Past 7 Months, I have Been Very Busy

Last spring I shifted gears.

Some of you know, I started this site, and purchased several sailboats, as a way to do an outreach to kids, that get into trouble, because they don't have enough time consuming activities to keep them out of trouble.

While I still think that would have been a good project to throw support into, I got side-swiped by our politicians in Washington (both side of the isle) being so stupid, to a point of treason, I just had to act, and get involved in politics, and political watch dog groups.  Sailing got put on hold.

I was a member of NRA already, some 20 plus years.  I traded my back seat, do nothing membership card, for a Endowment Life card.  I support all areas of NRA that I can.  I signed up for classes to teach firearms training to youth and adults.  I am an instructor for Concealed Carry in my state.  I am an instructor for Refuse to be a Victim, and so is my wife.  I hold 7 firearms certificates for teaching, and did this in about as many months. 

Just got back from a class, held out of state, Refuse to be a Victim.   great information, that shows the general public how to try to be as safe as possible, in a sometimes violent world.  

My class taking will slow down now, however, my class teaching is just getting started.

I had my CM32 Ketch out twice all summer.   It may be, that I will sell her in the spring.  Time will tell.

Sure had a blast the few hours I did get in this year.

My lake will freeze up soon.  Had first frost warnings out last night.    Might pull her tomorrow.

Gary - Like yourself, I too am a victim of politics and the economy. Downsized by a telecommunications company several years ago when the economy tanked and doing freelance work ever since, I find myself wondering if this once great countrys best days are behind it. Being a NRA member myself and one of the 'folks in Pennsylvania who keep their guns and God close' as a famous man once said, I think we may share many of the same views but that's enough politics on a website where there should be none.
  I know I share the opinion of everyone who uses this website as a source of knowledge and Clipper Marine camaraderie, that you're greatly appreciated in your efforts to keep the Clipper Marine marquee alive.
 I have visited/joined a few of the 'other' groups that exist but this is the one that keeps me most engaged and I sure hope you have the time in the future to keep it alive!!
terry s.

Just re-uped the Clipper-Sailor.net for another year.

That site has some technical data and old information that is still valuable today.

Stay in touch! One of us can take over next year. Thanks for your dedication!