[Rhodes22-list] Cowie/GB storm clouds

[Charles Nieman]

Stan;
I would normally not make any public comment in a situation such as this, but you have asked. I support what CC is doing and think it actually helps to propel our interests in your invention. You have not provided any evidence of any solid plan for the continuation of the brand. And while your longevity is amazing (but I’m pretty certain you do have an expiration date as the rest of us do, if I’m wrong here I applaud you but could you please share some insight and some evidence) there needs to be some plan for the future. It appears to me that CC is attempting to provide such. He therefore will receive the same support from me that you have. I wish both endeavors all possible success. 


Charles 
98 R 22
s/v DayDreams
Joe Pool Lake, DFW Texas

> On May 25, 2019, at 4:24 PM, stan <stan at generalboats.com> wrote:
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> For 50 years Rhodes owners have been our sales force and our board of directors.  So before we submit a book size White Paper response to Chris Cowie's "new" business, made clear by the following two emails, we feel we should give voice to the cooler collective heads of the List, before a declaration of war:
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> "/Hi Chris, /
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> /Rumor (Ted) has it that you may know of used Rhodes 22s for sale especially in the Mid Atlantic region. My wife Emily and I are seriously hot to trot! Jeff: Contact me//**//via email - we//**//have several refurbished Rhodes 22 ready to sail."/
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> If you own, or are thinking of buying a Rhodes, what is happening here truly affect your interests.  Any and all input from the List will be thoughtfully responded to.
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> thanks for hearing,
> stan
>