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You've got my interest, Garry. Too early to commit for 2010, but sounds like
one of those lifetime opportunities that I hate to miss. Certainly wouldn't
want to attempt that one on my own.

Speaking of Rambles, etc., the year 2009, as many of you know, is Canada's
100th anniversary of flight celebration, and I know there are a few planned
X Canada excursions.

And for 2008, coming up, might plan my own mini ramble to Manitoba in July.
But that's just a 1 day trip for me, weather permitting... Of course, will
always be doing our own local BC trips and Arlington every year too. I think
Steve Sloan and Richard (with the 210 hp Rebel) were also planning an Alaska
trip in 2008. I would like to do that sometime, too.

Now if I could just afford to retire,... then would have lots of time for
this type of fun.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Garry
Wright
Sent: December 21, 2007 3:51 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

This should be the only missive on this subject on this website since
there is a separate mail list for the rambles. I simply want to get
everyones attention and then off to the ramble list.

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

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Hi Walter !

If you're heading East next year anyway, maybe you can
come a bit farther, and join the Rebel Ramble to Quebec City !
Planned dates are July 12th to 19th, 2008. More details soon...

If it helps anyone with planning, to celebrate Canada's
100 years of flight, we are planning once more to Ramble
to BOTH Coasts in 2009 - dates TBD, but likely 1st 3 weeks
of July, and last week (or so ...) of August, 2009.

We will be happy to help Garry with the Great Northern
Ramble in 2010 - might even come along, if we win a lottery ! :-)

--
......bobp
bobp@prosumers.ca
http://www.prosumers.ca
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.ordermygift.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Saturday 22 December 2007 00:30, Walter Klatt wrote:

You've got my interest, Garry. Too early to commit for 2010, but sounds
like one of those lifetime opportunities that I hate to miss. Certainly
wouldn't want to attempt that one on my own.

Speaking of Rambles, etc., the year 2009, as many of you know, is Canada's
100th anniversary of flight celebration, and I know there are a few planned
X Canada excursions.

And for 2008, coming up, might plan my own mini ramble to Manitoba in July.
But that's just a 1 day trip for me, weather permitting... Of course, will
always be doing our own local BC trips and Arlington every year too. I
think Steve Sloan and Richard (with the 210 hp Rebel) were also planning an
Alaska trip in 2008. I would like to do that sometime, too.

Now if I could just afford to retire,... then would have lots of time for
this type of fun.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Garry
Wright
Sent: December 21, 2007 3:51 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

This should be the only missive on this subject on this website since
there is a separate mail list for the rambles. I simply want to get
everyones attention and then off to the ramble list.

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

Garry

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A "bit further"?? One thing I still remember very well from my last trip is
how long it takes to get across Ontario. Can't remember the exact mileage,
but I think it was further than going from Vancouver to Manitoba.

Anyway, would love to do it, Bob, but just have so much time, and money.
Speaking of which, I think flying on floats must be close to double the
fuel, too, than on wheels, especially with the 912 or soobie. Of course if I
slow down about 10 mph, it's a lot less too. Am hoping that my new engine
with the EI will save me another 1 gph at cruise. Every little bit helps.

But 2009 is a possibility.

Walter

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Patterson
Sent: December 21, 2007 4:55 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble




Hi Walter !

If you're heading East next year anyway, maybe you can
come a bit farther, and join the Rebel Ramble to Quebec City !
Planned dates are July 12th to 19th, 2008. More details soon...

If it helps anyone with planning, to celebrate Canada's
100 years of flight, we are planning once more to Ramble
to BOTH Coasts in 2009 - dates TBD, but likely 1st 3 weeks
of July, and last week (or so ...) of August, 2009.

We will be happy to help Garry with the Great Northern
Ramble in 2010 - might even come along, if we win a lottery ! :-)

--
......bobp
bobp@prosumers.ca
http://www.prosumers.ca
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.ordermygift.com

-------------------------------orig.-------------------------
On Saturday 22 December 2007 00:30, Walter Klatt wrote:

You've got my interest, Garry. Too early to commit for 2010, but sounds
like one of those lifetime opportunities that I hate to miss. Certainly
wouldn't want to attempt that one on my own.

