Captain Rob's Blog

It's Not About the What Ever

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:51:00 -0400

Pirate Lifestyle TV ™ Quickie 010

This quickie is about focusing on what is important. It's not about the bike!

An all too common excuse I hear is, "if only I had a better whatever."

I could play better golf if I had better clubs.

I could make better videos if I had a better camera.

If I had a better job.

If I had better clothes.

If I had a better car.

If I had a better whatever!

I am sure you can think of plenty of examples of whatever's people around you use.

Do what must be done as if your life depends on you getting it done, because it does...

Thank you.

CaptRob

Life is a Journey Slow Down and Enjoy the Road Trip

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:29:00 -0400

Pirate Lifestyle TV ™ Quickie 009

This quickie is about slowing down and enjoying the journey.

Life is a journey. To sail the seven seas of freedom and live a successful pirate lifestyle you must slow down and enjoy.

Several friends of mine and friends of friends are enjoying the journey this summer. My friend, Pat O'Bryan, traveled the west end of RT66 and right now is on the west coast. A friend of Marshall Wayne is sharing his story of drifting down the Mississippi river.

One of my fondest childhood memories is our summer road trips to visit the relatives in Wisconsin. We piled in to my grandfather's Ford station wagon and headed northwest. My grandfather ALWAYS stopped at the same A&W drive-in restaurant. You know, you sit in the car and the waitress brings out rootbeers, in frosty mugs, on a tray she hangs on the driver's door.

Remember...My goal is to motivate and stimulate YOU to live your pirate lifestyle!

CaptRob

Just Ask Pirate Lifestyle TV Quickie

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:36:00 -0400

Ahoy me hearty,

Pirate Lifestyle TV Quickie 008, Just Ask.

In order to be successful, we must be able to ask for what we want. You can not wait for anything.

Looking forward to hearing what you think? If you would like, please post a comment.

As always, your Pirate friend,

CaptRob

Quickie 007 Guideline #2 Attitude

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:32:00 -0400

Ahoy me hearty,

Pirate Lifestyle TV Quickie 007, Positive Attitude, Guideline #2.

I use a glass of beer as a metaphor (analogy) to maintaining a positive attitude. Do you see the glass of beer as half-empty or half-full? Hmmmmm.

Looking forward to hearing what you think?

As always, your Pirate friend,

CaptRob

Oops, I forgot something.

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:24:00 -0400

Oh dang!

On July 6th, last Wednesday, I uploaded Pirate Lifestyle TV Episode 020 Democracy and Pirates. It is an interesting and surprising subject episode.

In my excitement, I am working very hard at growing my YouTube following, I fergot to post me video here. Sorry. So here is the video. Feel free to comment!!

How do you see the world around you? The 4th of July, what it means, democracy and more. Where did we first see democracy in the New World? Guess!

CaptRob

Who is driving the bus? You?

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:01:00 -0400

Ahoy me hearty.

Today is Saturday. In fact, it is 8:00pm where we are. But I wanted to share this with you NOW. At 11:00am today I uploaded Pirate Lifestyle TV Quickie 006. I shot it earlier in the morning (one take).

Anyway, I want you to see it ASAP! It already has over 60 views and several comments.

Who is driving the bus? Who is captain of your vessel? Is it you? This quickie will help you be successful.

I wanted to shoot this outside, change of scenery, not the inside of Bella Rose. Pretty darn good image and sound for an inexpensive flip-cam. Arrr.

CaptRob

Pirate Lifestyle Guidelines

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:41:00 -0400

Ahoy,

Pirate Lifestyle TV Quickie 005 is about the Pirate Lifestyle Guidelines.

The first Pirate Lifestyle ~~rule~~ Guideline is ~ there are NO Rules. Arrr.

I started writing, sharing, the Pirate Lifestyle Guidelines in this blog one year ago. I REALLY want to finish this project. I need your input! What do you think is a Pirate Lifestyle Guideline?

I will be sharing more Guidelines in Pirate Lifestyle TV quickies. This Quickie, 005, was long because I explain the project, what the Pirate Lifestyle Guidelines are, future Quickies will be much shorter. Really! Arrr.

CaptRob

Forgiveness Versus Permission

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:58:00 -0400

Ahoy,

Pirate Lifestyle TV Quickie 004 is about ~ Forgiveness versus Permission.

Remember, the first rule of the Pirate Lifestyle is there are NO rules. Arrr.

CaptRob

Orange Beach AL - Pirate Lifestyle TV Episode 019

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:47:00 -0400

Ahoy Matey!

The brand new Episode 019 of Pirate Lifestyle TV. I use President Barack Obama and the BP oil spill as a metaphor (analogy) for YOU making decision in your life.

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the RIGHT thing, the next best thing is the WRONG thing, and the worst thing is NOTHING." T. Roosevelt

Again, thanks to everyone that sends me e-mails, messages, tweets, and kind thoughts. We really like and enjoy you taking the time.

CaptRobLee

Abby Sunderland Rescued

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:21:00 -0400

Ahoy me hearties,

There have been, actually currently are, all kinds of discussions about whether it was a good idea for a 16 year old girl, Abby Sunderland, to attempt to solo nonstop circumnavigate the globe. So I will add my thoughts to the too-long list.

You know, "Monday morning quarterbacking" is so easy...

First and foremost, I like to think we are free to do what ever we want. So I don't think it is anybody's business what Abby does. It is between her and her family. The people that tried, or are trying, to get her parents in trouble by crying “child abuse” are crazy. No, Abby's parents should not be put in jail. Geesh.

Now as to the fact she is in trouble and needs to be rescued. Yes, I think the family should be responsible for the costs. They where warned not to travel this time of year. Experts warned of traveling in the Indian Ocean in the Southern Hemisphere this time of year. Because she had to stop for repairs, technically, she would not be completing her original plan to solo nonstop circumnavigate the globe. But Abby continued on anyway, so I think it reasonable they should pay the rescue expenses.

My personal opinion, for what my 2 cents are worth. Based on what I have read, her family being lifelong sailors, her brother Zac sailing the globe last year. I can’t help but wonder, is this “TRULY" Abby's dream? But again, it isn't really any of my business or any of your business or any of anyone else’s business.

As of this moment, she is ok, but her boat is too damaged to continue. The mast appears to be completely gone. Last I heard, she has been rescued by a French fishing vessel and her boat will most likely be intentionally sunk. It is too great a distance in dangerous waters to tow the boat.

I could go on and on, but I think I will stop now…

CaptRob