tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527913791294258201.post1062284581322090414..comments2024-03-26T17:58:22.711-07:00Comments on HAWSEPIPER: The Longest Climb: The Men Who Wanted to be Left AlonePaul, Dammit!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02264872375942355609noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527913791294258201.post-8782216135651212092021-10-09T17:31:59.700-07:002021-10-09T17:31:59.700-07:00I know what you mean about the communication issue...I know what you mean about the communication issues. I remember when I started sailing, we had to find a telephone office in town somewhere and stand in line to call home. It was so nice to get mail when we got to port. No one had a phone on board (no such thing as cel phones at home either). Before we had all the electronics, it seemed we had more time for other things including time for each other. We were much more social (in person). Everyone had a hobby of some sort- playing an instrument, making some kind of art, even the traditional knot work. We read and would discuss what we were reading. People would hang out and enjoy each others company after watch. Now everyone heads straight to their room for TV or internet. <br />I decided a few years ago I would never go out on another job where I didn't have internet access. Since I'm single, I have to take care of all of my business online. Coming home after 3-4 months with no contact, everything would be a total mess. No bills paid, checks missing so no money, etc. Years ago, people understood that we were cut off from the world and would cut us some slack. That is no longer acceptable, everyone just assumes we have smart phones and that they work like normal when we're at sea. <br />I'm addicted to my email, but starting to think more and more that the amount of time and energy I spend online is not a good thing for me. It's just so hard now to find ways to get involved in real life as compared to the ease of doing it online. Captain Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703581646950283186noreply@blogger.com