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Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

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  • G
    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    Just the one can.  I have not needed to run the genny, but @Ian  tested it before he left the boat.  I asked how long he had run it for, he said one can of cider.  My reply was something like, 30 seconds is hardly a fucking stress test…..

    He also upgraded the port and starboard nav lights with LED bulbs, I think they'll see me leaving our Marina at night from Calais.......

    "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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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Jeez, just trying to get some insurance quotes for the new boat.  One of the insurers came back with this:

      Please provide a detailed nautical CV of the owner or usual skipper. The sort of detail underwriters would require would include details such as the approximate amount of time spent yachting, the size and type of vessel/s, whether as skipper or crew, and the cruising area/s involved, notable extended passages, details of the level of experience skippering overnight or in hours of darkness and any offshore experience. Please note that details of qualifications alone are not sufficient.

      My reply was that I am not applying for a job as skipper on a super yacht….

      "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

      last edited by 6 Sept 2022, 14:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        louisbosco
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 21 Feb 2013

        😃 😃 😃 😃

        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

        • Harvey Specter
        last edited by 6 Sept 2022, 14:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          As you know, our Japanese connections, business and friends are extremely important to us and Iron Heart has contributed greatly to the life we lead. So it was really important that the name of our new boat was Japanese.

          The working name was Ikigai, it means "The reason I get up in the morning".  I absolutely loved the concept, but @Madame Buttonfly was a little concerned that it did not sound feminine enough for what is a very beautiful boat.

          So we decided upon Sakura, but we needed Haraki's permission.  Sakura means cherry blossom, but more importantly for us, it was the name of his eldest daughter who died of cancer a few years ago.  We felt it would be a moving tribute to both Haraki and Sarina, but did not want to use the name if Haraki felt uncomfortable about it.

          We asked him last night for permission and he was delighted with the idea and gave it his blessing.

          So Sakura it is and we are thrilled.

          Tetsu san will work on a design for us….

          Very happy.

          "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

          last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 07:47 9 Sept 2022, 06:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Daniel San
            見習いボス
            Joined: 2 May 2020

            That’s a wonderful name Giles&Paula, and the story behind makes it even more special . Awesome idea !

            last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 06:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              endo
              見習いボス
              Joined: 29 May 2020

              Beautiful name and story. Very sorry for Haraki.

              si tacuisses

              last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 06:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                hajduk
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 14 Jul 2010

                Wow [mention]Giles [/mention]! Very beautiful story! Touché!

                Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

                "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

                last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 07:09 9 Sept 2022, 06:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  AdamC
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                  Beautiful name G, and touching

                  last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 07:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Nik
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                    Very special. Beautiful name.

                    last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 07:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Kasi
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                      Beautiful….
                      Very touching

                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                      The world's insane
                      While you drink champagne
                      And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

                      last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 07:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Eisenherz
                        Iron Heart Deity
                        Joined: 8 Mar 2016

                        Parents should never see their children go away.  😢 Naming the ship like H's daughter is a tribute.
                        Well done. G. very touching

                        last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 08:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Aetas
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                          Absolutely Essential!
                          What a beatifying name for the boat, …responding to your connection to the Haraki!!!

                          SAKURA

                          last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 21:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            mclaincausey
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                            That makes me so happy G.

                            My favorite teppanyaki restaurant as a boy was Sakura in Jackson, MS. It was always so special to go there. So I have a warm association with the term myself and warmer now.

                            Think it, be it.

                            last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 23:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              sabergirl
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                              Beautiful choice for the name, G&P.

                              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                              last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 23:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • MattM
                                Matt
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                This really is beautiful.  I’m so thrilled for the both of you and for your friends whom you love so dearly.

                                last edited by 9 Sept 2022, 23:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • ROmanR
                                  ROman
                                  Haraki san Prodigy
                                  Joined: 5 Jan 2015

                                  On the Pilgrim on Gile's birthday with friends, To The Folly on the Isle of Wight.                           

                                  last edited by 16 Sept 2022, 22:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    louisbosco
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                    lovely trip. love the shirt @Giles

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                    • Harvey Specter
                                    last edited by 18 Sept 2022, 14:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      "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

                                      last edited by 25 Oct 2022, 15:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • motojoboboM
                                        motojobobo
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                        Time to learn spanish senor Padmore.

                                        The journey is the objective.

                                        last edited by 25 Oct 2022, 16:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          Sí, yo debo

                                          "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

                                          last edited by 25 Oct 2022, 18:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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