[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 4383, Issue 1

Sun Feb 19 09:21:49 PST 2023

Is this the Dick Walker from Anderson Litho in Los Angeles and before that United Graphics in Seattle?

Thank you,
Joe Grande
           Marina:  WESTLAKE LANDING
2046 Westlake Ave N, Slip 34
    Mail:   2132 Westlake Ave N, PMB 103
       Seattle, WA 98109-2404
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From: Richard Walker via C320-list<mailto:c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2023 2:48 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com<mailto:C320-List at catalina320.com>
Cc: Richard Walker<mailto:dickwalker at att.net>; c320-list at lists.catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>; Richard Wotruba<mailto:wotrubadick at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 4383, Issue 1

I keep sailing at 87.  No long trips to Catalina however and have a great First Mate

Dick Walker

> On Feb 18, 2023, at 13:48, Richard Wotruba via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> Yes agree still sailing at 82 friend and self 86
>
> Keep”go ing”,daily walks,broccoli,drink red wine,do push away , be thankful, have fun, enjoy loved ones🙏💕🍷🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️☘️ In Hoc Signo Vinces go Crusaders
>
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>>  1. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Allan Field)
>>  2. Gas spring for port cockpit locker (Greg Arnold)
>>  3. Re: Gas spring for port cockpit locker (Ade Bateman)
>>  4. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Jack Brennan)
>>  5. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Diane Fowler)
>>  6. Re: Gas spring for port cockpit locker (Michael Leschisin)
>>  7. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Jack Brennan)
>>  8. Re: Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue (Danny Jensen)
>>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:08:02 -0500
>> From: Allan Field <allanfield47 at gmail.com>
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>> Message-ID:
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>> Sailors don't get old. They just get a little dingy... (I know, big groan)
>> Allan S. Field
>>
>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 11:35 AM Mike Shetter via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> "You don't stop sailing when you get old ... You get old when you stop
>>> sailing!"
>>>
>>> Age 77 and going strong.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>>> Diane Fowler via C320-list
>>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:51 AM
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>>
>>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>>
>>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>>
>>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>>
>>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>>
>>> 239-850-4935
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until
>>> 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to
>>> swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off
>>> and on a boat.
>>>>
>>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let
>>> the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>>
>>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a
>>> week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good
>>> considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get
>>> down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>>
>>>> Jack Brennan
>>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>>
>>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:33:48 -0800
>> From: Greg Arnold <greg-arnold at gmx.com>
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
>> Message-ID: <72adbbb2-e418-0de6-b876-afb0f5635e71 at gmx.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>>
>>
>> Back in 2018, there was a group discussion about the installation of a
>> gas strut to hold open the big port cockpit locker:
>>
>> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fg%2Fc320-list%2Fc%2FM9yejIDOXHs%2Fm%2FIFpnCXZBCAAJ&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc3aac0870314485e28d708db12023ace%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638123573005316973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YqU1N8LJRku%2FWGUfEQtUZSh8eknCx0O8Pib1l8IwsMk%3D&reserved=0
>>
>> According to that discussion, Neil Kornblatt (who did this installation)
>> was going to publish an article with photos. Does anyone know where I
>> can find his article, or have Neil's email?
>>
>> In the 2018 thread, Neil indicated that he used a 40 pound strut that
>> was 12" compressed and 20" extended.? Neil thought that a 60 pound strut
>> would be better.? I can find that strut on Amazon
>> (tinyurl.com/4zv3auzz), and presumably elsewhere.
>>
>> What I need are photos or description of how the strut was mounted in
>> the locker.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg
>> 2005 C-320 #1054
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:01:59 +0000
>> From: Ade Bateman <ade.bateman at outlook.com>
>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
>> Message-ID:
>>   <CO3P220MB07683AC0DD1E66A1F9CA5823E2A69 at CO3P220MB0768.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> Hi Greg,
>>
>> I think this is what you are looking for: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc320.org%2Ffilemgmt%2Fvisit.php%3Flid%3D203&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc3aac0870314485e28d708db12023ace%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638123573005316973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ctwyzbyee%2FCrGHBRnaSEU4Lx75c5JKRgQsvC5Uep11c%3D&reserved=0
>>
>> Ade.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Greg Arnold via C320-list
>> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:34 AM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Cc: Greg Arnold <greg-arnold at gmx.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
>>
>>
>> Back in 2018, there was a group discussion about the installation of a gas strut to hold open the big port cockpit locker:
