: Just recently I did a search for some of the early posts I had made to this
: board. The oldest one I could find was for Feb 1, 1997. That would make
: tomorrow, Feb 1, 2007, the 10th anniversary of my contributing to this
: board.

a wikipedia of the kayak building world!

Paul, you have given an amazing amount of interesting, knowledgable and thoughtful input throughout these years. Your provocative and informative posts have helped many on all levels and it has always been enjoyable and worthwhile going through what you have written. Thanks for it all.

Here's hoisting one to you! (i have a small glass of scotch in my hand and am actually saluting you now.)

regards
mick