IT BEGINS

[Lonnie]

Hi guys,
I'm a new member, Lonnie Black. I had plans to come and join the gathering but just had an enexpected death in family. Sorry I won't be able to meet all of you and will hope to make the next one.
I had just completed my "Baby" a week ago and was anxious to get some constructive criticism on it from you all.
It's a 9' Microcruiser of my own design which I used all Glen-L epoxies, poxygrip and additives with which I was very impressed.
I will attach a pic of "Li'l Salty". She was successfully launced Monday, an hour prior to hearing of my younger brother's passing.
We will be thinking of you.
Lonnie and Cindy Black

[Fabricflyer]

BulldogBoater

I still have you beat

[Fabricflyer]

Bulldogboater
I'll try that again. Try this link.

http://picasaweb.google.com/11310785669 ... 7063417586

[BruceDow]

Hi guys,
I'm a new member, Lonnie Black. I had plans to come and join the gathering but just had an enexpected death in family. Sorry I won't be able to meet all of you and will hope to make the next one.

Lonnie.

I am so sorry to hear of your Brother's passing. Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you will not be here.

That is a beautiful boat, and we look forward to seeing it next time.

[Oyster]

Sorry to read this but hopefully you will enjoy your boat and make it to the next one no matter where it may be.

[darthplywood]

that little cruiser looks GREAT!!

[upspirate]

Sorry about your brother.

Cute boat,power or sail too?

Where are you,up in center,or down in the tropics?

[Lonnie]

The "Li'l Salty" is a sailboat. The motor is a single sculling oar. We live on a lake in Avon Park and have home in Key Largo.

[S.D.G.]

HOT 94 degree sun Thurs & Fri . Fri broke the Chatt record of old 93 degree. Nice on water Friday & many boats giving rides . Here are some early pics & some still arriving during the day Fri . launch ramp about 1/ 2 mile away, so stuff a little spread out , but scenic river mtn photo location , barge traffic , on site of old Hales Bar DAM . Click on each pic to enlarge , etc. or capture , . http://community.webshots.com/album/578643074jzsTDT

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[Grand Chillin]

S.D.G.

Thanks for keeping us included with the pictures. Great shots. One question. Who is the rookie docking his beautiful boat bow first? Only a guy from Missouri would do something like that. It looks like all the Tubby Tugs need to be assigned to him.

[psychobilly]

Awesome pics!