The Vikings split the planks of their longships from oak logs. They started the split at the end of the log with a froe, then used wedges to run it down the length of the log. Then they used adzes to

60-70 horsepower, that's a hotrod! I can remember when 35 hp. on a 16' boat seemed to be plenty enough to do what people wanted to do, whether it was skiing or racing across the lake. <sigh> I figure

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John: Yes I agree; too much for us too. Fun to think about it though. If Maggie and I do the Depoe Bay to Yaquina trip, we'll put the 4hp kicker in the well. A messabout on the Yaquina sounds more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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> --

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

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