Let's be honest

[uncas]

Who the heck are we?
Some have indicated who they are...others have hidden behind all sorts of aliases.
Some have been accused of being more than one person on these sites.
Everybody...stand up for yourselves...ourselves.
We are who we are.good, bad...indifferent..say it and mean it.
I don't mind putting anything on here...I am who I am....

Born 1953
Educated...Un. of Maine...Wildlife Management
Unmarried
No pets anymore....2 dogs in 25 years was enough...pets would not work out on my boat too small.
Taught at the high school level...12 years in England and the US
Love books, history, collect art...historical mauscripts...maps..earliest map of the US 1670
Republican...overweight but not bald.
Vote for the individual...not nec. the party.
Grew up in New England and upstate NY.
One registered name with WB forum.
Name...James A. M. Johnston...have to live with the full moniker
Own a boat...yes wooden
No kids.
Work for a non-profit environmental organization.
Any gaps...ask!

[TGP]

My name is Thomas Garrison Peters. I'm a plumber in Peoria Illinois.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

uncas, its been done before

http://media5.hypernet.com/ubb/ultimatebb. php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000806 (http://media5.hypernet.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000806)

I should update mine ;)

TGP you are not being honest, I know you by yer boats you posted ;)

[ 11-22-2004, 05:44 PM: Message edited by: Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson ) ]

[John Bell]

Originally posted by TGP:
My name is Thomas Garrison Peters. I'm a plumber in Peoria Illinois.Then why did you post all those pictures of Memphis Mike's Bolger Diablo and Windsprint and claim them as yours? :rolleyes:

[JimD]

My first name is Jim. Last name starts with a D. There are photos of two of my boats along with my full name on another website that is strictly for boating. I will discuss almost anything except God vs Darwin which is too absurd to waste my breath on.

[Larry P.]

Hi I'm Larry P. and I have been Windows free for 30 days.

[JimD]

Originally posted by Larry P.:
Hi I'm Larry P. and I have been Windows free for 30 days.One day at a time, Larry :D

[uncas]

Joe (Cold Spring on Hudson)
I realize this has been posted before..Checked the site.Even you indicate yours should be updated... :D
As with a few other threads I have posted...I ONLY get those who have boats, want boats, or have an interest in boats responding. There are a lot of individuals who get on this thread to do whatever and then disappear. A lot have no real addresses...Mid West USA,,,somewhere etc.. There are an awful lot out there that do not seem to think of these threads as anything more than an avenue to spout idealogy etc.
I'm trying to weed them out..If for no other reason so that when I see their posts, I will disregard out of hand.
It seems you have a question about TGP and John Bell has questions as well.
It amazes me how many don't respond...
If it is a repetative message so be it...
If I am wrong so be it.

[Shang]

I would like to tell you who I am, however since I was stolen from the cradle by the gypsies it has been difficult to establish my identity. According to a faded tattoo on my...on me, I seem to be Thomas Garrison Peters, a plumber in Peoria Illinois...

http://www.peckofsalt.com

[TGP]

Originally posted by John Bell:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by TGP:
My name is Thomas Garrison Peters. I'm a plumber in Peoria Illinois.Then why did you post all those pictures of Memphis Mike's Bolger Diablo and Windsprint and claim them as yours? :rolleyes: </font>[/QUOTE]uuuuuuuuuhhhhh, I stole em? Yeah.....yeah.....that's the ticket! :D

[TGP]

and...and....yer liein Mr. Shang! :mad: I'm Thomas Garrison Peters and here's mah picture ta prove it! Handsome devil ain't I? :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p8b82dec95f45c610d8e1df4ab5277b04/fbaf0591.jpg

[ 11-22-2004, 06:52 PM: Message edited by: TGP ]

[uncas]

As I was getting at...those who have some form of identity don't mind putting up pictures or what have you...Those that want to criticize don't dare. Hello Mr. Shang..who the heck are you..or do you just like to make comments? Put your post where your mouth is.... ;)

[uncas]

Psss. Peter...Like the beard!
Not sure of the boat...don't know anything about runabouts...Looks like you are having fun though! :D

[Shang]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid9/p79532f17c17e62c907d909702a4fea93/fe296dc2.jpg

"It followed me home--Can I keep it?

http://www.peckofsalt.com

[High C]

That's a lot of boat to trailer. Don't poke a hole in it trying to get it on there! tongue.gif :D

[ 11-22-2004, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: High C ]

[uncas]

That's much better...is it really your boat? ;)

[TGP]

That dummy put a hole through the bottom of that boat about a year ago. :D

[uncas]

Still not hearing from several who are constantly posting threads...
Just the usual few...Interesting! :D

[High C]

I can neither confirm nor deny anything...

[John Bell]

Revising and extending my remarks.

