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Well said Da Nag

I suppose its a little like the difference between the person who plays Russian roulette picking one of three hand grenades (2 dummy, one live) while alone at sea in their boat (likely putting only themselves at risk) and the same person who plays Russian roulette with the same three grenades...

Patti and I wish you strength and solace in these hard times

So sorry to hear about Les. We bought our 22 from him in 2006 and lived just a few minutes from EQ, his and Kathy's business so we were there often. Patti learned quickly that if I went to ask Les a question not to expect me back for at least an hour. His store of knowledge and advice was...

As far as I know Bill does not have e-mail access. While Tom makes a good point There are self stick envelopes or sponges if you send a card or letter. For those of you who never heard of Bill and El check out the Halcyon Days thread. They were inspirations and an embodiment of the "just be...

As far as I know Bill does not have e-mail access. While Tom makes a good point There are self stick envelopes or sponges if you send a card or letter. For those of you who never heard of Bill and El check out the Halcyon Days thread. They were inspirations and an embodiment of the "just be...

Those of you who were brats several years ago will remember Bill and El of Halcyon. Bill suffered a severe stroke a some time ago and is now in an assisted living facility. With the Coronavirus pandemic he and El are both in lockdown and isolated. I spoke to El this morning, she is in good...

Smooth sailing Dusty. Another of the ever fewer greatest generation is gone. Dusty's personal stories were awe inspiring. Taking over from a Canal pilot when the pilot was about to crash Dusty's aircraft carrier into the side of the panama canal, being shot down during WWII with (I think) Paul...

In the past whole docks were reserved for this gathering. Individual reservations were not required. So, when you arrived at Friday Harbor marina and contacted the harbormaster, you let them know you are with the C-Brats group and they directed you to the dock. Usually there were already Brats...

Just went through the posts for the 2019 FHCBGT and saw that Greg and Cindy are ready to pass the baton; also saw some comments about the difficulty of being a host. First many thanks to Greg and Cindy for doing such a good job. Patti and I started the FHCBGT in 2008? after the group decided to...

Patti and I, late of C-Cakes plan to be there this year but boatless. We're really looking forward to seeing fellow brats.

Hi, I'm colobear of Ccakes, 2006 22. The Door glass is made near Vancouver. Can't remember the company name but I went to the factory, they sold me a new glass for a reasonable price and I installed it with little trouble. If you look the manufacturers name is probably on the door. The offending...

Sorry we missed it. Glad to see the good times are still going on. we're still stuckin Calif but will be on the road soon and will do our darndest to be there next year.

Hi, we've been all through the region including down to Tacoma and Olympia. We second the many good ideas you have gotten thus far. We especially like Dock Street Marina in Tacoma where you moor literally at the foot of the famous and worth visiting Glass Museum. The Washington Museum is also...

Well said. Our C-Dory days are in the past but our C-Brat days will never end.