tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post1257555129653758224..comments2024-03-29T01:51:31.949-04:00Comments on Marlene and Benno's Odysseys on Land and Water: Coast Guard Vessel Rollover TestMarlene Klopferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-59072682718426377532018-06-18T20:26:34.376-04:002018-06-18T20:26:34.376-04:00Thanks Contessa. Yep, crossing oceans in a small v...Thanks Contessa. Yep, crossing oceans in a small vessel can be exciting at times and we have lots more to tell. We are the adventurous types, you know. Just imagine if we were to climb Mount Everest and the stories we could tell..Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-5009268223623997192018-06-18T20:16:54.567-04:002018-06-18T20:16:54.567-04:00Thank you Patsy. Had a nice conversation with our ...Thank you Patsy. Had a nice conversation with our son (distance wise we cannot see each other that often) and a super dinner to finish off a very nice Father's Day.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-45819275622766177762018-06-17T12:20:29.652-04:002018-06-17T12:20:29.652-04:00You certainly have had adventures on your boat but...You certainly have had adventures on your boat but some more over the top that others. So glad you are all still here sharing stories with us. Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-11538579964049746922018-06-17T08:09:50.661-04:002018-06-17T08:09:50.661-04:00Happy Father's Day, Benno!<br />Happy Father's Day, Benno!Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-53013370552810911472018-06-16T16:50:36.060-04:002018-06-16T16:50:36.060-04:00The Brits have a great sense of humour, don't ...The Brits have a great sense of humour, don't they? That trip to Europe prepared us for our later trip around Cape Horn in South America. Now we know what "Come Hell or High Water" means ;-)Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-26389964729327904542018-06-15T07:36:27.876-04:002018-06-15T07:36:27.876-04:00What an experience sailing to England and a great ...What an experience sailing to England and a great write up about your rescue. The roll over test would be something to see.Bill Richards/ On Our Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012026514461151026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-50881252782346371772018-06-14T14:22:56.816-04:002018-06-14T14:22:56.816-04:00Now that is scary !Now that is scary !our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-82645782459004630132018-06-14T13:30:31.747-04:002018-06-14T13:30:31.747-04:00Those Coast Guard boys are mostly a hardy bunch an...Those Coast Guard boys are mostly a hardy bunch and when in action the weather can be nasty. I don't mind seeing a boat being rolled over as long as I am not on it!Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-82152990070149356462018-06-14T13:27:33.217-04:002018-06-14T13:27:33.217-04:00You are right about England. It branded us for lif...You are right about England. It branded us for life and it was a scary mess caused by the current flow of water from the North Sea through the British Channel and the wind against the current. That built up a tremendous high wave that from crest to trough was about 50 feet and the wave length was about 100 feet.Marlene Klopferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045198557084106389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-24192891289784268402018-06-14T09:15:18.145-04:002018-06-14T09:15:18.145-04:00That type of experience would definitely give you ...That type of experience would definitely give you a great respect for those out helping others in need.<br />Love to see the Roll-Over but not sure how Kathy will feel.<br />Be Safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167416104006761394.post-24104727939158313722018-06-14T07:18:19.058-04:002018-06-14T07:18:19.058-04:00The royllover test would be something to see, wish...The royllover test would be something to see, wish we could be there. What and experience you had heading into England, that would have been a scary situation.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com