Comments on: #69 – Boredom

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 02:28:38 +0000

My sailing was limited to catboats – I like to skim the cruising websites for info relevant to camping. But I am chiming in here because it isn’t going to help M. to have readers suggesting that there is something wrong with her. There are many types of personalities, and some are not compatible with the circumstances of cruising. Some people really really are not interested in fiddling around with electrical/plumbing/etc systems whether on a boat or at home. And some have a stronger need for the physical presence of friends and family than others. Personally I would go bonkers cruising despite being a biologist also fascinated by how things work, who does portable crafts and a little music. That’s because I am a voracious reader, but am a bit picky about what I read. The number of ebooks I would have to buy would blow my budget. And now there are those little grandkids, who are only little once.

By: Lisa Schofield / s/v Lady Galadriel

Lisa Schofield / s/v Lady Galadriel — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 18:07:40 +0000

Great article, Gwen. I brought all kinds of projects, music, knitting, crocheting, and craft supplies, and I rarely used any, as I was so busy when we cruised full time with the kind of things you so eloquently captured . I thought I would be bored at home when we started cruising half time, but not a chance. I go back and forth from an active boat home to an active land home twice a year. It’s the transition that I like least!

By: Harriet

Harriet — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 23:16:47 +0000

After 3 round trips on the ICW from Annapolis to Florida and 3 Bahamas crossings my favorite saying when asked about cruising is “I can do boring!” I will take finding something to do with endless hours on the boat over dealing with moments of terror at bridges, shallow spots and mechanical failures any day! Read a book, find a hobby, get some exercise and don’t ever complain about being in paradise.

By: Margo Rose

Margo Rose — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 20:29:23 +0000

Well done, Gwen, as always. I, for one, cannot imagine being bored when immersed in the grandeur of Mom Nature. So much to see and do. To say nothing of stuff to do around/on the boat. Mind expanding…no question. Maybe this person whom you are addressing in this article isn’t comfortable knowing herself? Sad, if so. Hope she learns to open up and let it all in. Thanks for your wonderful article.