[Rhodes22-list] Weary Traveler / Traveler Weary

sprocket80 sprocket80 at mail.com
Wed Dec 25 16:40:52 EST 2013


Stan,
I am glad you clarified. I was about to ask for my free updates.





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Stan Spitzer <stan at rhodes22.com> wrote:

thanks Joe,

We persist and insist and exist because of the kindness of some strange 
owners who understand a one time purchase of a sailboat is in no form or 
shape of the intellect, the same as buying this year's model car.

ss

12:28 PM, Joe Camp wrote:
> Mike:
>
> Yes, if "all roads lead to Rome" translates the idea that the Romans' influence on road technology renders all roads beholden to their engineering efforts, then the analogy remains intact when we say "all Rhodes lead to Stan." We are possessed as opposed to being possessors. I suppose we are simple custodians on Stan's art. If you own a priceless VanGogh, the painting may be on your wall, but it will forever be Vincent's.
>
> These boats are as much artistic expression as they are engineering marvels. Being a poet and playwright, I fall directly into this concept of creative possession. Stan lets us hold these gems with the understanding that , in the end, "all Rhodes lead to Stan." It's a pleasure to be part of that equation. Happy eating and drinking season.
>
> Joe
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:09 PM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
> 
> Joe,
>> I got to thinking about the statement that the boats all belong to Stan ...
>> You mean I purchased a "license" to sail the boat but do not actually own
>> it? What a concept! Stan should have sold software where this is an
>> accepted tradition.
>>
>> Happy Holidays to All,
>> Mike
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Joe Camp
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:01 PM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Weary Traveler / Traveler Weary
>>
>> Hi Ted:
>>
>> "Merry and Happy" to you as well. I received no responses at all to my
>> query. The rig looked really appealing in those pics from the boat show.
>> And your positive reports make that much more desirable. Being retired now,
>> I am on a budget (want to have fun, but have to be responsible) and my
>> budget consultant (wife) likes to have the projected cost of all fun things
>> before they make it to her spread sheet.
>>
>> I really think Stan will have the pieces available and at a price that
>> Rhodies will love. When you come right down to it, these boats we all own
>> actually belong to him; and I am fine with that philosophy. You'll probably
>> have word before I will. Maybe we'll find something under the tree
>> tomorrow. Happy wintering.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, December 22, 2013 8:36 PM, Theodore Boender <boendert at me.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Joe, any word on the traveler? I'm hoping Stan contacted you. I tried out
>> the latest version at the boat show on the demo boat. It was pretty sweet,
>> but still a prototype, I think.
>>> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ted
>>>
>>> S/V AIRPOWER
>>> Boston, MA (8 more months)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Dec 14, 2013, at 7:58 PM, Joe Camp <jjcampjr at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Greetings... to every frustrated northern latitudes sailor on the hard,
>> and with friendly disdain to the "south of the line" sail all year
>> argonauts. (Rummy comes to mind).
>>>> I've been a bit idle in the R22 aspect of my life, what with snow
>> and ice and responsibilities. (Damned Responsibilities!) When one cannot
>> sail, one dreams of sailing and plans the coming season's sailing and talks
>> about sailing and budgets for sailing.
>>>> Way up on this year's "to have" list is the new traveler rig Stan
>> has teased us with in photo and e-mail. Stan: you're as aggravating as the
>> damned winter. It's good we all love you so much and allow you to have your
>> way. On to the meat (as it were) of this message. Here it is: Has anyone
>> got a clue as to how much GB wants in cash for the privilege of owning their
>> latest amazing gizmo? I want to tell my wife how much she can expect me to
>> spend in the next few months. She gets cranky when I just go out and and do
>> the dirty deed (again, as it were) on my own.
>>>> Speaking of gizmos, my Triad trailer was the talk of the marina
>>>> ramp when I let out the extension and backed down the ramp. Lord,
>>>> but it's nice to be a Rhodie. Keep the embers hot. (whichever
>>>> ember(s) you treasure)
>>>>
>>>> Joe Camp
>>>> s/v John Dawson
>>>> on the hard in Hatboro, PA
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