Michigan Boatbuilders and Elbow Benders

[Dennis Marshall]

I would just like to remind all you Michiganders that next Saturday is our scheduled rendezvous at Cuginos in Grand Ledge. Below are directions from Beowulf. Time is set for 2pm. Hope to see you folks there!

From the West:

Take 96E to the M100 exit
M100 south into Grand Ledge
M100 turns into Bridge Street
Cuginos is on the right at the light at Jefferson.

From the East:
Take 96W to M43 West
Take M43 West past Sundance Chevy (He's for real?)
Turn right at light at M100 North
Take M100 into Grand Ledge
Cuginos is at Light at Bridge Street.

[Dennis Marshall]

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[Dennis Marshall]

Well, we get a bit of warm weather, finally, and every Michigander disappears to the beach. Are we still on for Saturday, folks? My wife, Terry, and I are planning on making the trip. So, who's in?

Dennis

[PaulC]

Yes, I will be by after stopping earlier at the Quiet Water Symposium...

[Rich VanValkenburg]

I'll be there. What's the dress code?

Rich

[guillemot]

I had planned on being there, but I am suddenly getting some pressure to so "something esle". I'll see what happens, but don't count on me. :(

I hope I can make it!

Cheers,
Jeff

[Dennis Marshall]

Jeff, I'm sorry to hear that you cannot make it. Perhaps we can have a messabout later in the summer.

Rich, I'm wearing jeans and a shirt with no paint or epoxy spatters on it ;) . I figure casual but respectacle ought to do it.

Dennis

[MJC]

WoodenBoat tee shirt & jeans.

QWS in A.M., Cugino's in P.M.

[FG]

Stop and say hi at the QWS. I'll have my strip canoe there. Not done there until 6.

Fred

[Beowolf]

Hey all,

Just got home...had a beer at Cuigino's after work. Talked to the manager. He's expecting us tomorrow afternoon (around 2:00). Cuigino's is actually one storefront away from the corner mentioned in the directions, so keep your eyes open.

See you all there.

Jeff

[Dennis Marshall]

Well, I don't have a t-shirt, but will be wearing a green collared shirt being that it is only about 11 days away from St. Patrick's day. Terry and I are looking forward to making the trip and meeting new friends.

Cheers,

Dennis

[Beowolf]

I gave the manager my name "Jeff Hackborn." So if any of you get there before me...

Jeff

[Dennis Marshall]

Thanks, Jeff. We will be taking off from here between 12:30 and 1pm. See everyone soon.

Dennis

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Of course, we expect a review of libations consumed and skiffs discussed. Give us an update of the good time had by all!

[Dennis Marshall]

I want to thank all who made it to the first annual (?) MIBB-EBS meet today at Cuginos in Grand Ledge, MI. It was nice to meet Paul C (Big Rapids), Rich Van Valkenberg (Warren), MJC and Marilyn (Lansing), Beowulf, aka Jeff H (Jackson), and Guillemot, aka Jeff E (Lansing by way of MA). A special thanks to Jeff H for making arrangements for us to gather at Cuginos. Nice place, reasonable prices, and good food!

Word was batted around considering a messabout or two, so stay tuned for possible dates for the summer. Hopefully, one of those dates will coincide with the launching of Guillemot's Gardner Swampscott Dory. Hopefully too, we can gather many others who could not attend today for whatever reason.

Rich has pictures of the crew. Thanks again for a delightful time.

Cheers,

Dennis & Terry Marshall

[Dennis Marshall]

Captain Pre-Capsize said:
Of course, we expect a review of libations consumed and skiffs discussed. Give us an update of the good time had by all! All I can say Scott is that my Foster's tasted real good smile.gif .

Skiffs were discussed and Sharpies over which MJC and I had to sharply agree to disagree ;) . I'd forgotten to bring some pics of my boat, but Rich proudly showed off his 22sqm class. I'm jealous, but have been informed that I am welcome to be railmeat at some future date. Fine by me!

