New Toy
 

My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

New Toy
 

Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Sweet.

--
Ken Fortenberry

New Toy
 

Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

New Toy
 

My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. I've also made my own
furled leaders. Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

New Toy
 

Frank Reid wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.


I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. I've also made my own
furled leaders. Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

New Toy
 

My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)

New Toy
 

Frank Reid wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html
Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.
Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?
I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.
I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. I've also made my own
furled leaders. Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid
You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)



That is a great link. I have an interest in Ukrainian dance and
costumes. The Bukovinian region of Romania is shared with Ukraine, and
there are a number of similarities among the costumes.

You never what what you will read on ROFF.

Tim Lysyk

New Toy
 

In message
,
Frank Reid writes
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)



Where will you clip your magnifiers?
--
Bill Grey

New Toy
 

On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:39:23 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:

My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)



That'll do, Frank. That'll do.

Geo. C.

New Toy
 

Frank Reid wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. I've also made my own
furled leaders. Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.


Man, there are too many rules in this sport! So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)



I was thinking something more like:

http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor...at_feather.htm

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

New Toy
 

Good onya mate!!! (spelt correctly).
Wishing you many happy hours getting to know your new toy.
Imagine all the flies you can dry on that last hat.
Ummmm, might be best if you leave the magnifiers at home and get a pair of
glasses to use with the new rod. I am having visions of you dancing all over
the river battling against Darth Vader's light sabre on your cap peak with
your new rod.


Tight Lines Mate.

Rob.





"rw" wrote in message
...
Frank Reid wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. I've also made my own
furled leaders. Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.


Man, there are too many rules in this sport! So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)



I was thinking something more like:

http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor...at_feather.htm

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

New Toy
 

Frank Reid wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html
Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.
Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?
I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.
I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. I've also made my own
furled leaders. Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid
You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)



yeow...if there is any question about evolution, that photo ought to be
exhibit 1... nice hat though...

jeff

New Toy
 

On Sep 26, 2:58*pm, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Frank Reid writes





My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! *So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)

Where will you clip your magnifiers?

There is a very small brim (its about 1 inch). Got the hat when we
had a folk dance program whilst in Hungarian class. Traded an extra
Hungarian fez for it.
Frank Reid

New Toy
 

On Sep 26, 6:47*pm, jeff wrote:
Frank Reid wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html
Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.
Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?
I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.
I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid
You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! *So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)

yeow...if there is any question about evolution, that photo ought to be
exhibit 1...

The question would be which side is using the photo to bolster its own
arguments or shatter the other side's.

nice hat though...

Um.....yeah, I was just going to say that. :)

giles.

New Toy
 

In message
,
Frank Reid writes
On Sep 26, 2:58*pm, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Frank Reid writes





My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! *So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)

Where will you clip your magnifiers?

There is a very small brim (its about 1 inch). Got the hat when we
had a folk dance program whilst in Hungarian class. Traded an extra
Hungarian fez for it.
Frank Reid

Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)
--
Bill Grey

New Toy
 

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:51:33 +0100, Bill Grey wrote:

In message
,
Frank Reid writes
On Sep 26, 2:58*pm, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Frank Reid writes





My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! *So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)

Where will you clip your magnifiers?

There is a very small brim (its about 1 inch). Got the hat when we
had a folk dance program whilst in Hungarian class. Traded an extra
Hungarian fez for it.
Frank Reid

Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

Well, the commie ones do, anyhoo...or is it the capitalists...?

HTH,
R
....I always thought Marx shoulda stuck to making toys - he seemed to make some
pretty cool ones...

New Toy
 

Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

That is the "national" dress, so yes. The word shacko comes from the
Magyar word csako which is a peaked cap. There are differing local
outfits. I think the fez came from the southern area of Hungary (or
at least it was worn there).
Frank Reid

New Toy
 

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:


Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

That is the "national" dress, so yes. The word shacko comes from the
Magyar word csako which is a peaked cap. There are differing local
outfits. I think the fez came from the southern area of Hungary (or
at least it was worn there).
Frank Reid

A lot of Shriners...?

HTH,
R
....IT WAS KEYSER SOZE!!!!...

New Toy
 

A lot of Shriners...?

A lot of turks.
Frank Reid

New Toy
 

On Sep 27, 7:30*am, wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:51:33 +0100, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Frank Reid writes
On Sep 26, 2:58*pm, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Frank Reid writes

My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Seems like a nice idea, given that the rod is made from wood.

Are you also planning to use a vastly improved silk line, horsehair
leader, and gut tippet?

