Tierd of it all? I am....

[jetexas]

Excellent post Front Office.
27 years in the industry. Good luck bailing out of this mega cluster fark of an industry!
I can only imagine what it will be like when I am in it 27 years (20 years from now).
I can see it now. Flight attendants between the ages of 18-35 will be excluded from hiring. There will be a return of weigh-ins..to ensure obesity status.
No white males will be allowed to fly..You must meet affirmative action status. The FAA will still be making decisions, solely political.
I'll be able to afford that 14 ft flat bottom and 10 horse Merc to ply the bayous and creeks back home setting up trotlines ( to eat, since there will be no retirement ). *sarcasm mixed with reality*
I have often thought at some point of punching out early in years to come ( in my 40's and hitting the south pacific, opening a tiki bar and growing my hair out, living life day by day)
Good luck to you. Nice sailboat. Have fun, you've earned it!

 

[BSkin]

Front Office, best of luck, man! Wish I could join you but the wife and mortgage say no. Still, sounds awesome, only hope I've got the ability, and funds to do that someday-- "Fair winds and following seas"

 

[BHS]

Sailing sounds to much like work, I just wanna fornacate and play hockey.

 

[NoJoy]

Nice boat. I was thinking of living on a 46' and renting out my condo.

 

[waverunner]

Front office, please don't forget us here! We want coordinates, updated photos of your vessel on the high seas, in "that one particular harbor" perhaps somewhere in polynesia or hanging out with the pretty senioritas or island girl somewhere. You only go through this rodeo once, so ya might as well enjoy. I've still got to get my kids grown first. I love your "Captain Ron" outlook (ever see that movie)? Best wishes dude. I envy you!

 

[FN FAL]

Am I the only one who plans on smoking a big fatty on my 60th birthday? Just one and just because I can.

....

"Sir, I am unaware of any such activity or operation - nor would I be disposed to discuss such an operation if it did in fact exist, sir."

 

[Midnight Mike]

Man, sounds like somebody needs a hug....

 

[Front Office]

Well thanks for all the kind words.

Sold one of my cars today, I am going to keep the truck until departure time. I am sure I will need it to haul stuff to the boat. The house goes on the market next week, I will live in the crashpad until it's time to depart. Going to stockpile some cash for a while.

You know it's funny, I sit here and look around my house, the pictures, artwork, tables, tv's, stereo's, all of this fancy this and that, you know what, none of it means sh#t.

I think I am going to write a book, I just need a name for it. How cool, I can write about all the crap I have been through. I bet you will be able to relate. Eight airlines, furlughs, mergers, the fun times, the sh#tty times, the decision to say f#ck it, hummmmm, I think I am on to something.

How cool, I can let you guy's know where I am and if you want you can do a leg or two with us. You will recognize me, I will be unshaven, nice tan, wearing a Hawiian shirt, sunglasses and have a stupid drinking hat on. Oh, and will you make me another drink while you are down there.

Want to get away? (thanks SWA)

The best part of taking off from JFK, EWR, LGA or BOS is when tower says, "Contact Departure". I just have to laugh, but thats just me.

 

[Flechas]

Hey front office, the book is a great idea, I'd buy it, and I'd join you for a leg or two for sure.

The book can be called:

Tired of it all? I am....

Contact departure!

Finally, wearing my stupid drinking hat!

 

[SWAnnabee]

Hey front office, the book is a great idea, I'd buy it, and I'd join you for a leg or two for sure.

The book can be called:

Tierd of it all? I am....

Contact departure!

Finally, wearing my stupid drinking hat!

Might want to spell check it before it goes to print...

 

[Flechas]

Oops, the spelling police is up early today!! I'll change it

 

[SWAnnabee]

Has anyone here ever actually gotten a book published? How do you go about getting it done? How much up front money does it cost? Timelines? Seems like having a published book out there would be a nice source of residual income.

 

[Flechas]

You just have to get a Publishing company to like it.

I friend of mine wrote one and got it published.

 

[Front Office]

You can actually get your books published yourself online. You can get one copy or a thousand copies. Do a Google search "Publish your own book".

Oh, by the way do you see my new Hammock on the bow of the boat?

A blender is next.

 

[BD King]

You can actually get your books published yourself online. You can get one copy or a thousand copies. Do a Google search "Publish your own book".

Oh, by the way do you see my new Hammock on the bow of the boat?

A blender is next.

Publishing is academic. Marketing is the challenge.

www.bdkingpress.com

 

[bandit110]

For blenders, I reccomend the gas variety. Example: http://www.gasblender.com/

For Navigation and seamanship help look here: http://www.irbs.com/bowditch/

And for the title how about "Below The Undercast."

Good luck buddy.

 

[FN FAL]

And for the title how about "Below The Undercast."

Too vague...that would probably sell two copies. One to Avbug and one that winds up on some FBO coffee table.

Try...

Jimmy crack corn and I don't care...

 

[Swede]

{weeping tears of envy} Good luck and sweet sailing.

One other must-do piece of equipment... get SCUBA certified if you aren't already, and toss into the boat enough gear and a compressor for tank refills. Enjoy the reefs, especially in the Pacific.

Equipment list:

BBQ
Fishing gear
Guns
scuba
Intoxicants of your choice

and most important of all...
Buds to share it with!

Don't vanish from FlightInfo, we need to live our lives vicariously through you.

 

[Rook]

Thread of the year right here ladies and gentlemen. Good luck in your endeavors. I look forward to the book. Start early and get a webpage goin' my man.

Rook

 

[Flopgut]

Good Read

FrontOffice:
If you have not read it, In Search of Captain Zero by Alan Weisbecker is a good read. The book is his account of going "off the grid", not unlike you're doing. It would give you some insights into what he encountered and how he did it. You may even run into him where your going. PM me your address and I will give you my copy...just send me a copy of your book when your done.

Flop