Joe....hopefully you'll read this:

All of us at ASA were saddened to hear of Red Cloud's troubles and far
happier that all of you were rescued in good condition.
Don't think for a minute that anyone will make light of this. You had
a well found boat, but no vessel is invincible and bad conditions can
take their toll. Looking at that video of Red Cloud fighting in bad
weather gave me a LOT of respect for you. I'm sitting in my warm house
typing this and you were actually out there, taking chances and taking
on the ocean. You were walking the walk and my hat is off to you, sir.
If Red Cloud is lost you STILL saved her. You brought her back to life
and she ended on the terms we all hope for. A boat like Red Cloud,
rusting away her final days like a slow cancerous death is all too
common an end. She deserved better and and got it. She went out the
right way, if there is such a thing....and no boat can truly live
forever.
You lost this time, but you can recover to sail again, Joe. I doubt my
little cheer of encouragement will do much, but I just wanted you to
know (and I'll risk being the "voice" of ASA in earnest for a moment)
that all of us applaud your efforts and hope you'll sail again someday
soon.

We all wish you the very best for the coming years.


Robert
35s5 Heart of Gold
NY

On Jan 2, 4:08*pm, "Capt. Rob" wrote:
Joe....hopefully you'll read this:

All of us at ASA were saddened to hear of Red Cloud's troubles and far
happier that all of you were rescued in good condition.
Don't think for a minute that anyone will make light of this. You had
a well found boat, but no vessel is invincible and bad conditions can
take their toll. Looking at that video of Red Cloud fighting in bad
weather gave me a LOT of respect for you. I'm sitting in my warm house
typing this and you were actually out there, taking chances and taking
on the ocean. You were walking the walk and my hat is off to you, sir.
If Red Cloud is lost you STILL saved her. You brought her back to life
and she ended on the terms we all hope for. A boat like Red Cloud,
rusting away her final days like a slow cancerous death is all too
common an end. She deserved better and and got it. She went out the
right way, if there is such a thing....and no boat can truly live
forever.
You lost this time, but you can recover to sail again, Joe. I doubt my
little cheer of encouragement will do much, but I just wanted you to
know (and I'll risk being the "voice" of ASA in earnest for a moment)
that all of us applaud your efforts and hope you'll sail again someday
soon.

We all wish you the very best for the coming years.

Robert
35s5 Heart of Gold
NY

Thanks Robert...The fights not over yet. As soon as a borrowed trawler
is floating Im off to get my boat and coffee.

Joe

Capt. Rob wrote: I doubt my
little cheer of encouragement will do much, but I just wanted you to
know (and I'll risk being the "voice" of ASA in earnest for a moment)


Count me out, you're not my voice, never will be. I'd be ashamed to have
anyone as despicable as you speaking for me.

Joe and Family, I personally wish you the best, I have been through some
pretty grueling tragedies, and you have my heartfelt sympathies.

Cheers
Marty

Capt. Rob wrote:
..... I'll risk being the "voice" of ASA in earnest for a moment

Marty wrote:
Count me out, you're not my voice, never will be. I'd be ashamed to have
anyone as despicable as you speaking for me.


Considering what an offensive jerk "Capt" Rob has been for most of his
posting history (not just in ASA but all over the internet), I second
this.

I'll go out on a limb here and be "the voice of ASA" for a minute....
Bobsprit, keep your kissy lips away from my butt.

DSK

Joe wrote:
On Jan 2, 4:08 pm, "Capt. Rob" wrote:
Joe....hopefully you'll read this:

All of us at ASA were saddened to hear of Red Cloud's troubles and far
happier that all of you were rescued in good condition.
Don't think for a minute that anyone will make light of this. You had
a well found boat, but no vessel is invincible and bad conditions can
take their toll. Looking at that video of Red Cloud fighting in bad
weather gave me a LOT of respect for you. I'm sitting in my warm house
typing this and you were actually out there, taking chances and taking
on the ocean. You were walking the walk and my hat is off to you, sir.snip

Thanks Robert...The fights not over yet. As soon as a borrowed trawler
is floating Im off to get my boat and coffee.

Joe

Bobsprit's put it well. Joe, go for it, we'll keep fingers crossed.



