On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:49:36 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

You should explore the area around the Thimbles...there's really great
underwater rocks that might sink you at low tide.

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Well thanks for the cruising advice Harry, maybe you actually did own
a boat at one time. Excuse me if you thought I was trying to insult
you, mostly just reciting facts that you seem to conveniently forget.
A highly educated etymologist like youself could probably explain to
us whether a recitation of facts, no matter how unfortunate they may
be, is truly an insult. By the way, Yale has no record of you ever
receiving a degree in etmology, or anything else for that matter. No
insult, just a statement of facts.

We've been going to the Thimble Islands for years as it turns out,
first time in August 1971 if my memory is correct, most recently two
days back in August. Beautiful place, looks a lot like the coast of
northeastern Maine. And yes there are rocks, lots of them, part of
the appeal actually since the islands themselves are little more than
overgrown rocks. And no, none of them has ever jumped up to bite us
- knock on wood and other superstitions.

Right now were headed back to Chesapeake Bay to see if we can find
your mythical lobster boat - should be there in a couple of days. Stop
by St Michaels and say hello if you get a chance.