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Riley
 Post subject: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 6:50 pm 
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Location: Lilburn, GA (metro ATL)
Greetings to all,

I'm a new member and aspiring Zip builder writing to introduce myself. I'm retired, live in the metro Atlanta area (OTP), and have minimal woodworking experience, the most notable accomplishment being the construction of a stitch and glue Pygmy kayak a few years back. (It still floats so I guess I got most of it right). For the past several weeks I've been studying the Zip plans, the Boatbuilding with Plywood text, and this forum, impressed with the wealth of information shared here by so many skilled builders. Please stay tuned for my first plea for help ! Until then,

Cheers, Riley
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gdcarpenter
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:09 pm 
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Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
As a recent graduate of the ZIP buiding school welcome aboard. I'm in Raleigh and if you ever get out this way you are welcome to come and see my recently completed ZIP.Many others here will share their experiences with you. We've all been where you are now!

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Bill Edmundson
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:29 pm 
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Riley

We're having a builders' Gathering in September. It's just south of Chatt. on lake Nickajack. There will be Zips.

Bill

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vupilot
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 7:46 pm 
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Location: Indy
Welcome Riley. Good luck with your build. Thanks for introducing yourself, keep us updated.

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Andy Garrett
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:32 pm 
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Location: Wichita, Kansas
Welcome aboard Riley! As a zip builder myself, I look forward to sharing ideas and following your progress as I work to finish my own.

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"When all else fails, follow the instructions." -Dad
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red
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2012 10:27 pm 
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Location: Milner Ga.
congrats on your new project and welcome aboard
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Roberta Hegy
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2012 4:53 am 
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Location: East Troy, Wisconsin
Welcome!!! By all means come to the Gathering in September. This will be the Year of the Zip!!!

Roberta :D :D :D :D :D

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Built Zip "Oliver IV" and Super Spartan "Jimmy 70"
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tgauthier
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2012 8:18 am 
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Welcome.. you will find many Zip Builders viewing and answering questions so feel free to take advantage. I will have my Zip at the gathering.

Ted Gauthier
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Riley
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2012 1:40 pm 
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I'm looking forward to the September Gathering.
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jeffh
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2012 2:19 pm 
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Hello Riley, welcome to the group. I have a Malahini which is similar to a Zip. I live in Hamilton Mill, which is not too far from you. My boat is in my garage for another week or two and then it will be at Lake Chatuge for the summer.

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Riley
 Post subject: Re: Another Zip Builder
PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2012 6:16 pm 
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Hi, Jeff: would welcome a chance to stop by, see your Malahani, chat about building. Please send me an email (rile51@yahoo.com), we can work out the details. Thanks, Riley
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