[Rhodes22-list] Cruising On Land

[Steve Alm]

Pamela,
A few weeks back you posted this little tidbit.  I've sent it to a few of my
cruiser friends and it's been getting howls of laughter.  Thanks for posting
it.  :-)
Slim
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TEN WAYS TO RECAPTURE THE CRUISING LIFE ON LAND


1.  Set your alarm for 3 a.m.  When it wakes you up, put
on your foul-weather gear, run out onto the front
lawn, and have your spouse spray you with a garden
hose while shouting, "Its time to reef the main, honey!"

2.  For breakfast, have a cup of instant coffee and eat
last night's leftovers.

3.  Call in to talk-radio shows to discuss an
approaching cold front and your plan for  it.

4.  When the wind picks up, open the cupboards, scatter
dishes and plates over the kitchen, and curse at
yourself for not securing things below.

5.  Never dry your clothes completely.

6.  Drive back and forth in front of your house and
debate with your spouse about where to park for
the night.

7.  Run your lawnmower in your living room for
several hours whenever the wind dies.

8.  Plug in 11 waypoints on your GPS for a trip to the
dentist.

9.  Every two weeks, walk around the block carrying
two full five-gallon jerry cans.

10.  Spend an afternoon at the shopping mall haggling
with clerks over prices.