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• looks like decision time just arrived
  • Sorry to hear it Craig
  • Never say never, Craig. A little like drug addiction, it takes a few tries to get out.
    • Sorry to hear this story. These are not easy issues to deal with...
      • Back surgery
        • .... and "alternative" treatments
        • I have to remember I had back surgery 20+ years ago.
          • Two or three years ago (time flies) I had a laminectomy and fusion......
            • Sorry to hear that, Westy. Hope it works out the best for you.
              • Ditto that
            • Too bad bodies aren't like boats.
        • I've got more steel in my back then most people
  • We faced the same sort of decision
  • Step at a time, first your wife's needs and the fullest choices
  • My wife has had three spine operations.
  • Thanks everyone, response and questions
    • Forespar Leisure Furl...
      • not a retrofit, thanks for the idea though
    • Easy sailing
      • Nonesuch
        • Larry, you are selling the Nonsuch short....
        • Nonsuch sailing ability
          • This is my best story about Nonsuch sailing ability...
            • Good story
            • Folks often underestimate
            • An old friend had a Nonsuch 30
              • That's what I meant about a Nonesuch
                • That describes us!
                  • Mine too
                    • PS -- my next boat will be smaller
                    • Mine is still fighting entropy. Working or sailing on it makes my hands hurt and muscles ache.
                      • It's a losing battle
                        • Ultimately, but I think it's possible to slow down the process.
                          • I agree, you can slow it
                          • Injurys come more easily with age
                    • Cleaning? What is that word?
            • Jon, a question
              • Yes it does!
                • And it looks right as well.
                  • Beautiful shot, Tom.
                  • Yup. Still a winner!
                  • Thanks. Isle of Skye actually.
  • Health issues and injuries can really impact sailing...
    • No! Don't do it!
  • No big deal