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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20860 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thataway at her first day at "Camp Thataway, June 2006.
Thataway ready to roll. Not the kind feature of the "Thataway" hats which Charlie presented to Marie and I (Marie gets the "Flag Officer" --Admiral--braid!)
Marie, Charlie and Bob saying "until we meet again"
Charlie and the Excursion
Goodbye "Thataway" Sept 20 2011. One of the greatest boats I have owned! _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Good pics of happy friends and boaters
thanks for posting _________________ Brent Barrett |
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Les Lampman Dealer
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 779 City/Region: Whidbey Island
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Holy mackerel!! That Excursion is RED!
Les _________________ Les
www.marinautboats.com |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20860 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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I just talked with Charlie (who is currently ridding right seat--or navigator in the Excursion)--and they are going to stop for the night at Greenville, NC.
They did a 20 plus minute stop to "show" the Tom Cat near Atlanta. No question that Charlie is the best salesman you could ever find for the Tom Cat (the Factory owes him on that one!)
All seems to be going well--and they are enjoying the ride of the Excursion--even with the tires up to max PSI! Maybe this experience will convince Sally and Charlie to make the trek towing to the PNW!
I have this "thing" about boats I have owned going to people who will love them--I know that "Thataway" is in great hands! |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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We are indeed in Greenville, SC in the middle of one of the heaviest downpours I've ever been in. Settled into the motel just as the skies opened up!! Set up a three point moor for THATAWAY in the parking lot in case it doesn't quit before morning. My navigator, George Bartlett is out rounding up various kinds of animals (and some ice) but is having trouble finding two of each kind of the opposite sex. I registered as Noah....
Can a female opossum mate with a male raccoon? George just came back in (he's a Clemson Graduate and knows SC very well) and tells me in SC it doesn't matter, almost anything will mate with anything else..
The boat/Excursion pair tow like a dream, much better and easier that my boat/Dodge, primarily because of the diesel vs the gas V-10 and the looser steering on the Dodge. I don't think I'll be selling either tow vehicle however.
Am still determined to sell Captain's Cat, as I said I will finance it for the right buyer, bring all reasonable offers. Will send pictures of the launch tomorrow in the Potomac along with pictures of the two kitties together!
Thanks again Bob and Marie for the wonderful visit and the smooth Change of Command!
Charlie on the ICH (InnerCoastalHighway) _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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GxK
Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 124 City/Region: Frenchman's Bay, Lake Ontario
State or Province: ON
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: At Last! ex Goose
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:12 pm Post subject: Farewell to Thataway |
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Hey, Bob!
On the hook at an anchorage near home this morning, Significant Other and I spent the best of breakfast talking about you and Marie and reliving fond memories of our visit a few years back.
Little did we know that this was the day you were saying farewell to Thataway. Now, there's touch of sadness in our evening.
--Georgs _________________ Georgs Kolesnikovs
TomCat 24 At Last!
Puffin Saco 12 Finally!
Frenchman's Bay, Lake Ontario
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20860 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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Georgs: Thank you for the kind words. Give the Admiral a hug for us! We also are sad, but life goes on and we still have the Caracal.
I am glad to hear that you are on the boat! We always value the time we have spent with you! We will have to travel that highway up to Ontario and meet up soon. |
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Don and Brenda
Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 588 City/Region: Camano Island, Wa
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: R-27 Tug
Photos: C-Quest
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:38 am Post subject: |
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Dr Bob
That is one sharp looking setup, you and crew did a great job detailing. Next week I am having ours detailed for the 1st time, so will be exciting to see a really clean boat, then it will make the trip back to Washington from Sacramento.
Charlie, you sure picked a nice combination of boat and tow rig, I will tip my hat to a good launch tomorrow. |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:10 am Post subject: |
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Home safe and sound (well almost sound) last night at 2030 EDT. Full story later today after I return from PT for the rotator cuff repair. Just a little tantalizing bit of news, My copilot and I spent about two hours in a NC State Trooper patrol car yesterday afternoon between Greensboro and Durham NC on and around I-85!
"The rest of the story" this afternoon, after THATAWAY tastes the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River!
Charlie
PS, I was in the front seat of the patrol car with no handcuffs on!! |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7447 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Good to hear you are home safe. I was wondering if Dr. Bob might have had a change of heart and reported the boat "stolen"??!!
Never let 'em take you alive.
Best wishes,
Jim _________________ Jim & Joan
CD-25 "Wild Blue" (sold August 2014)
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/
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sportner
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 386 City/Region: Buckeye
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Model: 26 Osprey
Vessel Name: Glory Days
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:59 am Post subject: |
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Charlie,
We have been following your travel and are happy you are safely at home again. _________________ RUSS & TONI |
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