[Rhodes22-list] Trip to Edenton

[Rob Lowe]

Caesar,
I've been on this list for over four years now and one thing I've learned is
people are willing to help with questions.  Shoot, I've taken to answering
questions that I asked a couple of years ago.  It also helps to share your
mistakes and lessons learned, which some of us seem to have more of than
others.  Pictures would be good, though.  Consider yourself on probation
until then.  Hope Donna's head is OK, that's certainly a lesson learned! -
Rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Caesar Paul" <caesarpaul01 at yahoo.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 1:04 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Trip to Edenton


> Hi List Members,
> Having tested your patience with many elementary questions about acquiring
and outfitting a Rhodes 22; I feel obligated to share with you the fact that
Donna and I visited General Boats during the last weekend in October.  We
were fortunate to meet both Stan and Elton and were charmed by them, having
already developed a favorable disposition about their product.
>
> Stan gave us the grand tour of the factory, allowing us to climb aboard
and closely scrutinize the layout of the boats, and also shared with us his
methods of construction.
> He took us for a sail in winds that were between 10 and 20 mph.  We tacked
back and forth towards a marina close by, where four or five Rhodes were
docked.  Unfortunately we saw none of the owners around, so we went our
merry way sailing with both mainsail and Genoa partially furled because of
the lively wind, with occasional gusts.  It was quite exciting!  At the
tiller and being coached by Stan we had a wonderful sail.  Donna had a brief
and above gentle meeting with the boom while sitting and leaning forward on
the captain's seat.  It was her first sail ever, and in spite of her being
knocked in the head, she enjoyed the sail, the boat, and sitting in the
captain's chair.
>
> We came back to the factory, chatted with Stan and Elton some more, looked
over some more boats that are being worked on, and then joined the waiting
list for a recycled Rhodes 22.
>
> You played a part in bringing us to this point, and it good to know that
there are so many helpful and experienced sailors on the list.  I look
forward to sailing my first boat next year please God, and am sure that I
will bother you again with many questions.
>
> Thanks again for being there.
>
> Sincerely,
> Caesar
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