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On Tuesday 06 February 2007 13:34, susan meckley wrote:
> In answer to why am I checking my email when at sea....being a single
> handed sailor it gets very lonely and email gives me a sense of "being in
> touch", plus I want to keep in touch with my children and close
> friends...remember, I have been cruising for 5 years now..ALONE1. Yes, I
> meet people, make aquaintences (sp?) but it is not the same as having
> someone on board...thus email.
>
> My parrot is company, but she is not too good at holding a
> converseion..yet.
>
> Susan meckly
Darn....
I hope you didn't think you had to defend yourself Susan.
As I stated in other posts... My comment to you was not serious.
BTW How's your passage going ?
After all... without email we wouldn't have this list..
Personally I can't see myself going too long without email.
Sat phone I can do without.
Email wouldn't do without it.
As you mention, It plays a very important role to keep in touch with friends,
both land and shore based.
In my case it also enables me to make a living.
This brings up another question for the list...
How do you use your boat ? (liveaboard, long distance cruising, etc)
Which gear, other than the basics, would YOU consider essential for that task?
Best Regards
Roy
