Thanks for the responses. It's great to stir up the old memories.
Get to speak or see with a few of the "Ole Farts" (Senior Members) from time to time.
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- Aug 24th, '21, 23:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey! It's Me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9988
- Aug 24th, '21, 21:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Terry Frank passed away...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 83492
Re: Terry Frank passed away...
Been away from the board too long.
Sad news indeed.
My deepest condolences.
Sad news indeed.
My deepest condolences.
- Aug 9th, '21, 22:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey! It's Me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9988
Hey! It's Me
Hey sandbox. It's been a while. Long time no see. Been a rough road the past few years. Windstar has gone to a new steward on the St. Lawrence River. She will be converted to outboards from what I've heard. Sold my house and looking for a new crib. Waiting to finish litigation in a personal injury c...
- Aug 9th, '21, 22:17
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bob Fioresi passed away
- Replies: 33
- Views: 66833
Re: 1962 Bertram31 Express available.
So sad to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed his upbeat personality.
He was great company and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed.
My condolences to Mary Jo and family.
He was great company and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed.
My condolences to Mary Jo and family.
- Jul 7th, '18, 15:40
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northern New England Rendezvous
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17853
Re: Northern New England Rendezvous
Charlie, You don't have to tell me about going to the doctors for appointments, this week alone I have been to a cardiovascular doctor and had 2 MRI's and a yearly physical. But I rather be still able to work than going to doctors offices. Next Thursday I fly to Baltimore to see ortho doctor hopefu...
- Jul 7th, '18, 15:23
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Rendezvous in Greenport in September!
- Replies: 53
- Views: 54575
Re: Bertram Rendezvous in Greenport in September!
Someone should tell them that it's not the first Rendezvous! LOL!!bob lico wrote:tony and brothers this is the link;
http://www.bertram.com/events/long-island-rendezvous
I hope to be there, I reserved 1 ticket so far.
- Jul 7th, '18, 15:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram Rendezvous in Greenport in September!
- Replies: 53
- Views: 54575
Re: Bertram Rendezvous in Greenport in September!
Just happened to pick up this month's edition during lunch today. Found this little article about halfway in. Click on bottom image to read the whole thing. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/Animo916/20180707_142105_zpsdohmrrcy.jpg http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/Animo916/20180707_142136...
- Jun 20th, '17, 19:20
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram license plate
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8168
Re: Bertram license plate
To this date I have still not found my stash. I believe I had about a dozen or so left. I have not given up looking.
- Mar 18th, '17, 17:08
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram license plate
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8168
Re: Bertram license plate
Hello!Tony Meola wrote:Charley
Tell Harv to stop in and say hello.
Will have to search around to see if I have any frames left.
- Aug 27th, '16, 15:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Capt Pat.
- Replies: 224
- Views: 809708
Re: Capt Pat.
Bruce, Patrick's family, and everyone else in the sandbox, my deepest condolences. I too am at a loss for words. The conversations, the knowledge, and friendship we shared during the several times he would stay at my home before traveling to the Rendezvous, will always stand out as cherished moments...
- Aug 9th, '16, 19:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Capt Pat.
- Replies: 224
- Views: 809708
Re: Goodbye Faithful...
Capt. Patrick, I am at a loss for words. We spoke just a few days ago, and while you had told me of your health, I guess you had not yet learned the severity. I will always treasure the times you stayed at my house before we would travel to the rendezvous. Denise said she will always remember your s...
- Oct 9th, '15, 06:56
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: license plate frames
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7838
Re: license plate frames
Sorry guys. Been under the weather for a while.
Steve.... email me your info and I'll get them to you asap.
Anyone else that wants can do likewise.
Again... sorry for my absence.
Steve.... email me your info and I'll get them to you asap.
Anyone else that wants can do likewise.
Again... sorry for my absence.
- Aug 12th, '15, 01:32
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat shippers
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21214
Re: Boat shippers
Still hanging in there. Just need to raise a little revenue.
- Aug 3rd, '15, 10:01
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Boat shippers
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21214
- Aug 3rd, '15, 09:41
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northeast rendevous
- Replies: 144
- Views: 90361
Re: Northeast rendevous
Caught Neil, still at Mitchell's, chatted a bit over a silver bullet and then ran close to Bahia Moon as he headed east. Took some nice pics of him running, which I would love to email to someone here that can post em' .... I aint good at posting photos on here. Sorry I missed you. I left Sastuday ...
