[Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOT OWN A "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)

[Bob Keller]

Priceless.
 
> From: stan at rhodes22.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 07:42:17 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOT OWN A "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
> 
> John,
> 
> I am really sorry to see you so upset - life is too short for these kind of 
> misunderstandings to cause such a reaction. (I am working on it but so far 
> have not been Knighted so am not entitled to your having to address me as 
> "Sir")
> 
> I don't ever recall ever saying you did not own a Rhodes or a Triad trailer. 
> Was it my use of the word "Rig" that caused all this damage? Rig simply 
> means (at least to me) the complete package of boat and trailer and maybe 
> motor. It in no way was meant to imply or, to use your word, "insinuate" 
> that you did not buy a Rhodes sailboat or a Triad trailer. (Nor was it my 
> understanding this was even the issue we were haggling about) However, for 
> historical interest, your boat was one of the first boats ever built for us 
> and may one day have extra value for that very reason. It was built in 
> Wichita KS by Lofland Sailcraft, long since out of business, probably 
> because they did not learn how to be, as you define us, "extortionists".
> 
> Come on John, relax. You are missing GB's issue and getting upset over 
> issues that never were.
> 
> Let us know if you need anything from GB. You are grandfathered in, having 
> purchased your boat prior to our grand idea of the GB Certificate of Support 
> program to help us keep up the value of your Rhodes by keeping it a boat 
> still in production.
> 
> Your favorite boat builder,
> 
> stan
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Shulick" <jsbudda at verizon.net>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:06 PM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Proof of authenticity (STAN SPITZER I DO NOT OWN A 
> "RIG" RATHER A 71 RHODES CONTINENTAL)
> 
> 
> >
> > Sir,
> >
> > Now you've really ticked me off with your insinuations that I don't really
> > own a Rhodes rather a cheep knockoff of some sort. Enclosed are the 
> > original
> > documents that the previous owner was kind enough to give me.
> >
> > http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Boat.jpeg
> >
> > Also for the trailer
> >
> > http://www.nabble.com/file/p25232842/Trailer.jpeg
> >
> > If you would like I also have the 6 page hand typed version of your 
> > assembly
> > and rigging instructions. I sincerely hope this will put an end to this
> > ridiculous banter about the authenticity of my boat. As I will be
> > documenting the complete restoration of both my RHODES CONTINENTAL and
> > trailer including links to all suppliers for parts if you could be so kind
> > as to list any US or foreign patents you have regarding the 71 Rhodes
> > Continental and or the uni / matic RC trailer with a brief description 
> > next
> > to the appropriate patent number I will refrain from posting any sensitive
> > or proprietary info. Otherwise go pound salt. When and/or if I sell my
> > Rhodes the new owner will need nothing from you or your company as the 
> > boat
> > will be completely restored rendering your attempts at extortion for 
> > service
> > moot.
> >
> > John Shulick
> >
> >
> >
> > -- 
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