tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6903828557671115365.post329851373496002551..comments2024-03-27T03:54:39.205+11:00Comments on Twice In A Lifetime: Ripped offMikeAlisaEliasErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902073678760664040noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6903828557671115365.post-32390137984799175142015-02-15T01:13:28.992+11:002015-02-15T01:13:28.992+11:00Thanks, Peter…those are some good thoughts about t...Thanks, Peter…those are some good thoughts about the fortress mentality and how it can affect your interactions… Unfortunately, we sometimes remember why we're defensive only after we forget to be, if you follow me...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307788103369409650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6903828557671115365.post-25129991954642163142015-02-13T20:05:48.289+11:002015-02-13T20:05:48.289+11:00Oh what rubbish news! There's not much consol...Oh what rubbish news! There's not much consolation to be had but in answer to your question.... well no, not necessarily. As I'm sure you already realise, it's all too easy to slip into a kind of fortress mentality in response to the risk of this kind of thing. Sadly that tendency is insidious and ultimately impacts on how we relate to the places and particularly the people we encounter. <br />So, there's a balance to be struck. It sounds to me like you probably have it about right.... but that doesn't make it any easier when you have to spend time and money trying to find or replace your lost tender. Good luck with that and good cruising. <br />Meanwhile, thanks for your intelligent and entertaining writing. It's helping me make it through a long cold winter in Northern Europe prepping the boat for the next trip.<br />PeterSula .... gates abouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875245094074753279noreply@blogger.com