- Aug 2nd, '15, 22:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bertram NE Rendezvous...Petrón piñata blast!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3066
Bertram NE Rendezvous...Petrón piñata blast!
This might become a new tradition.
- Jun 21st, '15, 15:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: All done!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11255
Re: All done!
Absolutely gorgeous.
- Jun 21st, '15, 15:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northeast rendevous
- Replies: 144
- Views: 90361
Re: Northeast rendevous
I'll be coming alone, and our first year in Greenport was 2010.
- May 28th, '15, 06:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bottom Paint on trim tabs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5471
Re: Bottom Paint on trim tabs
I've used Interlux Micron on the tabs of both my boats with no problems.
- May 28th, '15, 05:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Northeast rendevous
- Replies: 144
- Views: 90361
Re: Northeast rendevous
Coming by car again this year. Need to make reservations. Is Greenport and the weekend of July31/Aug1 the final plan? I want to book hotel today.
- Nov 7th, '14, 17:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Half Mold 31
- Replies: 150
- Views: 104154
Re: Half Mold 31
I'm in. Harv Where have you been hiding? I hope all is well. Last we heard from you was when you posted about the accident. Had some surgeries this year. Been relatively quiet since the Rendezvous. Went to Bermuda in Sept and got T-boned last week so the van is back in the bodyshop.....AGAIN!!
- Nov 3rd, '14, 19:16
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Half Mold 31
- Replies: 150
- Views: 104154
Re: Half Mold 31
I'm in.
- Aug 5th, '14, 20:50
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 80037
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
I remember when I escorted a swim team around Manhattan and one of the swimmers swam in the same spot for his one hour shift, right around Hell's Gate. I had my engines in gear at 1500 rpm just to stay in the same spot as the swimmer.
- May 11th, '14, 13:55
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 80037
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Just booked my room.
- Jan 14th, '14, 20:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ouch!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3863
Re: Ouch!!!
Thanks everyone. I have one of those monitoring devices supplied by my insurance company and it showed me that I was only doing 16.7 when I applied the brakes, and my final speed was 4.6. I am no worse for wear than before the crash, but since Dec 8th, I have been seeking a second surgery for my sho...
- Jan 10th, '14, 17:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ouch!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3863
Ouch!!!
As some of you may already be aware via Facebook, I smacked up the Land Yacht by trying to avoid an accident. For those not familiar, Wednesday morning, I was on my way to pick up Denise and Valeria to take them to school due to the extreme cold. An elderly lady was in front of me with her right tur...
- Jan 10th, '14, 16:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
- Replies: 136
- Views: 80037
Re: 2014 Northeast Rendevous
Greenport has been good to us. As mentioned, everything is right there. It was also at Greenport that most of us bid a fond farewelll to Walter, so Greenport would still offer in that capacity as a tribute location. Besides, if anyone can make it to Montauk, then they can make it to Greenport....it'...
- Nov 18th, '13, 01:00
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bumper sticker: Bertram 31, best boat ever built.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3634
- Sep 26th, '13, 06:58
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In memory of Walter Kaprielian
- Replies: 158
- Views: 501353
Re: SAD NEWS WALTER KAPRIELIANS PASSING
My condolences to Dinaz and the rest of the Kaprielian family. I've been away from the sandbox for a while taking care of personal issues. It is sad to hear of Walter's passing. Walter was the salt of the earth. Kind, caring, and entertaining! I enjoyed the times and conversations we've had over the...
- Aug 2nd, '13, 00:31
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
- Replies: 82
- Views: 75997
Re: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
Yes Pete, bringing a whole box of frames.
- Jul 24th, '13, 16:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
- Replies: 82
- Views: 75997
Re: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
Of course I'll be there, and I should have 2 guests with me.
- May 26th, '13, 09:52
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
- Replies: 82
- Views: 75997
Re: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
Just booked my room. Coming in on Fri and going home Mon.
Alas....still by land but... with the NEW Land Yacht!
Alas....still by land but... with the NEW Land Yacht!
- May 22nd, '13, 22:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's time.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8389
Re: It's time.
Ditto!!Charlie J wrote:best of luck dick
you were my wing man on many trips
- Feb 20th, '13, 18:25
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reel Cowboy more pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3757
Re: Reel Cowboy more pics
That's some beautiful work, John.
