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Old 18-06-2008, 01:38   #1
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Is this what we want to be?
This article in Sail World Online Magazine paints an interesting picture of long time cruisers...
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Old 18-06-2008, 02:20   #2
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Absurdity & exaggeration are funny. Like all good caricatures, the article outrageously exaggerates some of the characteristics of a typical TLD Cruiser, while still keeping the underlying truths recognizable.
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Old 18-06-2008, 02:21   #3
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why not, sounds about right
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Old 18-06-2008, 03:43   #4
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I hope so!
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Old 18-06-2008, 05:03   #5
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Not bad ...but they forgot about our shifty eyes!
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Old 18-06-2008, 08:28   #6
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I don't think it was very accurate. They didn't mention duct tape a single time.
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Old 18-06-2008, 08:42   #7
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Thanks Borocay - a terrific little article.

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Thank you as it has made my day and got a bit more fire under the boiler to get the work done to get there. YES that is A PERFECT way to live a life and raise kids too.

Things are looking up and a bit strange at the moment but we are working on getting there.

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