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

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

Regards
Eddy

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

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

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

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

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