Scott, I appreciate that you mentioned the Great Lakes . . . I wonder if some Listers on the East and West coasts realize how vast and varied the Great Lakes cruising grounds are . . . One could spend a lifetime exploring them without re-crossing the route . . . The only problem we have is a ridiculously short eason!!!! --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: <Wilsometer@aol.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 1:10 PM Subject: montgomery_boats Digest, Vol 13, Issue 7 Connie, First, thank you for the kind words. Second, your magnificent essay on the Istrian coast accomplished its intended goal--I am indeed envious of your experiences there. You had posted an earlier essay (maybe a year ago?) about this region, and I was totally captivated. You really ought to write a book on these and other experiences. I may just have to take the Flicka there someday (I wanted to do the French canals anyway). You really should consider hauling your M15 to the Pacific Northwest some summer. You could hit the Great Lakes, Glacier National Park, etc., on your way, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. As a bonus, you can put car/boat on the ferry and head up to Alaska for some really spectacular scenery (Glacier Bay is only a day or two from Juneau). Sorry about the late response. It has been over 80 degrees here (Northern California) for almost two weeks, and I have been 'making hay' (working long hours) while it lasts. I understand that the right coast has received the oppos ite treatment. Weird weather! I'll look forward to your next installment on European cruising! Scott In a message dated 3/11/04 12:26:29 PM, montgomery_boats-request@mailman.xmission.com writes: