[Public-List] Alden 32
Dave Terrell
dterrell at message.nmc.edu
Mon Dec 3 17:27:24 PST 2007
Gord
I probably should not be serious college prof all the time either. Thanks for your response.
David
>>> Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> 12/03/07 2:35 PM >>>
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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