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Zen in the Wind is now booking passages; Clothing Optional Schooner Trips in Main
Topic Started: Jun 21 2004, 08:35 PM (904 Views)
Jack_Tarr
Exhaulted Master - Dominion of Darryayah

Join us on the Tops’l Schooner Zen in the Wind for the vacation of a lifetime. Good times are mandatory, clothing is not.

The Zen in the Wind measures 99 feet overall, 65 feet on deck with a 19 foot beam and draws 7 feet with her centerboard up.

Zen in the Wind carries a maximum of 22 guests in 11 cabins.

It's hard to describe our cruises. To some people the sailing is the best part, to others it's the scenery. Some rave about the food, and some talk about the people that they get to meet. But all agree, the easy relaxing atmosphere of being on a windjammer in Maine makes it a vacation they can't forget, which may be why so many guests return from year to year. Some have said it is just like sailing into a postcard. Your vacation starts from the minute you walk aboard. You can sense the power and history that an original sailing vessel possesses. The captain (that would be yours truly) and crew welcome you show you to your cabin, and give you an informal tour. It will be your home for the trip, so they will do their best to make sure that you are comfortable Tomorrow morning there will be the excitement of getting underway, but the first night you'll fall asleep knowing you are amongst new friends. Breakfast is served, dishes are done, and with guidance from the crew, you lend a hand hoisting the sails, and help to get the vessel going. It's a day at sea spent watching scenery go by, feeling the wind and sun, eating and relaxing. Seals, eagles, porpoises, and lighthouses, so much to see but you don't have to worry about making reservations for lunch or dinner. You can smell the wonderful things cooking in the galley, fresh homemade breads, soups, desserts. And though you want to save yourself for the evening's lobster bake, when you see lunch you just can't help yourself. It seems a little early to stop, because you really don't want it to end, but you hear the anchor go down, and it's time to help take the sails down. Ah, this is the island where you will have a lobster bake, and you are amazed at how easily everyone gets ashore and how effortless it seems to cook that many lobsters. There appears to be a never-ending supply and you never imagined you'd ever say no to yet another one. Enjoy a walk around the beach while the sunset paints the sky overhead. You wish you could live like this forever, and you wish you'd signed up for a longer cruise. The best part is that tomorrow will be another day spent sailing on the Zen in the Wind.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
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Jack_Tarr
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HELP WANTED

We are now accepting applications for the following positions:

Ship's Cook....Experience required. Expertise in cooking on an antique woodstove a big plus.

Galley helper.... Will assist in general galley duties and assist in getting the vessel underway as well.

First Mate.... Responsible for the general care and maintenance of the vessel. Requires going aloft and lots of heavy work.

Enquire within.
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Warbird
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Pheeeeew! She's beauty, JT - I'm impressed!

*looks the Zen over and breathes in the wonderful sea air*

So..how's your next week looking? Got room for a couple of cold-weary travellers? (Wait til he sees this!) *takes a digi to show Argus later*

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Jack_Tarr
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Oh, and for those of you wondering what Zen looks like, here she is passing the Rockland Breakwater Light.

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Jack_Tarr
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Ok Warbird, I'll pencil you 2 in for Cabin #8. It's got a double bed and if I remember correctly, 8 is one of your favorite numbers, right? :P
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Warbird
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:lol: Yup. B)

OK, sport-o, we're there. Anything special you recommend we bring? Thanks for doing this!

*kiss*

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Jack_Tarr
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Bring a variety of clothing as it can be 90 one day and 60 the next. Also, we provide coffee, tea, juices and lemonade. If you want soda, beer, wine or what have you, bring it with you.

Depending on wind and weather, we may or may not anchor somewhere where there are facilities, so best to bring a supply for the week.

And with Warbird and Argus as paying passengers too!

Now we just need a few more passengers to make this happen :-)
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FideiDefensor
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curioser and curioser...

