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I can't speak for the left side folks but when Sioux and I attended the Chesapeake gathering we were welcomed with open arms. (Of course, several bottles of Dominican rum for the festivities helped grease the way!) Seriously though, C-Dory people are quite justly proud of their boats and...

We have Sirius radio for our car that we keep parked for use in the States and turn Sirius on over the internet when we arrive and then turn it off when we leave. The company seems fine with this arrangment. On the other hand, as has been suggested you could just leave it on and use it in the...

We're still waiting on that elusive C-Dory but we know a bit about long term storage of ice and frozen goods with my years as a river guide on the Grand Canyon and other western rivers. The posts on segragating food and drink into long term and short term "opening the cooler all the time"...

El and Bill, You know our heart will always belong to the C-Dory. But we should be able to post a review of the Nimble as we've rented one out of Brewerton, NY for the week of October 8-15. (Sorry we couldn't make the September cruise with all you fine folks.) Keep us posted on how the Erie...

Nice to hear about the foliage even though I understand it is always a moving target. Does anyone have any knowledge re: marinas and facilities being open mid-October? My guess is we'd like to do a marina stay at least some of the time for a shower, etc. Thanks for the advice, Steve

Sioux and I have flogged the Erie Canal in September up and down and it just won't fit. Sorry. We would love to join all of you. HOWEVER, we can be on the canal October 8-15. Since we are still C-Doryless we've found an interesting boat for hire called the Nimble Nomad. It is 24' long and...

You have our sympathies, Bill. I remember our cruise with you and El on the Chester River. Both motors ran beautifully. Steve P.S. Frankly, I just hope Sioux can say the same of me. "He served us well, taking us to many beautiful places with no problems until he quietly gave up the...

Sioux and I would like to thank all of you for the generous spirit you displayed toward a couple who doesn't even have a C-Dory yet. (Even though if wishes were boats we would have a fleet!) Steve and Sioux Toburen Santiago, Dominican Republic (Leaving Baltimore early tomorrow after three...

I just tucked two quarts of "extra anejo" Dominican rum into Sioux's roll-on. Will there be a happy hour for the Friday night potluck? I'll be happy to pour "Samana Surprises" for anyone who wishes to sample. (Involves 7-UP, fresh limes and good OLD Dominican rum.) Looking forward to getting...

Did we miss the boat on the crab orders for Saturday night? If not, put Sioux and I down for two people. If so, there has to be somplace nearby to rustel up a crab dinner. (Either way, we plan on bringing some powerful Dominican Republic rum to stoke up happy hour.) No boat (yet) for us but...

Competition is the "American Way" and always good for the customer. In the long run it is good for the competitors too as they both raise the bar. Sounds like everyone might benefit from this particular horse race. (And before all I was worried about was choosing between the 22' and the 25'...

We did it. We are now arriving at BWI on Thursday night instead of Friday night. Thanks for the heads-up on the traffic jam. That's the sort of info only a local would know. Steve PS My special thanks to Charlie of Captains Choice. Due to my ignorance/carelessness I didn't sign us up but...

Thanks for the inside info to everyone. Tom and all of you have been so very helpful. We have never been to the Chesapeake and are really looking forward to it. (Sioux is an enthusiastic birder.) We'll try to get in on Thursday. I'll call the travel agent tomorrow. thanks again, Steve PS...

Sioux and I would like to order one large and one medium shirt. After major planning we will be arriving at BWI on Friday night at 6:38 PM. (Trying to get in on Thursday.) Still open to suggestions on B & B's, etc near the gathering. I am really excitied about seeing my first C-Dorys. Sioux...

Hi Terry, "Hot, humid and hard". Yep, sounds like the Dominican Republic! I would add to it corrupt, impoverished, disease ridden and utterly inefficient and incompetent. Steve PS And yes, the people are wonderful, which is what keeps us here. We moved here to do full time, unpaid...

We don't even have our C-Dory yet (contrary to my info at left- could the powers that be please "white out" the 16' Angler that I don't have and don't want?) but the name is firm in our mind. "La Orilla" which literally means the border or edge of something. It is used frequently as the word...

Whoops, John, sorry. I did not see your post until after I replied to Bill. Thanks for all the local knowledge. Of coure, I have never even been in Maryland so all this Chesterton, Rock Hall etc. is leaving me a bit befuddled. Could someone tell me where these two towns are in relationship...

It all started as a hobby to share with the family, Bill, and rapidly developed into an obsession. I didn't guide professionally till after I sold my business in 1991 and retired. When it came time to apply for my raft guide certification I had more than 4,000 miles in my log book. (And that...

My personal thanks to Bill, El and Terraplane Tom (along with a few others) for replying on the general forum to my cry for help on our 30th anniversary trip. I've been hanging out here waaaay too much over the last year and feel like I already know a lot of you. For our anniversary June 7 I...

Thanks Bill and El. I'm honored you would take time to reply. You both are a legend in your own time. Re: the Gathering June 3-5 I would love to come. (We still haven't seen a C-Dory in the flesh, much less ridden in one.) But timing may doom us here as it would be difficult for us to pull...