Speaking of Rambles, etc., the year 2009, as many of you know, is Canada's
100th anniversary of flight celebration, and I know there are a few

planned

X Canada excursions.

And for 2008, coming up, might plan my own mini ramble to Manitoba in

July.

But that's just a 1 day trip for me, weather permitting... Of course, will
always be doing our own local BC trips and Arlington every year too. I
think Steve Sloan and Richard (with the 210 hp Rebel) were also planning

an

Alaska trip in 2008. I would like to do that sometime, too.

Now if I could just afford to retire,... then would have lots of time for
this type of fun.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of

Garry

Wright
Sent: December 21, 2007 3:51 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

This should be the only missive on this subject on this website since
there is a separate mail list for the rambles. I simply want to get
everyones attention and then off to the ramble list.

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

Garry

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Now Walter you have peaked my interest on your trip to Manitoba.
I used to be very active in the Mid Canada Floatplane Association and we had a yearly Fishing Derby in Manitoba. Unfortunately, the interest waned over the 15-20 years it was ongoing, more because people moved on or moved to higher places!!
Some of us have been talking about putting one together and with this being the first year in the last three that I now have an a/c, this might be a good time to give it a try.
What dates are you thinking about being in Manitoba and if you are interested in such a great event, let me know and I will put out the feelers.


Walter Klatt <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca> wrote:
You've got my interest, Garry. Too early to commit for 2010, but sounds like
one of those lifetime opportunities that I hate to miss. Certainly wouldn't
want to attempt that one on my own.

Speaking of Rambles, etc., the year 2009, as many of you know, is Canada's
100th anniversary of flight celebration, and I know there are a few planned
X Canada excursions.

And for 2008, coming up, might plan my own mini ramble to Manitoba in July.
But that's just a 1 day trip for me, weather permitting... Of course, will
always be doing our own local BC trips and Arlington every year too. I think
Steve Sloan and Richard (with the 210 hp Rebel) were also planning an Alaska
trip in 2008. I would like to do that sometime, too.

Now if I could just afford to retire,... then would have lots of time for
this type of fun.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Garry
Wright
Sent: December 21, 2007 3:51 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

This should be the only missive on this subject on this website since
there is a separate mail list for the rambles. I simply want to get
everyones attention and then off to the ramble list.

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

Garry




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Garry
This sounds like a very interesting and challenging trip. Having been up to the tip of Manitoba close to the Territories several times, that part could be manageable. Beyond there will be no question about finding fuel along the way, not an impossible task but as others have mentioned, cost could be quite an issue.
Definitely worth pursuing as it truly would be a lifetime experience.
Keep us posted. Thanks

Garry Wright <wrightdg@davincibb.net> wrote:
This should be the only missive on this subject on this website since
there is a separate mail list for the rambles. I simply want to get
everyones attention and then off to the ramble list.

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

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I initially put this forward on the rebel builders list but Wayne O'Shea
says there are lots of non-rebel folk who won't know what I'm talking
about without posting this here. Thanks Wayne. Thus....

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

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ummm Garry.. you're back on the builders list ! ;O)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Garry Wright" <wrightdg@davincibb.net>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

I initially put this forward on the rebel builders list but Wayne O'Shea
says there are lots of non-rebel folk who won't know what I'm talking
about without posting this here. Thanks Wayne. Thus....

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
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The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

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arghh!

Wayne G. O'Shea wrote:

ummm Garry.. you're back on the builders list ! ;O)

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To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

I initially put this forward on the rebel builders list but Wayne O'Shea
says there are lots of non-rebel folk who won't know what I'm talking
about without posting this here. Thanks Wayne. Thus....

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

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I grew up in Manitoba as a kid, and used to make the occasional trek up
north to the Thompson, Snow Lake and Flin Flon areas for fishing. Since I
have been flying, I have always wanted to go back there sometime on floats
to do some more fishing. I am thinking mid to end of July, but haven't
worked out dates yet. There are some family events (have a brother and
sister that still live there) that I need to work around as well. But would
be great to have one or more floatplanes along. Will let you know more as I
firm up plans. We also have our local BCFA and Arlington trips that I don't
want to miss here.

