stopped. Apparently there are a multitude of ways to keep busy both
between ports and in ports while making a few $ along the way.
Unfortunately, most, if not all, seem to be of an intangible (at
least while there) nature. There is a book out there called something
like "Financial Freedom Afloat" that might give you some ideas to
keep you busy. It was written by a couple who are working their way
along. Last I heard, they were in the Med on an old wood boat (their
choice since it allowed them to go earlier). Among other things (now)
I think I remember they are ESL teachers.
Thanks.
Rick
At 17:00 -0800 11/27/02, Lynn & Kathy Ogden wrote:
>Other than import laws, export laws, and taxes from all the
>countries, I think it would be no problem. Good luck!!
>
>LO
At 05:04 -0800 11/28/02, Jim Townsend wrote:
>Rick
>I have pondered the same question at times. I hope you get some
>constructive feedback. I seem to be comming to the conclusion that
>such a venture is highly risky. Probably --- you could ship a few
>pieces of "artwork" and not run into any hassles, BUT if any public
>official in any of the countries involved had a bad hair day, your
>boat could be siezed, you could be detained. Hiring a lawyer in a
>foriegn port??? The problems go on and on. Just too much risks for
>a few hunderd dollars profit. I would guess that is why most of the
>"product" that you see out of cruisers is intellectual in nature,
>books, some computer programing etc.
>Question for the board? What hobbies, crafts, artistic outlets do
>you cruising people employ to keep idle hands busy. ( And yes, I am
>sure some of the salty old sailors will say taking care of the boat
>is a full time job.) I consider such activities to be an important
>mental health release. With the constraints of limited space on a
>boat, I have considered wood carving, leather work, knotwork,
>photography(just shooting not processing) and painting.
>JT
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