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On Jan 2, 6:09 pm, Joe wrote:
On Jan 2, 4:08 pm, "Capt. Rob" wrote:



Joe....hopefully you'll read this:

All of us at ASA were saddened to hear of Red Cloud's troubles and far
happier that all of you were rescued in good condition.
Don't think for a minute that anyone will make light of this. You had
a well found boat, but no vessel is invincible and bad conditions can
take their toll. Looking at that video of Red Cloud fighting in bad
weather gave me a LOT of respect for you. I'm sitting in my warm house
typing this and you were actually out there, taking chances and taking
on the ocean. You were walking the walk and my hat is off to you, sir.
If Red Cloud is lost you STILL saved her. You brought her back to life
and she ended on the terms we all hope for. A boat like Red Cloud,
rusting away her final days like a slow cancerous death is all too
common an end. She deserved better and and got it. She went out the
right way, if there is such a thing....and no boat can truly live
forever.
You lost this time, but you can recover to sail again, Joe. I doubt my
little cheer of encouragement will do much, but I just wanted you to
know (and I'll risk being the "voice" of ASA in earnest for a moment)
that all of us applaud your efforts and hope you'll sail again someday
soon.

We all wish you the very best for the coming years.

Robert
35s5 Heart of Gold
NY

Thanks Robert...The fights not over yet. As soon as a borrowed trawler
is floating Im off to get my boat and coffee.

Joe




Joe, keep us posted and best of luck. I meant what I said, though
others just can't grow up, even when someone's down. Amazing.
I hope you get her back and don't give up....not ever!

You da' man!



Robert B
35s5
NY

Grandstanding piece of NY crud!




"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

groups.com...
Joe....hopefully you'll read this:

All of us at ASA were saddened to hear of Red Cloud's
troubles and far
happier that all of you were rescued in good condition.
Don't think for a minute that anyone will make light of
this. You had
a well found boat, but no vessel is invincible and bad
conditions can
take their toll. Looking at that video of Red Cloud
fighting in bad
weather gave me a LOT of respect for you. I'm sitting in
my warm house
typing this and you were actually out there, taking
chances and taking
on the ocean. You were walking the walk and my hat is off
to you, sir.
If Red Cloud is lost you STILL saved her. You brought her
back to life
and she ended on the terms we all hope for. A boat like
Red Cloud,
rusting away her final days like a slow cancerous death is
all too
common an end. She deserved better and and got it. She
went out the
right way, if there is such a thing....and no boat can
truly live
forever.
You lost this time, but you can recover to sail again,
Joe. I doubt my
little cheer of encouragement will do much, but I just
wanted you to
know (and I'll risk being the "voice" of ASA in earnest
for a moment)
that all of us applaud your efforts and hope you'll sail
again someday
soon.

We all wish you the very best for the coming years.


Robert
35s5 Heart of Gold
NY

wrote in message
...
Capt. Rob wrote:
..... I'll risk being the "voice" of ASA in earnest for a moment

Marty wrote:
Count me out, you're not my voice, never will be. I'd be ashamed to have
anyone as despicable as you speaking for me.


Considering what an offensive jerk "Capt" Rob has been for most of his
posting history (not just in ASA but all over the internet), I second
this.

I'll go out on a limb here and be "the voice of ASA" for a minute....
Bobsprit, keep your kissy lips away from my butt.

DSK


I'm with you guys, I can only speak for myself and no one can speak for me.
The most uplifting thing is Joe's spirit and determination to go get
RedCloud. I think Joe will pull the whole operation off and the coffee may
actually multiply in value because of the unique story behind it.


RedCloud is more miles offshore than RB sails in a single season.

BC

Bob Crantz wrote:


I'm with you guys, I can only speak for myself and no one can speak for me.
The most uplifting thing is Joe's spirit and determination to go get
RedCloud. I think Joe will pull the whole operation off and the coffee may
actually multiply in value because of the unique story behind it.


RedCloud is more miles offshore than RB sails in a single season.

Huzzah! Phlogiston flows in Joes' veins!

Cheers
Marty

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
...



I'm with you guys, I can only speak for myself and no one
can speak for me.
The most uplifting thing is Joe's spirit and determination
to go get
RedCloud. I think Joe will pull the whole operation off
and the coffee may
actually multiply in value because of the unique story
behind it.

You think this was all a publicity stunt?





RedCloud is more miles offshore than RB sails in a single
season.


The beans are better sailors than BS.

SBV