Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

[popvulture]

@Matt:

And you can hunt Jaws in it

Hm so maybe "I think we're gonna need a smaller boat" is an interesting pivot

I for one enjoy the dumping of ideas in the thread, @Giles . It's fun to follow.

[J-IV]

@popvulture:

I for one enjoy the dumping of ideas in the thread, @Giles . It's fun to follow.

I second! As the saying goes, better out than in.

[Manticore]

Congrats for even considering this move @Giles and @Madame Buttonfly ! I dream of doing something similar but more in the overlanding vein once I decide to either take an extended break or actually shift toward retirement.

I do agree with @Clint_D that the froth out there will eventually subside soon, ideally making some interesting deals available on a number of fronts. As long as you can resist the FOMO…

If you're willing, you should run a "name that boat" contest here. No requirement to actually use any of the names and I'm sure we will generate our fair share of Boaty McBoatface type responses but I'm sure it would be entertaining.

[Chris]

Allowing this bunch to pick things for you is a risky proposition. Trust me on this.

[Madame Buttonfly]

@Chris:

Allowing this bunch to pick things for you is a risky proposition. Trust me on this.

Chris speaking from painful experience 

Folks, thank you all for your good wishes on this planned adventure - I took a little convincing, but now having seen a couple of boats, done lots of sums and started to dream about this possible future I am fully bought in.  We're having a lot of fun already just talking and scheming…

[mclaincausey]

I'm having a lot of fun listening in, and I am so excited that you are now enthusiastically "on board," Paula! Thank you for letting us see this unfold, Padmores.

It will be the adventure of a lifetime, I've no doubt.

[Nik]

Awesome! I like the tug a lot.

[Giles]

More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

[Giles]

Paula and I are in LA until Tuesday….One of my good friends, who has sailed around the world (so know a tad more than me about boats) is going to look over the boat tomorrow and make an offer on our behalf if he thinks fit.....

[mclaincausey]

@Giles:

More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...

[henry_david]

@mclaincausey:

@Giles:

More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...

[jerkules]

Woah what an amazing plan to enjoy your retirement. I sincerely hope it works out and you guys get the boat you’ve set your hearts on, even if the route isn’t as direct as you’d envisioned. I love the idea of doing something similar in the future, but the reality is I’m sick as a dog the moment I step in a boat 

[Giles]

Our friend has just finished looking her over…..

[sabergirl]

Fantastic news! I’m so excited for you two [emoji2956]

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[Manticore]

Fantastic, hope this works out!

I crewed on a trans Atlantic Tallship race about 20 years ago and was all set to join a crew for an around-the-world race but life got in the way. Jealous of you both for embarking on this great adventure together!

[Aetas]

@Giles:

Our friend has just finished looking her over…..

Beatiful Yacht!

Is it this one?

[Giles]

Yes, it is exactly that boat.  That video is from when the current owner bought her a year ago….

Pending a survey, we will buy her......

[Nik]

She looks seaworthy. Really nice boat.

[browniemcghee]

Enjoyed that video.  Cool to get a feel for the layout.  Looks spacious.  Fingers crossed for a smooth sale.

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[Aetas]

Just realized … there is a lot of space to hide some rods  :-X.  8).