To all our Montgomery family out there. I want to send you this Merry Christmas message today as work will prevent me from getting out to you tomorrow. ‘Jo , Bosun, and I find ourselves winding down another year in our lives with the Christmas Season upon us. We almost even have Christmas weather here in Havasu today, or at least as close as the geography will allow! I hope that everyone has a Wonderful day with their family Christmas Day. For us, I know that ‘Jo and the Bosunator will come hang out with me at the Firehouse Christmas Day , as will the other guy’s families and we will keep our fingers crossed that not one person should find themselves in need of our services. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas Day. We are so excited to see all of you that will be coming to see us soon! Sean, Jo, ...and yes ....Mr. Bosun
This is a little twist on an old favorite. Please enjoy and here's hoping that you all have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year. T'was the night `fer Christmas, when all through me boat- We all be real happy jest being afloat. Me stockings were hung by me chimney with care, In hopes that Ol' Graybeard soon would be there. Me crew be nestled all snug in thar berth, While visions of riches and to reap all it's worth! And me wench in her `kerchief, and me in me cap, Be droppin' the hook fer a long winter's nap. When out on me starb'rd there arose such a clatter, I sprang from me berth to see what be the matter... Away to me chest where me weapons be stored, Reach fer me pistol and strapped on me sword. The moon on the beach and the waters surround, Me ears be a'peaked, but alas, thar's no sound. When, what to me wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature galleon, and eight buccaneers!
From up in ye moonlight thar vessel had dived, I knew in a moment Ol' Graybeard arrived! More rapid than cannons his Pirates they came, He be whistlin, and shoutin, and callin by name. "Ahoy Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen! To the top of ye deck! To the top of ye gunwale! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As sails that before the wild hurricane fly, When they rip and they tear, mount up to the sky. So up to the mast-top the Pirates they flew, With ye chest full of loot, hoistin' a sword or two. And then, me Matie, me hears an' realize- The peg leg stomp of Graybeards vast size. As I drew in me head, and readied me sword... Into the cabin! Ol' Graybeard's aboard! He was dressed all in black, from his head to his foot, And his beard was a-blazin' in ashes and soot. A bundle of treasures he flung on his back, An' he looked like a peddler, jest opening his sack. His eye-how it twinkled! His breath smell of Rum! He points with a finger, "Ya Dog, now ye come!" Me steps a bit closer to see what he say, "AAAARRRGG!! Swabby, ya be in me way!!" The stump of a pipe he held in teeth a'yellow And the smoke encircled this murderous fellow; He wear an eye patch and leered with his other, An he coughed once er twice an swore at his Mother. He was chubby and plump, this wicked ol man, I cowered when I saw him, an said,"I be damned..." A wink of his good eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know thar's nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all me stockings; then turned with a jerk, and layin his finger aside of his nose, and givin a nod, out the deckhatch he rose; He sprang to his galleon, to his crew gave a holler, An out of his pocket fell a gold Spanish dollar. But me heard him shout, `ere he sailed out of sight, "Happy Christmas, Ya Swabbies, and to all a Goodnight!"
Fair Winds to all of you. Joe Seafrog M17 #651
Joe, Excellent! Well written! Have a Merry Christmas. Larry Y On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Joe Murphy <seagray@embarqmail.com> wrote:
This is a little twist on an old favorite. Please enjoy and here's hoping that you all have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year.
T'was the night `fer Christmas, when all through me boat- We all be real happy jest being afloat. Me stockings were hung by me chimney with care, In hopes that Ol' Graybeard soon would be there. Me crew be nestled all snug in thar berth, While visions of riches and to reap all it's worth! And me wench in her `kerchief, and me in me cap, Be droppin' the hook fer a long winter's nap. When out on me starb'rd there arose such a clatter, I sprang from me berth to see what be the matter... Away to me chest where me weapons be stored, Reach fer me pistol and strapped on me sword. The moon on the beach and the waters surround, Me ears be a'peaked, but alas, thar's no sound. When, what to me wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature galleon, and eight buccaneers!