>>
>> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fg%2Fc320-list%2Fc%2FM9yejIDOXHs%2Fm%2FIFpnCXZBCAAJ&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc3aac0870314485e28d708db12023ace%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638123573005316973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YqU1N8LJRku%2FWGUfEQtUZSh8eknCx0O8Pib1l8IwsMk%3D&reserved=0
>>
>> According to that discussion, Neil Kornblatt (who did this installation) was going to publish an article with photos. Does anyone know where I can find his article, or have Neil's email?
>>
>> In the 2018 thread, Neil indicated that he used a 40 pound strut that was 12" compressed and 20" extended.? Neil thought that a 60 pound strut would be better.? I can find that strut on Amazon (tinyurl.com/4zv3auzz), and presumably elsewhere.
>>
>> What I need are photos or description of how the strut was mounted in the locker.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg
>> 2005 C-320 #1054
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:08:36 +0000
>> From: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>> Message-ID:
>>   <DM6PR13MB32913C1B0F4BE9F7A683174996A69 at DM6PR13MB3291.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>>
>> Hi Diane:
>>
>> Did you survive Ian OK? If I remember correctly, it would have struck close to you.
>>
>> I saw a 320 on the Ian salvage list the other day. Apparently victim of  a sinking. I hope it wasn't yours.
>>
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>> Date: 2/17/23 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>
>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>
>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>
>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>
>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>
>> 239-850-4935
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off and on a boat.
>>>
>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>
>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>
>>> Jack Brennan
>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Mail<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2F%3FLinkId%3D550986&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc3aac0870314485e28d708db12023ace%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638123573005473631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EgK3Nx8TNk5wWBHqy4XoP1Ok%2B20PjUc%2FvPuD9MXtdTQ%3D&reserved=0> for Windows
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>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:12:55 -0500
>> From: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>> Message-ID: <8FCE1124-1A1A-4BCD-8D9A-760A9750098F at aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> My boat survived!  Port side chewed down to fiberglass mat, but all fixed now!  $20,000 to make her pretty.
>>
>> I wrote article about it- will be in next Mainsheet magazine.
>>
>> Taking her to the Keys most of March.  Then, up by you late April.  Thank God for Geico!!
>>
>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>
>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>
>> 239-850-4935
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 18, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>>>
>>> Hi Diane:
>>>
>>> Did you survive Ian OK? If I remember correctly, it would have struck close to you.
>>>
>>> I saw a 320 on the Ian salvage list the other day. Apparently victim of  a sinking. I hope it wasn't yours.
>>>
>>> Jack Brennan
>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>>> Date: 2/17/23 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>>
>>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>>
>>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>>
>>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>>
>>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>>
>>> 239-850-4935
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off and on a boat.
>>>>
>>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>>
>>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>>
>>>> Jack Brennan
>>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Mail<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2F%3FLinkId%3D550986&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc3aac0870314485e28d708db12023ace%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638123573005473631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EgK3Nx8TNk5wWBHqy4XoP1Ok%2B20PjUc%2FvPuD9MXtdTQ%3D&reserved=0> for Windows
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:17:01 -0600
>> From: Michael Leschisin <mleschisin at imagestudios.com>
>> To: "C320-List at catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
>> Message-ID: <7ADA542C-FCDC-430D-AC13-086597CF0D83 at imagestudios.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
>>
>> Has anyone found a gas strut solution for the frig? lid?
>>
>> I lost a fingernail and nearly a finger tip last summer when trying to open it with wet hands.  I tried the friction hinges from Gem Lux but their match for the existing hinges have 40 inch pounds of friction.  It is so much that I could not get the lid to completely close and I was a little alarmed at how much force was being put on just a few shallow screw in the counter top.
>>
>> Any advice would be appreciated,
>>
>>
>> Michael Leschisin
>>
>> Wild Blue Yonder
>> C320 #995
>> Menominee, MI
>>
>> ____________________________________________________
>>
>>>> On Feb 18, 2023, at 1:01 PM, Ade Bateman via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Greg,
>>>
>>> I think this is what you are looking for: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc320.org%2Ffilemgmt%2Fvisit.php%3Flid%3D203&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc3aac0870314485e28d708db12023ace%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638123573005473631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GCEWztINhf49jmvZxk3A3VeT2vlJjs37wZRxdFbEGOU%3D&reserved=0
>>>
>>> Ade.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Greg Arnold via C320-list
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:34 AM
