Memorable Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Bouncy Castle would be a very appropriate boat name! While rocking and rolling through the waves on the way to Sardegna.
Seasickness is Nature's way of keeping us from eating all the good provisions on the first day out. Barb, after departing Mexico for Victoria.
I'm not hungry because I've been chomping a bit. Barb & Bjarne, discussing whether to have dinner or not (after some snacking)
I prefer my drinks doctored rather than nursed. Barb
La Paz has once-in-a-lifetime sunsets 3 times per week. cruiser Steve (s/v Aurora) commenting on how nice the sky looked one evening.
It's 5-o-clock somewhere...hey, wait a minute, I've got a five-o-clock shadow! That means 5-o-clock follows me EVERYWHERE! Bjarne's insight on the benefits of not shaving.
This beats work anyday! (except maybe payday...) Philosophical musing whilst motoring in the dinghy out to yet another potential snorkeling spot
Our batteries are feeling a bit anemic - they are suffering from ion-deficiency after several cloudy days.
Our half-baked plan is getting more undercooked by the minute! Barb, while discussing our Mexico cruising plans
Don't take the liner out of your Speedos yet. Weather reporter Geary Ritchie on SonRisa radio net, on noting the overnight temperature in Playa El Burro had dropped to the lowest temperature he had ever seen.
Q: What do you get after pouring too many popcorn kernels into the pot? A: Over-pop-ulation. Joke arrived at after preparing over-enthusiasticly for movie-night.
This morning's forecast: Laziness, with a chance of productivity later in the afternoon.
What do you call a royal fart? A Noble Gas.
One drink is enough: Two is too many; Three is not enough... passed on to us by Judy of Freebird.
Can one "Dog the hatches" when on a Catamaran?... just wondering.
I'd like to check you for ticks. Brad Paisley, Ticks. Heard while playing 'Country music bingo' one night on passage.
Surfing would be easier without these big waves! Barb, after getting a faceful of seawater while paddling her board out.
during a chat about preparations for cruising: Barb: "There's no Canadian Tire out in the middle of the ocean." Alex: "Just tired Canadians :)"
Yard-Arm: sore limbs experienced after sanding and painting your boat while hauled out. Bjarne, corresponding with Rick and Kyra
Car GPS: In 5 minutes, turn left. Boat GPS: In 5 days, turn left. Musings while waiting for the wind to push us along.
Really love the early morning - just wish it came later in the day. Jim Morris, Bocanuts, commenting on beautiful sunrises.
Now this is what we call BrrrrFoot Cruising! Barb, on stepping onto the deck one morning.
The thing about stowing is that when you've done your job well, you have nothing to show for it... Barb, several hours into stuffing Freya before departure.
Quantity has a quality all of its own. Ted Hodson, talking about pizza, or TimBits, or some other food...
If you are running low on water, you can always dilute it. Fozzy Bear - Muppet Show, season 1.
Surfing would be easier without these big waves! Barb, after getting a faceful of seawater while paddling her board out.
Barb let me down this morning. Bjarne, after a trip up to the top of the mast to reinstall our nav light.
Contents may have become unsettled during shipping. Notice that should appear on sailors after a long passage.
It has a small hole in it. Bwaraatu describing what was wrong with his canoe, before we embarked on a two-week repair project.
I'm a canivore; I prefer my food from cans. Barb, during a messy session of cutting up fish - blood and guts on the deck.
I used to need drugs to lose my train of thought. Karryn on SeaFire musing on the consequences of getting older.
It's just a vertical expression of horizontal desire. Country song heard on local Kiritimati radio, referring to dancing.
The difference between an ordeal and an adventure, is attitude. Bjarne's modification:The difference between an ordeal and an adventure, is 20 knots of wind blowing directly from your destination. Philosophical musing after a night spent beating towards Christmas island against wind and current, and only having 2 miles of progress to show for it.
Don't mix up the jerry cans. I am sure the vessel may hum on rum, but sailors wheezle on diesel. Cautionary words from Kent, regarding our rum storage container.
Do you want cold Iced-Tea, or hot Iced-Tea? Server in Bula Rae Cafe returning a few minutes after taking my drink order.
Tonight, we're skipping Happy-Hour in favour of Happy-Shower.Crew of SDF after a hot day in Savusavu.
Same Shirt - Different Day usual cruiser-wear. Snorkeling beats laundry, any day.
It's an impatient person who undercooks 2-minute noodles.Barb, after testing her lunch
99 Bilos of grog in the bowl; 99 Bilos of grog. Scoop one out - it's good for the soul - 98 Bilos of grog in the bowl... inspired whilst enjoying a kava session in the village of Qarnivai
I'm made of a rare metal: it's called afraidium. From the movie Robotz.
It's a fusion of jazz and funk. I call it junk. From the movie Robotz.
How's it going? "So-so. Same Ocean. Same Motion." Comment made at change of watch during our bouncy ride to Fiji.
To all those who were betting we wouldn't make it through the first year: Pay Up! To all those who are betting we won't be back in two years...send more money!
"The Atlantic is only big enough to have one high pressure system. The Pacific, on the other hand, can fit more..." Bob McDavitt, lecturing on global weather patterns, May 2005
"...poring over the charts, readying yourselves for launch into Polynesia, Micronesia, everything but amnesia." Cruiser-to-be Norman, speculating on what we are up to
"Bjarne, we have a serious drinking problem on board. We are out of rum!" Barb, recently
"Man with both feet firmly planted on the ground often has trouble putting on pants." TyreMaster ad on FM radio 95.1
"Man who goes fishing in other man's well often catches crab." TyreMaster ad on FM radio 95.1
"Man seated in bathtub holding tool -- is not necessarily a plumber."TyreMaster ad on FM radio 95.1
"Occam's Razor for Boats: The most expensive solution is usually the correct one." Bjarne, in a fit of inspiration while walking yet again over to the marine supply store.
"They get searched for drugs at every port they come to." Taryn & Graham on Water Dragon, in reference to the yacht Big Reef, registered out of Jamaica.
"You two better get your finger out." Neil & Barbara, our rather blunt Kiwi friends, 2004. Advice provided when discussing our rather hurried schedule for getting to New Zealand.
"It was hard work sailing all the time." Tony Gooch, 2003
"Are You Sailing, or are you motoring?" Jim Parker, 2000
"Perfect is the enemy of Done." oft repeated, whilst preparing for our trip.