[Rhodes22-list] Don't Miss the Boat -

Sun Aug 2 18:11:10 EDT 2009

Elle,

Don't need no stinkin' socks.  Out of control is better.

Rick

On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 4:31 PM, elle <watermusic38 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Who will control the sock?
> elle
>
> Beer is good....people are crazy
>
> 1992 Rhodes 22    Recycled '06"Watermusic"  {Lady in Red}
>
> --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Don't Miss the Boat -
> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 6:46 PM
>
> Especially if they wear spinnaker skirts.
>
> Rick
>
> On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 5:59 PM, John Shulick <jsbudda at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > That I would go to see
> >
> > John S
> >
> > Lady in Red wrote:
> > >
> > > I'll join Mary Lou dancing on the cabintop.
> > > elle
> > >
> > > Beer is good....people are crazy
> > >
> > > 1992 Rhodes 22    Recycled '06"Watermusic"  {Lady in Red}
> > >
> > > --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > From: Arthur H. Czerwonky <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Don't Miss the Boat -
> > > To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 11:39 AM
> > >
> > > Stan,
> > >
> > > I think you may miss the boat on this issue, and the willingness of
> some
> > > owners to help you out.  In my first show ('06)as a volunteer helper at
> > > the R22 static display I did, in fact, use the forbidden term one time,
> > > that is one time only, and your brother promptly corrected me, so from
> > > then I did use the correct GB terminology.
> > >
> > > You recall this is the show at which you failed to connect the trailer
> > pin
> > > correctly and it disassembled and rolled partly back into Spa Creek,
> > > ruining my Gucci boat shoes.  BTW, I don't recall this to embarass you,
> > > but rather to illustrate that even Stan can make errors once in a
> while.
> > > You are the skipper, the buck stops here.
> > >
> > > You have consistantly allowed congregated owners at past shows.  I have
> > > found the skippers in our fleet to be intelligent and sensitive and, if
> > > you agree that they are, could easily be briefed on the potential
> > pitfalls
> > > before the show.  You briefed me on all but the  'swing keel' misnomer
> > > before that first show.  For example, you and Elton drew a picture from
> a
> > > past show of an unknown Rhoadie who was quick to explain that their own
> > > boat was for sale and would be a less expensive purchase alternative
> than
> > > one from GB.  Now, guys, that is an obvious no-no, boo-boo, and
> contrary
> > > to the purpose for which GB has the static display.  Stan, you never
> told
> > > me if this errant owner survived your swift and sure Karate chop to the
> > > larynx.  Pity for him!
> > >
> > > In the recent years of this bulletin board, you have sent wannabes to
> our
> > > list for edification and reinforcement, even when it was obviously
> being
> > > corrupted by the political venom of a few rabid members, one of whom
> was
> > > not even an R22 owner.  The poison pen exchanges that took place, many
> of
> > > our owners can recall, drove new list visitors and wannabes (ones that
> > you
> > > sent us, your prospects) away from our list frustrated, in fact have
> done
> > > the same with long-standing skippers who have not come back with us.
> Can
> > > it possibly be more risky to have Cowie or others participate in the
> > show,
> > > in order to rally owner enthusiasm for the boat?
> > >
> > > Don't miss the boat.
> > >
> > > Rose for Ms. America!
> > >
> > > Art
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >>From: stan <stan at rhodes22.com>
> > >>Sent: Jul 30, 2009 10:09 AM
> > >>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Annaoplis Boat Show
> > >>
> > >>hate to be negative and some owners standing around talking to
> prospects
> > are
> > >>great but some like Art have told owners about stuff they themselves do
> > not
> > >>understand like saying the boat has a swing keel when the Rhodes
> features
> > >>the fact that it is not a swing keel boat but the better combination
> > keel/cb
> > >>style design.  We have had well intentioned owners telling show
> prospects
> > >>where and how they can buy used versions cheaper or trying to be honest
> > and
> > >>telling them about their own horror experience stories.   It can be an
> > >>amateurish nightmare.
> > >>
> > >>ss
> > >>
> > >>----- Original Message -----
> > >>From: "cowie" <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
> > >>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > >>Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:40 PM
> > >>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Annaoplis Boat Show
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>
> > >>> Stan:
> > >>>
> > >>> There have been a number of emails suggesting owners should help at
> the
> > >>> boat
> > >>> show.  What is your opinion on what would be helpful to General
> Boats?
> > >>>
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