tzijlstra Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 One of my long standing dreams is to go sailing the world in my own boat once I retire (in about 50 years if I am lucky). I love being on the water and I am happy in my own company, fortunately my wife is as well, so hopefully we can do it together one day. However in the Dutch news today it was reported that a Dutch solo-sailer's yacht had been found, without him on it, floating in the Atlantic. There is also the poor British couple that got taken by Somali pirates. The more I think about it, the harder it seems to actually fulfil my dream when I am older. We all have dreams: What are yours and will you make it reality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Tim, One of my dreams has always been to see United in a cup final, god willing it may happen if only on TV. My main dream would be to see my great grandchildren being born, sadly I don't think I'll achieve that mate, but still got 3 fantastic grandsons & a granddaughter due in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 One of my long standing dreams is to go sailing the world in my own boat once I retire (in about 50 years if I am lucky). I love being on the water and I am happy in my own company, fortunately my wife is as well, so hopefully we can do it together one day. However in the Dutch news today it was reported that a Dutch solo-sailer's yacht had been found, without him on it, floating in the Atlantic. There is also the poor British couple that got taken by Somali pirates. The more I think about it, the harder it seems to actually fulfil my dream when I am older. We all have dreams: What are yours and will you make it reality? Do it and sod the what-ifs. I know several people who have sailed the world and all have made it back without incident, well almost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Tim, One of my dreams has always been to see United in a cup final, god willing it may happen if only on TV. My main dream would be to see my great grandchildren being born, sadly I don't think I'll achieve that mate, but still got 3 fantastic grandsons & a granddaughter due in June. [whisper]I will be rooting for them to do it, if only it was for you pal[/whisper] Do it and sod the what-ifs. I know several people who have sailed the world and all have made it back without incident, well almost You don't know how close I have come to doing it, but opportunities always seemed to come along, currently doing a doctorate and interesting jobs in the past. It won't happen soon though, my wife loves her job (at times ) and I don't want to take her out of that. Also, I only have experience on fresh water and very meek seas (Waddensea) so I still have a lot of learning to do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 To retire to Gallipoli on a boat, yes almost certain it'll turn out a reality. Like you very happy in my own skin and company. Sailing is not for the faint hearted, even for the young, especially on long journeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 [whisper]I will be rooting for them to do it, if only it was for you pal[/whisper] You don't know how close I have come to doing it, but opportunities always seemed to come along, currently doing a doctorate and interesting jobs in the past. It won't happen soon though, my wife loves her job (at times ) and I don't want to take her out of that. Also, I only have experience on fresh water and very meek seas (Waddensea) so I still have a lot of learning to do as well. Well, you could always get more experience and crew a boat (short term). There are some pretty useful sites out there eg... https://www.crewseekers.net/ As for your wife, can she not get a year's career break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Well, you could always get more experience and crew a boat (short term). There are some pretty useful sites out there eg... https://www.crewseekers.net/ As for your wife, can she not get a year's career break? Ha, the suggestion alone would make her throw me out on my ear With me having had the pleasure of doing a PhD on a small grant and living of her income I don't think she would be too amenable to me suggesting she takes a year off without me having put any money towards it first Thanks btw, didn't know of crewseekers.net - very useful site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASGOWOODS Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Buy a decent camper van and metal detector. Travel around the UK and hopefully unearth enough treasure to fund the next stage of my dream,which is....Hire a camper van and travel the USA. Buy a lottery ticket over there and win enough for my final dream,which is...Buy a sea-front property (probably on one of the Greek Islands) and spend the rest of my days fishing, drinking and not giving a damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Ha, the suggestion alone would make her throw me out on my ear With me having had the pleasure of doing a PhD on a small grant and living of her income I don't think she would be too amenable to me suggesting she takes a year off without me having put any money towards it first Thanks btw, didn't know of crewseekers.net - very useful site! I don't want to be the architect of your divorce so I will zip it before I give you anymore ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Have a year or so travelling in the states. Can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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