Why Jim Cate is a FAKE
 

Joe wrote:

Jim Cate wrote in message ...

Joe wrote:


No one is dumb enough to by a mac and brag on line

He dosent know who sponsers the wen night regetta.

He is not a local but capable of finding online info about beautiful
Kemah and the local area.

If he was a local he would know who puts on the race.



Not on line, not in the papers, just 20 years of tradition and all the
locals on the lake know.

Joe

Some of us have to work for a living and don't get out as often as you
do Joe. I think the Elissa Regatta was of more interest, and I do have
experience working, crewing and sailing on the Elissa.

Jim


Sure you did jim. Did you see the fog horn I donated to the museam?
Right of front, with a little brass plaque with my name on it.

Joe

No, I'm sorry but I didn't notice it, Joe. Did you see my name in the
display of hull plate contributors? It's number 120 of 318.

Jim

Why Jim Cate is a FAKE
 

Jim Cate wrote in message ...
Joe wrote:

Jim Cate wrote in message ...


Did you see my name in the
display of hull plate contributors? It's number 120 of 318.


Well yes I have I must admit. I called a buddy at the museam and he
checked for me.

So did you go aloft in brisk winds and walk out the foot ropes beneath
the yardarms to furl or unfurl the upper topsail or T'Gallant?

In the 80's they were begging me to get a sail endorsement to run as
second skipper on her. I just did not have the time. 6 mo work for
every day at sea just was to much to ask. I use to push all of Grasso
fuel up and down the coast at the time. The Grasso dock is across from
the Elissa on pelican isle.

Joe

Joe







Jim

Why Jim Cate is a FAKE
 

Jim Cate

No, I'm sorry but I didn't notice it, Joe.

Looks like a box with a handle sticking out of it, vintage 1860's .

The kids love it when it's bellows roar. I picked it up at a garage
sell in galveston and really had no were to store it. Ebay did not
exist at the time and I felt it would be better to just give it to the
museam. This was long before mitchell took over the waterfront. It's
been so long since Ive been onboard Im not sure if its still on
display.


Did you see my name in the
display of hull plate contributors? It's number 120 of 318.


375 dollars and anyone can be a plate member.


have you taken any trips on the Elissa? If so were and when?


Joe


Jim

Why Jim Cate is a FAKE
 

Joe wrote:
Jim Cate

No, I'm sorry but I didn't notice it, Joe.


Looks like a box with a handle sticking out of it, vintage 1860's .

The kids love it when it's bellows roar. I picked it up at a garage
sell in galveston and really had no were to store it. Ebay did not
exist at the time and I felt it would be better to just give it to the
museam. This was long before mitchell took over the waterfront. It's
been so long since Ive been onboard Im not sure if its still on
display.


Did you see my name in the

display of hull plate contributors? It's number 120 of 318.



375 dollars and anyone can be a plate member.


have you taken any trips on the Elissa? If so were and when?


Joe
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I was a member of the Elissa crew for three years, around 1995-1999. I
sailed on the boat during its day trips each year, but I didn't get to
make any of the longer voyages. I'll look for your bellows apparatus
next time I'm at the museum.

When I was on the crew I did climb the rigging under sail, walked out on
the foot ropes, and helped unfurl the upper topsail and the T'Gallant in
20 knot winds. It's a magnificant view up there, and the ship has a
"galloping" pitching motion that makes it even more exciting. As you
point out, to be a member of the crew requires many hours of work and
training throughout most of the year, and I didn't have the time to
continue on the crew. - My usual job was to conduct guided tours of the
boat on weekends.

Jim

Why Jim Cate is a FAKE
 

On 13 Jun 2004 08:35:51 -0700, something compelled
(Joe), to say:

have you taken any trips on the Elissa?

I had a few rides on a girl named Elissa. Does that count?