I prefer modern materials, but each to his own.

I do have the silk line, I'm prepping it now. *I've also made my own
furled leaders. *Finally, after my surgery last year, I think I can do
the gut tippet, though there were a couple of weak spots that I'll
have to work around.
Frank Reid

You'll also need a silly hat.

Man, there are too many rules in this sport! *So, will this one work?
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor.../hat_sibiu.htm
Frank Reid
(who actually has one)

Where will you clip your magnifiers?

There is a very small brim (its about 1 inch). * *Got the hat when we
had a folk dance program whilst in Hungarian class. *Traded an extra
Hungarian fez for it.
Frank Reid

Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

Well, the commie ones do, anyhoo...or is it the capitalists...?

HTH,
R
...I always thought Marx shoulda stuck to making toys - he seemed to make some
pretty cool ones

Moron.

g.

New Toy
 

On Sep 27, 9:25*am, wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:



Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

That is the "national" dress, so yes. *The word shacko comes from the
Magyar word csako which is a peaked cap. *There are differing local
outfits. *I think the fez came from the southern area of Hungary (or
at least it was worn there).
Frank Reid

A lot of Shriners...?

HTH,
R
...IT WAS KEYSER SOZE!!!!...

Imbecile.

g.

New Toy
 

http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor...at_feather.htm

Now, THAT would be fun to wear on a bonefish flat in a 15-25mph
offshore breeze!

New Toy
 

In message
,
Giles writes
On Sep 27, 9:25*am, wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:



Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

That is the "national" dress, so yes. *The word shacko comes from the
Magyar word csako which is a peaked cap. *There are differing local
outfits. *I think the fez came from the southern area of Hungary (or
at least it was worn there).
Frank Reid

A lot of Shriners...?

HTH,
R
...IT WAS KEYSER SOZE!!!!...

Imbecile.

g.

Before you start calling people by single word abuse - as you so
frequently do - please ensure you remove any reference to those to which
your comments do NOT refer.

You PRAT - you haven't used that one before.
--
Bill Grey

New Toy
 

On Sep 28, 2:59*am, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Giles writes





On Sep 27, 9:25*am, wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:

Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

That is the "national" dress, so yes. *The word shacko comes from the
Magyar word csako which is a peaked cap. *There are differing local
outfits. *I think the fez came from the southern area of Hungary (or
at least it was worn there).
Frank Reid

A lot of Shriners...?

HTH,
R
...IT WAS KEYSER SOZE!!!!...

Imbecile.

g.

Before you start calling people by single word abuse - as you so
frequently do - please ensure you remove any reference to those to which
your comments do NOT refer.


Generally speaking, and in this instance in particular, I feel that no
one should have much trouble in determing who was being addressed or
referred to. It's easy; start at the top of the page and scan down.
One of the participants is an imbecile.

You PRAT - you haven't used that one before.

And, for the record, who are you addressing and referring to here with
this single word abuse?

g.

New Toy
 

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:11:06 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:


A lot of Shriners...?

A lot of turks.

AHA! I KNEW IT - KEYSER SOZE!!!

TC,
R
Frank Reid

New Toy
 

On Sep 27, 10:57*pm, Charlie S wrote:
http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor...at_feather.htm

Now, THAT would be fun to wear on a bonefish flat in a 15-25mph
offshore breeze!

Turn your head, it would catch the wind and snap your neck.
Frank Reid
(who has died in an ugly hat incident before)

New Toy
 

In message
,
Giles writes
On Sep 28, 2:59*am, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Giles writes





On Sep 27, 9:25*am, wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:

Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

That is the "national" dress, so yes. *The word shacko comes from the
Magyar word csako which is a peaked cap. *There are differing local
outfits. *I think the fez came from the southern area of Hungary (or
at least it was worn there).
Frank Reid

A lot of Shriners...?

HTH,
R
...IT WAS KEYSER SOZE!!!!...

Imbecile.

g.

Before you start calling people by single word abuse - as you so
frequently do - please ensure you remove any reference to those to which
your comments do NOT refer.


Generally speaking, and in this instance in particular, I feel that no
one should have much trouble in determing who was being addressed or
referred to. It's easy; start at the top of the page and scan down.
One of the participants is an imbecile.

You PRAT - you haven't used that one before.

And, for the record, who are you addressing and referring to here with
this single word abuse?

g.

See the top of the post.

