Larry, (and anyone else interested in a NW Rendezvous,) Good Morning. Haven't had much time to be looking at this list so from what is backed up I'm sure I have been missing a lot, however, Deena told me there was something on the list about a NW get together so I have started at the end of the list and working my way back up the list. After watching the snow come down outside most of the night, the thoughts of a group of Montgomerys, sails full and pushing up into blue skies, clear blue water and a hint of heal in hulls, is really appealing. The idea of a group sail is also motivating and I am really looking forward to it. We would love to take "Pelican" to most anywhere in the Northwest. To me, it would seem logical to see who is interested, and from where and then find somewhere in the middle. Of course giving some preference to things like consistent winds, good water, interesting area, launching and mooring facilities, lodging requirements and organizational requirements should be weighed in as well. There are probably dozens of great places to sail, we just need to sort them out and pick a place. Naturally, scheduling is a B I G factor. Need to know ahead of time to schedule time off for those interested is paramount. For some of us, time off is flexible more or less, and some it is not an issue, others it is a major factor. Being of the working type, and not having much flexibility in my time off, it depends on when it is whether we would be able to go or not. My work week runs from Wednesday to Wednesday, and my following Wednesday to Wednesday is for the most part, time off, except for travel time to work. It is an every other week schedule that is almost set in concrete. For that reason, if we can set it up for the week that I am off work, we for sure will plan on being there, otherwise it becomes very "ify". I don't know what kind of, or how much work there would be to setting this up or making the arrangements, but I would be glad to do what I can to help. I didn't know anything about the San Juan rendezvous last fall, maybe we weren't on the list or it fell on a work week and just passed it off, but it may be interesting to know about as well. We are interested in a NW get together, let's do it. Harvey & Deena M-15 #348 PELICAN Walla Walla, WA