tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post7426790325365649374..comments2024-03-10T10:12:47.522+01:00Comments on Weighty matters: F is for...Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464946195661953578noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-13707348332039607522010-02-26T23:05:38.093+01:002010-02-26T23:05:38.093+01:00I've only ever been seasick one time, but it w...I've only ever been seasick one time, but it was a thoroughly miserable experience so I feel for you!<br /><br />The Irish Sea is renowned for being rough, so I'm not surprised that was one of your nightmare trips.jayhttp://www.thedeppeffect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-61662804965932594992010-02-26T23:01:08.398+01:002010-02-26T23:01:08.398+01:00The North Sea crossing are especially rough - my I...The North Sea crossing are especially rough - my Irish Sea crossings were generally good - even the one time when I was sick before leaving Dublin for Holyhead!Gerald (Ackworth born)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10972748175799683560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-79805384343280763132010-02-26T06:03:32.314+01:002010-02-26T06:03:32.314+01:00I love the ferry that goes from Manhattan to State...I love the ferry that goes from Manhattan to Staten island, passing the Statue of liberty<br /><br />On behalf of the ABC Wednesday team, thank you!Roger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-91701529891837507292010-02-25T01:02:17.158+01:002010-02-25T01:02:17.158+01:00You have reminded me of the first ferry ride I eve...You have reminded me of the first ferry ride I ever did and that was being rowed in a small boat across Weymouth Harbour, when I was a child. Have been on the Irish Ferry to from Rosslare to Fishguard on the Welsh coast. Great F post.Strawberry Jam Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695110960213262472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-70071604972454762012010-02-24T22:43:48.265+01:002010-02-24T22:43:48.265+01:00We took a tour boat from Cancun to Isla Mujeras. A...We took a tour boat from Cancun to Isla Mujeras. A short trip, but the day was windy and waves were about 8 feet tall. All of us "gringos" were green! Guess that could be an entry for next week. Thanks for visiting my blog!LisaFhttp://peripheralperceptions.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-2203367949417813962010-02-24T22:17:35.828+01:002010-02-24T22:17:35.828+01:00I totally can identify with the wobbly sea feeling...I totally can identify with the wobbly sea feeling, of not being on solid ground. Thanks for a really interesting post Mara.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12918979903066830662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-65437844037896262552010-02-24T20:11:42.641+01:002010-02-24T20:11:42.641+01:00Knock on wood, I have never experienced any form o...Knock on wood, I have never experienced any form of sea sickness. I grew up on boats (fishing, sporting and just cruising) but, my poor husband grew up in the desert and never got used to boats and feels it everytime we go out.Diann @ The Thrifty Groovehttp://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-15041251879072884922010-02-24T18:28:05.903+01:002010-02-24T18:28:05.903+01:00Agree! Great F post!Agree! Great F post!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265612437081104183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-12014469556676211342010-02-24T14:13:53.164+01:002010-02-24T14:13:53.164+01:00Oh, yes, I have the same love-hate relationship! M...Oh, yes, I have the same love-hate relationship! My sea sickness all depends on the waves. I usually have to go out into the open air, but some ferries don't have that option! And even though I'm not a bus driver, I don't like the way motion sick medication makes me feel!Ginny Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579981666900022792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-17187422006779827412010-02-24T13:20:24.399+01:002010-02-24T13:20:24.399+01:00"F is for Ferries" That was a clever one..."F is for Ferries" That was a clever one. Those are those flat boats that only travel back and forth over a body of water!<br />I have never been on one.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting my F-post about us felines. Calle Cat says "Hello" and "Meow"!<br />Purrs<br />Sara Cat<br />(The black cat, Cajsa, is a little shy.)Sara Katthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642051500349373788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-2250456061470595782010-02-24T13:09:50.502+01:002010-02-24T13:09:50.502+01:00I really like being on and by the water.
On beha...I really like being on and by the water. <br /><br />On behalf of the ABC team, thanks for participating this week.lv2scpbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727591726116331492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-76203813968353521852010-02-24T11:27:58.453+01:002010-02-24T11:27:58.453+01:00The ferries across or at least one of them, are fa...The ferries across or at least one of them, are familiar to me. I often cross the river Lek from Krimpen a/d Lek to Kinderdijk.( see the post of Krimpen a/d Lek)<br />Thanks for your visit and comment. No, fortunately I don't have to hoist my bed to the ceiling either!Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-206594743187806982010-02-24T08:49:05.352+01:002010-02-24T08:49:05.352+01:00I have never ridden on a ferry. One of the many, ...I have never ridden on a ferry. One of the many, many things I hope to do at least once in my life.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your insight into "ferrydom" though.Troyhttp://i-refuse-to-recede.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-25086045046906949442010-02-24T07:45:15.301+01:002010-02-24T07:45:15.301+01:00There is a ferry I have taken when I have visited ...There is a ferry I have taken when I have visited Seattle, and it was wonderful.LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127492252768559849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-27739341418663311492010-02-24T07:44:20.619+01:002010-02-24T07:44:20.619+01:00Sea sickness us awful. I don't blame you for ...Sea sickness us awful. I don't blame you for not wanting to get it.<br />Nice picture of the ferry though.photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-74378166026167072742010-02-24T07:08:03.946+01:002010-02-24T07:08:03.946+01:00I'm not too crazy about ferries either! The o...I'm not too crazy about ferries either! The old ferry from this island to the mainland used to be very slow - 8 hours crossing an often very choppy English Channel. I did spend one night crossing up on deck because the freezing cold was *much* better than the seasickness!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-8888476044669330452010-02-24T06:43:41.878+01:002010-02-24T06:43:41.878+01:00I get motion sickness too, I usually sucks on sour...I get motion sickness too, I usually sucks on sour plum the whole duration of the journey or pop the dramamine.Jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165901556595808031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-82644577548731054762010-02-24T05:34:33.203+01:002010-02-24T05:34:33.203+01:00I agree with you! Good F post!I agree with you! Good F post!Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-73725317002158098252010-02-24T03:46:29.224+01:002010-02-24T03:46:29.224+01:00We have lots of ferries here on the west coast of ...We have lots of ferries here on the west coast of Canada, too. But it's usually smooth sailing 'cuz if it gets too stormy, they cancel them. I did not enjoy the overnight ferry from Naples to Palermo, Sicily, though!Leslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-80999279556526881812010-02-24T03:20:58.825+01:002010-02-24T03:20:58.825+01:00I agree with you - short runs aren't too bad. ...I agree with you - short runs aren't too bad. but a longer one, especially on a sea would be difficult!<br />Great post.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-1282135729893046922010-02-24T01:25:06.907+01:002010-02-24T01:25:06.907+01:00Oh no! Sea sickness is the worst! I hope you don&#...Oh no! Sea sickness is the worst! I hope you don't have to go on any long ferry rides for a while!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1459431979539476850.post-66218767142680809292010-02-24T00:27:51.792+01:002010-02-24T00:27:51.792+01:00Have you tried Dramamine?Have you tried Dramamine?Misfit in Paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324459879738127303noreply@blogger.com