Where are the "old guard" of this forum?

[Russ]

as usual got in the way, as I was tending to and laser focused on my wife's final days, which was priority number one, of course.

Sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how difficult it must be.

On a positive note, nice to see you post again. Enjoyed your contributions to this forum in the past. Don't be a stranger.

[Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL]

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[Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL]

I think that I've now had one, or more, of every water ballast boat that MacGregor made: my first Mac was a '92 26C(S), then 26x (I had 3 of these): 1 - picked up by a tornado while still on its trailer and dropped on a fence with a 4x4 going into the stern berth. Fixed and sold. 2 - Another 26X. Sold when I got a 26M. Mac19 The only I ever sold, I bought it back from the original owner when he wanted to sell it. I sold it 2 years ago. 3 - I bought it back from the person I sold it to when he wanted to sell it. My wife said she preferred the 26X so we sold the 26M, kept that 26x until I sold it last year. Three weeks ago a buddy told me that he thought it looked like a Mac in a used car lot. I went over and bought it. A '90 26C(D).

[kmclemore]

Testing: 1 - 2 - 3 - 17

Works! Welcome back!

[vkmaynard]

This old gaurd is sailing the York River today with my son and a friend. Beautiful no shirt weather.

All mods working including the Suzuki 90, Billy AC box, Pressurized Water, Shore Power and my Autopilot.

New sails, New trailer great!

Love our Mac 26X.

Victor

[NiceAft]

OK Victor,

We get it Stop rubbing our collective noses in it

It actually is a beautiful day here in the Philly suburbs, but tomorrow the bottom begins to drop out. I really don’t have much to complain about. Here it is October, and the weather is like May.

[Highlander]

OverEasy wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:49 am
Hi Tom Root!

Really sorry to hear of your loss.
She is an important part of your life even now.
There is no way for us to actually understand your loss but please know that even as somewhat strangers but of like interests we’re all pulling for you. Taking the time to take care of your Admiral was a good choice and a testament to your Marine Corps heritage in the kindness and compassion you demonstrated in a most difficult time.

Tom Root wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:57 am
as usual got in the way, as I was tending to and laser focused on my wife's final days, which was priority number one, of course.
Sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how difficult it must be.

On a positive note, nice to see you post again. Enjoyed your contributions to this forum in the past. Don't be a stranger.
Rating: 25%

--Russ

Hi Tom

Sorry for ur loss also I,ve been there done that, so know what u went thru , but u still have great memories' to cherish

Take care & may the winds b with u
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J

[mallardjusted]

I sold my 2001 26X (Aquadawg) 2 years ago, due to health issues. I still think about that boat and good memories frequently, as I had that set up perfect for me (70Yammie,. 9.9 kicker, aluminum dual axle trailer, etc). I don't check in on the forum very often, but I hope everyone is enjoying their boats! I wonder too about Duane Dunn and his X, the Allegro. Years ago he had many a mod and adventures posted.

[OverEasy]

Hi Mallardjusted!

Great to see you posting again!
Hope things are going well for you!

So how are you?
What have you been up to?

There’s still plenty of room on the forum for your thoughts, comments, advice and experiences!

Best Regards,
Over Easy

[Dimitri-2000X-Tampa]

The oldest active member (I'm defining that as "visited within the last 30 days") is Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL (joined January 10, 2004).

I'm the second oldest active member (joined February 08, 2004)

Next would be Niceaft (Ray) (joined Feb 01, 2005)

The remaining oldest active members are vkmaynard (April 2005), jimmy alonso (Oct 2005), Brian (July 2005), Hamin'X (Aug 2005), Highlander (Sept 2005), Hershel (Oct 2005), Jeff (Sept 2005), Deeseas (May 2006), March (May 2006), Gazmn (May 2006), Misha (Mar 2007), Inquisitor (April 2007), henecle (June 2007), socalmacer (July 2007), Bluecrab (Aug 2007), hmb-barry (Oct 2007), Russ (Oct 2007), WD (May 2008), DaveC426913 (July 2008), rotchy63 (July 2008), 1st Sail (Dec 2008), Jherrell (Apr 2009), Florio67 (May 2009), Lucky Drifter (Oct 2009), Starscream (Nov 2009), fishheadbarandgrill (Apr 2010).

Hi Kevin, hate to correct you but it looks like I"m actually the oldest of the old members here....lol (I know, I've not been active but here I am again!)

And still have my 26X too!

Great to see all you 'old timers' once again, we should have a reunion sail! Hard to believe its over 20 years, and that doesn't even count the old forum before this one.

[NiceAft]

Thanks Dimitri,

You just shoved me down to number four.

[Dimitri-2000X-Tampa]

Thanks Dimitri,

You just shoved me down to number four.

LOL, totally unexpected award here....I'd like to thank the academy!

[Russ]

LOL, totally unexpected award here....I'd like to thank the academy!

Dimitri is the 9th member out of 12573 and the longest standing member to post this year.

[1st Sail]

I'm still taking nourishment! Like many we have a few health set back the past few years. This year we plan to put it in the slip early as possible. We are determined to pull the plug this year and retire at the ripe age of 77. I'm back on the bike this year san weather. If I can pedal my 8-10mi. an evening I will be good get on our M. I'm running the remaining lines (reefing & Asym) back to cockpit so I can stay off the deck. It is upper Miss River sailing but it shure beat mowing grass. I made the change to Glidecoat spring of '20 during lock down so no more oxidation, no more hours of buffing and waxing or NewGlass. One shot lasts the season (6mo.) in the marina sun of N. IL.

Fair winds and continued health to all. I have learned a lot from this forum.

[dlandersson]

Woo woo

Dimitri is the 9th member out of 12573 and the longest standing member to post this year.