You made some really interesting comments on your Paramedic Science degree. My Daughter has just qualified this year and can relate to the access course being challenging compared to the degree. The last year will go quick enough. Good luck on the rest of it.
Long awaited video! Regarding your experience in uni, I know exactly what you are going through! Hang on tight, you'll excell! And after all that, you are sailing again. When you think about it, you are the richest man on earth 😊. Edit: your experiences in your new career certainly puts life's priorities in the proper order...
Your comments on the situation with old folks hit home with me. As you know I am rebuilding my Twister, I also have a 86 year old mother who basically needs 24 hr care but we are not putting her into a home - she wouldn't have it and we don't want to trust her to people we do not know anyway. I have chosen to live at the family home with both parents, and I share the care duties with Dad who himself is 85 but still mobile. I have to work 5 days per week to make ends meet, then in evenings I relieve Dad to help with Mum. I have a half day off on Saturday when I drive a couple hours to see the progress on my boat (I had to employ a boat building buddy because I have no time) and then on Sunday Dad has a day off to go play bowls or similar to give the poor fella a break. I'm mid 50's and frankly I don't know how I do it or where I get the energy from, but I just carry on and do what needs to be done. Unfortunately I have three siblings who do practically zero to help, two of them have adult children so little excuse, and the one who gets the pass is the third sibling with two kids under 10. This all sounds like a bit of a whinge, and I am somewhat pondering what I am doing writing this on a public forum like this - but what I am highlighting here is that they way modern kids seem to abandon their elderly parents is pretty disappointing, and I am not going to be a part of that club.
@@sailingaphrodite4189 wait til you see the next vid, I did beer (tribute, obvs) battered fresh fish and chips in Scilly. Amazing 😁 good to hear from you mate, yup, still at it
Hi! Not a fair comparison. This boat is 25 years younger. Its closer winded and faster - especially in light airs. But the motion at sea makes me sick. My twister never made me sick. Bilge keels are just brilliant for practicality 👍 I love them. And there is about twice as much room in this boat compared to my twister. I know which boat I'd rather be in a F9+ though....
Oh dang. I want to see you make that wind vane!!! Please document it. I have been toying with the idea myself.
Good to see you again skipper. Dont be old and fat he says, as he squirts some more mayo on his burger!! Looked delicious!
Great video…very much agree with you about families in the UK
I am also on a similar journey, age 54 and just passed my 1st year of a maths degree and now will enjoy the break and get some sailing done.
You made some really interesting comments on your Paramedic Science degree. My Daughter has just qualified this year and can relate to the access course being challenging compared to the degree. The last year will go quick enough. Good luck on the rest of it.
Long awaited video! Regarding your experience in uni, I know exactly what you are going through! Hang on tight, you'll excell! And after all that, you are sailing again. When you think about it, you are the richest man on earth 😊.
Edit: your experiences in your new career certainly puts life's priorities in the proper order...
Your comments on the situation with old folks hit home with me. As you know I am rebuilding my Twister, I also have a 86 year old mother who basically needs 24 hr care but we are not putting her into a home - she wouldn't have it and we don't want to trust her to people we do not know anyway. I have chosen to live at the family home with both parents, and I share the care duties with Dad who himself is 85 but still mobile. I have to work 5 days per week to make ends meet, then in evenings I relieve Dad to help with Mum. I have a half day off on Saturday when I drive a couple hours to see the progress on my boat (I had to employ a boat building buddy because I have no time) and then on Sunday Dad has a day off to go play bowls or similar to give the poor fella a break. I'm mid 50's and frankly I don't know how I do it or where I get the energy from, but I just carry on and do what needs to be done. Unfortunately I have three siblings who do practically zero to help, two of them have adult children so little excuse, and the one who gets the pass is the third sibling with two kids under 10. This all sounds like a bit of a whinge, and I am somewhat pondering what I am doing writing this on a public forum like this - but what I am highlighting here is that they way modern kids seem to abandon their elderly parents is pretty disappointing, and I am not going to be a part of that club.
BTW, good to see you sailing again mate. Wish you still had the Twister, but I understand the reasons you changed boats 🙂
@@junk_rig_sailor1698 I have nothing but admiration and respect for you mate 👍 that's a really tough gig.
great to have you back
The elderly issue is prevalent in the US as well. Sad.There's always bingo.
@@SailingAndInvesting not the nicest way to live out your days. I don't know what the answer is really
Hey, great to see you again
Welcome back mate!
Good to see you back.
When are you starting your cooking channel?
@@sailingaphrodite4189 wait til you see the next vid, I did beer (tribute, obvs) battered fresh fish and chips in Scilly. Amazing 😁 good to hear from you mate, yup, still at it
Nice video.
Is that a belge keel? If so, how would you copare it vs your previous boat?
Hi! Not a fair comparison. This boat is 25 years younger. Its closer winded and faster - especially in light airs. But the motion at sea makes me sick. My twister never made me sick. Bilge keels are just brilliant for practicality 👍 I love them. And there is about twice as much room in this boat compared to my twister. I know which boat I'd rather be in a F9+ though....
Shit I’m 51 and over weight, I’m fooked I need to change my lifestyle, I don’t want my kids to have to take that phone call