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    Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      @henry_david:

      What would be the wait time for the build out?

      No frigging' idea, that's part of why we think that what we are doing is a good route….

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • popvultureP
        popvulture
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        @Matt:

        And you can hunt Jaws in it

        Hm so maybe "I think we're gonna need a smaller boat" is an interesting pivot 😃

        I for one enjoy the dumping of ideas in the thread, @Giles . It's fun to follow.

        WTB
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        • J-IVJ
          J-IV
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          @popvulture:

          I for one enjoy the dumping of ideas in the thread, @Giles . It's fun to follow.

          I second! As the saying goes, better out than in.

          I'm as ugly as you

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          • ManticoreM
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            Congrats for even considering this move @Giles and @Madame Buttonfly ! I dream of doing something similar but more in the overlanding vein once I decide to either take an extended break or actually shift toward retirement.

            I do agree with @Clint_D that the froth out there will eventually subside soon, ideally making some interesting deals available on a number of fronts. As long as you can resist the FOMO…

            If you're willing, you should run a "name that boat" contest here. No requirement to actually use any of the names and I'm sure we will generate our fair share of Boaty McBoatface type responses but I'm sure it would be entertaining.

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            • ChrisC
              Chris
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              Allowing this bunch to pick things for you is a risky proposition. Trust me on this.

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              • Madame ButtonflyM
                Madame Buttonfly
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                @Chris:

                Allowing this bunch to pick things for you is a risky proposition. Trust me on this.

                Chris speaking from painful experience  😃 😃 😃

                Folks, thank you all for your good wishes on this planned adventure - I took a little convincing, but now having seen a couple of boats, done lots of sums and started to dream about this possible future I am fully bought in.  We're having a lot of fun already just talking and scheming…

                AKA Mrs G

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  I'm having a lot of fun listening in, and I am so excited that you are now enthusiastically "on board," Paula! Thank you for letting us see this unfold, Padmores.

                  It will be the adventure of a lifetime, I've no doubt.

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • NikN
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                    Awesome! I like the tug a lot.

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        Paula and I are in LA until Tuesday….One of my good friends, who has sailed around the world (so know a tad more than me about boats) is going to look over the boat tomorrow and make an offer on our behalf if he thinks fit.....

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • mclaincauseyM
                          mclaincausey
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                          @Giles:

                          More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

                          Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • henry_davidH
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                            @mclaincausey:

                            @Giles:

                            More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

                            Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...

                            😃

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                            • jerkulesJ
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                              Woah what an amazing plan to enjoy your retirement. I sincerely hope it works out and you guys get the boat you’ve set your hearts on, even if the route isn’t as direct as you’d envisioned. I love the idea of doing something similar in the future, but the reality is I’m sick as a dog the moment I step in a boat  😃

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Our friend has just finished looking her over…..

                                👏👏

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • S
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                                  Fantastic news! I’m so excited for you two [emoji2956]

                                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                  • ManticoreM
                                    Manticore
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                                    Fantastic, hope this works out!

                                    I crewed on a trans Atlantic Tallship race about 20 years ago and was all set to join a crew for an around-the-world race but life got in the way. Jealous of you both for embarking on this great adventure together!

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                                    • AetasA
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                                      @Giles:

                                      Our friend has just finished looking her over…..

                                      Beatiful Yacht! 👏

                                      Is it this one?

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                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
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                                        Yes, it is exactly that boat.  That video is from when the current owner bought her a year ago….

                                        Pending a survey, we will buy her......

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • NikN
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                                          She looks seaworthy. Really nice boat.

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                                          • B
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                                            Enjoyed that video.  Cool to get a feel for the layout.  Looks spacious.  Fingers crossed for a smooth sale.

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