The name you see posted to the left is not an alias. The latitude and longitude posted below are real. I'm being a little dishonest with those coordinates, but not too much. Plot them out on a map and you might be able to figure out what might be there. (WGS84 Datum)

I've built three plywood boats of my own: a Phil Bolger Windspring and two boats by Jim Michalak, a dory and power sharpie. I'm a certified boat nut. There isn't a boat I don't like for at least some part of it. I like powerboats, sail boats, row boats, fast boats, slow boats, old boats, and new boats, made out of any material, from any era. My current boat is an abomination in the eyes of the typical participant here, a 27' pontoon. We like the boat however, and it more than meets the needs of my family. I currently don't have any wooden boats in my fleet, but that's going to change before too much longer.

I enjoy boat design and have been drawing little plywood boats for a couple of years now. A few of my designs have even been built. The next boat I build will be to my own design, an 11' sailboat. I don't sell my designs, I've been giving them away to people equally as boat-obsessed as me.

I'm fairly conservative by many of your standards. I'm active in my church, and try to live up to the Christian ideal. I don't succeed at that as much as I could should, which makes me all the more glad for grace! I can't accept grace without giving it, and that I try to do also.

I try to have a good sense of humor, my favorite jokes are of the self deprecating variety.

I used to be a chemist (but not THE Chemist), and nowadays I sell chemicals to industry all over North America.

I've got a wonderful wife and two unbelievably bright and beautiful children. They are being raised as boat nuts also.

I'm 40 years old. Some days I feel younger, some older. I'm not addicited to coffee. I've been drinking 5 cups a day for twenty years and I can quit any time I want...

There, now you know all. smile.gif

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

My full name is in the left hand corner. Born Jan 6th 1959... Grade ten education....Haven't had a drink in 13 years... quit smoking. I live in Belleville Ontario Canada. and like anyone gives a **** :D

[ 11-22-2004, 07:49 PM: Message edited by: Peter Malcolm Jardine ]

[John Bell]

Originally posted by TGP:
and...and....yer liein Mr. Shang! :mad: I'm Thomas Garrison Peters and here's mah picture ta prove it! Handsome devil ain't I? :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p8b82dec95f45c610d8e1df4ab5277b04/fbaf0591.jpgHe looks suspiciously like a man purporting to be 'Memphis' Mike Huddleston in this picture that was taken aboard my boat with my camera by me.
:confused:

http://mistermoon.home.mindspring.com/mm.jpg

[uncas]

Ain't that hard if one doesn't have something to hide...What about the others out there who post daily.?
Please note...We are all different..We are all better and unique because of our differences.

[TGP]

Wow! Talkin about dishonesty! Uncas, that John Bell is pullin your leg BIG TIME! ;)

[NormMessinger]

I'm sorry but due to potential behavior I must insist on remaining annonomous.

[TGP]

redface.gif redface.gif redface.gif :D

[uncas]

TGP...if he wants to be dishonest so be it...It doesn't bother me but it should bother the heck out of him..In reverse...it would bother the heck out of me...Couldn't do it no more than I can steal a candy bar...
I was getting provisions in Maine one time for my father's boat...Went to a Mom and Pop store with $200.00 Bought about $150.00 in groceries...The owner was on the phone...I gave him $200.00 and he prcoded to give me approx $800.00 back in change..Every $1.00 was a five and every $5.00 was a twenty.
Got half way down the street before I realized this...Went back... The guy was going bald with all the hair pulling...Returned the money.
So, some people are honest...some people are not...some would have continued down the street going..."What a sucker!"

[uncas]

TGP...if he wants to be dishonest so be it...It doesn't bother me very much as it is expected but it should bother the heck out of him..In reverse...it would bother the heck out of me...Couldn't do it no more than I can steal a candy bar...
I was getting provisions in Maine one time for my father's boat...Went to a Mom and Pop store with $200.00 Bought about $150.00 in groceries...The owner was on the phone...I gave him $200.00 and he prcoded to give me approx $800.00 back in change..Every $1.00 was a five and every $5.00 was a twenty.
Got half way down the street before I realized this...Went back... The guy was going bald with all the hair pulling...Returned the money.
So, some people are honest...some people are not...some would have continued down the street saying..."What a sucker!"
So, if someone lies...what do I know. The important thing is that the writer does...It will come back to haunt him.

[brad9798]

Brad H.
Born 10/3/1969 in St. Louis MO
Graduate from Saint Louis University in three years with two degress
Fell in love with wooden boats when my parents had a 1959 Owens Flagship Cruiser ...
My first wooden boat was a hydroplane the my dad and me built in the late 70's/early 80's ... Glen-L Tiny Titan ... I still have it ...

Have 1964 35' CC Cavalier aft-cabin with 2,000 original hours on her 283 chevy blocks ... 15' Hobie power skiff with a 65 horse Suzuki ... 8' hydroplane with 10 horse (it flies too) ... SeaDoo GTX ...

