Nutsy,

Sorry to hear about the robbery.

A few years back, my boat was ransacked while it was on the hard. In a
Yard, with supposedly security.

When I was called down to give a report on what was taken, I was shocked
at the condition of the boat. What a mess!!!

As I started to make a list of what was taken, with the police there. I
straighten the boat out and found nothing missing!!!
The police said they were looking for guns.which I don't carry.

It took a long time to get over the violation. There were other boats
that were stripped of electronic gear, stoves, compasses, depth sounders
and what have you. There was damage to hatchways for entry and damage
for no reason. I never locked my boat while it is on the Hard and I
think that might have been why I was spared.

What a time to have that happen to you. Labor Day Week-end. Hope
everything gets taken care of. Just about ends "Derelict's" season
doesn't it. Sorry Pal, wish You were closer so you could use my boat.

One good thing, you have a new joy coming into your life. He'll be a
Virgo, like myself. I pray everyday that he'll have as good a life or
better than mine.

Ole Thom
P/S Give Susy a kiss for me and may the "Luck of the Irish" shine down
on you RIGHT NOW!!