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reuben
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Initially Posted - 02/04/2004 : 17:40:32

For years I've watered the notion of a cruising sailboat - dreaming with my wife, reading magazines and Tristan J., and lately ghosting to & fro on this forum. Across the years we've gotten on the water quite a bit, in daysailors and canoes, all of them satisfactory; regarding cruisers however I have remained the visitor at church, sitting in back, cautious of the big commitment but drawn by the songs and friendly talk and familiar poetry - topping lifts, weather helm, genoas & lunch hooks & boom vangs, you can shut your eyes and drift grinning all day. Well. Eventually a fellow has to leave or step forward and therefore we have just closed on 2000 WK #499. Goodness what a pretty vessel. She's been 3 years in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior but will now move a little west to Leech Lake, a popular Minnesota cruising ground known for lovely anchorages and a boisterous August regatta. Many of you by your thoughtful & practical replies to my newbie inquiries have had a hand in this decision - thanks to all.

This morning, blinking toward the coffeepot, I peered into the entryway. Picture sunny windows, snow on the rail outside, the clean tile floor full of big white sailbags. Romance wins again.

Reuben, 250 WK #499
Aitkin, MN

Reuben
C-250 WK #499
Bayfield, WI

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 02/04/2004 : 17:43:49

A great Valentines gift to you & yours!....May it be a long relationship!
Steve

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 02/04/2004 : 17:55:44

CONGRATULATIONS Reuben!

I'm bettin' you'll absolutely LOVE her, and the C-250WK is a GREAT choice ... Steve's really scoots!

Have you picked out a name yet?

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/05/2004 : 13:34:43

Congratulations Reuben!

You are in for some serious fun!!!!!

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cathluk
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Response Posted - 02/05/2004 : 14:32:59

Congrats Ruben. Please be sure to share your experiences with us!

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 02/05/2004 : 16:00:02

Aye matie, ye did the right thing indeed. Now you'll never have to say "what if?" and "why didn't we?". Now you'll go out and take lot's of pretty pictures of your loved ones.....(boat included). Fair winds to you and yours.

Oscar

Lady Kay 250 WB #618
In the driveway in Behtlehem, PA ready to go anytime.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/05/2004 : 22:24:10

Reuben: You definitely have found the spirit of sailing--I see a great, long-term relationship brewing. Romance, it is! Feel the silent power, find that cove, watch the sun set, and then watch it rise again... (...some time after the lake melts.)

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reuben
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Response Posted - 02/06/2004 : 14:56:53

Thanks for the welcome - it's good to be aboard. We haven't named her yet but are running a little contest within the family. Meantime, I'm sending 20 bucks to Van Nuys so henceforth will use this forum as an honest man.

Fair winds,

Reuben
WK #499

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BJ Wagner
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Response Posted - 02/06/2004 : 17:20:57

Ruben,

You will not regret your decision. The 250 is a great boat, but then I am especially partial to the wing keel. We have had ours for 2 1/2 years and we love it. Prior to the 250 we had a Catalina 22 and while it was a nice boat, taking the step up to the 250 is a step we consider to be great decison. Enjoy!

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 02/06/2004 : 19:26:19

Like the others, Rueban, welcome to the forum and to the family. I loved your metaphore of sitting in the back of the church, loving the music, and the poetry and (maybe) even the Word, but never stepping out in faith. We can live vicariously, or we can take the step, or the plunge and live the dream for ourselves.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS.

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Captain B
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Response Posted - 02/07/2004 : 12:39:20

CONGRATULATIONS Reuben! Welcome to a wonderlife of relaxing fun. The romance is only just beginning.

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