Thanks for all the help

[Al Lorman]

Now that I actually (and finally) have a closing date set for my new (used) boat, I thought I would be a sentimental slob and tell all of you how much I have appreciated the emotional and actual support I have received from this group since I purchased Commander #26 two years ago.  She was my first boat, and I usually didn't have a clue.  Between this discussion group and the excellent manual, I could usually get pointed in the right direction.  More than that, though, it has really hit me that the folks who own Ariels/Commanders are a real community; I follow everyone's stories and admire the photos as I would the work of friends.

Having succumbed to two-footitis (actually, six-footitis), I find that there's no comparble web site to compare notes, ask dumb questions, etc.  There's an association, but it just doesn't seem the same.  (On the other hand, I can email the factory and deal with the customer service rep.)  So, I find myself still checking in here occasionally even though #26 is on the hard and for sale and I will never sail her again.   I will pass along the manual to her next owner and tell him/her that he/she is buying into a community, not just buying a boat.

With best wishes to all,

Al Lorman

[Bill]

Thanks for all the positive comments on the Associaition and the discussion forum.  Sorry you must leave the group, but should you ever buy another  Ariel/Commander, we will accept you back.

[commanderpete]

Been a pleasure Al. Stop back and see us often.