You're the expert - work it out :-)
--
Bill Grey

New Toy
 

On Sep 28, 6:55*am, Frank Reid wrote:
On Sep 27, 10:57*pm, Charlie S wrote:

http://www.eliznik.org.uk/RomaniaPor...at_feather.htm

Now, THAT would be fun to wear on a bonefish flat in a 15-25mph
offshore breeze!

Turn your head, it would catch the wind and snap your neck.
Frank Reid
(who has died in an ugly hat incident before)

You studied Hungarian? A hard language that one. Lots of Hungarians in
Central Jersey growing up, including my half brother. Common store
sign= "Magyar Bolt" (?), but we still said Mr. Nag-eee, instead of
Najaas, for Nagy. They brought in Hungarians as strike breakers at the
J&J factories, so after the '56 revolution failed, many refugees came
to that part of Jersey. The Hungarian ladies would literally scrub the
sidewalks in front of their houses.
Dave
Enough old man talk for the day.

New Toy
 

On Sep 28, 1:15*pm, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Giles writes





On Sep 28, 2:59*am, Bill Grey wrote:
In message
,
Giles writes

On Sep 27, 9:25*am, wrote:
On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:58:48 -0700 (PDT), Frank Reid
wrote:

Don't the Hungarians (Magyar folk wear Shackos )sp?)

That is the "national" dress, so yes. *The word shacko comes from the
Magyar word csako which is a peaked cap. *There are differing local
outfits. *I think the fez came from the southern area of Hungary (or
at least it was worn there).
Frank Reid

A lot of Shriners...?

HTH,
R
...IT WAS KEYSER SOZE!!!!...

Imbecile.

g.

Before you start calling people by single word abuse - as you so
frequently do - please ensure you remove any reference to those to which
your comments do NOT refer.

Generally speaking, and in this instance in particular, I feel that no
one should have much trouble in determing who was being addressed or
referred to. *It's easy; start at the top of the page and scan down.
One of the participants is an imbecile.

You PRAT - you haven't used that one before.

And, for the record, who are you addressing and referring to here with
this single word abuse?

g.

See the top of the post.

You're the expert - work it out :-)

I did. See the rest of the exchange.

g.

New Toy
 

Awesome language. There is a bar contest to see who can cuss the
longest without repeating themselves. Some have gone for over a half
an hour. Spent a week of language school (6 hours in class a day and
6 hours of homework a night) just on cussing.
A lot of English root words from Hunky... shako, coach, ogre... and
the Hungarians were making fine wines while the French were still
throwing sticks at each other. Kinda fun.
Frank Reid

New Toy
 

Well look at it this way if your out fishing you can carry you fly
tying materials on you head just reach up grab a feather and start
tying.........

New Toy
 

On Sep 26, 8:56*am, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:
My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Nice. #2 you say? Sounds experimental. Better look close and make sure
it isn't #12.

I'm working on a new toy, these are old pics:

http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~jcook/pics/stubby/

I haven't had my camera for a while, but the hull is now completely on
and prepped, I am waiting for my order of fiberglass and epoxy...

Jon.

New Toy
 

On Oct 1, 6:16*am, Jon wrote:
On Sep 26, 8:56*am, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:

My new toy. The rod in the header and also at the bottom of the page
is Tri-Hex #2 and its mine, all mine. Bwahahahahaha!
http://www.almightyrod.com/Tri-Hex_Rods.html

Nice. #2 you say? Sounds experimental. Better look close and make sure
it isn't #12.

I'm working on a new toy, these are old pics:

http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~jcook/pics/stubby/

I haven't had my camera for a while, but the hull is now completely on
and prepped, I am waiting for my order of fiberglass and epoxy...

Jon.

The Monks are fellow Bainbridge islanders, and the familiy are multi
generation naval architects. The current Edwin's father's designs for
sailboats are Northwest classics. Monk designed sailboats are
treasured. The Monks, and Nickham & Spaulding are part of a long sea
going tradition in the Pacific NW

The last wooden sailing merchant ships were built here on the Island
when most of the Western world had already turned to steel. Our wood,
old growth douglas fir and alaskan Wellow cedar, was/is perfect for
wooden boats and ships. A neighbor, now deceased, worked as a hole
driller for Hall Bros, he said. The last wooden sailing ship out of
Eagle Harbor was in '36 or '38, and 13 boys dropped out of school,
sewed sea bags joined as crew and took a load of timber out to
Austrailia I think, or maybe it was hawaii. I knew the last of these
men alive. He was a wirey, tough old socialist, lived off his garden
and the beach, and spoke up for justice quite regularly.

Dave