Special thanks to Gert
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Special thanks to Gert
Late last weekend, I had a 10 hour layover in Amserterdam.
I had previously sent Gert a note asking if we would be available to meet.
We were able to meet in person and I want to thank him again for being such a gracious host.
I toured his boat yard (saw the 25 Riva in process, the woodshop, many other projects as well). He treated me to a lunch at lovely little cafe and we topped off the trip in a ride in his B31 "Island Girl".
I also saw some amazing boats called Long Island: http://www.longisland.nl/index.cfm?/home_NL_EN Perhaps Gert will share more of his involvement with Long Island.
On top of this, he both picked me up from and drove me back to the airport.
Gert - Many thanks again!
Ian.
I had previously sent Gert a note asking if we would be available to meet.
We were able to meet in person and I want to thank him again for being such a gracious host.
I toured his boat yard (saw the 25 Riva in process, the woodshop, many other projects as well). He treated me to a lunch at lovely little cafe and we topped off the trip in a ride in his B31 "Island Girl".
I also saw some amazing boats called Long Island: http://www.longisland.nl/index.cfm?/home_NL_EN Perhaps Gert will share more of his involvement with Long Island.
On top of this, he both picked me up from and drove me back to the airport.
Gert - Many thanks again!
Ian.
Re: Special thanks to Gert
Not surprised at all...the power of the sandbox..we all have Bertram blood running through our veins...all you have to do is ask...way to go Gert..BH
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Ian did you scope out my future bedroom? He will adopt me it's just a matter of time! Very cool thanks for sharing!
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This seems to be a way of life here at our "Bertram Fraternity".......... a pleasant way of life! ! ! !Ian wrote:We were able to meet in person and I want to thank him again for being such a gracious host.
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Mark , youre room is ready !! :)MarkS wrote:Ian did you scope out my future bedroom? He will adopt me it's just a matter of time! Very cool thanks for sharing!
The forms are in the mail !
Gert
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ianupton wrote:Late last weekend, I had a 10 hour layover in Amserterdam.
I had previously sent Gert a note asking if we would be available to meet.
We were able to meet in person and I want to thank him again for being such a gracious host.
I toured his boat yard (saw the 25 Riva in process, the woodshop, many other projects as well). He treated me to a lunch at lovely little cafe and we topped off the trip in a ride in his B31 "Island Girl".
I also saw some amazing boats called Long Island: http://www.longisland.nl/index.cfm?/home_NL_EN Perhaps Gert will share more of his involvement with Long Island.
On top of this, he both picked me up from and drove me back to the airport.
Gert - Many thanks again!
You all are more then welcome , whenever you are here . !!
I was honored by your visit Ian !
All the best with you and youre family moving back to the states .
Gert
Ian.
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Too funny my friend! I'll keep an eye on the post office box! :)MarkS wrote:
Ian did you scope out my future bedroom? He will adopt me it's just a matter of time! Very cool thanks for sharing!
Mark , youre room is ready !! :)
The forms are in the mail !
Gert
72 Bertram 25 FBC "Razorsharp" Hull #254-1849
Things of quality have no fear of time.
Bondage to spiritual faith faith to great courage courage to liberty liberty to abundance abundance to complacency to apathy to dependence to bondage
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Gert,
The Long Island boats are really nice looking craft, your flotilla looks like the Dutch Navy in miniature attacking the local pubs. Keep up the beautiful workmanship. Do you want to buy a 1961 express cruiser she'd look great along side the 31 FB and the 25. Nice web pages.
Pete Fallon
The Long Island boats are really nice looking craft, your flotilla looks like the Dutch Navy in miniature attacking the local pubs. Keep up the beautiful workmanship. Do you want to buy a 1961 express cruiser she'd look great along side the 31 FB and the 25. Nice web pages.
Pete Fallon
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Pete I would love to , but so far the boys and me have 14 floating objects , and 3 ice boats.it is gotta stop somewere......Pete Fallon wrote:Gert,
The Long Island boats are really nice looking craft, your flotilla looks like the Dutch Navy in miniature attacking the local pubs. Keep up the beautiful workmanship. Do you want to buy a 1961 express cruiser she'd look great along side the 31 FB and the 25. Nice web pages.
Pete Fallon
Gert
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