From sloopscoop@jewellgems.com Tue Jun 27 23:56:13 2006 From: sloopscoop@jewellgems.com (Sloop John B) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:56:13 -0500 Subject: [Sloop Scoop 2006] #2, June 28 -- July 8 Message-ID: <20060627225613.E4FF313D04@smapp04.siteprotect.com> Cruisers and crew--=0D =0D This is the second Sloop Scoop of the season. You weren't removed from the= list, I was just removed from communicating. =0D Thanks to all those who got a hold of me to say "Hey, what's up." Feel fre= e to remind me that I've been on radio silence for =0D too long.=0D =0D The Sloop is sailing. It took awhile--an eventful mast stepping that neces= sitated a new shrould (the old one had wound =0D around the cleat and was pulling the boat out of the water as the mast went= up) and a later rigging day. Then weather, busy =0D crew (Thomas crossed the country crewing for a Race Across America bike rac= er who came in in fifth place--an amateur =0D outpaced only by professional well-funded riders--go Bryce!), a trip to nor= thern Wisconsin, windy weather and a busy =0D skipper put off the shakedown cruise until this past Saturday. We had a ge= ntle day, and had all the sail up for the first time =0D in ages. We need to do a little more tuning, but now I feel I can advertis= e sailing dates! We're still way ahead of last year, =0D and on par with the previous year for first sails.=0D =0D So for those who like short notice, we're sailing tomorrow, Wednesday eveni= ng, June 28th. We won't stay out for fireworks =0D because my crew has to work the next day, but we will try to get out that l= ate sometime in the future. I'd like to do a =0D standing Wednesday night sail. We'll see how that goes.=0D =0D I need crew! If you know anyone that wants to learn, and especially anyone= who knows how to sail and wants to do some =0D sailing, please pass information on or let me know. =0D =0D I need a partner. I haven't had an "official" partner now for several seas= ons and it's taken quite a toll on me, so, barring =0D winning the lottery, this is the last season for the boat if I have to kee= p footing the bill and doing most of the work alone. =0D Gordon has been a lifesaver, but he has his own boat and I hate to keep dep= ending so much on him. My crew have been =0D lifesavers; I have had some help from very generous crewpeople over the pa= st few years, both financially and physically, but =0D my crew all have many interests and I need more help than they can offer at= this point, and I really hate asking for help. =0D There are several ways this could work: a group of people pledging to help= with expenses and work, a single person who =0D wants access to a boat w/o having to do all and pay all, and lots of stuff = in between. But I'm putting out the call so if you or =0D anyone you know may be interested, please let me know.=0D =0D So if this does turn out to be the last season, don't miss your chance to g= et out sailing.=0D =0D Hope to see you on the water soon.=0D =0D Skipper Schuy/Lisa=0D =0D Land: 773-752-6266, Cell: 773-343-0153=0D ----------------------=0D SCHEDULE (many things permitting . . .)=0D =0D ___Wednesday 6/28=0D Evening cruise. Meet at the harbor at 1815 hours. We should be back befor= e 2100 hours.=0D =0D ___Saturday 7/1=0D Afternoon cruise. Meet at the harbor at 1300 hours.=0D =0D ___Sunday 7/2=0D Tentative shakedown or post-shakedown sail, depending on interest. Meet at= =0D the harbor at 1400 hours.=0D =0D ___Monday 7/3=0D Tentative fireworks cruise. This is not first come first served and I can't= take everyone! Several slots are reserved but I'll let =0D you know if there's room. Meet at the harbor at 1800 hours. Bring somethin= g to grill and something to share. If people =0D want to sleep on the boat that's a possibility and we can do a sunrise crui= se.=0D =0D ___Tuesday 7/4=0D Possible sunris cruise, and tentative morning sail. Let me know if you're = interested and will decide on a time.=0D =0D ___Saturday 7/8=0D Tentative morning sail. Meet at the harbor at 1300 hours.=0D =0D ----------------------------------------------------------------=0D ON THE HORIZON=0D =0D As much sailing as we can get in=0D Possibly a sloop 33rd birthday/10th adoption day party (more sea shanties!)= =0D =0D From sloopscoop@jewellgems.com Fri Jun 30 17:33:25 2006 From: sloopscoop@jewellgems.com (Sloop John B) Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:33:25 -0500 Subject: [Sloop Scoop 2006] #3 July 1 - 12 -- Anybody out there? Message-ID: <6.1.0.6.2.20060630112531.026f0c30@pop.ameritech.yahoo.com> Ahoy landlubbers by default-- There's still room for this weekend and holiday. Saturday, Sunday and maybe Monday night. I can't believe I can't find anyone else who wants to sail on a holiday weekend! Let me know. Skipper Schuy/Lisa Land: 773-752-6266, Cell: 773-343-0153 ---------------------- SCHEDULE (many things permitting . . .) ___Saturday 7/1 Afternoon cruise. Meet at the harbor at 1300 hours. ___Sunday 7/2 Afternoon cruise. Meet at the harbor at 1400 hours. ___Monday 7/3 Tentative fireworks cruise. This is not first come first served and I can't take everyone! Several slots are reserved but I'll let you know if there's room. Meet at the harbor at 1800 hours. Bring something to grill and something to share. If people want to sleep on the boat that's a possibility and we can do a sunrise cruise. ___Tuesday 7/4 Possible sunrise cruise, and tentative morning sail. Let me know if you're interested and will decide on a time. ___Thursday 7/6 Possible evening cruise, if I'm not worn out by the holiday. Meet at the harbor at 1830 hours. ___Saturday 7/8 Tentative morning sail. Meet at the harbor at 1300 hours. ____Wednesday 7/12 Evening cruise. Meet at the harbor at 1830 hours. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ON THE HORIZON As much sailing as we can get in Possibly a sloop 33rd birthday/10th adoption day party (more sea shanties!)