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[vloustalot]

Hi, I live in a small town in Mississippi, USA. I lived in New Orleans, La for many years. There are quite a few paddleboats on the Mississippi river, most of them being sternwheelers. There was a side wheel paddle boat, the SS President, which had gone up and down the river for many years. I took many trips on that boat. It had a dance floor and a great restaurant. She was sold to another city and now I understand she is abandoned and partially sunk; pity, many great memories.

So much for my trip down memory lane. I have just started getting interested in model boats. I have modeled airplanes for many years. My boating interests are many. I just discovered your fabulous site from a post on rcgroups, Vintage model boats and ship plans. I don't know how much I can contribute to a boating forum, but I know I can learn a lot.

Thanks for granting me membership. Here's to a long and fruitful relationship
Vince

[Eddy Matthews]

Welcome to Paddleducks Vince, I hope we can answer any questions you may have.... We're here to help where we can!

Regards
Eddy

[the bombus]

Hi Vince,
A man from the land of sternwheelers , now that's my kind of guy
A very sincere welcome to our little corner of the web
Hope you enjoy it here as much as i do .
Any questions just ask around , you will find that a lot (if not all ) questions will be answered.
Sometimes you'll just have to give in a keyword in the search area a,d the oracle will speak 
Greetings from The Bombus

[Tugwilson]

A very big welcome from across the pond. enjoy the web site it's full of interesting threads.
Tugwilson

[Spankbucket]

Hi Vince

You made me remember my visit to New Orleans in the '80's when I went on the tourist paddler....I think it was the 'Natchez'....I loved the calliope!

Have fun here....Cheers....Bernie

[mogogear]

A very late welcome from Oregon...happy paddling!

[herrmill]

Howdy Vince!  I grew WAY up river of you on the banks of the Ohio in a small town in West Virginia just south of Wheeling so I guess we both have a kindred spirit when it comes to river craft. 

I plan to be spending more time here as I get back into my builds so I look forward to sharing some experiences here on the boards.  We can't have everyone here to be from the Empire! 

Chuck