: Dear Friends,
: Sorry to have dropped off the BBS here the last 100 or so days. I've
: continued to be busy with the WTC gig. Haven't come up for air much.
: Mostly in fund raising for the families now. Some CISD counciling. At some
: point there is going to have to be the mother of all paddle trips, but I
: guess not jest yet.

: When I've been home, I've tried to do some little bit of building, but like
: everyone else who responded, my lungs are still recovering and mine aren't
: taking the saw dust happily yet. Arg!!! Physical therapy has got the back
: doing better. Taste bud coming along. So its all headed in the right
: direction. Not to worry though I'll be back putting steel to grain
: soonest. Hey I'm gonna need another boat or 3 for Rendevous

: Still, for all of my lack of boat building here recently.....On this deep
: Chistmas night, I was moving some old strips around in my storage pipes
: for a friend in the moonlight. Cold crisp clear night here white moon blue
: cast to the snow, all the stuff a choosen frozen yankee loves. In any case
: I got to thinking about all my buddies on the BBS.

: In any case, Just as soon as I can I promiss to hot foot back into my shop,
: deliver Rehd (the only guy ever to have his wafles attacked by terroists)
: his jug of the good stuff and get back on board. Until then Happy
: holidays, Blessed Christmas and peace on earth to each you the itinerant
: boat builders all the world around.

: till I get back to da board stay scary sharp!

: Thanks for making my life richer!

: Your friend

: !RUSS

Whew!! I was about to file charges against My mail-man for stealing my Jug. Take care and will look forward to your participation again soon.

Rehd