tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.comments2023-09-22T07:59:01.569-04:00Dick and Libby's Tarwathie Cruising LogDick Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13258088586638718333noreply@blogger.comBlogger1395125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-85867405686098075602019-01-18T13:54:05.609-05:002019-01-18T13:54:05.609-05:00The car you bought me was a 1994 Nissan Maxima, si...The car you bought me was a 1994 Nissan Maxima, similar to a Ultima. The reason I hated driving it was because I learned how to drive with the mini van = no hood! I went from a vehicle that had no front end to a vehicle that had a long front end that I couldn't see over :) That damn Maxima, I used to say that every part of that car broke except the horn, until the horn failed me one day and while someone backed into me! I ran that car into the ground. While I definitely appreciated a car (!), it was my first and only lemon. I learned my lessons with that one and have had good luck ever since, even with my 2nd and 3rd cars being rebuilts... My 4th and 5th (Nissan Frontiers) have treated me well so far: knock on wood.jamvt70https://www.blogger.com/profile/12484076434777230260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-40693585159425972962018-05-31T07:44:35.698-04:002018-05-31T07:44:35.698-04:00I was Born in a Microbus-- At least that's wha...I was Born in a Microbus-- At least that's what my Mom told me.. I don't remember..Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-62966763968998599772018-05-01T21:32:41.501-04:002018-05-01T21:32:41.501-04:00We all will not get our "Bucket List" Do...We all will not get our "Bucket List" Done-- Hope you two have come close though..Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-17282652007626292772018-04-27T07:36:20.580-04:002018-04-27T07:36:20.580-04:00How can Not Realize that there is Water in the Mas...How can Not Realize that there is Water in the Mast??Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-18554454061694318302018-04-14T17:41:46.462-04:002018-04-14T17:41:46.462-04:00Phew, You are going to use all of your nine lives ...Phew, You are going to use all of your nine lives and live life to the ultimate fullest aren't you!?! I guess I can't blame you for that, so long as you are enjoying your misadventures as much as your adventures....Who could ask for more?! :) LOVE YOU!!jamvt70https://www.blogger.com/profile/12484076434777230260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-92133512748248372892018-03-14T18:43:33.196-04:002018-03-14T18:43:33.196-04:00As a retired businessman, I applaud this, Dick. W...As a retired businessman, I applaud this, Dick. Well one.Dave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-72472100700566749332017-12-24T23:56:41.134-05:002017-12-24T23:56:41.134-05:00Where are you guys? Raven is at Burnt Store Marina...Where are you guys? Raven is at Burnt Store Marina, FL near Punta Gorda. We'd love to see you. Hildektipton@gmail.com<br />David & HildeHildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03569410419531752617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-53884781128784422432017-12-07T08:26:00.874-05:002017-12-07T08:26:00.874-05:00Pretty Heavy Topic-- You are not Wrong though..Pretty Heavy Topic-- You are not Wrong though..Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-64517632241628967642017-12-06T11:48:00.290-05:002017-12-06T11:48:00.290-05:00Thanks for the kind words. But you should really ...Thanks for the kind words. But you should really read the official Navy report linked in the post. There's only a couple of pages relevant, and they are shorter than my speech.<br />Dick Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258088586638718333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-156858689583877622017-12-01T18:53:55.801-05:002017-12-01T18:53:55.801-05:00Thanks for the great explanation of this accident....Thanks for the great explanation of this accident.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-41642768474352307082017-10-30T01:20:10.675-04:002017-10-30T01:20:10.675-04:00Great post is this!Zenni Optical CouponsGreat post is this!<a href="https://www.myfirstsaving.com/on/zenni-optical" rel="nofollow">Zenni Optical Coupons</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711970026947390697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-38535368697817569112017-10-26T11:34:16.868-04:002017-10-26T11:34:16.868-04:00Nice write up, Dick. Now you're in my neck of...Nice write up, Dick. Now you're in my neck of the woods. I'm in Fort McCoy, north of Ocala. We should get together and do lunch someday. Compare notes. Both from cruising backgrounds. You're making speeches, I'm writing books.Dave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-105210399928654842017-10-26T10:35:39.561-04:002017-10-26T10:35:39.561-04:00Your description of the moon rising is identical t...Your description of the moon rising is identical to mine while sailing north in the Bay of Massachusetts. A bright red port light appeared on the eastern horizon. I checked the radar as it got higher and higher in the sky. Nothing on radar. It got higher still. It must be the masthead light of a huge sailboat, I thought, and it seemed to be coming our way. It was only when it was ridiculously high that I realized it was Mars.Dave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-91384370134226503512017-10-20T07:07:25.161-04:002017-10-20T07:07:25.161-04:00Great Speach-- Looking forward to #E2..Great Speach-- Looking forward to #E2..Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-78754332390124140322017-08-13T16:23:12.701-04:002017-08-13T16:23:12.701-04:00Life is better when you have no plans, but a few e...Life is better when you have no plans, but a few exceptions like this are OK.Dave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-6390105403721421572017-07-29T21:25:29.041-04:002017-07-29T21:25:29.041-04:00Dick I know that I am a long way from Valcor Islan...Dick I know that I am a long way from Valcor Island in the Hudson River, but now I see what you mean about this place. It is beautiful!Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-44341316225072043612017-06-13T07:19:34.311-04:002017-06-13T07:19:34.311-04:00Nice Office-- Looking forward to reading about you...Nice Office-- Looking forward to reading about your upcoming adventures..<br />Thanks for Blog'n-- Makes my Coffee better..Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-89733192493131914862017-05-18T07:24:31.454-04:002017-05-18T07:24:31.454-04:00Yes-- That was a fast sail of her..
It was fun fol...Yes-- That was a fast sail of her..<br />It was fun following her Blog-- Thank You..Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-25107819808276204762017-05-11T09:27:13.008-04:002017-05-11T09:27:13.008-04:00Dick,
The first replier, Ken, said exactly what I ...Dick,<br />The first replier, Ken, said exactly what I was thinking as I read your post. What a bittersweet moment this must be for the both of you. For about the last month, each morning as I cross the Dunn Memorial bridge on the way to work I've been looking out over the Hudson, hoping to see you tied up somewhere on your way to Champlain that I might come knock on your companionway and say hello. Reading your blog I have vicariously enjoyed your cruising adventures almost as much as you have living them. Thank you for sharing. My best to you and Libby as you transition to a new phase in your lives. <br />Bob Goughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402201013839636471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-63959518165558993502017-05-09T21:27:02.822-04:002017-05-09T21:27:02.822-04:00You both have been an absolute inspiration and tha...You both have been an absolute inspiration and thanks for the 2700 glimpses into your life. I will always remember you. One door closes, and another one opens. Best wishes. PeterOnapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-50238796390745140142017-05-09T20:51:47.110-04:002017-05-09T20:51:47.110-04:00When we found your blog the two of you were about ...When we found your blog the two of you were about 2 years into cruising Tarwathie and I had to start reading it from the beginning. It was a great inspiration to us. You lived a life that many can only dream of, the memories will always be with you to share and reflect on. I wish the two of you many more years of discoveries, adventures and happiness together.James Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308582451388322708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-10577868386142070562017-05-09T17:09:33.833-04:002017-05-09T17:09:33.833-04:00Dick and Libby,
What a bittersweet moment, when y...Dick and Libby,<br /><br />What a bittersweet moment, when you decide to sell. I will miss thinking you and Tarwathie might tie up at my pier once again. May you both enjoy the freedom and have a great time exploring on solid ground. Hope we can visit as you head north.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-50442435107570680192017-05-08T14:54:58.639-04:002017-05-08T14:54:58.639-04:00Google "Arrowhead Earth Anchors" and see...Google "Arrowhead Earth Anchors" and see what you come up with. When I worked for Crouse-Hinds Co., this subsidiary in Laconia, NH made arrow-shaped plates with cables that could easily be driven into the ground and rotated to form a solid anchor without soil disturbance above (unlike a screw or a deadman).JonnyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496453873004297297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-58787483539528180072017-03-29T23:54:35.590-04:002017-03-29T23:54:35.590-04:00Thanks for sharing your memories.Thanks for sharing your memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-85134439433753057532017-03-22T23:56:13.446-04:002017-03-22T23:56:13.446-04:00Great Blog..
I do believe most People are Ignoran...Great Blog..<br /><br />I do believe most People are Ignorant and just do not care about Learning more than that they already know "Maybe They Can't?-- I do not know".. That's what makes them Dumb..Hudson River Boaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08828106802395669814noreply@blogger.com