Re: R/V Launched just 6 weeks ago is breaking up and sinking outside Delaware Bay

On Tue, 13 May 2008 07:02:12 -0700, "Brigham Olde" <marmot@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>"Steve" <steve@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Roger, I sure hope this isn't one of yours.
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>> http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=6136917
>> http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=6137209
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>> Steve
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>When it comes to designing boats I don't think Roger skimps and takes 
>shortcuts. I also don't think Roger is a self promoter. Roger listens to 
>others idea intently, is open to criticism and is comfortable discussing
his 
>work. His love of his work and decades of experience speak strongly to
the 
>quality of his work. To even think that he designed a vessel that would 
>break up after six weeks is an insult. Shame on you! 

Ah, what a hilarious dose of self-rightous indignation. Well, I hope
Roger took it in the spirit it was intended.  I knew it wasn't one of
his boats.

It is an interesting one nonetheless.  And I still think they should
have pulled up stakes and came into shelter for that storm.  They were
only 14 miles out and had days of warning.

Steve