> Dear Friends-

> The previous post hit on a great point - it's winter project time, and
> we're all taking off on various adventures in our shops. So, I propose we
> take a stand, declare publicly what we're building and what our goals our
> (12 step programs for kayak junkies?) and also where we're doing this
> insanity so we might build a community in the real world.

> Hi. My name's Nathan, and I'm a kayak builder.

> (Hi, Nathan!)

> Yeah, I've been building stuff for a while now. I've only recently gotten
> hooked on boats - you all know how that is. Hi, my name is Tom, and I think I have a problem. I'm currently working on three Gullimots, two are 18 ft and 1 is 17 foot, give or take,but who's counting. In the past I've built, um... two cape charles, one mill creek, three striped canoes (don't have any oftem, gave them as Christmas gifts) and am planning on one more Gullimot, and the weekender off the stevproj.com pages. I can't shake this, feeling. I've got to build more boats. My blood is thin, man, I'm starting to getttt the shaaaakes. I've got to go out to the shop and build some more. Good thing I'm a troll and have access to some good paddling water.Looking for other paddler/builders in the Michigan thumb area to converse/comiserate with. Any out there?