 30. John Hammell - 2009-05-31 04:46:38 |
Hi Ron-
Thanks for all your assistance in defense of the Constitution via the IAHF list. To defend consumer access to dietary supplements we must get a congressional oversight hearing on FDA’s illegal Trilateral Cooperation Charter with Canada and Mexico. I hope some people viewing your Guest Book will see this and help by going to the Take Action section at www.nocodexgenocide.com and by signing on to the IAHF email distribution list at www.iahf.com
You are a gifted artist! I really enjoyed viewing your site, as one Eagle scout to another, I salute you!
Kind Regards,
John Hammell |
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29. Joy Caples - 2009-05-15 01:54:04 |
| Sure enjoyed catching up with you both last weekend. I will treasure that visit and my paintings. Will always cherish my friendship with Nancy and all of you. Find your blog webpage very interesting. Two things missing from my Overstreet memories however, Charcoal and the black VW convertible. |
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28. Gary Benson - 2009-05-04 00:22:59 |
| Thanks for the note Teri! My family drove to Concordia and bought a green 16’ fiberglass kit back in the 60’s. Every time I smell resin to this day it takes me back to the canoe assembly. We used it alot and finally lost it under a logjam while floating a flooded stream. (all persons escaped unharmed). Would sure like another canoe like that! Thanks. |
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27. Art Junger - 2009-04-18 21:27:03 |
Hi Ron Was Great Looking At Your Paintings
Enjoyed - Art |
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26. Michael Koehnlein - 2009-04-17 19:54:34 |
| I have always wondered what kind of company Trailcraft was. Thanks for the background. In 1969 my sister (age 16) and I (age 14) bought your 16 foot canoe with the optional fiberglass cloth/resin kit (in yellow) from an ad in the back of Boy’s Life magazine. Including shipping it cost us $88! And I think you threw in a free paddle too. With help from Dad we managed to assemble the canoe on a couple of sawhorses in the basement. We used it for many years in lakes, rivers and canals, including a couple of times at the Atlantic seashore in Maryland. Funny side note; We were moving to Maryland that year. The movers came by, saw 3 boxes and included them in the estimate. When they came back there were no boxes but a 16 foot canoe. They charged my Dad an extra $50 to move it 80 miles. We beat the crap out of that canoe but the stringers never broke. The design allowed sharp things to slide off the stringers and pierce the fiberglass between them. We always carried duct tape and that allowed us to get home where more permanent repairs could be made. I know this has been a long piece but... Do you know where I can get plans for that style canoe? I now have a son and daughter and they like the outdoors and, well you know how it is... Thanks, Michael K. |
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25. Roy Burmeister - 2009-04-16 01:41:25 |
Thank you, Ron for a wonderful website, and the insight into your bit of Americana. Three years ago, I answered an ad in our local newspaper’s "Absolutly Free" column and became the owner of one of your 14 foot wood and canvas canoes. It had sat upside-down on a rack under a cedar tree for what appeared to be many years. To my delight when we turned it right-side-up there was very little rot, with most of the craft in fine condition. Of course, my wife didn’t share my optomism, but being a woodworker by trade I soon replaced all of the damaged wood, and repaied a few small holes. One short paddle across our lake convinced us both that this was a fine sturdy little craft. We have since enjoyed many hours paddling our little trailcraft canoe on the two local streams we are blessed with here in Southeast Michigan. We’re delighted to own this beautiful canoe, and we get many, many compliments from everyone who sees her.
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24. Pam Hamel - 2009-04-08 19:49:33 |
| Can you believe it... I’m finally signing the guestbook. I loved looking at the history of trailcraft and all of your beautiful paintings. I’m glad to have a couple of your paintings now that I can put up in my apartment. Anyways, I enjoyed spending time with you both yesterday and hopefully we can do it again soon! Love ya!! |
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23. Pat and Joy - 2009-03-26 01:27:46 |
| Just a note from both of us to say thank-you for a wonderful visit on Sunday! The meal was delicious and it was so good to catch up on all your news. We love you both and will always be here for you if you need us! Keep in touch. |
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22. arnold junger - 2009-03-24 22:20:05 |
great job.\\\
Arnie |
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21. Joe and Joanne Cary - 2009-03-17 21:56:25 |
What a wonderful thing your daughter has done...I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks a bunch for sharing.
Joe and Joanne |
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