George wrote:

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But I have repented.

I'm just a simple sailor now...


That is sad to hear, but then it is all about aerodynamics isn't it?

Where are you planning to sail? Caribbean or further?

Of course you are going to continue dropping in to r.a.h. aren't you? If
not, you will be missed.

Anyway and whatever, all the best.

George

Aw, George, don't make me get all misty now...

I truly did enjoy the work.
And especially the people.
Yeah, I'll miss it. But on to new things.
The only permanent thing in life is change.

I did manage to accomplish that childish childhood dream.
Design, build and fly my own airplanes.

What a hoot that was!
Like all the excitement of your first solo -
layered with all the dread of wondering what you forgot...
Lots of raw wild emotion there.

You are right.
Flying and sailing are identical opposites.
So I fly a one-winged glider now and 6 knots is really hauling!

I'm going to launch from Khema in a few months.
Heading along the coast with the vague intent of making the Bahamas
and back before the season starts up again.

Just trying to get the girls all settled into their new home first.
School starts up soon so they need to get it done now.

I just posted a garage sale notice in R.A.H.
Cleaning out boxes of stuff and found a few aviation related things
that I just couldn't toss in the trash - and don't want to store.

There are some beautiful models there - if anyone here is interested.
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~tp-1/index.htm

And - yes - I still need to do something with these welding tanks!?!

Aw well - sniff -

Thanks George.

Richard