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Michael W. Ekern (mekern@softcom.net)
Sun, 25 Jul 1999 19:12:41 -0700


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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I've heard it said that the two happiest days in a man's life is when he
buys a boat and when he sells it. I sold my Potter 15 yesterday and while I
am glad it went to a good home, I surely don't feel like yesterday was one
of the happiest days in my life. I do feel some satisfaction in restoring a
Potter to the brilliance of a new one while it was in my possession. I
think tinkering with the Potter is part of what makes owning a Potter so
much fun and why there is such a strong camaraderie of the people who sail
them.

I'll probably hang around on the list for a bit longer then unsubscribe.
But I wanted to thank everyone for answering any questions I had. I have
enjoyed everyone's candid stories about the ups and downs and occasional
embarrassments of sailing. I think we can all relate, at least I could
picture myself in several of those stories, in particular the escapades that
occur at the launch ramp!

I thank the northern California Potter Yachters for letting me advertise my
boat on their web page. It certainly was effective way of advertising. I
sold my Potter to a gentleman from Redwood City, CA. If he decides to
become a member of this list, I hope you welcome him aboard.

Who knows, maybe someday I'll find myself the owner of another Potter.
Third times' the charm! Best wishes to everyone in this group and hope
those who visit Lake Tahoe next month have a great sail. Maybe I'll pass by
in a kayak. If I do, I'll be sure to stop by and say hi.

Mike Ekern
Folsom, CA (formerly P15 #1645)