Well, well, well....

Happy new year to everyone at ASA.

I haven't had much time to post here, but it was a great year. Thomas
has been thriving and growing up beautifully. I'm pretty much retired
after opening a medical supply business in the area. In spite of all
of the local hospitals and retirement community there was no pre-
existing store, so we really found an easy market. I hired a couple of
people to run it and outside of doing the books and ordering inventory
every other Thursday, I can enjoy my days with Thomas and Suzanne as I
please.

Meanwhile....we're looking at either buying a new boat or nearly new
boat. I'm 45 now and time is everything, plus a new boat would be
nice! We expect to trade the 35s5 after the 2008 season. She's been
great, but even a "newer" old boat is still....old! I sure don't want
to end up like Willy Loman AKA Scotty!

Beyond that...I can't believe how good life is these days. I hope
you're all doing well and enjoying the season.

Cheers & Bwahahahahahhahaha! as always,

PS: See the Donald Crowhurst doc, Deep Water. It's FANTASTIC!


Capt RB