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01-29-2016, 07:41 AM
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City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Hello from sunny South Africa!
Hi to all!
Newbie her from South Africa.
Dreaming of owning my own Nordhavn.
Turning that dream into reality in the next 3 to 5 years.
1) Still young (32), lots to learn (will be asking LOTS of questions);
2) Quick learner;
3) Blessed with OCD;
4) Can fix most things myself, if not, get someone that knows, watch them and do it myself next time;
5) Computer nerd by trade (software engineer);
6) Have this constant calling of the ocean in my ears...
If you would like to know anything, feel free to ask.
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01-29-2016, 07:44 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,018
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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RTF
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01-29-2016, 09:59 AM
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Guru
City: Satsuma FL
Vessel Name: No Mo Trawla
Vessel Model: Hurricane SS188
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,300
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Welcome!
When you say OCD, are you referring to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? That is not normally considered a blessing unless one's bank account is irrationally large.
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01-29-2016, 10:22 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Cameron, La
Vessel Name: Baobab
Vessel Model: Bayliner 4788
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,660
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Howzit Padda, welcome to the TF. Originally from Westville and still have family in Zinkwazi.
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01-29-2016, 10:58 AM
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Guru
City: Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Vessel Name: Moana Huaka'i
Vessel Model: Selene 53
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 816
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Welcome to the forum! There's lots of very knowledgable folks here who I've seen been very informative to new people wanting to get in on the game. Spend some time searching previous posts and ask away.
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01-29-2016, 05:43 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 11,774
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Welcome to the forum Padda! I've been called OCD, hopefully for a good reason.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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01-29-2016, 08:40 PM
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Guru
City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
Vessel Model: 2003 Monk 36
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,882
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Welcome, I used to stop in Durban often in the 70s and 80s when I was selling equipment to the sugar plantations near there. A beautiful place with a nice Yacht Club and harbor, I remember an excellent fish they served, Kingklip, which I have never found anywhere else.
I'm sure any boating questions you have will be answered on this forum.
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01-30-2016, 01:00 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 9,904
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donsan
Welcome!
When you say OCD, are you referring to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? That is not normally considered a blessing unless one's bank account is irrationally large.
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Maybe he meant 'OCD' in inverted commas...maybe better called 'perfectionist', so that might not be so bad. I always thought of myself being one of those. Had to really 'discipline' myself out of that once I got involved with boating though, so beware Paddy. If you can't rein in perfectionist tendencies when boating then you are in for a frustrating time...no boat is ever perfect. Well, maybe Twisted Tree's Nordy 60 comes close..?
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02-01-2016, 02:43 AM
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Member
City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RT Firefly
Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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Thank you Sir!
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02-01-2016, 02:49 AM
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Member
City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donsan
Welcome!
When you say OCD, are you referring to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? That is not normally considered a blessing unless one's bank account is irrationally large.
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Hi Donsan,
Peter B is spot on here and I will take his advice.
However, I don't think that I will be able to do my work if I was not....
I think it is a blessing when maintaining things and following instructions and rules.
But yes.....it can be frustrating at times and the wife let's me know on a regular basis.
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02-01-2016, 02:52 AM
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Member
City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Hi there Dimer 2,
Thank you!
Do you still visit SA?
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02-01-2016, 02:54 AM
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Member
City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by No Mast
Welcome to the forum! There's lots of very knowledgable folks here who I've seen been very informative to new people wanting to get in on the game. Spend some time searching previous posts and ask away.
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Thank you Sir!
Trust me.....the more I learn the more I want to learn! 
I have actually been following this forum for about a year before I joined up.
I am very glad I did!
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02-01-2016, 02:56 AM
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Member
City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver
Welcome to the forum Padda! I've been called OCD, hopefully for a good reason.
Ted
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Thank you Sir!
Well played with the name
It can be a blessing....it can be a curse.....but I guess that is the case with most things...
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02-01-2016, 03:02 AM
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Member
City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve
Welcome, I used to stop in Durban often in the 70s and 80s when I was selling equipment to the sugar plantations near there. A beautiful place with a nice Yacht Club and harbor, I remember an excellent fish they served, Kingklip, which I have never found anywhere else.
I'm sure any boating questions you have will be answered on this forum.
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Steve,
Thank you!
The Kingklip you refer to is actually my favorite!
I lived up and down the East coast of SA.
When you visited, I was not born yet
If you do visit SA again....
Places you could also visit:
1) Cape Town;
2) Mossel Bay;
3) Plettenberg Bay;
4) Knysna (very dangerous entry);
5) Jeffreys Bay;
6) Gordans Bay.
You will find Kingklip in all of those areas too!
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02-01-2016, 03:05 AM
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Member
City: Durban
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter B
Maybe he meant 'OCD' in inverted commas...maybe better called 'perfectionist', so that might not be so bad. I always thought of myself being one of those. Had to really 'discipline' myself out of that once I got involved with boating though, so beware Paddy. If you can't rein in perfectionist tendencies when boating then you are in for a frustrating time...no boat is ever perfect. Well, maybe Twisted Tree's Nordy 60 comes close..?
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Spot on Peter B!
It does come in handy......sometimes....but yes, I am aware that things will need to start changing.
But damn.....it is NOT easy at all!
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