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Post by Nacracando on Sept 9, 2002 7:18:57 GMT -5
Hello,
Over the past couple of months, W.F. Oliver has taken me on test rides, discussed different rigging ideas, and answered hundreds of my questions about the Javelin 2. On my last visit, I met his father.
W.F. has been working to help build the class and helping out all of his customers, all the while he has been tending to his father's failing health. During one of my visits, W.F. actually had to rush his father to the hospital.
I would like to thank W.F. for all his hard work and to wish the best for his father. I recently lost my mother and can empathsize with what W.F. is going through. It is a tough situation to endure.
My prayers are with you and thank you.
Steve Jones
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Post by TimHudson on Sept 9, 2002 8:09:24 GMT -5
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I have known W.F. and his father for several years. In the 1980s, I sailed keelboats with W.F.. Knowing W.F. and Frank (W.F.'s dad) for over twenty years, through my occupation, I can tell you that both are tough as nails.
I lost touch with the Oliver's until recently when I ran into W.F. at dinner. He spoke of his Olympic sailing aspirations. Since then, I have been following his exploits on the various websites that he gave me.
I am saddened to hear Frank's health situation and forward my best wishes to the Oliver family.
Tim Hudson#nosmileys
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Post by W.F. Oliver III on Sept 15, 2002 14:34:49 GMT -5
Tim and Steve,
Thank you for you kind thoughts and words. As you both know, I have been distracted of late by personal issues. I would like to mention a couple of things.
First, Hunt Stookey has taken the time and effort to place his own Javelin 2 F-18HT in the Newport International Boatshow. This is great exposure for our class. Hunt, thanks a million!
Next, I have already mentioned this but---please take the time to preregister for the F-18HT North Americans. Six teams have preregistered and I have spoken to at least 10 others that intend to participate. Preregistering will help Rick out a bunch in planning the event.
Sail Fast and light,
W.F.
Ps-I have some REALLY BIG NEWS to announce next week, so keep checking out the forum!
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