Comments on: Spiritual navagation

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:25:42 +0000

In reply to Capt. Paul. Paul, for sure, its been too long. we are off to Florida on Monday and will be there through the holidays. I may go to Panama before New Years because I just miss home so much!!!

By: Capt. Paul

Capt. Paul — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:44:44 +0000

Hey there Alex…

I’ve been crazy busy with a new start up business so I now took a few minutes to catch up on some reading. Very nice post. Glad you’re heading south for the winter months. It must have been a chilly experience. I’m not good with cold anymore.

So drop me a note while you’re in Florida. Not sure which part you’re going to be in, but if we can make it happen, we can get our knees under the same table again and shoot the poop over coffee or tea.

It’s been a bit chilly here too in SWFL. It took me a week to find some long pants, and I do have a pair, but the lost is found and my knees have been covered off and on. Strange feeling, but they do cut the breeze.

So travel safe. Give Carla our best and stay in touch. Thanks again for all you do.

Capt. Paul
s/v Panacea

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:47:48 +0000

In reply to Paul A..

Paul, thanks for the kind words. I do like to forge new paths :)

I’m talking to a buddy of mine who has really nice chart making software as I’d like to actually chart some uncharted territories i visit.

it has been a rough few months but I’m soooo happy to have it done. I still cant believe we have a westsail 42, with a new engine !!!!

peace

By: Paul A.

Paul A. — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 17:54:27 +0000

Alex, you wrote: “I don’t really know why my path has lead me here, I know it’s not just for the boat.”
I believe you have been given the gift of being a pathfinder for others who just need a little nudge to get on their own path to personal freedom via the sea. Your tribulations are for a specific purpose. First, you are one of the rare people who can overcome them. Most people cant. Like the broken man drinking on his houseboat. And because you CAN overcome them, and communicate the lessons of those tribulations so effectively to others, those tribulations come to you as a gift for others. You are the vessel through which these lessons are illuminated because you can bear it all and relate it all so clearly. At least that is what you have been for me. View your tribulations not through the lens of “why me?” but as the great gift to others that they are. If you were weak you’d never be given the opportunity to help so many people. With great gifts come great responsibility my friend.

By: James Eaton

James Eaton — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:51:03 +0000

In reply to Alex. Didn't mean to nitpick but it's my favorite quote :) I see you're in New York. If you get up to Albany and want a free lunch, place to stay, get in touch, that's where I live, though my boat's in Baltimore at one of those marinas.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:26:01 +0000

In reply to Devon. Buying Eleanor had nothing to do with 2footitice, it has to do with construction and more rugged travel plans. My hull is my insurance if you know what I mean. Eleanor is smaller in most ways then splendid, especially with the storm stern.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:22:11 +0000

In reply to James Eaton. Yup, I missed that one during my quick proof :(

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:19:52 +0000

Carla just posted a new blog, after reading it I know why I married her :)

By: Devon

Devon — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 22:13:28 +0000

Ever since we came back ashore to spawn I have felt the “boiling frog” effect of living on land begin to claim us. I’m still looking to you guys for inspiration as folks who reached escape velocity and loosed the surly bonds of snivilization. HopefullY we can find that groove too when we hit the water again in a few weeks. In some ways I was a bit dissapointed to see you guys buying the new boat – it seemed like classic 2foot itis at work, but I also know what it is like to yearn for a particular craft, that seems especially suited to a dream.

Perhaps we will cross paths next spring when Sea Munchkin crosses the gulf stream. Heres hoping, one always looks forward to meeting those who inspire them.

By: James Eaton

James Eaton — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 22:12:59 +0000

Just a small point… I believe your quote, “All who are wounded are not lost” is actually “[Not] All those who wander are lost.”
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.Lord on the Rings/Fellowship of the Ring/Chapter 10, “Strider”