THANK YOU DR. BOB

Artfull Dodger · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2022 10:30 pm Post subject:

I don’t post often, if ever. But Dr Bob has been a go to on all information (detailed info I might add) I need to make me happy on my 22.
Thanks Dr Bob.

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 3:40 pm Post subject:

Bob and Marie,

Allow Diana and me to also say thanks for the years of friendship, mentoring, and boating with you two wonderful people. It’s been fun and educational! We send our sincere hopes that you get those additional years to boat as much as you please.

Kindest Regards,

Diana and Steve

hardee · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:10 pm Post subject:

Well, Sorry to be late to the party, but better late than never.

I did have to read that op first line twice before I continued breathing.
I want to say Thankyou to Bob for his input here, sharing and teaching. It has been worth every key stroke, to many. So Thank you, and all the best on down the road.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

RobLL · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:44 pm Post subject:

Thinking of you and all of the people of Florida, especially in the eastern coastal areas. As always information from you about how you and neighbors intend to stay safe would be interesting.

Molly Brown · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:54 am Post subject:

Safe? Can only take precautions as best we can. Every window, door and the screen porch is covered and hardened. Anything out doors that can be moved inside is. All the pool furniture is in the pool, underwater. 160 gallons of fuel, 2 generators, 100 gallons of potable water, 2 bags of charcoal and grill, 4 cases of beer. Enough food for us and some of our neighbors and MRE's, enough for 3 months. Boats are in the barn built after hurricane Charley to the upgraded requirements.

We expect sub 100 mph winds, though the bands can produce tornadoes. My number 1 concern is flooding. During Irma, as Charlotte Harbor was being emptied, Alligator Creek which we live on, was overflowing it's banks. It was all fresh water draining off the land. We had 7" two days before the storm and 6" the day off. Only so much water can flow through the RR bridge between us and the Harbor.

Back to accolades for Bob and Marie, an awesome couple. Need advice on hurricane preparedness, just ask Bob! Actually, you can ask him about anything and I'm sure he has some sage advice. Let's remember though that behind every great man is a steadfast woman. I've no doubt Dr. Bob wouldn't be the man he is without an outstanding partner such as Marie!!

James

tsturm · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:08 am Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 11:08 am Post subject:

Thanks for the good wishes; especially to James and his comments about my life partner, Marie. She has has been involved in over 50% of all that we have done and will do in the future. Cruising full time in small boats either the closeness of partners deepen, or unfortunately the partnership deteriorates. All too often the boat is left for sale in a down wind place. Marie was right there every day when we were boat building, or restoring. She became a good carpenter, and fiberglass laminator. Her planning of food for 6 months ahead was awesome. Upon returning to "society" after our 4 year cruise, we had to put on shoes, I had to start wearing a tie again, and we were not able to send every day, all day and night, with our partner.

James is at a risk for Hurricane Ian. Marie and I were talking about James and Betty potentially being in the direct path of the storm. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who live along the path of Ian.

flagold · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:56 pm Post subject:

I am also grateful for you staying on the forum. The difference between you and many we meet in life is you have "walked the talk." Much respect for that.

Connie and I also pray everyone in the path of hurricane danger remains safe.

Happy voyaging!

Matt & Connie Mattson
C-Dawg-E (sold)
Mischief "Final Voyage Of The Mischief" (sold)
Now yachting aboard "Bye Pass" - 13' BW Dauntless

thataway · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the good wishes; especially to James and his comments about my life partner, Marie. She has has been involved in over 50% of all that we have done and will do in the future. Cruising full time in small boats either the closeness of partners deepen, or unfortunately the partnership deteriorates. All too often the boat is left for sale in a down wind place. Marie was right there every day when we were boat building, or restoring. She became a good carpenter, and fiberglass laminator. Her planning of food for 6 months ahead was awesome. Upon returning to "society" after our 4 year cruise, we had to put on shoes, I had to start wearing a tie again, and we were not able to send every day, all day and night, with our partner.

James is at a risk for Hurricane Ian. Marie and I were talking about James and Betty potentially being in the direct path of the storm. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who live along the path of Ian.

KFoote · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:01 pm Post subject: Awesomw Job Dr Bob

I know your advise and friendship to me has been wonderful!
Thank you again Bob

doc · Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:15 am Post subject: Thataway

I probably owe my life to Bob and Marie. I swear, before I do something stupid in my Alaska waters, I ask myself, what would Bob and Marie do? I got to meet them in Juneau a number of years ago, probably their last trip up here, when they came up to Juneau on their CD25, Thataway. I have lots of lessons learned and a lifetime of friendship and readily available and invaluable advice for the asking. Hard to beat that, in a world where true and honest relationships seem hard to come by.

flatfishfool · Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 9:42 pm Post subject: Thataway

Dr Bob is the C-Brat. A legend and a great human. Thank you Bob.