[Graytop]

Originally Posted by Indy-Guy

You are correct and I can see that it could come off that I was on a political agenda however I truly was not.

I was given this information by a friend and thought many would find it interesting as I did so I passed it on. Before the friend sent me this information and to be honest I did not even know the GOP convention was in Tampa nor did I care. Now I am glad I know the GOP convention is in Tampa so I will say away from there at that time the same way I would if the Democrats were having their convention in the area. I truly am not a political person.

As I posted earlier that I feel this site used to be about sharing information about The Villages however it now seems that when you post something you have a special reason to do so. I do regret even posting the whole thing.

Don't regret posting it, I found it interesting,....I found this on the web....I don't regret sharing this link....

Florida politics blog: The Buzz | Tampa Bay Times

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Oh yea those Morse's they are ooh so altruistic....Look what they gave us.....and the music continues Love Portion Number Nineeee,Love portion Number Nine.

Boy howdy.

[natickdan]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Are the oars sold separately?

I'll bring wine corks to plug the holes while we go fishing in the Gulf.

In some small way, we are benefiting from the success of the Morse family and this Yankee ( not to be confused with a Yankee Fan ) is okay with my little slice of paradise.

[Pturner]

Oh, it's gorgeous!

The S.S. Bill-n-Brillo is... um... nice too.

Originally Posted by rubicon

Oh yea those Morse's they are ooh so altruistic....Look what they gave us.....and the music continues Love Portion Number Nineeee,Love portion Number Nine.

When I see posts like this .... I hold my nose and close my eyes and I'll
bet you were a flop with chicks.

[Bonny]

Hmmmm... Maybe they could have a contest & choose a few of us to spend a weekend on the boat ! LOVE the Villages !!!

[Happinow]

I do have to say that when something "off color" is posted about TV, people generally get very defensive. I can understand since it's your home and a darn good one at that, but I don't think anyone should beat anyone up for giving their opinion. Afterall, that's what makes the world go 'round and it may save some of us from making mistakes when dining out, buying goods, hiring contractors and getting scammed in general...etc. The fact that the Morse's have what they have probably makes some jealous but if they only knew how hard they had to work they wouldn't begrudge him anything. TV is what happens when you plant lots of flowers and water them constantly....they growwwwww. Just my 2 cents for what it is worth.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Indy-Guy

As I posted earlier that I feel this site used to be about sharing information about The Villages however it now seems that when you post something you have a special reason to do so. I do regret even posting the whole thing.

Now, now, Indy, don't regret posting this. Most of us drooled, admired the boat, and wished the Morse family continued success.

[BritParrothead]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

It's actually a Cayman flag. It is much better for tax purposes to register luxury vessels in Cayman (or Panama, or the Bahamas) than in the U.S.

From the registry report: "The Country the Yacht is Flagged in: Cayman Islands - The official registry port is George Town and her home port is Fort Lauderdale, USA - Class society used: LR (Lloyds Register)"

the Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the western Caribbean Sea.

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by BritParrothead

the Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the western Caribbean Sea.

I know, I worked there for two years (and in former colonies Belize and the Bahamas for ten years).

There is a difference, although it was not evident from the photo of the yacht.

From Wikipedia:

"The Flag of the Cayman Islands was adopted on 14 May 1958 after the colony was officially granted a coat-of-arms. Prior to that, the Islands had used the British flag for all official occasions. In 1999, the white disc was removed and the arms were more than doubled in size, although the pre-1999 flag remains popular and is still used on some official occasions."

[Snowbirdtobe]

Here's a picture of the Cracker Bay taken in Boston 2011-09-03 12:08.
http://photos2.marinetraffic.com/ais...4664&size=full

You can track her by entering her MMSI 319715000 into Goggle.

I'm not sure that everyone will have access to the site. I send AIS ship positions to the site when I'm up North so I may be on an access list.
Most large pleasure yachts carry AIS transmitters and broadcast their position while underway.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by Indy-Guy

You are correct and I can see that it could come off that I was on a political agenda however I truly was not.

I was given this information by a friend and thought many would find it interesting as I did so I passed it on. Before the friend sent me this information and to be honest I did not even know the GOP convention was in Tampa nor did I care. Now I am glad I know the GOP convention is in Tampa so I will say away from there at that time the same way I would if the Democrats were having their convention in the area. I truly am not a political person.

As I posted earlier that I feel this site used to be about sharing information about The Villages however it now seems that when you post something you have a special reason to do so. I do regret even posting the whole thing.

I enjoyed seeing the photo Indy, and did not/ do not presume ulterior motives. The yacht is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

The S.S. Bill-n-Brillo:



Ahoy!! Hoist the mainsail!!! No WAIT......we don't have one of those.

Bill

Quote:
Originally Posted by ilovetv
Their good taste is infused throughout The Villages.
We've benefited from their visionary planning and risk taking.
..... ....... and you have spoken "volumes"....in just 17 words.

...................How lucky WE are to have found The Villages..

...Many THANKS to the entire Morse family for risking-it-all to
provide us with the opportunity to live in such a lovely place...

.....may the good Lord provide the ENTIRE MORSE FAMILY
with good health, continued great wealth and much happiness,
for many many generations......

The SWIMDAWG Post of the Day Award is a combo-award. A little smile and a lot of truth, gratefulness and good wishes....

[redwitch]

Sorry that I attached a motive to you that wasn't there. I'm not a Morse fan but I don't slam them for no reason. I honestly was confused as to your motive -- was it to just show a beautiful boat or was it to show how much money the Morse's had and create some envy or anger? Given that you made the comment about the GOP, it seemed more like an excuse to bash Morse than anything else. I apologize for misinterpreting.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

The S.S. Bill-n-Brillo:



Ahoy!! Hoist the mainsail!!! No WAIT......we don't have one of those.

Bill

Bill, Is the S.S. Bill-n-Brillo available for summer rentals? Can you send me the rates both with and and without oars.