Paul C is a paddler and showed us some pics of some of his boats. I remember distinctly a Gavin Atkin designed Mouse. He also showed some pics of a cardboard boat (made from an old refrig box) that competed in a hundred yard paddling race. The boat looked pretty good, but he did not show that at the finish line was a dumptser to receive what was left of the boat at race's end.

Jeff H brought his computer and regaled us with pics of his project -- a stretched Strayer design. Definitely a nice boat, but I was more taken by the computer wall paper with a beautiful pic of his 12wk old son. Aces!

Dory Talk -- Canoe Talk -- fixed wing sail talk -- and a host of other bits and pieces that I cannot recall at the moment. Others will have to fill in what they heard.

[ 03-06-2004, 09:47 PM: Message edited by: Dennis Marshall ]

[On Vacation]

Isn't it a wonderfull experience? I think a combined elbow group of middle America, and Land-O-Lakes meeting would make for a nice summer retreat in middle of the summer.

[PaulC]

It was great to meet everyone. Thanks for getting it together.

[Rich VanValkenburg]

Yes, it was a great time! Echo Dennis' comments on Jeff's electronic "photo album".

Terry & Dennis Marshall
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid106/p113994665ac0ddc6823e78828ce7c41c/f96c3e88.jpg

PaulCencer and Jeff Hackborn(Beowolf)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid106/pe432e7b5a828c1f972eeb1aff2320ae7/f96c3e85.jpg

Jeff Evans(Guillemot) Marilynn and Milo (MJC)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid106/p1ecb39e5a1a89abb897280262be2fa21/f96c3e8a.jpg

Jeff Hackborn and Jeff Evans (I remember when I was that young)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid106/p7148087b1aebf8a00530aa8d64c242fe/f96c3e8d.jpg

Me? I was on the other side of the camera.

Rich

[ 03-06-2004, 10:31 PM: Message edited by: Rich VanValkenburg ]

[Dennis Marshall]

Blast, Rich! And you probabbly planned not having your pic taken, you sly devil! That's alright, we'll catch you standing at the helm of your boat and show everyone what you're made of. Cheers! And thanks much for bringing the camera and posting the pics.

Dennis

[Beowolf]

Actually, I get to shoulder the blame for that one. redface.gif No sooner had I gotten onto I-96 when I thought "Blast it! Jeff! You didn't get a shot of Rich and Paul! (You big dummy)" Sorry guys. I'll do better next time.

Great way to spend an afternoon though. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again this summer. Who knows? Maybe we'll even have have two boats to launch. ;)

Jeff

[Rich VanValkenburg]

ROTFL! Doesn't matter, the batteries lasted just long enough to get those shots. There was nothing left when I went to download. That's ok though, it gives me time to figure out how to get my hair as dark as those other guys before our next event.

Rich

[Dennis Marshall]

Rich Van Valkenburg said:
Doesn't matter, the batteries lasted just long enough to get those shots. There was nothing left when I went to download. A Likely story, Rich. :D

That's ok though, it gives me time to figure out how to get my hair as dark as those other guys before our next event. Well, if you discover the fountain of youth by then, be sure to let the rest of us know.

Dennis

[Sam F]

Originally posted by Dennis Marshall:
Thanks again for a delightful time.
Hi Terry & Dennis,
I sure looks like it was a delightful time! That was a great cold weather idea to get together like that. If you can organize a messabout we'll all look forward to getting a full (detailed with photos!) account. ;)

[FG]

It was nice to see a few of you at the QWS.

I'm interested in a warm water get together.

Fred

[guillemot]

It was great meeting you all last weekend! Next time, though, let's get together somewhere that sells beer darker than Labatt's!!!

Bob G, you should have come! We'll have to make sure we do a float this summer sometime for sure.

Jeff H. I'll be in touch with you soon about glueing up my mast at your shop. That sounds like a much better plan than what I had developed, which fell somewhere short of workable. Thanks for the offer!

Take care all!

Cheers,
Jeff

[Beowolf]

Hey Jeff:

hackborn@msu.edu

Give me a holler. (And the liquor store on the corner has much darker beer! Good to drink while throwing darts in the shop.)

Jeff