tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post3848252811344309949..comments2024-02-07T06:34:22.473+00:00Comments on S/V BeBe: Swallowing the AnchorCW Bill Rousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13136157610605784706noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-74740042887260366482016-09-25T23:03:16.703+01:002016-09-25T23:03:16.703+01:00Sorry to read that BeBe was now sold and that you ...Sorry to read that BeBe was now sold and that you and Bill have now reached the end of your cruising years. WE did not have the opportunity to meet, either in Houston or on the high seas but I want to take this opportunity to thank Bill and you again for your help in sponsoring Marian and I in our quest to become Commodores at the SSCA. I am glad to be able to confirm that your support was key to the success of our request and that we now are proud Commodores of that great sailing community. Since writing to Bill earlier this year we sailed from Sicily to Greece and then Cyprus where our boat Odyssee is now waiting for us to be back next spring. <br />Thanks again for all your support.<br /><br />Jean Marc and Marian<br />s/v ODYSSEEAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884460479825518642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-44004786266026848682016-08-18T14:54:10.865+01:002016-08-18T14:54:10.865+01:00I'm so far behind! Just reading this ... soun...I'm so far behind! Just reading this ... sounds like new adventures ahead! Glad to hear you've already found a new home for BeBe. Best wishes for your new chapter .. sounds like you've packed a lot in the past 10 years!Ken n Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-90965626354914312492016-08-15T13:27:59.492+01:002016-08-15T13:27:59.492+01:00So sad :(
This is the end of an era
Best of luck...So sad :(<br /><br />This is the end of an era<br /><br />Best of luck in your next adventure<br /><br />Mark and Cindy<br />s/v Cream PuffMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12686612151707418483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-77089793110810913122016-07-26T20:31:21.710+01:002016-07-26T20:31:21.710+01:00Judy, Bill -
This is hard news for us to read. My ...Judy, Bill -<br />This is hard news for us to read. My mind goes back to a wharf in Papeete where we met you in 2008. We have cruised together and apart again and again from then to last year when you once again zigged as we zagged. So many memories...cramming into that little car in Opua with Spectacle to go to dinner in Pahia. Judy babysitting me over a game of Rummikub or Mexican Train while Frank took apart the fwd head on our boat so I wouldn't have to smell the mess. Bill constantly and patiently mentoring and teaching. Remember when Frank told him that if he was dying, he would want Bill to be his physician because he has such a soothing "bedside manner"?! You have both been friends, mentors, advisors, and goodwill ambassadors to not just us but to anyone who has a need or a care to listen and learn. You give unselfishly, you share your knowledge generously and you are great to have at a birthday party in Fethiye or a wedding in St. Petersburg :) You have often been what we call the Advance Party, paving roads for the rest of us and passing on the wisdom of your experiences. We have shared so much together. We look forward to a reunion and a celebration with you when you get back to Texas. We will be at our home in League City for the winter. Until then, we know you will make the very best of your time aboard your beloved BeBe.<br />Much affection,<br />Barbara and Frank<br />s/v DestinyBarb Gladneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858276832183460673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-5581933192987743812016-07-19T20:05:55.311+01:002016-07-19T20:05:55.311+01:00don't know where my last comment went but I wa...don't know where my last comment went but I wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing your voyage and adventures with us all. Judy and I corresponded early on as we were both divesting of stuff and getting ready to leave the land life. We never did manage our circumnavigation so it was especially nice to be along via the blog with your trip. All the very best in your future adventures~ LizSail Awayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638304393756431451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-90030413906274714222016-07-19T11:28:15.285+01:002016-07-19T11:28:15.285+01:00BUGGER WUGGER sadly it looks like we wont get to s...BUGGER WUGGER sadly it looks like we wont get to sail in company with you now......damn blast curses now we can never see how fast your 'old' boat is vis a vis BeBe. SHOCKED is me Margaret is away cruising............along the Danube and without any sails. That sort of news is going I suspect to encourage her to want to sell Highland Fling too, as a fair number of our Caribbean sailing friends are going landward too as age and physical issues catch up with them. Obviously we wish you well but saddened by that news as we were really looking forward to doing some cruising in company and hearing all your stories first hand during the 2016/17 Caribbean sailing season. GUTTED is me I need to go make a cup of tea now.Highland Flinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024803478809888275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-39394848376992267842016-07-16T19:23:09.215+01:002016-07-16T19:23:09.215+01:00Sad but it happens. We said goodbye to our land t...Sad but it happens. We said goodbye to our land travels via motor home after our planned 10 years +1. It was sad but as you said "when one of us is ready to stop" stop it is. We kept our RV but used mostly for hurricane evacs now. Condolences and Congratulations. Galveston is not a bad spot to be and grand children are not getting any younger either.<br />JA-Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951216378995992631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-23815951060943284722016-07-16T17:59:44.030+01:002016-07-16T17:59:44.030+01:00I was so sad to read your post, but hope that you ...I was so sad to read your post, but hope that you will both enjoy the next phase of life. At least you got to do what you wanted to do while you could. I just wanted you to know that your interview "Costs of Cruising" was a great inspiration to me and we did exchange a couple of emails after that. We have been part-time cruisers since that time. So thanks for your encouragement and help!<br />Neil <br />S/V Midnight Sun II<br />http://midnightsunii.blogspot.com/ Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416922582878578058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-79281457202659184482016-07-16T05:31:58.767+01:002016-07-16T05:31:58.767+01:00Bill and Judy, It's been a real pleasure cross...Bill and Judy, It's been a real pleasure crossing paths with you and following your wonderful blog updates. Good luck with this next phase of your retirement. We and Baraka are currently in Alaska, but otherwise are basically CLODs as well. We highly recommend it! Dave and Jan<br />sv Barakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676214938016434473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-43421408965323045122016-07-16T03:50:43.391+01:002016-07-16T03:50:43.391+01:00Best of luck in all your future endeavors. Bill h...Best of luck in all your future endeavors. Bill has been such a fantastic resource on the Yahoo Amel forum, I want to thank him for that, and for volunteering to help us in our search for a boat. Fair winds to you both! Duane & PegAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648433155708129204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-92191720457827016522016-07-16T02:06:31.183+01:002016-07-16T02:06:31.183+01:00Aww. So Bill, at least, will be a tall ship day sa...Aww. So Bill, at least, will be a tall ship day sailor. Well, maybe you can get a boat to explore the far flung reaches of Double Bayou and Clear Lake....Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417115374524861438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2151800050737906706.post-71603458496258074012016-07-16T01:16:06.111+01:002016-07-16T01:16:06.111+01:00Wow, that's a shock! Your explanation brought ...Wow, that's a shock! Your explanation brought tears to our eyes! We were hoping to get to cruise with you next season. You are always welcome here in Montana when you are back on land! It's beautiful here! Watch for our next post with more details! Good luck with this change of direction. We know you will continue your life's adventure in a grand way!Esprit - A Sailing Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04370494338199648853noreply@blogger.com