Hi Gordon, Just checking in to let you know that I am busy collecting reminiscences in a three ring binder, and starting to sort them by country, boat and chronological time. The ideas still keep coming, but probably after the end of the boating season here in Connecticut, I'll start putting words on the floppy disk and get started. My initial title idea is: " 62.3 lbs. is what a lifetime of sailing weighs" Which is about what the collection of charts weighs that we have accumulated over the years of sailing, in Europe and in the USA. Add all the Nautical Handbooks, Light Lists, Tide Tables, Radio data, and the weight will more than double. Any suggestions? Improvements? ~~~~~~~~~~ LEPPO was sold yesterday to a young couple who are just starting their sailing careers. Till now that have chartered various sail boats, but LEPPO is now their first owned boat. Lake Champlain will be their new sailing grounds, and LEPPO, knowing the area well, should keep them out of trouble. Connie