[Rhodes22-list] Tack Tact Tactics

[Bill Effros]

L. (Ed hates it when we speak French),

1.  You are no longer considered a relative newcomer to this list.  
(Although I recognize this as female consensus-speak.)

2.  What do you mean "guys"?  We treasure our "gals" and there have been 
many strong female voices--yours among them.

3.  I completely agree with the substance of your text.

4.  John--should I have changed the subject line to reflect the text, or 
left it so L. would know I was replying to what she said?  This is 
always the problem, but she put the point so well I would want to be 
able to find back what she said the next time this comes up.  I will 
file it in a special place, but that won't work for the next tack tact 
tactician.

Bill Effros

L. Sailor wrote:
> Kathy, 
>
> I am also a relative newcomer to this list. This list
> is unique in that not only are there experienced
> sailors willing to share their experience and
> knowledge with us  about sailing the R-22, but they
> are also a well traveled, well-educated,
> occupationally varied and po;litically diverse group
> who aare interested in life beyond the shrouds.
>
> I can say that I am looking at recent political events
> throough a different lens directly from the insights
> espoused by the guys here. BECAUSE some of the points
> the guys make may be extreme gives one an idea of the
> disparate ideologies that are out there in the
> political arena. By hearing these opinions UNFILTERED
> by the media one can see even more sides of these
> issues. 
>
> Yes, some of these guys go off a bit sideways, some
> mope a bit then strike out, some play referee, some
> egg the others on. So what! A cross section of
> humanity! If you get tired of it, hit delete. But they
> built this playground; it is not our place to tell
> them how to play on it.
>
> What a bar! Next round is on me.
>
> elle
>
> --- kathylong at comcast.net wrote:
>
>   
>> I recently subscribed to this list looking forward
>> to hearing about other Rhodes owners experiences
>> sailing and how they are enjoying their Rhodes22.  I
>> appreciate the response to the question I posed
>> recently about the Rhodes.  Everyone on this list is
>> friendly and helpful.  My husband and I are looking
>> forward to our first sail on a Rhodes (courtesy of
>> Jay F.  ) next week. 
>> I am suggesting that this list be limited to topics
>> related to friendly exchanges and conversations
>> about boats, water, wind, and everything else about
>> having fun sailing the Rhodes 22.  There are lots of
>> blogs and groups on the web to discuss specific
>> topics from a to z - including politics and the war
>> in the middle east.  It is best to keep this blog
>> focused on sailing.  If the list looses its focus,
>> new people will be confused or turned-off - and then
>> just tune-out.
>> regards,
>> Kathy Long  
>>  
>>
>>  
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