Conference unifix::sailing

    Aw gee Paul, you beat me to this topic.  How'd that happen? 
    
    Weekend after Labor Day sounds good to me.
    
    As for food, last time it was each boat for itself, since nobody was
    entirely sure who was going to get there, or when.  Some boats had left
    before I got there, some arrived long after I did.
    
    elysium'll be there,
    
    djc
    
    

The idea of a get together is great but personally, I 
have a problem if I have to use my boat. I keep my boat in 
Fairhaven (New Bedford Harbor) and sailing it to and from Misery 
is quite a trip; at least 2, 15 hour days  if the currents are right. 
If folks planned to meet any place in Buzzard's Bay, those who keep 
their boats in the Marblehead area would be faced with similar 
travel problems. Also, the week after Labor Day is when the Newport 
Boat Show is scheduled. Are there other people in the Buzzard's 
Bay area that have the same problem?

I have not been to a previous get together but I would enjoy meeting 
those who share this conference. A meeting place located on land 
would be better for me.

My comments --


Joe

    
    If we haven't sold the boat (and that seems increasingly likely), we'll
    show up, but will be flying L'eggs from the shrouds instead. 

    Yah, I'm in Buzzards Bay too, Mattapoisett. If there were something
    like this going on close to me I'd go. The weekend afet Mem. day I'm
    on call, but if it's nice weather I'll still sail (just not over
    night). B.Bay has some great spots too like Hadley's (where I've spent 
    a lot of time this year), Tarpaulin Cove in Vinyard sound or any of the
    small coves along Nashon if the wind is right. 
    	If it's in the Bay I'll sail over that way, but Marblehead is a bit
    of a long trip in a 22'er.
    
    Geoff

    
     I'm also from the Buzzards bay area too, West Island. And if other
      sailors want to meet up some where in the area I'd be iterested
      in going.
    
                                        Dan.
     
    
    
    
    

Living in Colorado,  I would have a long trip to get my boat there.  I will be 
back east on vacation during that time.  Anyone need a crew member?  Out of 
curiosity,  where is Misery Is.?

Lee Brodeur

This Colorado sailor will be close, but not quite close enough to attend.
We will be sailing the Hudson River near Troy that weekend.  We are crusing
Lake Champlain, Hudson River and the western half of Long Island Sound.

Someday,
Al

    In answer to the where is question, Misery Island is at the north east
    end of Salem Sound.  Probably officially part of Manchester-by-the-sea,
    in Massachusetts.  
    
    djc

    	Seeing as there hasn't been much of a response from the north shore
    gang AND the fact that my boat may still not be sailable by that time
    (thanks Bob...) I suggest we tube this party proposal till a better
    time. Maybe sometime in the spring/early summer next year and we can
    trade horror stories of all the work we did over the winter. 
    
    	A winter get together like we did last year in Boxboro would be a 
    nice idea again though!
    
    

    If you are conducting a pole, I cast my vote for Boxboro. As I 
    mentioned in an earlier reply, anything on the water will be a 
    problem to some one because of the distances involved. Now, the 
    problem is exacerbated by the recent storm. Maybe some time after
    the start of winter will be appealing to most people.
    
    Joe

    I'd be glad to organize the 'second annual' Boxboro Bash,  at the
    Sherton in Boxboro!
    
    What weeks would be a good time.  After Thanksgiving and Before
    Christmas is usually busy, but we could have the party the week
    of DECEMBER 9  maybe on Wednesday.
    
    Otherwise we should go to after New Years.
    
    Please Cast your votes,  I'll make the final Decision and post
    THE DATE.
    
    Frank
    

re: .11

Frank,

I am looking forward to meeting others that share this note file 
and your offer to organize a "bash" in Boxboro is good news! 
The best time for me is after the holidays because there is so 
much happening between now and the end of the year. 

Joe

    
    	Dam Frank, I just spent 5 minutes writing up MY proposal to do the
    same!!!! Should have read the new notes first. 
    
    	Sounds great to me. Wed Dec 11 or Thur the 12th is fine with my
    schedule. 
    	
    	NOTE: It is no longer the Sheraton Boxboro. Its had a name change
    and redesign of our meeting room. Now called the Boxboro Host Hotel.
    Still in the same place off Rt 111 at the intersection of Rt 495.
    
    	Don't even think of Fri night there. Too much of a zoo!
    
    Paul
    

    The week of Dec 9 is DECUS week, and I for one will be there.  I'd vote
    for immediately after the new year.
    
    -gayn
    

    After the new year is my vote.  too much going on from now till then.
    
    Would very much enjoy meeting  some of my fellow sailing noters.
    
    Don

    
    JANuary's better for me too.  Between DECUS, XMAS party's and XMAS
    
    shopping, i'll be a VERY busy girl!!!
    
    
    Frank,
    
    You mite have an easier time booking a room then too.
    
    
    
    Jan
    
    
    

I'd like to make it this time, so January is my vote as well.  (Dec 11/12 
isn't possible.)

J.

    Frank,
    
    January is better for me.  
    
    Week day nights are better than weekend
    nights, and probably easier to book, and following Paul's advise, less
    of a zoo.  
    
    At least 'til we get there.
    
    djc
    

    January would be great.  Weeknights, best.
    
    john
    

    	Well Frank, what say we get this party thing rolling again. Any
    time in Jan. is fine with me.
    
    Paul