tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post2679347890602890943..comments2023-10-11T04:02:03.742-07:00Comments on ABOARD NYON: pink and blue do not belong here*Kyra and Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10417805121851873284noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-61666128909512701742013-04-19T15:25:21.243-07:002013-04-19T15:25:21.243-07:00Hi there, you may have said this a while back but ...Hi there, you may have said this a while back but we're living it now here in Texas and your well thought through rant stuck a strong chord. <br /><br />As a british couple we are used to a slightly more evolved perspective of the sexes (though by no means perfect equality). We are constantly amazed by the obtuse attitudes of people here in Texas where we're restoring our boat. People more often than not seem honestly surprised the second I pick up a screwdriver let alone when I explain to someone how we built our rudder or mast. I'm not saying I did it alone; we, like you and Rick are a team both with skills and weaknesses but any decision has to be made together and if one isn't sure then the other needs to explain the problem and options until we can agree a solution together. Any other way of working would just seem odd to us given that it's our boat. <br /><br />I see in the comments you repaired your mast so I'm going to look for those posts now. Great to have found your blog through Vlad and Attila's Bettie blog.<br /><br />Ruth and Duncan<br />www.impetuoustoo.blogspot.comImpetuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419178184715125383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-58397996368464485952011-12-19T08:03:31.020-08:002011-12-19T08:03:31.020-08:00Couldn't have said it better. I'll be lin...Couldn't have said it better. I'll be linking to this on our blog.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Deb<br />S/V Kintala<br />www.theretirementproject.blogspot.comDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235206110773388655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-9447309338534669332011-12-18T20:50:17.621-08:002011-12-18T20:50:17.621-08:00Speaking of burly girlies, I had the best conversa...Speaking of burly girlies, I had the best conversation with a dock full of women recently. We talked mostly about steering issues (good methods for hand steering in bad visibility or at night or in big seas) and about our voyages. Keep an eye out for SVs Shannon, Eagle and Cat.Team Giddyuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547473588977308684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-48447651451490023432011-12-14T14:52:35.961-08:002011-12-14T14:52:35.961-08:00Sarah here... we had drinks on your boat last summ...Sarah here... we had drinks on your boat last summer at the Rendezvous in Winter Cove. Just found your blog the other night at Fleet when my thoughts stumbled to you.<br /><br />I get this all the time. In the boatyard when I'm hard at work, when buying specialized parts, or at work (as I work in the marine industry.) Burns my butt, it does. <br /><br />But it especially gets me when I am doing a "pink job" - not because it is my job, but simply because it needs to be done, and I happen to be the one doing it- and I am commended by an (often older) "gentleman" for "doing good women's work." That is what most gets to me.<br /><br />On the flip side, it's hard to beat the look of approval after completing a project that you were underestimated on.<br /><br />We envy you guys, living the dream! Hope it all comes together with the mast!Serahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430488645140302767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-76243347700770735102011-12-13T07:15:14.247-08:002011-12-13T07:15:14.247-08:00YOU GO GIRL!! XD
Good points made, in spite fo th...YOU GO GIRL!! XD<br /><br />Good points made, in spite fo the political incorrectness of sexims toward housold duties (or in this case, boathold ;) ), people still show sexism very often.<br /><br />Good to let 'em knwo what's what! :D<br /><br />W-A 2 GO XD<br /><br />little brosimplecomplexity75https://www.blogger.com/profile/09503885106253034841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-69282178271387193382011-12-11T18:40:12.081-08:002011-12-11T18:40:12.081-08:00aq testingaq testingAlpal @ sv Atlantic Questhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16657914193824613868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-69632052486361892112011-12-10T20:05:37.180-08:002011-12-10T20:05:37.180-08:00Thanks everyone for your thoughts and feedback, in...Thanks everyone for your thoughts and feedback, in my opinion, this is a discussion worth having! Especially considering the many responses I've received here and on Facebook. Cheers all, KKyra and Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417805121851873284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-60897795339230709582011-12-10T14:14:32.304-08:002011-12-10T14:14:32.304-08:00I totally hear you! Even here in the liberal west...I totally hear you! Even here in the liberal west coast of Cananda there are too many people that tell me to "get Scott to call". Or when I volunteered to do a heavy lifting job recently I was told it needed 3 "men". Scott tells them that I am probably stronger than him but they just don't hear....<br />As another competent woman who likes power tools I understand your frustration!<br />All the best on the mast rebuild.<br />TanyaKialoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775181021336906940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-44474577476945349932011-12-10T09:03:42.620-08:002011-12-10T09:03:42.620-08:00What's good for the goose IS always good for t...What's good for the goose IS always good for the gander. <br />We use the pink and blue system. I think it sucks, until its time to do the dishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-78668260922277852662011-12-10T07:43:08.499-08:002011-12-10T07:43:08.499-08:00Go big sis!! :D
-Lil sisGo big sis!! :D<br />-Lil sisDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04190521517029397824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-68070307660897415812011-12-10T06:28:13.663-08:002011-12-10T06:28:13.663-08:00YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!! Thanks for the great rant - and &...YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!! Thanks for the great rant - and "ain't it the truth!" From power squadrons to yacht clubs to boatyards, the pink and blue attitude still prevails. When I tell people that Michael couldn't read a chart to save his life, no one believes me -- there's a reason my nickname is 'Skipper.' (However, so far he *is* the only one who can put the thing back on the dock when we're done playing with it....) :)"Skipper"https://www.blogger.com/profile/12591196032969738667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-1040897796145113312011-12-09T19:02:50.565-08:002011-12-09T19:02:50.565-08:00Bonus points for you Rob! ;) Cheers, KBonus points for you Rob! ;) Cheers, KKyra and Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417805121851873284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-74979012764018327202011-12-09T18:53:51.065-08:002011-12-09T18:53:51.065-08:00I meant to say 'they'
You got it, I hope....I meant to say 'they'<br /><br />You got it, I hope.<br /><br />rhUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432189908707032808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457471842650516536.post-30870690942280598692011-12-09T18:52:26.084-08:002011-12-09T18:52:26.084-08:00Well said.
You are what the call "A Keeper...Well said. <br /><br />You are what the call "A Keeper". <br /><br />Cheers, Rob H.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432189908707032808noreply@blogger.com