John, I second Bill Rikers response to your request about what to include in a book. I'd also like to say, that I have read everything you write for SCA, and love your style. You keep it interesting, and somehow light with your humour. In the most recent issue which I just received you wrote about a trip you took with another Monty owner to Catalina. This one was especially interesting in that on my most recent trip out, my shroud snapped and I did dismast. But, like Bill said, it is the little things which are important in your writing, like mentioning that normally, he did not tape the pin on the forestay. This is one of those tidbits which someone who is eager to glean information will latch on to. No one told me to tape the pin on the shrouds, but I did it anyway, just to feel a little more secure that the little pin would not slip out. But like your friend, I did not tape the pin on the forestay. However, I did change out the original clevis/cotter pin for a more user friendly quick release push pin. Now, I will tape it in when I raise the mast. I look forward to reading your book. And a happy New Year to all on the list. The shortest day of the year has past, and now as each day gets longer, we know Spring is coming! ===== Time for a cool change! Sandra(Seawitch #617) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003