From up in ye moonlight thar vessel had dived, I knew in a moment Ol' Graybeard arrived! More rapid than cannons his Pirates they came, He be whistlin, and shoutin, and callin by name. "Ahoy Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen! To the top of ye deck! To the top of ye gunwale! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As sails that before the wild hurricane fly, When they rip and they tear, mount up to the sky. So up to the mast-top the Pirates they flew, With ye chest full of loot, hoistin' a sword or two. And then, me Matie, me hears an' realize- The peg leg stomp of Graybeards vast size. As I drew in me head, and readied me sword... Into the cabin! Ol' Graybeard's aboard! He was dressed all in black, from his head to his foot, And his beard was a-blazin' in ashes and soot. A bundle of treasures he flung on his back, An' he looked like a peddler, jest opening his sack. His eye-how it twinkled! His breath smell of Rum! He points with a finger, "Ya Dog, now ye come!" Me steps a bit closer to see what he say, "AAAARRRGG!! Swabby, ya be in me way!!" The stump of a pipe he held in teeth a'yellow And the smoke encircled this murderous fellow; He wear an eye patch and leered with his other, An he coughed once er twice an swore at his Mother. He was chubby and plump, this wicked ol man, I cowered when I saw him, an said,"I be damned..." A wink of his good eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know thar's nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all me stockings; then turned with a jerk, and layin his finger aside of his nose, and givin a nod, out the deckhatch he rose; He sprang to his galleon, to his crew gave a holler, An out of his pocket fell a gold Spanish dollar. But me heard him shout, `ere he sailed out of sight, "Happy Christmas, Ya Swabbies, and to all a Goodnight!"
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....of that book that recently came out where a solo or couple of folks did a small boat ocean race? I want to by a couple of them for presents (one for me). Thanks for any help folks. Cheers, Tim in Kelowna....where winter snow wheeling has filled my non-sailing season.
Tim, Do any of these help?? http://webspace.webring.com/people/na/aerohydro/microyachts/books.htm http://www.microcruising.com/famoussmallboats.htm Joe Seafrog M17 ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Diebert To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 8:53 AM Subject: M_Boats: What was the name....... ....of that book that recently came out where a solo or couple of folks did a small boat ocean race? I want to by a couple of them for presents (one for me). Thanks for any help folks. Cheers, Tim in Kelowna....where winter snow wheeling has filled my non-sailing season. _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!
Tim, Do any of these help?? http://webspace.webring.com/people/na/aerohydro/microyachts/books.htm http://www.microcruising.com/famoussmallboats.htm Joe Seafrog M17
Thanks Joe, but I know all of these books. It is (I believe) a fellow that did a TransPac in a Cal 20? Or something like that. Recent.
....I found it....DOAH! http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000139366
The Nov/Dec issue of Small Craft Advisor has an article about the modifications made to Black Feathers. They also have the book for sale. http://smallcraftadvisor.com/ Best of the holidays to all. Don' Dream Catcher M15 On 12/23/2010 2:16 PM, Tim Diebert wrote:
Tim, Do any of these help?? http://webspace.webring.com/people/na/aerohydro/microyachts/books.htm http://www.microcruising.com/famoussmallboats.htm Joe Seafrog M17
Thanks Joe, but I know all of these books. It is (I believe) a fellow that did a TransPac in a Cal 20? Or something like that. Recent.
....I found it....DOAH!
http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000139366
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Black Feathers owner will be at the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention in Feb Check it out at www.sailhavasu.com -----Original Message----- From: Don <sailmonty15@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thu, Dec 23, 2010 7:04 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: What was the name....... The Nov/Dec issue of Small Craft Advisor has an article about the odifications made to Black Feathers. They also have the book for sale. ttp://smallcraftadvisor.com/ Best of the holidays to all. on' ream Catcher 15 n 12/23/2010 2:16 PM, Tim Diebert wrote: Tim, Do any of these help?? http://webspace.webring.com/people/na/aerohydro/microyachts/books.htm http://www.microcruising.com/famoussmallboats.htm Joe Seafrog M17
Thanks Joe, but I know all of these books. It is (I believe) a fellow that did a TransPac in a Cal 20? Or something like that. Recent.
....I found it....DOAH! http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000139366 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet! ______________________________________________ ttp://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!