Walter

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Sent: December 22, 2007 6:11 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

Now Walter you have peaked my interest on your trip to Manitoba.
I used to be very active in the Mid Canada Floatplane Association and we
had a yearly Fishing Derby in Manitoba. Unfortunately, the interest waned
over the 15-20 years it was ongoing, more because people moved on or moved
to higher places!!
Some of us have been talking about putting one together and with this
being the first year in the last three that I now have an a/c, this might be
a good time to give it a try.
What dates are you thinking about being in Manitoba and if you are
interested in such a great event, let me know and I will put out the
feelers.


Walter Klatt <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca> wrote:
You've got my interest, Garry. Too early to commit for 2010, but sounds
like
one of those lifetime opportunities that I hate to miss. Certainly wouldn't
want to attempt that one on my own.

Speaking of Rambles, etc., the year 2009, as many of you know, is Canada's
100th anniversary of flight celebration, and I know there are a few planned
X Canada excursions.

And for 2008, coming up, might plan my own mini ramble to Manitoba in July.
But that's just a 1 day trip for me, weather permitting... Of course, will
always be doing our own local BC trips and Arlington every year too. I think
Steve Sloan and Richard (with the 210 hp Rebel) were also planning an Alaska
trip in 2008. I would like to do that sometime, too.

Now if I could just afford to retire,... then would have lots of time for
this type of fun.

Walter

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Sent: December 21, 2007 3:51 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Great Northern Ramble

This should be the only missive on this subject on this website since
there is a separate mail list for the rambles. I simply want to get
everyones attention and then off to the ramble list.

I am in the conceptual stages of planning a ramble which would occur
over about a 3 week period in June of 2010. This ramble would probably
start near Winnipeg and head north to eventually reach the southernmost
limits of the Arctic Ocean (near Coppermine), thence through Yellowknife
and Whitehorse and likely back through Williston reservoir or perhaps
Margaret Lake in the Caribou formation in northern Alberta. The route
would roughly follow the route of George Erickson in his book True North
and be very dependent upon who participates, where they come from etc.

The more aircraft the better and part of that is going to be a strong
effort to ensure that the mission is suited to wheeled aircraft,
floatplanes and amphibs. The mission is simply flying and fishing and
trying to stay undamaged by mosquitoes and flies.

Fuel in the north is always a consideration so that is the big reason
for the long lead time. It will have to be shipped up the summer before
to anywhere that regular purchases are not available. The other reason
is making it possible for as many as can to attend. Lots of warning is
sometimes helpful for that. In this case, the more aircraft, the less
logistical problems will exist as they can share spares, tools etc.

I would strongly recommend George Erickson's book mentioned above as an
introduction to this concept. Note I have not called this a Rebel Ramble
because I'm hoping for a wider interest from a wide variety of people.
Some time this winter I plan to place an ad in the COPA newspaper to try
to drum up some interest from outside the Murphy cadre.

The floor is open, I look forward to a broad and lively discussion.

Garry




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I'm interested in principal. How does one access the "Rambler's List" to
which you refer?

Al Hepburn






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Alan,

I think you can subscribe to it just like this one, i.e., send a blank
email to:

rebel-ramble-subscribe@dcsol.com

Ron


Alan Hepburn wrote:

I'm interested in principal. How does one access the "Rambler's List" to
which you refer?

Al Hepburn

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Hi Alan,

If that doesn't work, go to the website where you see the archives and
files etc. There is also a subscription menu item where you can select
the ramble.

Garry

Ron Shannon wrote:

Alan,

I think you can subscribe to it just like this one, i.e., send a blank
email to:

rebel-ramble-subscribe@dcsol.com

Ron


Alan Hepburn wrote:

I'm interested in principal. How does one access the "Rambler's List" to
which you refer?

Al Hepburn

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