Happy birthday Stan! My boat was delivered on March 11, 2012, and I talked to Stan briefly on the phone after his son mentioned it was his birthday. Of course, I said, "Happy Birthday," to which Stan replied, "Happy Boat Day!" And it was (the first of many).

Thank you, Stan.

--
John Carlson
S/V Lillipelli (2004/2012)
Lake Waco, Texas

> On Mar 11, 2024, at 4:30 PM, <bobfcohen at gmail.com> <bobfcohen at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Happy Birthday, Stan.  The manual is great and perfect for a sweet sweet sailboat. Thanks for the creativity o make them both.
> 
> Bob Cohen
> S/V Silver Bay
> Onekama, MI
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Frank Goldsmith
> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2024 2:35 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Stan's Birthday
> 
> A very happy birthday to the man behind the wonderful sailboat that we all know and love!  (And in addition, I dare anyone to point me to a sailboat manual that is filled with as much wit, humor, clever turns of phrase, and helpful detail as is Stan’s for the Rhodes 22.)
> 
> Happy birthday, Stan!
> 
> Frank
> 
> Frank Goldsmith
> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
> Fairview, NC
> Lake Keowee, SC
> 
> 
>> On Mar 11, 2024, at 11:48 AM, Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks Michael.
>> Please pass on my birthday wishes to Stan for a happy 98th birthday!
>> He certainly has had a great life and improved the lives of many
>> people through our enjoyment of our Rhodes 22's!
>> 
>> *Thanks and Stay Well,*
>> 
>> *Stephen Staum*
>> 
>> *(781) 704-1037*
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM Michael Corley
>> <michael.4591 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> For those of you who have sent cards and notes thru me to Stan they
>>> have all been delivered and he really appreciated hearing from you.
>>> Stan will turn 98 on Mar 11th.  He is doing OK, and loves hearing
>>> from people on the list, almost all of whom he considers to be his
>>> friends.  He is not up on email, but you can send mail to him directly at:
>>> 
>>> Stan Spitzer, Apt 252
>>> 3540 Victory Blvd.
>>> Yorktown, VA  23693
>>> 
>>> -Mike Corley
>>> S/V Ranger
>>> Hampton Roads, VA
>>> 
> 
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