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| Name: | Linda Lee Scyoc |
| E-mail address: | mmpixiedust@msn.com |
| Comments: | My name is Linda and I live across the Kanawha River...from Nitro! haha! I enjoyed your story about visiting W V, thoroughly! I am glad you enjoyed our territory but sorry you had to start in Nitro. I, myself, have dealt with the Volkswagon repair shop you were semi-fortunate to break-down in the vicinity of. I drove an 86' Cabriolet convertible. I LOVED THAT LITTLE CAR! I lost it in 04' due to being rearended by a full size truck on my way home from work, the night before Thanksgiving. I am glad you met some of our more friendly folks around the area. You were in the city of Sissonville and I believe I know the "Jay" you are referring to. I worked with his mother at the Sheriff's office. I am glad you made it to your destination safely and in your VW! If you are ever in the area again...shoot me an email and I promise you will have a place to stay...if Sugar Creek is "over-booked!" Thank you again for the story, it's great! I'll pass it forward, have a great day! |
| Name: | Tammy swart |
| E-mail address: | Mbswart42@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I found you through Lats & Atts. Enjoyed your music and am on a mission to join you "out there" (none too) soon. |
| Name: | Tommy Thompson |
| E-mail address: | tkey2tone@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Best reading ever for me! As a land worm for many years(now 51 young)I want to live the cruising life. Is it too late?...NEVER! As a teenager my older brother purchased a Cheoy Lee Robb 35 in Miami. Was blessed to have been invited to deliver the vessel on a 2 week journey to Panama City,Fla.1st leg was throgh the ICW to Ft. Meyers then through the Gulf to PC. I've been in love with sailing ever since. Your stories and info is just awesome to me and I want to thank you
Fair winds from T. |
| Name: | Susan Swensen |
| E-mail address: | sswensen@ithaca.edu |
| Comments: | Beautiful refit of Silverheels...enjoyed the description & photos |
| Name: | Andy gaul |
| E-mail address: | hgaul@zoominternet.net |
| Comments: | Hi tor love your site and stories. You lived my dreams
good lock |
| Name: | nick marshall |
| E-mail address: | nickmarshallwbd@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Tor,Been living the dream some time now.Read all your stuff with great interest. Just recovering from going aground on some uncharted rocks in the Chanel Isles U.K. Dream may be comming to an end through lack of money to pay for repairs. Nick |
| Name: | Pam Husfelt (Gaul) |
| E-mail address: | pahusfelt@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I met you a million years ago at Bohemia Marina. My father, Andy Gaul, worked at the Marina with Randy Houghton. I was lucky enough to be given a tour of your boat at that time and it was absolutely wonderful!! I believe that was back in the 80's! Glad to see you are still sailing and enjoying the open seas! Great pictures! |
| Name: | Linus |
| E-mail address: | sumocean@suddenlink.net |
| Comments: | Tor
Thanks for all the help with projects on my 424. Most are still in the planning stage. Work just keeps getting in the way. Hope you will stay in touch with the 424 group while you are land cruising. Peace to the mind, strength to the body! Linus |
| Name: | Brian Irvine |
| E-mail address: | birvine1943@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I purchased Tesoro, a Perarson 424 2 years ago and have been using your log as a rough guide. Living for now vicariously thru your adventures. Should leave Clearwater Fl this fall southbound. Looking forward to meeting up. May spend some time in Jax, if so we'll try to look you up. Staying this side of Fl for the hurricane season then we're outta here.
Added watermaker, Wind Gen, Solar panels, composting head, SSB, whew (didn't add that)replaced standing rigging, been busy. labor of love. thanks for your thoughts... |
| Name: | Aleko Perfanov |
| E-mail address: | aperfanov@gmail.com |
| Comments: | hello from seattle!
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| Name: | Tim |
| E-mail address: | timothy.rego@dionex.com |
| Comments: | Very interesting reading thank you.
