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From: Roy P (no email)
Date: Wed Feb 07 2007 - 01:11:16 EST
On Tuesday 06 February 2007 12:10, Joel wrote:
> To imply that because I live on my boat it is equivalent to a low
> priced, cramped, water born version of a trailer shows the utmost
> disregard for alternative lifestyles. I make a very good wage and
> CHOOSE to live where I do. I will grant you that I probably do not
> sail as much as some others. I only average twice a month. And yes,
> it does take me a full half hour to make ready for sea but I see that
> as a very small penalty for being able to live on the water.
Joel
I'm sorry that my comment in that other post seems to have offended you.
I can assure you I don't judge your skills (I can't since i don't know them)
Nor do i judge the liveaboard lifestyle. We are in fact planning to move
aboard full time, as soon as the sale of my company is finalized.
I've had enough of spending, a maximum of a month at a time, onboard.
To quote my reply to Rosalie...
"Maybe it was my use of the the words "damp, cramped mobile home" that you
thought were harsh. They were meant to be truthful and blunt. When someone
can find a way to make a boat that is never damp, has a enough space to
satisfy everyone, and can even be handled, in all weather, by a crew of one,
they'll be rich."
I don't judge people based on their income or where they choose to live.
If anything i find it interesting that some liveaboards are offended by being
compared to another alternative lifestyle.
Some people live in mobile homes, and choose to put their money into other
things.. Some can't afford anything else. Some would rather have a big house.
Some people live on boats as a way to lower living costs or live where they
otherwise could not afford to... others do it because they simply love
boats... c'est la vie
Best Regards.
Roy
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