09-29-2008, 08:44 AM
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Tobboganride
Two years ago (2006) good friends of ours announced they had sold everything they owned and were beginning a trip around the world. They arent coming back until 2010.
Little did we...or most people they knew...know the extent of their plans.
They had bought a sailboat and had taken every course available for a few years and became expert sailors.
I have followed their trip jealously for 2 years now and thought some of you might like to see and share this fantastic endeavor.
I can honestly say that this is something I would also like to do....Im sure this will give some of you the spirit as well...
Enjoy...
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Last edited by Cheese; 09-29-2008 at 12:38 PM.
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09-29-2008, 01:20 PM
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Very cool trip! Thanks for sharing.  |
glad you enjoyed it.
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09-29-2008, 01:33 PM
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that's cool, some friends did a similair thing, took a van from here to south america.....
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09-29-2008, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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I don't even know these people and I am supremely jealous. I would love to do something like this. The photos are pretty cool.
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09-29-2008, 06:19 PM
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I just spent a good chunk of my day at work reading the entire blog. Makes me wish I was out there instead of stuck at work and school. Back in junior high, we took a week long sailing trip off the BC coast. It was an absolute blast! I can't imagine sailing around the world, though.
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02-18-2009, 09:46 PM
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Just a bump because I think my friends deserve to have as many people know of their trip as possible.
Im still insanely jealous.
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02-18-2009, 09:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ping
I just spent a good chunk of my day at work reading the entire blog. Makes me wish I was out there instead of stuck at work and school. Back in junior high, we took a week long sailing trip off the BC coast. It was an absolute blast! I can't imagine sailing around the world, though.
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I did that trip as a parent monitor with my daughter when she was in JH as well. Great time. I think the boat was the Pacific Swift on the S.A.L.T. Tour? Yep thats the boat...
Last edited by Cheese; 02-18-2009 at 09:58 PM.
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02-18-2009, 09:56 PM
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Wait... is this about religion?
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02-18-2009, 09:57 PM
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Wait... is this about religion?
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ROFLMAO...sort of. 
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02-18-2009, 10:42 PM
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Two words. Awesome.
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02-18-2009, 11:49 PM
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How many indigenous cultures have they converted to Kipprusoffarianism?
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02-19-2009, 06:29 AM
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Frankly, sailing scares the hell out of me. I don't think I could spend that much time on the water. I applaud their efforts and imagine it will have totally changed their lives forever.
I would love to travel more, but alas I cannot.
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02-19-2009, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Thanks for the link Cheese - what a great trip & loved reading the blog! These are the kinda people that make me feel embarassed for the comparatively lame life I lead when I meet them at parties.....but I still want to be like them when I grow up. 
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02-19-2009, 09:32 AM
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Cool thanks for sharing, awesome trip for sure.
However I am a little disappointed as I thought this thread was about Cheese and a wild Toboggan ride.
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02-19-2009, 10:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Cold Lake Alberta Canada
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thats just tooo cool, el cheeso!
ok, now i am insanely jealous. Could the wife and I do this? nope, not a chance. do I like dreaming about it..absofrigginlutely!
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02-19-2009, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Sample00
thats just tooo cool, el cheeso!
ok, now i am insanely jealous. Could the wife and I do this? nope, not a chance. do I like dreaming about it..absofrigginlutely!
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These people planned for many years I guess....chose not to have kids and worked this adventure into their dreams. That in itself is about 99.99999% more than most people would do, hence the jealousies of all.
I wonder how in the hell they will be able to convert back to a semblance of daily life once back? Will he go back to working as an architect? Man I just cant see working in an office after this adventure! Will they have kids late in life? I can hardly wait to put these questions to them when they are back!
As an aside, the Waterloo Record, our newspaper, has been following their journey as well, Im sure they will be able to milk the trip for some donero by simply holding court and talking about the adventure for those who would also be interested.
Last edited by Cheese; 02-19-2009 at 11:49 AM.
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02-19-2009, 11:46 AM
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I have fond memories of taking my GT and going down the huge hills in my hometown. I broke my collarbone and my left leg after one magnificent ramp was setup. People that were there still talk about it.
Oh wait, this is about sailing, sorry
Me personally, the only reason for me to get married is to have kids. I cannot see myself not having kids when I tie the knot. Although, kids are annoying and that looks very peaceful.
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02-19-2009, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mykalberta
I have fond memories of taking my GT and going down the huge hills in my hometown. I broke my collarbone and my left leg after one magnificent ramp was setup. People that were there still talk about it.
Oh wait, this is about sailing, sorry
Me personally, the only reason for me to get married is to have kids. I cannot see myself not having kids when I tie the knot. Although, kids are annoying and that looks very peaceful. |
LOL...true
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02-19-2009, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheese
These people planned for many years I guess....chose not to have kids and worked this adventure into their dreams. That in itself is about 99.99999% more than most people would do, hence the jealousies of all.
I wonder how in the hell they will be able to convert back to a semblance of daily life once back? Will he go back to working as an architect? Man I just cant see working in an office after this adventure! Will they have kids late in life? I can hardly wait to put these questions to them when they are back!
As an aside, the Waterloo Record, our newspaper, has been following their journey as well, Im sure they will be able to milk the trip for some donero by simply holding court and talking about the adventure for those who would also be interested.
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