- Jan 13th, '13, 20:49
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
- Replies: 82
- Views: 75997
Re: 2013 Northeast Rendezvous Ideas
Greenport gets my vote as well. Pat, as in the past, my door is open...
- Dec 10th, '12, 18:19
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1st One from SANDY
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5893
Re: 1st One from SANDY
Tom, was that Jeff Gold's boat?
- Oct 22nd, '12, 20:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: German engineering at it's finest!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5688
Re: German engineering at it's finest!
Never give up Brew!!Brewster Minton wrote:Working on my train set I saw this. I give up. It is German engineering at its best tho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACkmg3Y6 ... e=shareugh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
- Oct 19th, '12, 21:06
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Balancing a slight list
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5060
Re: Balancing a slight list
As Paul Harvey would say..."And now, you know, ......The rest of the story".Jamie MacKenzie wrote:Mr. Oakes kept it. He "couldn't imagine why it was there..."
I agree with Pete, just put back the lead weight....Permanently...
- Oct 6th, '12, 22:04
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out with the old...Land Yacht
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6764
Re: Out with the old...Land Yacht
Harv Lots of luck with the new ride. Looks great. Looks you, Harry and I have the same keep it until it dies gene. 95 Ford Ranger, 250,000 and still going but starting to tell me it wants me to let it go. Tony, not only was the van telling me, but my mechanic of 35 years told me the same thing... a...
- Oct 6th, '12, 21:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out with the old...Land Yacht
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6764
Re: Out with the old...Land Yacht
Where did that flag come from? I want one! I think it was the first Mid Atlantic Rendezvous in Atlantic City. Marine Max had a few boats for show/sale/demo. As a sponsor of the rendezvous, they put up some Bertram items as raffle prizes, including a few flags. Alas, I did not win one in the raffle,...
- Oct 3rd, '12, 20:35
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out with the old...Land Yacht
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6764
Re: Out with the old...Land Yacht
Thanks Guys...
Things are just moving along...although slowly..but, Have now finished the house and bought the new van.
Now I have to fix and/or unload my Luhrs (hopefully unload without any more time and $$$), so I can get my 31 back in action!!
Things are just moving along...although slowly..but, Have now finished the house and bought the new van.
Now I have to fix and/or unload my Luhrs (hopefully unload without any more time and $$$), so I can get my 31 back in action!!
- Oct 3rd, '12, 20:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out with the old...Land Yacht
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6764
Re: Out with the old...Land Yacht
Works for me!Harry Babb wrote:Can't no one say you did not get your money's worth out of the ole girl......
My pickup is a 1997 year model........I guess between you and I.....by not trading cars we are responsible for stagnating the economy.....LOL
Do I hear "ROAD TRIP"????
hb
- Oct 2nd, '12, 21:02
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Out with the old...Land Yacht
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6764
Out with the old...Land Yacht
I'm sure most of you are familiar with the Land Yacht, as Uncle Vic so aptly named her... We said good bye to her on Aug 8th, 17 years old and 225,380 miles on the clock... http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/Animo916/Boat%20Stuff/DSC01134.jpg ... and have replaced her with Land Yacht III... http...
- Sep 28th, '12, 22:44
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I went down just before the site did.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 46394
Re: I went down just before the site did.
Walter,
My dad went through the same thing. Glad to hear you are on the mend.
My dad went through the same thing. Glad to hear you are on the mend.
- Jun 1st, '12, 21:14
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Obituary Guest Book -- Vic Roy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8074
- May 27th, '12, 02:05
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Uncle Vic Has Passed...
- Replies: 79
- Views: 79481
- May 22nd, '12, 22:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: B20 - Chesapeake Edition
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16158
- May 22nd, '12, 22:30
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Good bye faihful
- Replies: 105
- Views: 418198
Uncle Vic, I like the others, am saddened by this news. I can't express the gratitude for all your time, knowledge, wisdom, advice, and friendship. My life has been truly blessed just from knowing you. I am also honored I had the opportunity to be your part time chauffeur in NY City and Newport RI. ...
- Apr 7th, '12, 22:59
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tuna Boys
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5956
They went along way for bluefin...157 miles...just wondering why the thresher was hangin off one of the boats...bet that footage was waaaaaay inshore...just makin good tv...Brew I would have loved to see you and the Princess on my big screen...leaving all those 15 knot duffys in your wake...BH My s...
- Mar 26th, '12, 23:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tuna Boys
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5956