Why are we back? Start with this - a few months ago, I found Monomoy No. 1 in a junkyard on the Eastern Shore. Definitely rode hard and put away wet, her hull is still in good shape. The scars of service still show - Elmer's scratch. The cracked kingpost from ramming the trailer. The wear marks on the thwart knees where we made the halyards fast. She was at once sad, and glorious. I knew I needed to act.
Since we've all scattered to the wind, I directed her toward an awesome youth group - the Youth Virginia Regiment. These kids are all you could ever hope for. And the organization itself is a perfect reminder of the old Lobsterback Society. Well, just like the old LS, they now have their first boat. The same boat.
While they have lots of enthusiasm, they need help. The boat needs all new oars, new gunwales, and a little hardware. Then, all new spars, sails and rigging. The crew at the old NHS is well used to this, and I know if we can get a few back together we could make short work of it all.
So what do you say - want to help some kids clean up their new boat?
BT
The goals outlined in a previous post give a sense of direction that we might go IF the old band gets back together.
Here's a few factoids for inspiration -
1. most of our old gear is still around. Scattered, but in decent shape.
2. we have several people who've taken their Dockyard experience and spun off their own shops. They're already building stuff. Several.
3. Elmer's clothing/costume/uniform game is better than ever.
4. NHS, while inactive, ain't broke.
BT
The small nucleus that has already re-formed is working to organize a 'first muster' meet and greet to formally reestablish the organization. It may not be called NHS. We don't know. Chime in.
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