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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8553 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:03 pm Post subject: Bill and El Fiero (Halcyon, Halcyon Days website and book) |
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Patty had a phone call from El Fiero today, Bill is doing great in his care facility. We plan to stop in Lakewood, CO, to pay a visit on our way going to or coming back from AZ. Like the Energizer Bunny, El keeps "Going and going!"
For "new" C-Brats (everything is of course relative, we are C-Brats #62), Bill and El Fiero and their 22 Cruiser Halcyon are legendary to us old-timers. They cruised virtually every navigable waterway in America. You should read Bill's website, Cruising America - Halcyon Days. It MAY inspire you! It appears to be inspiring Colby Smith whether he knows it or not!
Patty and El in "A Vicious Game of Hearts" in 2007 on Daydream!
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DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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DayBreak
Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Posts: 847 City/Region: Monmouth, Or.
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: DayBreak
Photos: DayBreak
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info and photo Pat.
If it were not for Bill and El's writings in "Halcyon Days," I am not certain that we would have bought a C-Dory. They are a wonderful couple. _________________ Gary F
DayBreak, 23 Venture, 2018 - present |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2657 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
Photos: Hunkydory-Jay-and-Jolee
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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That’s great to hear. We along with so many others have fantastic memories of time shared with them. To Jo-Lee & I, their life’s example has been & continues to be a shining beacon.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
https://share.delorme.com/JuliusByers |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Great to go back and read some of their early writings. They were gifted in so many ways.
Harvey
SleepyC
Halcyon, leader of the pack.
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4547 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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I'm very envious of all their travels. Many great stories. Don't think I'll ever get to all the places they went, but I enjoy where I go! Colby |
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Water Bill
Joined: 31 Mar 2007 Posts: 129 City/Region: Lake Keowee, SC
State or Province: SC
C-Dory Year: 2018
Vessel Name: Mystery Girl (Ranger Tug R-23)
Photos: Mystery Girl and C-Swell
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:05 am Post subject: |
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I to am glad to hear Bill and El are doing well. Like many of you reading about their travels and adventures on Halcyon helped my late wife Sue and I with our decision to purchase a C-Dory. I am really glad I was able to meet and cruise with them a few times at Lake Powell.
Bill _________________ Bill Roche
Mystery Girl, 2018 Ranger Tug R-23 2017 to present
C-Swell, 2003 C-Dory 22 2007 to 2017
Boston Whaler Super Sport 17 1986 to 2007 |
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MOOSE
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 619 City/Region: Rainy Lake - Int'l. Falls
State or Province: MN
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: MOOSE
Photos: MOOSE
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for posting this. We have been wondering how El & Bill were doing and hadn't heard any news in a long time. Best regards to them both. We have great memories of cruising with them on Lake Superior and spending time with them at our Thunder Bay friends' island and cabin
Al & Myrna _________________ .....and remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
Photos: SeaDNA
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for posting this. I'm glad to hear both are still kicking. I feel fortunate to have been able to meet them in person at at least one CBGT and to have communicated with Bill multiple times via this site. I always enjoyed their posts about the travels they took and I admired their ability to live so simply in their 22 Cruiser for such long stretches of time. I learned a lot from those two! _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20810 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: Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the update! We all have been worried about them. _________________ 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
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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txmntman
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 81 City/Region: GEORGETOWN
State or Province: TX
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Saint Somewhere
Photos: Saint Somewhere
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Like many here, Bill and El inspired me in many ways! I’ve read every word on their website, and have exchanged emails with them. Bill and El, you may not know what people you have inspired! _________________ CD 22 “Saint Somewhere” 2020 - Present
SeaSwirl 1850 Striper "Nicky" Sold
Alumicraft Sold
Boston Whaler Montauk "Joe Bob" Sold
Hobie Cat "Mikey Likes It" Sold |
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Nomad
Photos: Nomad
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:54 am Post subject: |
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True C-Brat Royalty. An inspiration to all of us.
Martin. |
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Dora~Jean
Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 1504 City/Region: Simi Valley
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Dora~Jean
Photos: Dora~Jean
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the photo and great to hear they're still doing OK. Their legacy is hard to match. _________________ Steve & Carmen
"Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance" (Samuel Johnson)
Dora~Jean C-Dory 25 2002-Present
Corsair F-31 Trimaran 1996-2002
MacGregor 26X 1988-1996
Glaspar Seafair Sedan 18 (2)
StarCraft 19 & 22
Catalina 17 & 22
Crestliner 19
+4 Previous, 1/2 sail, 1/2 power |
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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
Photos: Traveler
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Pat, it’s always good to hear these two fine people are well. _________________ RUSS & TONI |
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bobjarrard
Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 458 City/Region: Boulder City
State or Province: NV
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:02 pm Post subject: They are an inspiration |
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Many of us started out C-BRATS time with those two and their posts. The way they shrugged off things like one motor kicking the bucket, the minor travails with the truck, the years of carrying the Porta-Potti bottom up ramps to empty, and the grace shown when it was time to move back on land and all that followed. Thanks thanks thanks!!!! Bob in Nevada |
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