Yes, Gary let me know about that. A very good reason to show up this year. From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of eisenee@aol.com Sent: December 23, 2010 19:17 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: What was the name....... Black Feathers owner will be at the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention in Feb Check it out at www.sailhavasu.com -----Original Message----- From: Don <sailmonty15@gmail.com> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thu, Dec 23, 2010 7:04 pm Subject: Re: M_Boats: What was the name....... The Nov/Dec issue of Small Craft Advisor has an article about the odifications made to Black Feathers. They also have the book for sale. ttp://smallcraftadvisor.com/ Best of the holidays to all. on' ream Catcher 15 n 12/23/2010 2:16 PM, Tim Diebert wrote: Tim, Do any of these help?? http://webspace.webring.com/people/na/aerohydro/microyachts/books.htm http://www.microcruising.com/famoussmallboats.htm Joe Seafrog M17
Thanks Joe, but I know all of these books. It is (I believe) a fellow that did a TransPac in a Cal 20? Or something like that. Recent.
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Excellent link. Thanks Don. The digital version of the magazine is grand. Tim "The Nov/Dec issue of Small Craft Advisor has an article about the modifications made to Black Feathers. They also have the book for sale. http://smallcraftadvisor.com/Best of the holidays to all. Don' Dream Catcher M15" On 12/23/2010 2:16 PM, Tim Diebert wrote:
Tim, Do any of these help?? http://webspace.webring.com/people/na/aerohydro/microyachts/books.htm http://www.microcruising.com/famoussmallboats.htm Joe Seafrog M17
Thanks Joe, but I know all of these books. It is (I believe) a fellow that did a TransPac in a Cal 20? Or something like that. Recent.
....I found it....DOAH!
http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000139366
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I can't take credit for authoring that poem, but I just wanted to share it with my fellow Monty's. ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Yake To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 8:44 PM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Merry Christmas Joe, Excellent! Well written! Have a Merry Christmas. Larry Y On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Joe Murphy <seagray@embarqmail.com> wrote:
This is a little twist on an old favorite. Please enjoy and here's hoping that you all have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year.
T'was the night `fer Christmas, when all through me boat- We all be real happy jest being afloat. Me stockings were hung by me chimney with care, In hopes that Ol' Graybeard soon would be there. Me crew be nestled all snug in thar berth, While visions of riches and to reap all it's worth! And me wench in her `kerchief, and me in me cap, Be droppin' the hook fer a long winter's nap. When out on me starb'rd there arose such a clatter, I sprang from me berth to see what be the matter... Away to me chest where me weapons be stored, Reach fer me pistol and strapped on me sword. The moon on the beach and the waters surround, Me ears be a'peaked, but alas, thar's no sound. When, what to me wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature galleon, and eight buccaneers!
From up in ye moonlight thar vessel had dived, I knew in a moment Ol' Graybeard arrived! More rapid than cannons his Pirates they came, He be whistlin, and shoutin, and callin by name. "Ahoy Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen! To the top of ye deck! To the top of ye gunwale! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As sails that before the wild hurricane fly, When they rip and they tear, mount up to the sky. So up to the mast-top the Pirates they flew, With ye chest full of loot, hoistin' a sword or two. And then, me Matie, me hears an' realize- The peg leg stomp of Graybeards vast size. As I drew in me head, and readied me sword... Into the cabin! Ol' Graybeard's aboard! He was dressed all in black, from his head to his foot, And his beard was a-blazin' in ashes and soot. A bundle of treasures he flung on his back, An' he looked like a peddler, jest opening his sack. His eye-how it twinkled! His breath smell of Rum! He points with a finger, "Ya Dog, now ye come!" Me steps a bit closer to see what he say, "AAAARRRGG!! Swabby, ya be in me way!!" The stump of a pipe he held in teeth a'yellow And the smoke encircled this murderous fellow; He wear an eye patch and leered with his other, An he coughed once er twice an swore at his Mother. He was chubby and plump, this wicked ol man, I cowered when I saw him, an said,"I be damned..." A wink of his good eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know thar's nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all me stockings; then turned with a jerk, and layin his finger aside of his nose, and givin a nod, out the deckhatch he rose; He sprang to his galleon, to his crew gave a holler, An out of his pocket fell a gold Spanish dollar. But me heard him shout, `ere he sailed out of sight, "Happy Christmas, Ya Swabbies, and to all a Goodnight!"
Fair Winds to all of you. Joe Seafrog M17 #651 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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