Originally Posted by
Alan Hick
Yes, I DID read the question. And you can see that I did from my previous response. And most of my "rant" was geared toward other posters who say to someone who is retiring, but having a seemingly difficult time financing her dream, to "go ahead, follow your dream". And I think, you know, all of you who say that, if what you're saying is you're willing to underwrite her dream, then that seems good advice. And if you're not willing to underwrite her dream then that seems ridiculous advice. This is the kind of advice you give to a 23 year old who lives in Armpit Iowa and is asking whether she should take her 23 dollars and move to New York or California. The OP considered living aboard. I know something about it. Do you? In a Trawler, or a Cruiser, OK. In a sailboat it's a young persons game. So fine, she didn't ask for advice. And yet plenty of people gave it to her, and a lot of it was irresponsible, in my opinion. Go back, start at the beginning, and read the whole thread. If you still feel I'm wrong, fine, I'm a shmuck. I apologize for being concerned. I'll show myself out and ban myself to the land of the mute. Ciao.