Thanks to all who participated

I would like to thank the participants of this years Spencer gathering. "What we lacked in numbers, we made up for in enthusiasm."

A special thank you to Bud & Theresa Harbidge for bringing their beautiful little Spencer 31 "Moody Blue." Thank you to Alan Smith (S/V Seawyf) for driving down. Thanks to Capatin Rod, Terrilynn, Russ & Sandy) crew of Free Spirit (a Spencer 53) for stopping by on their way up to Canadian cruising waters. And a special shout-out to McMike & Lowell for being here in spirit and participating in the rendezvous by long distance phone calls.

I hope that others will be encouraged to step forward and sponsor these gatherings going forward, perhaps even regionally. The don't have to be big extravagant affairs with lots of plans and activities. This gathering proves that small gatherings can be both interesting and fun, and the opportunity for form new friendships is always there.

Thanks again to everyone!

-Larry & Merry Barr
S/V True Love Spencer 1330 - hull #11