Passing it on.

Carl Thunberg · Post by **Carl Thunberg** » Jul 9th, '07, 08:39

Forgive this off-topic digression, but yesterday we passed a significant milestone in our family. My oldest daughter (12) flew solo yesterday while my wife and I worked on the boat. She logged roughly 20 miles on her own. This is one insignificant step for man but one giant step for us.

Oswego John · Post by **Oswego John** » Jul 9th, '07, 12:14

Hi Carl,

I think that is great. You must be very proud of her.

All the best,
O J

Warren S · Post by **Warren S** » Jul 9th, '07, 13:47

I assume you are referring to soloing towards a private pilot ticket. In my early 20's I would arrive at the field first, before 6:00 am in the dead of the NH winter. Freeze my fingers off doing the preflight inspection. Heat up the engine *then* the instructor would show up for a pre-dawn lesson before our real jobs started.

Funny thing is, I quit as soon as I achieved the license.

Warren S · Post by **Warren S** » Jul 9th, '07, 13:50

and I'll bet she is digging that feeling of accomplishment - she sure deserves it!

Carl Thunberg · Post by **Carl Thunberg** » Jul 9th, '07, 15:17

I guess I meant that as a metaphor. I meant she was in complete control of the boat with no help from mom or dad. I didn't mean to imply she was taking flight lessons. Sorry for the confusion.

Warren S · Post by **Warren S** » Jul 9th, '07, 15:20

Come to think of it, 12 is kinda young for that...

Dean Abramson · Post by **Dean Abramson** » Jul 9th, '07, 22:17

Carl,

I thought you might be speaking metaphorically. But then I also thought you might be speaking literally, and was wondering whether we should encourage this!

Glad you are talking tiller-time. Congrats to you and your daughter. Must be great to have an extra hand you can trust. I remember your kids as being wicked cute, and real troopers.

See you on the cruise next month!

Dean

Dick Barthel · Post by **Dick Barthel** » Jul 10th, '07, 19:14

Carl,

That is still an awesome accomplishment any way you slice it. You must have been a pretty good teacher. Its to late for my sons but I'd love some tips for my grand kids!

Dick

Steve Bryant · Post by **Steve Bryant** » Jul 10th, '07, 20:04

That's great Carl,

My daughter is two years behind yours, but she loves to take the helm. Kinda like all of us when we were a bit younger. Don't know where I'm going or how I'm gonna get there, but I'll get there ahead of you, and don't tell me how to do it.

She'll listen to me when we are about to run into a bridge or a shrimp boat, but if there is open water, she don't listen to nobody.
"Daddy you told me to steer 210, if you've changed your mind, just tell me". Wind shifts be damned.

She's a pistol, and I'm sure your's is too.

We're doing something right.

Tom Foley · Post by **Tom Foley** » Jul 10th, '07, 21:13

Hi Carl
That's great news!!.. We went for our first sail of the season today and had one of our four year old twin grandsons aboard who wanted to hold the tiller. We made all kind of wierd moves but he had fun.

Thanks again for the gas can. Will you be doing a maine coast trip this year again?
Tom

Carl Thunberg · Post by **Carl Thunberg** » Jul 10th, '07, 22:50

Hi Tom,
Yes, we'll be heading up to Maine on August 10th. This time, we're hoping to make the trip from Portsmouth to John's Bay in two days instead of three, unless of course the wind is out of the northeast. If that happens it'll definitely be a three-day trip again. Glad you're getting use out of that Honda gas can.

Dean, I have a bottle of 18-year old Glenmorangie single malt scotch just waiting for a toast in Maple Juice Cove.

Everyone else, thanks for your encouragement. Maybe it wasn't so off-topic after all.

The Cape Dory Board

Passing it on.

Passing it on.

No Need To Apologize

I remember those days...

PS:

Flying Solo

Oops!

awesome

It's a great feat for her and you should be proud

Yup. Headin' up to Maine.