IMQTPI wrote:

Oh my! Wasn't intending for my thread to turn into a Flame War! But
such is the nature of NG's, I s'pose...

I tend not to dive into the bashing, but I may join some of the more
lively (and *entertaining*) OT threads. I'll definitely keep my
political opinions to myself.

Glad to hear Peggie's still around, kinda. I always liked her (tho' I
have NO use for her advice with the dink - I think a coffee-can will
suffice! Better yet, a quick trip to shore!!! ;-)

MadCow - I'd almost forgotten about her. I actually met her IRL a few
years back. Nice lady, I thought.

Still watching for a few more familiar names: Gould0738;
Mike-Something-or-other (he was into those mondo-fast offshore racers
IIRC), Eisboch. I'm sure there are others that I can't remember
offhand.

Ooh - I still have my rec.boats hat, even!

........Anyhoooooo, I'll pick 'n choose where I dive into the
discussions...

Honestly, I'd rather spend my time on the water anyway (Soon... Very
soon...!!!)

-IMQTPI (Nancy)
HarleyNan95123(at)yahoo(dot)com

Peggy is more usually found on rec.boats.cruising which *so far* has
resisted being dragged into the gutter by the unboated trolls and rabid
anti-troll supposed boaters. There are still one or two sailors around
and quite a few powerboaters here but although dinghy sailing is
somewhat OT for r.b.c, You'll get a better discussion than on r.b.

Lee Yeaton's 'Boats of Rec.Boats' site is still going.
http://thebayguide.com/rec.boats/
You just gotta get your 'new' :-) toy up there. I should also get a
better picture of Stingo up, I've actually got one waiting to scan,
*UNDER SAIL* !!!

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'Stingo' Albacore #1554 - 15' Early 60's, Uffa Fox designed,
All varnished hot moulded wooden racing dinghy.