. . . to attend Strictly Sail, Chicago, February 3-6? http://www.strictlysail.com/shows/chicago.asp?show=chicago I believe I'll be there on February 4th and 5th . . . For you "other coasters", the latest issue of "Sailing" features Great Lakes destinations, from Lake Ontario to Lake Superior . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 11:27 AM Subject: Bella Hi Connie I feel sorry for the exhibitors at the new Philadelphia BoatShow who are snowed in, airports closed .etc. Tom, who now owns CDI (makers of our favorite furlers) has an exhibit at the show. Hope he stays warm....... Fair winds Bob chbenneck@juno.com wrote: Hi Bob, To make your day, .............. It has been snowing like mad in Connecticut since yesterday 2:30 PM. This morning it is still snowing and blowing and they are promising us 18" to 24" before it ends. OAT is 6 degrees F. Wind gusting to 30 knots. Marine weather forecast south of Nantucket is advising 40 to 50 knots of wind, going to 60 and 70 knots: waves 30 feet and snow; visibility one mile or less ..................... Glad the M15 is safe in it's winter berth and covered............. So go on and gloat! Connie