tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post5121033973981284424..comments2024-02-25T10:43:07.698+13:00Comments on STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS: Auckland Boat ShowAlden Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-38027222168160758992014-06-03T11:03:30.744+12:002014-06-03T11:03:30.744+12:00You deserve the honour Ben. As you said, there is...You deserve the honour Ben. As you said, there is really plenty of time - and don't feel obligated to do this at all! - if you would rather not just say so. Otherwise I shall prepare myself for some interesting names !!Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-76606335309819006352014-06-03T09:10:35.698+12:002014-06-03T09:10:35.698+12:00Thinking up a name is almost too much honor to me....Thinking up a name is almost too much honor to me. Give me some time, I assume that it will take some time till the Starling is very beautiful. Be prepared for some strange landlubber names for yachts.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337494349546448043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-1118411817080986812014-06-02T14:46:09.805+12:002014-06-02T14:46:09.805+12:00Perhaps I am being a little unkind - but I hate lo...Perhaps I am being a little unkind - but I hate lovely summer anchorages ruined by noise - outboard motors on dinghies is one thing but the interminable roar of surfski thingies going round and round aimlessly spoils one of the nice aspects of sailing - and yes! old boats in their full glory is a sight indeed to gladden the heart (even old dodgy hearts such as mine) - My starling WILL be as beautiful ---- And my dear old friend I hope you read this comment because you are charged with thinking up a name for it Lol!! I emailed and asked the man I bought it off what her name was and he didn't have any idea at all - So I formally put onto your shoulders the responsibility of thinking up a name for this fine little ship!Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-32666210233862631852014-05-31T08:03:18.598+12:002014-05-31T08:03:18.598+12:00I had to use the dictionary to find out what “the...I had to use the dictionary to find out what “their noise and their poncy, ostentatious hubris” means, but I get the big picture. <br />It is beautiful to see old boats in their new shining glory.<br />Your Starling could be as beautiful.<br />Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337494349546448043noreply@blogger.com