Tim 27'S/V Tatoo Salem, MA. |
| Name: | karin |
| E-mail address: | karinjed@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | hello tor i just found your side. at presant i am working in a fomous austrian skiingresort as a exec. housekeeper i am an bavarian ladie and I am wondering where the wind is bringing me next. what are your plans for the future where are you sealing next? i was working as a stewardess for big cruiseships some years around the world but my sailing expirience is little. get in contact whith me. greetings, karin |
| Name: | Janet |
| E-mail address: | schaafjr@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Arrived at your site(s) via browsing the floatplan.com crew finder. Dreaming. I hitchhiked (on cruising sailboats) 10,000nm 1999/2000 KeY West to NZ - Coconut Milk Run - indescribable. Best 2 years of my life!! Your sites are interesting and make me long to cruise again. Fun to live vicariously through your pics and blogs. If not for recently adopting 2 foster babies, I would make a b-line to Panama now.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to you. Janet |
| Name: | Geddy Mitchell |
| E-mail address: | starrofprovidence@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.4creaturecomforts.com |
| Comments: | Tor, Hope you visit Jose del Mar, Panama Geddy |
| Name: | Mike Castle |
| E-mail address: | castlem26@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://pacificsailors.com |
| Comments: | What a great site |
| Name: | Gwen Bylund |
| E-mail address: | gbylund@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey.. you probably don't remember me but way back in 2002 you sold "Hellem Nooh" for me. I thought about you last night since an acquaintance of mine, here in Marmaris, is to visit Rhode Island in July or August. I told him if he was in mind for a boat, to stop in Anchor Yachts. Not remembering where the brokerage is exactly, I am perusing your website. So much for background. You are in Cartegena according to the latest log/blog. Great! The last I heard you had a Morgan intended to sail with your father to Fiji. Wherever you are, I'm 101% sure you're raising hell and relishing every minute of it!
Gwen |
| Name: | Richard |
| E-mail address: | rich2997@cox.net |
| Comments: | Hello,
Really nice web site and great looking sailboat. Regards, Richard |
| Name: | Richard |
| E-mail address: | rich2997@cox.net |
| Comments: | Really nice looking sailboat. |
| Name: | Belkis |
| E-mail address: | serioslady@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello Tor,
I am from venezuela ,just found your homepage... i was just looking trought the sailing yachts sites.. ,Your experience seems to be amazing.. I am a baby sailor ...*compairing with many of you guys ..of course !!!!! dreaming to buy my own sailing yacht one day.. and keep sailing for the rest of my life.... Any way ha sido un placer firmar en tu logbook... Saludos Belkis . |
| Name: | Jayne Sommer |
| E-mail address: | jayne@fishn4property.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.fishn4property.com |
| Comments: | Hey Tor,
Enjoyed reading your logblog. I have a float plan nearly every year, and this year I don't so it was nice to get a taste of sailing in my veins by reading your site. I am from the center of NC (Winston-Salem), and way too far from water. I go to Wilmington or the Beaufort area any chance I can get just to gaze at marinas. I used to go every 3 day weekend down to Oriental to charter a boat for the weekend. Then our group started chartering in the VI's. I've been there about 7 times. I've been to St. Barths & St. Martin 2 or 3 times. Went to the St. Lucia and Martinique (really want to return there sometime...didn't get to see nearly enough, and only discovered "Jump Up" in Gros Islet on the Friday night before our return...My friends had to come find me, as I was immersed in a "conversation" with a young French couple who did not speak English. Funny what you can remember when you have to! Been also to Mayreaux, Union Island, Palm Island, Bequia, Mustique, and the gorgeous Tobago Cays. What fun! My most recent trip was last April. I was First Mate on 46 foot Benneteau in the Abacos, Bahamas. Our dinghy motor jumped ship the second day out though, and we never were able to get it to start again, so we were somewhat handicapped....wouldn't mind going back there either. The trip before that I had been to St. Thomas to take ASA 101, 103 and 104 courses. I passed. Two of the other 3 did NOT pass. It was a grueling week, with only one "fun" night, of which I dearly paid....Overdid it at the Willy T, then had to take a test on diesel engines early the next morning. I just wanted to DIE! But somehow I even passed then too. I play a little guitar too. Or, used to, but most recently been learning how to play drums, just to keep my mind in top shape. Anyway, thanks for letting me live vicariously through your travel blog. Well written! Jayne |
| Name: | brian Irvine |
| E-mail address: | `birvine1943@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I enjoyed your log, I purchased a 424 in Ft Pierce 2 years ago and am in the process of regfitting and getting ready to shove off. Your estimates are spot on!!
Fair winds, mate and maybe we'll meet in Grenada or ???? Brian SV Tesoro |
| Name: | Karlin Daniel |
| E-mail address: | kkdtrader@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://karlindaniel.com; casadeburros.com |
| Comments: | Hello Tor. I think you and I met briefly in Miami many years ago. Your brother Roy and I also have talked several times through the years. Henry Bugay - a.k.a. "Hankster/Rank Hank" - is a childhood friend that tagged along with me sailing when I was in the mood for good laughs. Anyway, I visited your site to see if a tiller head was photographed aboard a 37 Crealock. My refit project is an 88' being completely rebuilt in Washington, NC at PSC LTD. We are way past the tiller head (converted to tiller from wheel - I can't seem to figure out a wheel) conversion. Your site is very good and I plan on reading some of your writings along with obtaining a CD from your 60's band. Good luck with your new adventures.
Karlin 37' PSC 198 Stuart, Florida |
| Name: | Tom Rodenhouse |
| E-mail address: | trodenhouse@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Tor, been think about you, and found this sight. Good to see your pictures and catch up on what your doing.
