tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post4619315792324605119..comments2024-01-04T02:44:18.025-05:00Comments on s/v Pelican - Following A Dream: A Sabbatical from our SabbaticalChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16093205335972800543noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-5469998944932180532009-08-20T14:14:41.095-04:002009-08-20T14:14:41.095-04:00Hi Chris,
I've been following your blog, off ...Hi Chris,<br /><br />I've been following your blog, off and on from the beginning. I am also a sailnetter, and have commented on a few of your posts/request for help. I'm sorry to hear that your cruise will have to be suspended, for a while anyway. <br /><br />I believe that this downturn has affected the technology segment particularly hard. I was laid off from a Channel Sales position in the software industry in November.(In retrospect, I should have called upon D&D!) I know of at least 5 other people in the same situation. Because of this mis-fortune, I've (again) put my boat buying plans on hold, am trying to hang tight, pay the mortgage, get my kids through school, remain upbeat, and hope things improve SOON!<br /><br />Please be glad for the time that you and your family have had (10 months), and realize that you are not alone in feeling the pinch... And if you are looking for a presence in the Eastern Massachusetts/Rhode Island market, contact me directly.<br /><br />Regards and fair winds,<br /><br />ed.herlihy(at)verizon.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-64535658896019079512009-08-02T14:45:44.952-04:002009-08-02T14:45:44.952-04:00Chris...sorry to hear of the end of your cruising ...Chris...sorry to hear of the end of your cruising for a bit but it sounds like you are doing the right thing for both the family and all those who depend on the business. <br /><br />Just a thought...but Norfolk might be a better place than Baltimore to keep Pelican as the winterization is simple and there is no need to haul the boat and the marinas are cheaper. Southwest and others fly in there and the airport is small and close at hand. <br /><br />Good luck with the decision making! <br />CamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-36061761599341857222009-08-02T11:14:48.031-04:002009-08-02T11:14:48.031-04:00I'm sorry to hear you are having to readjust y...I'm sorry to hear you are having to readjust your plans but it sounds as if you are putting a positive spin on things, which is the best anyone can do. Hopefully, business will pick up and you can get back out there soon.Cidniehttp://ceolmor.xanga.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533222874425432014.post-9318610483614589882009-08-01T10:21:09.477-04:002009-08-01T10:21:09.477-04:00Chris - the apartment option sounds permanent, but...Chris - the apartment option sounds permanent, but what about a short-term lease of 3 months or so? Could actually work out cheaper in a lot of ways. I'd guess there are more than a few people who would jump at the chance to rent you a small place.<br /><br />We have rented our house to tenants (fully furnished) but do not leave for our cruise until early October. In the meanwhile, the 4 of us are in a 1 bedroom apartment a couple of miles from our old neighborhood. Kids will start school in about 3 weeks, and I will take over homeschooling when we are on the boat.<br /><br />Good luck. Life is all about being flexible, and you are showing your kids a great example. Hope to see you out there!<br /><br />Nica<br />s/v CalypsoNicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233228069265640844noreply@blogger.com