[Public-List] Alden 32

[Gordon Laco]

I have to be careful with my jokes.

At boat shows we are often approached by folks who assume we sell salvaged
gear.  Once I pretended to be exasperated at how old gear was as good as the
recently made stuff; the guy got offended and in the crush I could not grab
to to explain I was kidding.

;)

Gord



> I took it that way - enjoyed the joke. thanks for this additional clue.
> 
>>>> Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> 12/3/2007 2:27 PM >>>
> I was trying to be funny...
> 
> There is a place in Maine along Route 1 near Boothbay that I always stop by
> at to comb their bins for old bronze fittings - I have found some lovely
> chocks and shackles that way.
> 
> I hope your friend finds homes for the salvaged gear - and too bad about the
> boat they came off!
> 
> Gord
> 
> 
>> Thanks Gord, I understand your perspective and also appreciate  your
>> suggestion.
>> 
>> David
>> 
>>>>> Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> 12/3/2007 2:04 PM >>>
>> As a supplier of new traditional gear, I would suggest that the salvaged
>> items be polished and retired as trophies and gift ornaments!!!
>> 
>> Seriously, one of the good things about bronze fittings is that they tend to
>> last forever and may well serve a second life aboard another boat.  There
>> are places around that will take them on consignment.  Try a company in New
>> England called 'Marine Restoration & Salvage"  I think if you google the
>> name you will come up with contact data.
>> 
>> Gord 
>> Surprise
>> #426
>> 
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