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That 16 footer's a wonderful boat, and that's a really pretty photo.

Joe, I'm one of those one or two, so welcome back! It's only been 15 years. Fred said you were back on local waters in your new 25', which must be fun for you. Keep in touch, and I hope to see you out there this season.

Pat, delighted you two can come, and why do you think we scheduled the event on the date we did? You don't think that was coincidence, do you? It was in appreciation for all the Bellingham gigs you and Patti shepherded all those years. I think the yacht club is an intriguing idea. I'll have the...

I wonder if we could entice Tyboo on this one. And Roger, ever seen a cat's face when he leaps for a distracted mouse? At last, fake mews is undisguised.

For years Will's fallen for my nice guy act, but this time it backfired and I got netted and slapped smack atop the registration table. So now we're carving up duties, the retired guy and me, and we hope others might want to join us in Bellingham. I always liked the Bellingham rendezvous. We...

Blue 22' Cruiser Osprey spotted at 9 a.m. today motoring slowly by Jenson Boatyard and the new park being created on the shoreline of Portage Bay below the University of Washington. Testing his new, cavernous bow storage, I suspect.

Pat, I'm honored! I was lab tested recently and found to contain less than four per cent engineer. So the fact I can influence anyone on anything technical really turns my prop. Inducing even low tech's a thrill. While some laughed at my choice, others politely said nothing in stunned...

That sure was a big bunch o' fun with all you C-Folks last weekend, and I want to thank everyone for coming. Gosh, we had Brats from four or five states, and British Columbia. I really enjoyed seeing longtime pals again and making fast friends with new people and learning about their boats. We...

C-Gypsy, that's great you can make it. And Nordic Guy, do we know you? I think we'll need to vote on that one. :dog

I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend, and Mike, thanks for the heads up regarding shore power. I guess I'll need to leave my 50" TV and other power draining toys at home. The weather here last week was enviable even for August, but this week will be cooler with highs in...

Marine archeology: Carbon dating confirms unburied 30 year old registration tabs look virtually new.

Mark, it'll be good to see you and factory folks at Friday. Are you planning to cruise over in the shop vessel you built in 2017? Regardless, I'll second what Starcraft Tom wrote, and add that you don't even need to raffle a new Tomcat. Unless you want to. But Brats would probably like...

Cle, we look forward to meeting you. I think you'll have fun. And Barry, really nice to hear from you as well, and delighted you and Patti can attend this year. Are you thinking of getting back into boating, or are you fully content exploring via land yacht?

Pat, I think that's a good idea. Keeps things simple like you say. We can just mingle and visit sipping home brewed coffee or bourbon while we talk boats, breakfast or brunch. Harvey, thanks for your inspection connections! Keith, thank you for your to-do list. And Mark, gosh, I think you'll...

Harvey, count me in for overnighting Thursday--unless we get wind like we had two days ago! And I really appreciate all your energy on this, and many other Brat threads. Pat, thank you for tossing a few big cedar chunks on this modest campfire. I also believe these gigs are a lot of work, and...

This thread caught my eye as I was opening drawers and poking about. It lost steam in the summer of 2008, but makes for interesting reflection now more than a decade later. That was a period when gas here in north Seattle hit $4.65 a gallon in places, and many believed that a foreteller of a new...

This handsome craft was also featured at last year's boat show. Built for a fellow who backed out of that deal, she was just sold to a loving, local family.

Tom, at that low price I think you should pick up a couple of those Teddy Bears. I had fun at the boat show looking at all the sparkling new boats and products. But more important than the dazzle were the Brats. Good the see the regulars, though MikeR eluded my radar and my drone didn't find...

Good lord! How cool is that? Very. That's a national magazine that features boats and people from all over America. My goodness, what a coup. Big high five to you, Harvey. And Andy, Osprey sure looks good.

My little buddy Bambina's been sold. Her new owner loves boats, the boating life, and C-Dorys. He's a very fine young man, and I couldn't have been more fortunate to find a grateful buyer who promises to keep her indoors and away from nasty stuff like rocks. Currently we're negotiating yearly...