[SEL] Lake Portland

[Bill Herreid]

I have to say for this being my first visit to Portland, it won't be my 
last if I have anything to say about it.  I had a great time meeting all 
of the list members and seeing the overwhelming number of engines and 
vendors (never did make it through all of them, but did find the parts I 
knew I needed).  Even without the rain it would have been a memorable 
experience, but with the addition of the rain, I am sure never to forget 
it. 

While I am not a person who posts regularly, I do follow the list 
closely, and have even learned a thing or two from it, and contribute 
when I can.  I am fairly new to the hobby, and only have one flywheel 
engine of my own, a 1929 Economy XK, on which the piston still does not 
move.  But I have been helping my dad with his engines for a couple of 
years, and going to some local shows to learn more about the engines.  
In fact, this weekend we will be taking a trip to the Rock River show in 
Edgerton.

Looking forward to next year at Lake Portland (hopefully the tides will 
be down).

 From the Cheddar Curtain - Bill Herreid