[C320-list] Many thanks

[Warren Updike]

Gosh, Jim. We're not far from boat retirement ourselves. I'm 77 and hope to keep sailing for a few more years; but, I'm afraid our 320 is deteriorating more slowly than are we. Sailing here on the Chesapeake is so forgiving, so many places nearby to hide from the weather or the public, that it's tough to give it up. Yet, give it up we all do at some point. 

I agree that the 320 Assn and list have been invaluable to so many owners. I could never have kept our #62 in the condition it is in without the contributions of other owners. That translates to real value when we are forced to sell. 

So, I say to you and Babs, enjoy your new retirement life. As long as you can take a breath, you can continue to find meaning in your life. Lurk as long as you like and let us hear from you.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay




-----Original Message-----
From: jim brown [mailto:jbrown5093 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 7:54 PM
To: Catalina 320 Association
Subject: [C320-list] Many thanks

In our mid 70s we decided to part with our 320, Desafinado 973, and found an appropriate home on the North Shore of LI where she will be well cared for and enjoyed. Just wanted to thank the list for all the wonderful wisdom and advice we've gotten from the group over the 13 years we were fortunate to enough to be 320 owners. Not the mention the big bucks we saved by taking some of that advice and by being members of the 320 association. I am on several list serves for old cars, etc. and the 320 list is by far the most friendly, the least critical, and technically the best ( thanks Jeff) run list of any. We will certainly miss the group (although we probably will lurk for a bit)
Jim (and Babs) Brown Desafinado 973