John,   I have read through your story on The Old Cat several times and enjoy it every time.  Thanks for sharing it with the sailing community.   Merry Chrismas to you and a better year next year.   Doug Kelch --- On Tue, 12/23/08, John R. Butler <theoldcat@cox.net> wrote: From: John R. Butler <theoldcat@cox.net> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Doug Kelch lusting after older gaff rigs To: "Montgomery Boats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 5:56 PM If my health weren't failing so speedily and severely as I am about to ground on the 80's sand bar, I'd still be sailing my old Sweetheart, "The Old Cat," an 1850s fishing boat design, still very popular. Check her out on the site in my signature, below. A couple years ago she outran and outpointed a Vega 27, a very sweet sloop. I was aboard T.O.C. today, doing a small maintenance job for the new owner, because I still love her and care for her. And shed a tear for her. A Blessed Christmas and a much better New Year for us all! John R. Butler theoldcat@cox.net My e-mail address just refers to my last sailboat, "The Old Cat." Check her out at: <http://www.unicorn-systems.com/theoldcat.htm> _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!