[Rhodes22-list] Deliverance, Christening, Change-of-Command, Politics (Just Kidding)

[Benjamin Cittadino]

Friends, Rhodies, and Countrymen;

Elton called.  He will deliver my brand spanking new R22  ('93 Recycled
'08) THIS VERY SATURDAY.  It will be Christened (with Name and Numbers
by our very own RIK) that morning so Elton and I should have a full day
to figure out how to tie the thing to the dock ( slip is a "back her in"
with spring lines going to two poles out in the water; I'll probably
kill myself just trying to get aboard). Her home will be Sandy Hook Bay
Marina, NJ. She'll be the s/v Susan Kay (named for my 1st Mate, actually
my 2nd mate, or my 2nd 1st mate, you get the idea), navy blue, with
bimini, swivel seats, dual solar and hatches, modified full UPP, 42"
flat screen TV, 409 cu inch main propulsion, angled flight deck, steel
belted radial tires, and rated for 31 knots.  I'll give a report of my
orientation.  It should only take Elton a month or two to get me
comfortable enough to take her out. Those freighters, tankers, and
cruise liners entering NY Harbor will be so jealous. Can you tell I'm
excited? 

By the way, I'm planning to vote for Sen. Obama and I don't care who
knows it.