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A. Haberland's avatar

I bought my Montgomery 17 to take my father out one last time. A life long sailor, old age, artificial hips, and cancer had brought his sailing days to an end. I had my GP14, but I felt a small unballasted dinghy like that would have been too hard on the old man, so out came the cash to splash for a well kept Monty.

Sadly, Covid kept me from launching her in time to take him out before cancer finally took him from us. I did get to spread some of his ashes over the stern, but it was not the same. I am glad you got out at least one last time. I hope you continue to find like minded souls to get you out on the water when the need presses.

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Angela Treat Lyon's avatar

Aw, you made me cry. I'm long past my last sail, and have camped out at most of the places you talked about, so memories swirled around this old noggin, too. I used to love camping up-river in Mendocino where no one else ever went - such gorgeous experiences. I was always alone, and never carried a camera - on purpose - I didn't want to view my outdoor life through a peep hole. I'm glad that despite the recalcitrant legs you got to sail that trip - it sounded wonderful!

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