Have four kids ... three living ...

Own two companies (Direct marketing, and Real Estate Investment/Rehab)

Opening a third company in January '05 that will be mortgage lending ... I need to hire 14 people ...

I have not served in the armed forces ... and am typically a republican ...

I built a new home last year ...

My wife was a Dallas Cowboy Chearleader ... engaged to a player ... and little ol'me took her away from him. (some here already knew this!) NO- I will not mention any names ... been asked to do so many times!

I like Land Rovers and BMW's ... BUT- and folks will laugh, I LOVE my new little PT CRUISER ... a fun little car to drive ... and my daughter thinks it's the greatest (and that's thre real reason I bought it)

I've got a 500sq. foot room above my garage in which I'm creating the ultimate rec. room/home theater ...

I have a few model CC boats that I am working on ... also have a model of a Trojan express cruiser ...

That's about it ...

A few people here like me ... most think I'm kind of an arrogant dork.

:cool:

[TGP]

Hey John Bell! That's my long lost twin brother! He's the BAD twin! :D Say he calls himself Memphis Mike eh? His real name is Earl Peters. Where the hell is he anyhow? He owes me $100.00. :D

http://mistermoon.home.mindspring.com/mm.jpg

[ 11-22-2004, 10:40 PM: Message edited by: TGP ]

[SUE H]

It appears that I'm "Sue P." smile.gif

[John B]

Hey Sue. What sort of music does that Thomas guy like?

[Cosmo Lengro]

http://mistermoon.home.mindspring.com/mm.jpg

Whooee, who ever that feller is he needs to see a dentist real soon and stop smoking!

[SUE H]

Originally posted by John B:
Hey Sue. What sort of music does that Thomas guy like?By coincidence, he likes Memphis blues.
Actually, he likes most everything except Tom Jones. :D

[John B]

Well there you go . Proof positive. because Memphis Mike just luuuuves Tom Jones.

different people.

[Shang]

"That dummy put a hole through the bottom of that boat about a year ago."
TGP

C R U N C H !

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/pf801a58e57a5676cf791d4fecccd09cb/fa8a8d6d.jpg

"See!...You bugger ONE sheep, and they never let you hear the end of it!"

[ 11-22-2004, 11:29 PM: Message edited by: Shang ]

[TGP]

LOL! :D

[TomF]

Tom Fetter

Married, dad to 3. I've have worked in a number of public and private sector social services and social policy fields for about 20 years. Degrees from 2 universities, but dropped out of a third. Trained and worked some as a cellist and a classical singer, but now mostly play blues piano and Irish traditional music on tinwhistle and flute.

Built a 21 foot sloop with my Dad and brother in high school ... and after sailing it for a while, moved to the Canadian prairies ... now that I'm back near salt water, I'm hoping to build again soon, if ongoing house renovations ever permit. While I'll probably build a 17 foot daysailer, I lust after 40 foot schooners. Sailed and canoed since I was a kid.

BTW Uncas, a number of regular Bilge posters likely won't play this game - judging by past attempts. Some people here aren't apparently bananas about wooden boats ... preferring to show up for the political cut-and-thrust. Still seems odd to me that the WBF is the political forum they choose ... but it takes all kinds, I guess.

t.

[ 11-23-2004, 09:10 AM: Message edited by: TomF ]

[Phillip Allen]

My info is in my profile. I'm 56 now and got a bunch of grand kids. 16 yo Brittaney is in the throws of being 16 and is therefore really just a grand alien. 11 yo Alex can put fifty out of fifty shots in the 8" black at fifty yards with the .22 rifle (with a rest). Megan is an artist and dancer at five. I don't see the grand sons much...

I'm trying to get started building a small plywood sailor this winter, wish me luck!

[Garrett Lowell]

Born Dec '67. Happily married for 6 years. 2 kids, Anna (3.5) and Cooper (1.5), 2 cats, Bailey (I call him "Pimple" because he's so cantankerous) and Madison (I call her "Fatty Lumpkin" because...well, because). Started a Shellback Dinghy, had to stop for space reasons. Now building a Guillemot Little Auk Kayak. Drive a Wrangler or a Minivan, depending. Work down the street Tues-Fri. Drink some LaPhroaig occasionally. Listen to either Blues, Jazz, or Classical, with the occasional hard rock thrown in. Current favorite plane: EC Emmerich Block plane. Dream tool: Harris tools wooden spokeshave (the Kunz is ok, but I'm looking for something different), OR a Yates-American 20" Y-20 Snowflake Bandsaw. Dream boat: the Schooner When and If .

[John B]

Pattons Alden.

[rbgarr]

Phillip- Your description of your granddaughter Brittaney reminds me of our kids when they were that age. To keep our sense of humor about them, my wife and I would quote the qualities Bear Bryant wanted in his Alabama football players: "Agile, Mobile and Hostile!".