: At one time this board kept me quite busy. I had to monitor the
: conversations, answer most of the questions and keep "that
: guy" in line. There was ample reason why I originally wrote
: the guidelines:
: http://www.kayakforum.com/Guidelines/Guidelines.html . Now I can
: let the board do its thing with confidence that you all will
: offer sound advice and be helpful while staying civil. And this
: all happens even though I expect many have not even read the
: guidelines.

: Back in March of 1997 I installed the script that brought this BBS
: into being:
: http://web.archive.org/web/19970531003147/www.guillemot-kayaks.com/wwwboard/wwwboard.html
: I thought it would be an interesting experiment into what the
: internet could do. Little did I know that 13 years and 190,000+
: messages later the experiment would still going strong. The only
: reason this message board is still of any value at all is
: because of those of you who offer your questions and answers
: here for others to consider.

: My thanks to all of you,
: Nick
I'd like to add my thanks to everyone and especially Nick. This board is one of my hobbies. Most days I check it out. I have a "fleet" of 4 kayaks now. I think it has become a mild addiction. The words of wisdom I have received could not be purchased with my budget. Just a few more boats to build then.......
Thanks to all