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Hey Ruth and Joe - Congratulations! And after you stole my boat too :wink: -- a great boat for a great couple, and working with Jeff is a always a real pleasure. Before you move uptown lets share a brew or two. Or maybe three. :beer :beer :love Dusty

I'd certainly be interested! Small file size should be okay because most of us look at small screens and they look great. Easy to downsize... When I was doing drum-scan show stuff at 16x20+ the file size in digital would blow us out of the water. No need for that!! A word from our pro in...

One hungry Redtail!! Great shot. Gotta get together and talk camera soon. Dusty

Hindsight kicks in, Steve, Guess I'd get D90 if I had a choice now - although it can't handle the big glass like the D700. Wow, the detail in both of those Flicker's is great. Thanks a million. Dusty

Kathleen, I must agree with that youngster down in tropical TX (Jim) -- you don't need great equipment to make great pictures. In my case I need all the help I can get, so good camera, good lens and pray -- although I've been wasting film for a lot of years my eyeballs ain't what they usta be...

Agree on camera selection. I have 2 D300 and 1 D700. Not a pro, but a very serious amateur for many years. My "old" Nikon glass works great on the D700, and because I often make large prints, the D700 is the winner. Our daughter, who is a pro, uses Canon -- expensive but good. I can't justify...

Harvey, The Nitinat trip is one you should plan for! A local fisherman that I had a beer or two with (Pat, you know I wouldn't drink more than two) at the local watering hole led me up the slot. High slack for sure. I'd suggest a local knowledge guide for your first trip. The shallow-draft CD...

Harvey, Once you leave Sooke there is only one place to hide -- Port Renfrew. I used to use it as a destination because Swiftsure Bank is just down the road a piece. I recommend local knowledge if you plan to stop there because moorage is limited, weather can make up quickly, and when I was...

Harvey, The Port Alberni route is a good one. BTDT, and except for commercial fishing nets it has been a great way to go. I think they now have good storage for the trailer, and the run to Bamfield is fine if you run early... it can get sloppy after noon. Sure worth the trip. West coast of...

The run to Bamfield from Sooke is a good way to go -- weather can be a factor. I've made that run dozens of time, and a 22 CD should have no problem. Radar is good because fog happens... we normally clear at Oak Bay, then on to Sooke for an RON. Early a.m. departure and we usually just stay on...

I use AIS and like it. Clutter is not a problem -- just watch in your areas of interest (collision zone)... not important how many AIS signals are on the screen because you only care about those that can hurt. Having course and speed info is a great help in maneuvering to avoid that bump...

Merv, You two must join me in a drinkfest when you get back in the area!! Look forward to that. Not that we need an excuse, eh?? Joe, The Cord selling story is way off topic! Maybe do it at the SBS. Dusty

Boris, Guess I'd like my Vincent Black Shadow back for the $1,200 I sold it for! Limey bikes -- hmmmm --- memory is tough... Ariel Square 4 MKII, Norton (think Dominator and Atlas), BSA, Triumph. Long ago and fading memory!!! Diane made me give up my motorcycle endorsement last year! So Feb...

Les is doing okay, but his 2-wheeler (BMW 1100) is gone, gone. Pat, memories of my 4 years in Tampa (Tarpon, Snook, Bonefish, etc.) keep repeating and repeating in this old brain as I watch your great trip. Have fun! Won't hijack the thread -- could write a book on the '37 Cord and wish that I...

Father time changes 2-wheelers too. Not many here would remember some of my favorites -- Vincent HRD, Vincent Black Shadow, Vincent Lightning... and a half-dozen+/- 500 cc Italian and Brit mini-bombs of the day. Cars too -- my '37 Cord was considered hot.. grandson's 4 wheel drive rocket has 650...

Looks great, Lyle -- and HI to Shelley. You will really enjoy the thruster. We have a stern thruster on our 26 Tolly -- makes a tough chore docking in cross-wind a no-brainer. Again, a beautiful boat. Dusty

Congrats Ruth and that guy!! I've never seen bigger smiles than when R-Matey II left EQ enroute to Bellingham. So many new toys, so little time, eh?? My best wishes travel with you -- and stay in touch, kids. :love :love Dusty

Never critize either, Denny-o. BTDT so many times. Manufacturer, dealer, and big time user. You are spot on, and life goes on. With Brunswick et al down the tube it took a lot of courage for Sea Sport to step in. They have built good boats for years and their sales show their quality. Sure do...

Not significant to me -- have both and use either/or. There IS a difference, but slow down a bit and all's well. The Classic will plane at a slower speed and will pound a little more, but when push comes to shove, either boat will take a whole bunch more than this driver. Absolutely love the old...

Wise lady, Robbi. :thup :thup. I often (whenever I could find an old garden hose) used 135 and lower octane avgas. Price was right :wink: but the newer o/b motors wouldn't like it. Dusty