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Tuesday, January 19. 2021

Over 40


Many of our readers are. I am no pirate, but maybe could have been one once upon a time. All kids like pirates, in fantasy.


We're getting down for a week on southern oceans in a while. My soul needs salt water and boats. My nav skills are rusty - not that they were ever good except for coastal.


Lost interest in fishing except as a social thing, but big water and wavy gravy appeals to me. Always has.



Posted by Bird Dog in Music at 16:38 | Comments (6) | Trackbacks (0)

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I completely understand.
I'm currently looking for a cruising sailboat. I am hearing the call of the ocean and trying my best to respond... My wife thinks I have a hearing problem...

Unfortunately, doe to COVID, boat prices have jumped and I am restricted to local boats only...
#1 Earl Wertheimer on 2021-01-19 17:57 (Reply)
Not much I miss about being in the Navy, but I do miss being on the ocean.
#2 B. Hammer on 2021-01-19 19:17 (Reply)
It has been pointed out, that when checking ID for the sale of alcohol, that since January 1, all the clerk must verify is that there is 19 at the start of your year of birth.
#3 JK Brown on 2021-01-19 20:25 (Reply)
I'm afraid that Jimmy, like I did, looked at 40 a long time ago.
#4 Randy on 2021-01-20 09:43 (Reply)
I hope the restrictions on concerts and gatherings come off in time to see JB in concert one more time before he hangs it up for good. If you've never been to a show, put it on your bucket list, the entire scene (tailgating, etc) is something everyone should experience.
#5 bk on 2021-01-20 13:27 (Reply)
"A Pirate Looks at 40" is my absolute favorite Buffet song.

I loved it in my 20s and took it as a warning.

I love it in my 70s as solace for not having screwed up my life more than I did.
#6 Whitehall on 2021-01-21 03:13 (Reply)

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