Infamous log entries

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Don't know why, but the Admiral always insists on adding the mistakes and general mayhem to the log book.

Here's the entry from yesterday:

"Genset making steam. JG (that's me) empties sea strainer of debris. Still low water flow and lots of steam. JG dons wetsuit, he forgot his mask at home and swims under boat to clear intake. Comes up with a handful of sea grass. I wonder if he went aground somewhere while single handing the boat".

That wasn't too bad, but she has to add that I forgot my mask at home and speculates if I went shallow.

Next:

"JG takes a shower after clearing genset intake. When finished notices the dinghy is gone. Looking down range, sees dinghy is 100 yards away and washed up on shore. JG dons wetsuit and swims to retrieve dinghy. JG scheduled for knot school."

These are the mild ones, but that's a kick in the pants... I'm sure the idea is to look back on these times when we're old and have a good laugh. But, what do you do if you're already getting old and still generating these entries?

We've been boating since August of last year and have put about 300 hours on the engines so far. Half the log contains mistakes as we learn.

I have a bunch that start like this: 1)JG forgot too... 2)JG hit... 3)JG bumped... 4)JG didn't...

They should be more like this: 1)Fearless Captain... 2)Master of the seas prevents... 3)JG thought ahead and...

Anyone else have "Infamous log entries"?
 
Perhaps entries containing YOUR version of the "events" would be appropriate!
 
i see you're in Bradenton FL, at least she didn't poke fun at you wearing a WETSUIT in warm water ! :-)
 
Well, stop running aground, learn how to tie knots, and stop forgetting your equipment, and maybe she'll write better entries! :)
 
Or you can pull a shady business deal and keep 2 sets of log books....her version and the "real story". [:-devil]
 
Maybe a glossary listing the Admiral's terms with your definition would work. i.e. JG bumped = Fearless Captain facing adversity. Or something similar.
 
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Originally posted by blouderback

Well, stop running aground, learn how to tie knots, and stop forgetting your equipment, and maybe she'll write better entries! :)

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Now there's some encouraging words spoken from a true " Captain ".
 
Log books are great, especially up here in the frozen north. Sit by the fire in mid-February and read back into some of them, instantly you are on the open blue...hey, same colour as my toes whaddya know?... huh.
Graeme.
 
Just list what ever your wife had for lunch in the log every time she writes one of those comments. That and quit forgetting your mask at hand, quit going aground and quit tying girly knots!!!

bp
 
Like my accountant says, "2 sets of books are better than one."
Like most things, the truth is somewhere in the middle.
 
Ahh heck, just laugh along with her and relax. Screwing up is part of the fun of learning boating and no one is immune! Heck, let her take charge of the helm! She'll learn how to handle the boat, make those tough decisions and she'll stop laughing at your mistakes 'cause she'll be making them too!!!!

Life is too short to be up tight. Relax and enjoy the experience.
 
YOu should, of course, also make entries to ensure the the log is accurate. Such as, "Admiral handled the helm when docking this afternoon. Beautiful job. We will continue the trip next week after the hull repairs are complete."
 
I was on Subs for 8 years and we kept a "Quotable Quote Log". During Slow watches on station we would read old log entries and laugh until we hurt.
 
Newbies. ;)

First thing is first - plausible deniability. Those logged events by your First Mate could be argued as inaccurate accountings due to sun, wind, glare, effects of alcohol, etc.

Next: Your Log. IE: MG forgot her makeup which caused an "incident". MG hesitated when securing dock lines which caused vessel to "bump" dock. MG reported a headache and went to sick bay...JG bears the load singlehanded...again.

Two logs, my man, two logs.
 
JG:

"I'm sure the idea is to look back on these times when we're old and have a good laugh."

You're sure? Thanks for sharing. We obviously had a good laugh!

"But, what do you do if you're already getting old and still generating these entries?"

It's called a learning curve. Look how nice and steep yours is!

"Anyone else have "Infamous log entries"?"

We all do! ... but nobody's got the guts to post 'em after the hammering you took up above. ;)

Old_Salt
 
Thats why only I get to write in the log book.

Dave

Faster now but still steady
 
Count yourself lucky. Some weeks ago we ran out of gas (new boat, gauge showed one-third full), were drifting towards rocks, had to call in a pan-pan, and when we were towed in got a follow-up friendly visit from a police boat to boot....

and this is when my wife decided we should really be keeping a SCRAP-BOOK, complete with PICTURES of the event, for posterity....

this scrap book is showing me aging by the minute - what FUN..

Cheers,

Orcbait
 
LOL - you guys crack me up! I'm actually having more fun than I ever thought possible and can take the ribbing in stride. I'm actually glad to have something to do and have fun while learning.

My businesses made life "work optional" about five years ago (at 36). I opted out. Now I spend as much time as possible burning diesel. We NEVER sit at the dock and spend two or three days per week on the boat (we home school the kids on Egmont Key). That knot held just fine for six months... I swear! My eight year old thinks it was time traveling pirates that untied it. I agree and noted this possibility in the log.

Thankfully, I have a good book on knots and have taken control of the log. BTW - the water was 64F, way too cold for skinny dipping.
 
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