Didn't know the fur-trapper connection . . . That's excellent . . . Perhaps I should show up with a bateau! :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: Saltm17@aol.com To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 11:25 PM Subject: Possible Montgomery Rendezvous Steve, Rondezvous is an ancient celtic word meaning:" The man can't type". I can spell, it's just that my fingers are dyslexic. Rendezvous on the other hand, is a french word meaning a pre-arranged meeting or a particular place. It was the term used for the annual get-to-gether of fur trappers in the early 1800s. Their rendezvous was a wild drunken brawling hagging spree where they also did a bit of fur trading. Ours should be a wee bit more tame, and all you need to bring is everything you need for the trip. There are a few restaurants in the area, and some land based sight seeing opportunities. I'll get more info online shortly. John Edwards Miss T M17 # 372