Cheers Tom Rodenhouse |
| Name: | Rex Russo |
| E-mail address: | rexlawyer@prodigy.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://FloridaPropertyLitigation.com |
| Comments: | Came across your site by accident, but stayed to enjoy some of the stories. I don't know a sloop from a ketch, but have always found myself fascinated by the sea and adventures of the sea. It probably started way back in grade school with readings of Melville's Moby-Dick, Billy Budd, and others. When I read about adventures like yours it brings back fond memories of dreams that were, but realities that will never be. Reading your story about the entry into Bimini Bay, without motor auxiliary, reminded me a lot of Kurt Russell's character in the movie "Captain Ron." You are of course a lot better sailor, or at least more responsible, than was Captain Ron, but I'll bet it's not the first time some comparison was made.
Thanks. May the wind be at your back and the sun shine upon your face. |
| Name: | David Guest |
| E-mail address: | spr_tramp@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | love the look of this vessel.she looks large yet agaile.and sturdy in a storm........I'd love to see myself in a boat as fine as this travelling around the world!!
Dave Guest |
| Name: | Jens Odinn Jensson |
| E-mail address: | jjensson70@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi ther
i just got mi boat 54 foot ketch and will be starting to do her up soon but reading how you have done with your boat is just the tiked thank you for the inspiration. Jens |
| Name: | Lynn and Ken |
| E-mail address: | silverheels3@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://sailblogs.com/member/silverheelsiii/ |
| Comments: | Nice name for a boat!! Ours is a Niagara 35 out of Toronto, Ontario, but currently in the Exumas.
Maybe we will see you out there some time. We spent 6 years living aboard and getting her ready for the trip. She really is a good ol' ship and she'll make the trip. By the way, Georgian Bay (Christian Island area) is spectacular cruising. Not as warm as the Bahamas, but beautiful. |
| Name: | Lucy |
| E-mail address: | lucynakatti@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello Tor,
I had an update from Find a Crew today and came across you. As directed I used my head and looked you up. I love your website and the photos to. You have inspired me as this was a dream that I had a few years ago - to go sailing, to live the dream. Maybe it is something I will start thinking about again. First however I will buy and read your book. Happy sailing. Lucy Lock Hampshire United Kingdom |
| Name: | Randy Palmatier |
| E-mail address: | rlpalmatier82552@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just checking it out. I'm a dreamer and a sailor. Lots of sailing experience but not nearly as much as you! Thanks for sharing.... |
| Name: | Tor Himself |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.tor.cc |
| Comments: | Testing 1, 2, 3. |
| Name: | Ray and Kim Bradford s/v NuTrix |
| E-mail address: | svnutrix@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | We love reading about peoples adventures sailing. We took our 1969 41' foot Morgan to the Bahamas last year. Kim and I are dreaming of casting off for good in the near future.... but until then, we'll read about others adventures... |
| Name: | Doug & Anne Siddens |
| E-mail address: | angel03@charter.net |
| Comments: | Hello Tor!
We are refitting our 1973 Monk/Skookum ketch in Oriental NC. We enjoyed reading about your refit experiences and opinions because it matched ours. Our good old boat is called Drakus. She's 47', 22 tons, 80 hp, cutter rigged ketch, 6'6" draft. Hope to meet up with you someday. Doug & Anne |
| Name: | Barbara Rumrill Dahn |
| E-mail address: | bcdahn@msn.com |
| Comments: | Ok so when were you at SU? I was there 68-72 and a good skiing friend of mine named his son Tor-after you? I met Gordin Lightfoot in those days-interesting. Named my second son Tristan after a one legged sailor with a three legged dog. Both of my boys are musicians, have bands, play sometimes in the city. I have a 1987 Beneteau First 305 on Lake Champlain and am beginning to discover the joy of repair and reconsruction-who says that sailing is the fun part! Nice to see what you have done. Love hiking on the west coast-Cascades and Olympics, but did you ever get to the ADKs? Something special there!
Good sailing-if you need a hand on any passage and you don't mind a happy older woman, get in touch. Barbara |
| Name: | Kyle Johnson |
| E-mail address: | coyote_climber@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just read your book, 'Ready For Sea'. I impulsively bought a 36' Union Polaris with my Iraq deployment money and I am currently learning to sail it, work on it, and outfit it. MAY 2010 I will begin cruising starting from Honolulu. I seriously jumped in over my head with this boat, but after a few expensive mistakes I am starting to get it. Keep up the good work and thanks for the great book. |
| Name: | peter wilson |
| E-mail address: | mowam79@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Tor:
I Bumped into Jim Eastland (http://www.eastlandyachts.com) at the Nonsuch Rendezvous in Newport last week. He remembered you well and sent regards. Good to see the progress continue on your P-42. Let me know when you hit the waters near FF County to give your Mom a ride...... Peter |
| Name: | Peter W |
| E-mail address: | mowam79@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Tor:
It was great to take a virtual tour of Silver Heels and to see your progress outfitting her. I hope your foot is healing as well as she is and your trip back on JetBlue was uneventful. When you point towards CT to take your mom for a ride, please get in touch with me. I’d enjoy bringing my family down to the shore to see her and hear some stories of adventures at sea. Regards, Peter |
| Name: | Ernie Percy |
| E-mail address: | ErnestCP@aol.com |
| Comments: | Ahoy Tor!!
