I was very interested in building a Rapid Robert (RR), back when I was in full conversation with Roger Fletcher and Ray Heater at the Depoe Bay boat fest. There's some great history. I actually

Was informed by Yahoo that I am guilty of "Bouncing E-mail" and my posting privilidges had been revoked. This condition apparently is akin to having the "black plague". Not sure what happened but

Pat- By "real Tom Kaarhus boat" I meant one built by Tom himself, yours is a "real Pat Patteson boat". <g> The plans you found at the Clackamas library sound like the same ones I found at the Eugene

That's the One. I think a "Real Tom Kaarhus boat." Not sure, but also old plans I found my plans in a Clackamas Library. Just photocopies of them. I copied them and built from them. Frames and

Pat- Good story! I know there are plenty of good cops out there somewhere, but too often the ones I encounter seem to have joined the force because they like wearing uniforms and pushing people

John If I bring over anything other that the "Toad", I will have to put it on a trailer, and my old 75 Cheve PU is not up to the task, or even running last time I tried. I think it will start, but

Nobody here said not to, so I've thrown the gates to the list wide open! Anyone in the world can now read our messages, and anybody can post messages to the list. Hang onto your hats! <g> --

Bryn- A get-together at Criteser Marina might still be in the works, if we can find a place to launch near there. I've stopped there several times, but I've never noticed if they have a ramp! Too

A messabout on Yaquina Bay in the middle of July sounds good to Maggie and me. As you suggest John, we can launch at South Beach and use the beach by the Hatfield center. However, let's leave it

I can't make either this weekend or the June 16th weekend. On the 16th I'll be having a well-deserved overnight date with my wife at Edgefield, the beer campus of Portland, the kids will be at the

I'm going to try out my new old motorhome by parking it at Baker Bay park on Dorena Lake. I'll be taking Pickle of course. I'm going up there Thursday afternoon and will probably stay 'til Saturday

We haven't done very well recruiting new list members. I know the list is only two weeks old, and we shouldn't get impatient, but some folks I've personally asked haven't joined us. I suspect that

A friend of mine wants to have a messabout in Florence during the Chowder Festival in late September, possibly combined with an antique outboard motor exhibition (we had one of those there last year).

So how about a messabout on Yaquina Bay in the middle of July? We can launch at South Beach and use the beach by the Hatfield center (remembering that oceans have tides <g>) or maybe Jack or John

I'm still gonna be cript up for at least another month, but probably could make it to Newport. Don't have GP-16 anywhere but in my mind, and dreams, but could probably bring over old "Rapid Robert" or

John, I will contact Warren Jordan regarding possible sites in Alsea Bay. As I mentioned to you, he and his family sail his "Footloose" in the Bay and on the river, quite frequently. He should

Pat- If you look closely you can see that the log has been cut off below the crown. I'll bet Sam Manning left the crown lying there in all its bushy glory to emphasize that the log is newly cut and

Jack- You and John Thorpe are our eyes and ears on that part of the coast. Can you scout around Yaquina Bay for a good messabout spot? Ideally, a messabout spot should include a nice place on shore

Nice illustration John. Pretty much shows it all. I think I would cut the top off the tree first, but what do I know. I think the log has to be very green. Like the same day it's cut. A week might

How about a Messabout on Dorena Lake, at Baker Bay state park, on June 16, and optionally the 17th if anybody wants to stay over. Well, _somebody_ had to throw something definite out for the next