I would love to book a room, but one query, are you badger-friendly?
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The Evil Penguin Child
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I would be happy to offer my sevices as a on board vet for all the cute animals :D or a libarian ''Knowledge is Power ...........TO THE LIBARY!'' :o Is It big enough for a libary!!!!!.
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Jack_Tarr
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We really arent familiar with badgers. Does he use a litter box or what? If so, my only other concern is the ships mascot, a Macaw named "Charlie Noble". Charlie takes great pleasure in calling dogs over to his cage. When the dog comes over (which is virtually all the time), Charlie bombs him with toys from the top of the cage. Its really a riot to see a German Shepard run away from a 6 ounce green ball of feathers :-)

Well, in any case, if the badger can get along with everyone and not cause trouble, he/she is welcome.
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Jack_Tarr
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I would be happy to offer my sevices as a on board vet for all the cute animals

Do you happen to have a specialty in avian exotics? If so, we could definatelyter for part of your passage as Charlie really needs his nails and his little pecker trimmed. We have about 3 dozen or so books aboard, so really don't need a librarian but if you can haul on a line or help raise the anchor, you'll feel right at home.
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Warbird
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Some animals need more care than others. The badgers and parrot will be fine - it's the 2-legged mammals that usually cause the most trouble. <eg>
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Jack_Tarr
Jun 21 2004, 09:41 PM
Galley helper.... Will assist in general galley duties and assist in getting the vessel underway as well.

I would be glad to serve as the galley helper.
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I have often performed similar duties on this ship, a privately owned Bird Class Patrol Vessel sailing out of Baltimore.
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The Evil Penguin Child
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Jack_Tarr
Jun 23 2004, 07:51 PM
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I would be happy to offer my sevices as a on board vet for all the cute animals

Do you happen to have a specialty in avian exotics? If so, we could definatelyter for part of your passage as Charlie really needs his nails and his little pecker trimmed. We have about 3 dozen or so books aboard, so really don't need a librarian but if you can haul on a line or help raise the anchor, you'll feel right at home.

Yes I think i could do a little clipping and run a ship board badger day care in my cabin too, in regards with pulling ropes and stuff, I learn fast :D. So am I hired?
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Jack_Tarr
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhh!! (thats pirate talk to you landlubbers :P

We now have the following 2 as hired hands....Herculium as galley helper and Evil Penguin Child as deck hand and resident pedicurist hehehe

Now all we need is a cook and a lot more paying passengers.

Seriously now, do you think its cheap keeping a 118 year old schooner in this kind of condition???

Tell all your friends....bring in the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :blink:
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FideiDefensor
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curioser and curioser...

I shall come. I have not been aboard a boat for many a month, so I shall look forward to it. Phillipe will get along fine with your macaw, and besides, he is far more intelligent than your average German Shepherd :D

I hope this *places a large bag of gold coins on to the desk* will cover our costs...
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Jack_Tarr
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Thank you so much, I've assigned you to cabin #7. If the moaning and groaning from across the passageway keep you awake, feel free to help yourself to some free foam earplugs. They are located in the tan box beside the aft companionway :D
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FideiDefensor
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curioser and curioser...

Well I was thinking of hulping myself to the rum, but earplugs are good! :P I shall look forward to meeting this parrot...
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The Evil Penguin Child
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So an i stay in cabin 13, And make it big, I need to fit a pen and other animal play toys in as well :).
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Jack_Tarr
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So an i stay in cabin 13

ummmmmmmmmmmm errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr there are only 12 cabins. I could rename #12 and call it #13 if that would make you more comfortable. This should be a good one as the lower is close to the deck so the penguin can get in and out easily. :blink:
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Jack_Tarr
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Meet Charlie Noble. We tried giving him piano lessons but alas he's tone deaf. He talks like a pirate tho and I'm sure you'll enjoy his sence of humor.

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parrrrtay
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Hi Charlie, good to meet you!

Hey there Jack, do any of your rooms have a KING size bed?
How about a room with a port hole? I can't stand the closed in feeling.

Will there be many trips or only one?
I am not to fond of a trip on Noah's Ark, therefore I would like to book a trip without all the vermits on board. (2 legged vermits are ok) :P


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Wachovia Coalition
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Ya know a vacation, real or otherwise, is sounding really good right now. Put me down for a room if it's possible. Money is no problem.
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Jack_Tarr
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Hey there Jack, do any of your rooms have a KING size bed?


All the cabins have portholes, and a sink with hot and cold water. Cabins 1,2,3,4 and 12 have upper and lower singles. 5,6,7,8,9,11 and 12 have double beds. All cabins also have standing head room. I am somewhat claustrophobic myself but find all of them quite livable. I'll put you in #8 as its a bit more open than the others and you'll be right next to the captain's cabin so he can keep an eye on you.
Don't wory about the critters, they will have their own sunning area :-)
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Jack_Tarr
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Ya know a vacation, real or otherwise, is sounding really good right now.


I'll put you in cabin #1. You can periodically splash yourself with some cold salt water to add to the realism. hehehehe
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