This is a terrific site you’ve developed…I’ve reviewed your updates. Last summer I crewed on a 424, from RI to Northern ME and back to LI…was the first time I sailed a Pearson 424 ketch (Thalassa) and was very much impressed with balance and seaworthiness....is a terrific boat. I’d fly down to FL to help out this summer except skipper welcomed me back....and of course I said “YES”. Will leave LI end of May - 1st of June for Chesapeake then turn around and head back to ME. I’ll be following your site....perhaps I could join up with your boat sometime in the fall, ’08. Ernie |
| Name: | chip reid |
| E-mail address: | creid@bbsjax.com |
| Comments: | Tor; You probably don't remember me; but we took World History together at MHS. I see that you are down in Green Cove Springs where I used to live for more than 20 years before I got divorced. It's a great little town down there and I still get down to the VFW there now and again. I live in JAX, just north of you, now. I did 24yrs. at sea in the Navy but not anything like you've experienced. Anyway; just thought I'd drop you a line and wish you good luck on your latest venture. Maybe I'll drop bye on one of my periodic trips to Green Cove and say Hi. Good Luck. Regards; Chip Reid |
| Name: | Chuck |
| E-mail address: | seaduty424'at'gmail.com |
| Comments: | Tor, thanks for taking the time to put together this great site. My wife has taken a keen interest in repainting or formica and I think your photos will really help her out. As the current owner of Sea Duty it was neat reading Hal's comments on the 424.
Thanks again, Chuck |
| Name: | Jim Worton |
| E-mail address: | jcw47@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://none yet |
| Comments: | New sailor wanting to retire and liveaboard. |
| Name: | Donna |
| E-mail address: | donnamerkaba@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Tor, loved your bio and am just fascinated with the thought that people live such wonderfully adventuresome lives like yours. I live now here in Florida, near Leesburg, am from NJ (2yrs. now). Would love to come out and see this boat that has so much of your blood, sweat and tears in it. Give an email and an invite if you care. Thanks for just a great read. |
| Name: | Shannon |
| E-mail address: | shandiva@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://officialoneworldonesong.com |
| Comments: | Hey Tor! Great site...love the pictures...she looks gorgeous. What a small world...two musicians, two Pearsons named Silverheels..that's got to fit in my documentary somewhere!! Stay in touch!
Shannon s/v Silverheels SFLS |
| Name: | Mora |
| E-mail address: | mora35@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hello Tor,
I'm an aspiring sailor and dreaming of the sea. Your website has given me new inspiration. Love the pictures and what an interesting biography you have. |
| Name: | June |
| E-mail address: | ritasandrock@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Life is certainly good for you. Writing from Ontario, Canada... sounds like you have the life that one envys and reads in books....
I'm a sailor wannabe and hopefully one day may cross part of an ocean.... Will read your journals to inspire me... June... |
| Name: | Rick Keelin |
| E-mail address: | ashcycle@alltel.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ashlandcycle.com |
| Comments: | Tor,
Read your book and travelogue. Really enjoyed them. The book caused me to buy a 43ft sailboat (my first) and am really enjoying it. Drop a line if you are ever around Merritt Island. Rick |
| Name: | Brian Mooney |
| E-mail address: | brian.mooney@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Dear Tor
I much enjoyed reading your biography and was intrigued that you also shared some time and drinks with Tristan. Like you, I posted an account of my encouters with him on the Tristan Jones website http://www.tristanjones.org Good luck with your voyage - if I were female and a few years younger I would apply to come along with you! All Best Brian Mooney |
| Name: | Julie |
| E-mail address: | Zelent |
| Comments: | Tor, this sounds like a great project to be working on. So nice to hear that there are great people like you out there who can take a wonderful vessel like this and renovate it back to working order. My only regret is that I am on the other side of the pond and can't come over to see the project progress.
I will keep looking at your site and watch with interest as you get ready to sail. Good luck to you and your friends Julie |
| Name: | Captain Tor Himself |
| E-mail address: | tor@silverheels.us |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.silverheels.us |
| Comments: | This is just a test to see if this brand new guestbook is working. If you can read this, then it is. And since you've gotten this far, you might as well sign this thing, too.
Thanks! . |