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by **Jerry at Duluth** » February 28, 2016, 1:02 pm

Brett, I did not know that you were into big engines. I am restoring four right now. Next time you are in Duluth you will have to stop out at my shop. Give me a call if you have time at 218-348-8888.
Jerry

by **mn brett** » February 28, 2016, 11:40 am

Thank You Ted!,It's great to here from You,It is not possible to predict the weather in Duluth,I Ran up to White Pine Thrashing show Memorial day to look You up,I learned a lot about large Engines buy talking to You friends,and think there is a lot of Affiliation with what Boatnerds would be interested in.
Would You send Me your E mail address again?
bradfordbulldog7@aol.com
mn brett

by **case80** » February 26, 2016, 10:20 pm

Brett Glad to hear that the Boatnerd Gathering went okay.Im sorry we couldn't make it because my wife and I came down with bad cough and Cold that lasted for more than a week.We hope there will be another one .Nice to see some faces that are on Boatnerd forum. Ted

by **c ships** » February 26, 2016, 12:44 am

Thanks to the snow in Duluth, the sun was shining as usual. We enjoyed our visit, had great food and company. The time went fast, we want to say it is just our own effort, to meet folks with the same interest in boats. I'm sure many more has the same interest. Mn Brett, followed through with the get together and childhood memories brought to life. I thank all with the meet and greet and our guest speaker Jordan for sharing life at sea.

by **Ray** » February 25, 2016, 6:48 pm

Thanks Brett for putting together this event. Was great afternoon and appreciated the chance to put some faces with names. Look forward to another get-together.

by **Boats** » February 22, 2016, 9:52 pm

Thanks Brett,
We will have to do this again.

by **mn brett** » February 22, 2016, 9:58 am

Once again a little snow could not stop the fun. On Sunday roughly 20 boat people got together in Duluth for dinner and drinks. This event was a giant leap forward from a crowded bar event held 5 years earlier. The room overlooked an angry looking Lake Superior. The crowd was a great mix of maritime experience from seasoned Boat Nerd Posters to a couple of Masters. The key note speaker was Captain Jordan Cohen who served on the Gott as a teenage deck hand. Jordan left the Lakes for the US Navy and served in the Middle East in varied posts as a LT.Cmdr. on Destroyers to RIBs. Boats gave a short report on the status of the Ford waiting the welders torch at Azcon . The smaller crowd allowed everyone to ask lots of questions that were answered clearly. Everyone was on the edge of their seats when Jordan described the bosun chair rides at various ports. He also spoke on the various ways these men got back on departing vessels as well. There were lots of photos of great lakes ships past and present. This was more than a local event as some boatnerds drove over 5 hours to participate. All agreed that Winter has served long enough as Master and look toward Spring and Summer for more boatnerd action.

by **mn brett** » February 18, 2016, 6:57 pm

I will,I have Your phone number and will be in contact!
If anyone has questions or problems finding Us at Black woods
My phone number is 763 221 3794 mn brett

by **Boats** » February 17, 2016, 11:11 pm

Brett I am glad you followed through on this.I will be looking forward to seeing who shows up. I have a friend who may come. Will you come early for some sightseeing before the event?

by **mn brett** » February 17, 2016, 7:51 pm

Just a note, We are good to go for good weather for Our Get together this Sunday,1 pm at Black woods in Duluth,We are looking forward to see anyone who can make it!
mn brett

by **mn brett** » January 13, 2016, 8:46 pm

That's great Boats,that is very Generous,looking forward to the winter get together!,it will be fun if there,5 or 50!,let's cross Our fingers for good weather! mn brett

by **Boats** » January 13, 2016, 10:12 am

Brett , my boss has donated some bling to auction to help pay for the room. A couple of t shirts and a large life ring. I do not know what ship it is from . I will grab it the next time i go to the conex box.

by **Boats** » January 11, 2016, 10:22 am

Brett It is a good idea to shift to this page . Sort of like hailing on 16 and shifting to 8. I sense a bit of conflict about the Gathering.I would avoid the word Gathering and sub in something more laid back like winter get together . There is room for everybody who wants to put together an event and it looks like the summer is planned. I am sure there are guys and gals that would like the chance to get together and talk boats. There is a lot of chat about miles and weather conditions that factor in. This get together could encourage the people to meet in their own regions more often. It is not about who is in charge , it is about who is having fun. It is hard to focus on the love of all things maritime when personalities become involved and feelings get hurt. My marina slipmate,dive instructor and friend Elmer Engman started his own show and it turned out OK. Count me in and GOOD LUCK.

by **mn brett** » January 10, 2016, 6:21 pm

mn brett again,
I posted the wrong e-mail
bradfordbulldog7@aol.com

by **mn brett** » January 10, 2016, 5:53 pm

I just got off the Phone with Black Woods Bar and Grill,and I booked an area for Sunday February 21 st in the big room facing London road and the (Holiday) gas station. They have a fee of 150 but they lowered it to 75 and We all buy Our own dinner and Drinks. We have it from 1 to 4,We can put out a can and We all can pitch in a few bucks to cover the booking. If there is any snow or very nasty cold We will than reschedule for a later date. I will be on top of the weather channel all week so please keep an eye on this Regional post,not the info post.
Are some of You interested in getting together for a few hours to visit and get to know each other,trade photo's or bring what ever would be fun to do,I have know agenda for events. I live two hours away as well and if someone else has a better place or idea I can call Black woods up and cancel.
Let Me know! mn brett
bradfordbulldog@aol.com

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