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Cc: Greg Arnold <greg-arnold at gmx.com>
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Gas spring for port cockpit locker
>>>
>>>
>>> Back in 2018, there was a group discussion about the installation of a gas strut to hold open the big port cockpit locker:
>>>
>>> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroups.google.com%2Fg%2Fc320-list%2Fc%2FM9yejIDOXHs%2Fm%2FIFpnCXZBCAAJ&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc3aac0870314485e28d708db12023ace%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638123573005473631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7NtKfDQPvl58gP5jToNYwMdXeixh085gmZOe6KV3Eus%3D&reserved=0
>>>
>>> According to that discussion, Neil Kornblatt (who did this installation) was going to publish an article with photos. Does anyone know where I can find his article, or have Neil's email?
>>>
>>> In the 2018 thread, Neil indicated that he used a 40 pound strut that was 12" compressed and 20" extended.  Neil thought that a 60 pound strut would be better.  I can find that strut on Amazon (tinyurl.com/4zv3auzz), and presumably elsewhere.
>>>
>>> What I need are photos or description of how the strut was mounted in the locker.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Greg
>>> 2005 C-320 #1054
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 7
>> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:53:42 +0000
>> From: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>> Message-ID:
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>> Good to hear.
>>
>> We were going to the Bahamas, but decided this was the year to head north instead after realizing how few fun stops remained between here and Marathon after Ian.
>>
>> We're going to Crystal River, Cedar Key and several other stops on the way to Apalachicola Bay. Maybe up to Panama City. Lots of kayaking with manatees.
>>
>> I'm still in mourning for Bonita Bill's in Fort Myers Beach.
>>
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>>
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>> Date: 2/18/23 2:13 PM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>
>> My boat survived!  Port side chewed down to fiberglass mat, but all fixed now!  $20,000 to make her pretty.
>>
>> I wrote article about it- will be in next Mainsheet magazine.
>>
>> Taking her to the Keys most of March.  Then, up by you late April.  Thank God for Geico!!
>>
>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>
>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>
>> 239-850-4935
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 18, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>>>
>>> Hi Diane:
>>>
>>> Did you survive Ian OK? If I remember correctly, it would have struck close to you.
>>>
>>> I saw a 320 on the Ian salvage list the other day. Apparently victim of  a sinking. I hope it wasn't yours.
>>>
>>> Jack Brennan
>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>
>>>
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Diane Fowler via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>>> Date: 2/17/23 10:54 AM (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>>
>>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>>
>>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>>
>>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>>
>>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>>
>>> 239-850-4935
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off and on a boat.
>>>>
>>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>>
>>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>>
>>>> Jack Brennan
>>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>>>
>>>>
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>>
>> Message: 8
>> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:19:21 -0800
>> From: Danny Jensen <danny at jensenshouse.com>
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>> Message-ID: <70AAD740-3FD2-4EAC-A692-357E19E5F6DD at jensenshouse.com>
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>> Allen,
>> You  have helped me with several major changes on my boat. Your advice lives on  ! Thanks
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On Feb 17, 2023, at 6:09 PM, Allan Field via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> ?Sailors don't get old. They just get a little dingy... (I know, big groan)
>>> Allan S. Field
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 11:35 AM Mike Shetter via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "You don't stop sailing when you get old ... You get old when you stop
>>>> sailing!"
>>>>
>>>> Age 77 and going strong.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>>>> Diane Fowler via C320-list
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 10:51 AM
>>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>>> Cc: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Is it or isn't it time for a new avenue
>>>>
>>>> 70 is the new 50, right, Jack?
>>>>
>>>> Sailing keeps us young.
>>>>
>>>> Captain Diane Fowler, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
>>>>
>>>> Nautical Realty Group, Inc.
>>>> Let me help make your sale a breeze.
>>>>
>>>> 239-850-4935
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Feb 16, 2023, at 8:42 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>> ?We had a member in our cruising club who sailed a 50-foot sharpie until
>>>> 83 or so and ran a large Hattaras until he was 88. Finally, he had to
>>>> swallow the anchor when his knees gave out and he could no longer get off
>>>> and on a boat.
>>>>> When anyone asked him his secret to longevity, he would say: ?Don?t let
>>>> the old man in.? He didn?t for many, many years.
>>>>> I?m approaching 70, but hope to have many years left. I just survived a
>>>> week of skiing at Copper Mountain in Colorado, which is pretty good
>>>> considering that I have always been a lousy to mediocre skier. If I can get
>>>> down a blue run, I can sail my 320 ?
>>>>> Jack Brennan
>>>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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