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Let this Telltales be your reminder to send in the dues statement. Don’t become an example for future warnings! To keep everyone current on our trailer parking situation, we still have no perfect solution. Although, we do have a decent solution offered by one of our own members, Jay & Samantha Beery. They have room for about 100 trailers on their property about one mile directly west of the Club as the crow flies (maybe 3 miles of round-about driving). With this situation, we would still need placement for another 40 trailers or so.
Another item of interest: Wayne tells me he’s expanding the annual summer Sailing Camp to a full week this season. How about that? Sounds like our Club is getting big time in sailing education! He claims it will once again fill quickly. On a social note, each summer the current Commodore “gets“ to throw a social event for the Club. I’m looking for ideas for this year’s event. Tim tells me this event used to be oriented toward new members...just might reinstitute that. And, what if we made this event free for all Club members (with maybe a small food line for $10 or so)? I’d sure like to keep it in the evening with music for dancing (with a DJ?). Suggestions would be very welcome. Don’t let go….we’re almost there!
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As this issue of the Telltales is sent out, I am trying to keep New Year’s resolutions and wishing I had bottled up some of our warmer “summer” weather to enjoy right about now. But even though some of those “warm” breezes are some time away, we can all think about our fun times sailing and socializing at the Club.
Please remember that hosting and working an event can be very enjoyable and a great way to make new friends and renew old friendships! Everyone is welcome to try their hand at flipping burgers, fixing brunch, decorating, etc. We try to make working these events as easy as possible. So……if you think you would like to try helping at any of this year’s events (possibly a new resolution for this year), contact me at lindajohnson@indy.rr.com and I will be happy to help you get connected to the event of your choice. Also, the Club is once again sponsoring a ski trip to Perfect North Ski Slopes on Saturday, February 11th. Cheryl and Bruce Roberts are hosting this event. There is actually snow at Perfect North. Listen to the snow conditions at www.perfectnorth.com. If you are interested in attending this function, please contact Cheryl or Bruce to sign up.
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Right: Jim & Bonnie in the Hornback!
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With this issue of Telltales, I would like to give everyone a run down of all of the social events with dates for this new year. Find them listed on the social link as usual.
We’re now getting to the time for planning for this spring’s Club opening. Chauncey and I will be figuring who’s parking where either in the water or on the grounds. Make sure you’re on our list for placement….don’t miss the February 28th dues deadline. Also, now would be a good time to request a relocation if you haven’t already in your membership packet.
Something To Think About
We are looking forward to an exciting year with the start of the season swiftly approaching. We have set the dates for the spring and fall series races and are currently looking for interested people to act as race committee. We are also planning several fleet and match race series along with the regattas.
Your paid dues and fees must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, February 28, 2006, or in my possession before March 1st if delivered to me in-person, to be considered on-time. 
Abandon all hope ye who enters these paragraphs...I have a tale from the sea, so terrible that upon first reading, you would beg to have your most personal uncharted parts dry shaven daily, with the splintered skull cap of Blackbeard himself for all eternity…rather than read this tale again! 
As I sat at the head of the boat, huge tackle box at my side, saddled with duties and responsibilities, I was proud and maybe a little cocky. My brother Chuckles was at the helm, holding onto the outboard’s tired and trembling arm. Roscoe was in his chair and Big John was sitting beside him in his chair. I have to think that Big John’s chair was not made of aluminum and nylon because even at 16 years old, the boy was not suited for a mere mortal’s chair…hence the name Big John. 
Here is what happened. Ole Anchor Boy set the anchor too close to the edge of the boat and it fell off while we were speeding down the cove. That wimpy mushroom anchor gained a tight purchase onto something underwater and almost made us end over end on our 14’ pontoon boat. My tackle box was swamped with water. I lost a hula popper out of my tackle box and the boys would not help me fetch it as it drifted into the stumplands. To this day I curse their names. 
