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Yesterday was an anniversary for me. One year ago they took my left foot, due to
a very persistant bone infection. So to celibrate the day I broke down and bought
an inflatable boat for my Baja trips this spring and summer.

When it gets too hot, I will spend some time in Campo Rene, and in Mag Bay. Temps
are cooler there in the summer. Beach camping and open fires in the night are for me
the reel Baja.

Because of some friends I decided to do moore fly fishing and I wanted some deck
space and the ability to STAND to sea and cast. I needed to keep the weight down,
and I needed propulsion. Already have a 4hp Merc and a 6hp Honda in great condition.
One in Mako-ville and the other here in Vista.

After I saw the 12 footer that Norman Miller and Mike Silva had and I had talked to
Ryan Moriarty and had seen his Scout 365 many times, it was just too small for my
wants.

Well guys they just released the NEW Scout 430. It is 14 feet long, that makes it two
feet bigger in length with the same beam, 3 1/2 feet wide. And I purchased the first
one, It was delivered 47 HOURS after I ordered it, so Saturday I am Baja bound once
again. Will have a few pictures and maybe a review when I return? No we now have
reliable internet at the restaurant, so you will get something EARLY next week.

If this works out as well as I think it will then I will be getting rid of some toys. A stand
up paddle board, a Hobie 11is with 180 drive, a Solo skiff with the Boonedox UPGRADED
landing gear, but without engine. Maybe a brand new Solo too. And who knows what else?

In the mean time Tight Lines and I hope the weather gets warmer. Forecast for Mako-ville
for the next 12 days looks nice in the 70's with winds below 15 and most days below 10. I
cannot ask for moore then that to CELIBRATE my new lease on life.