The Head Mistress: Flush with the joy of retirement

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Phil Herring

Phil Herring

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With a great deal of gratitude, no small amount of sadness, and a tiny bit of envy, it is my honor to announce that Peggie Hall, our Head Mistress, is retiring from her forum.

Peggie started with us in the late 90's -- you'll see her posts go back to 1999 which is as far back as we have data -- and has been a big part of SailboatOwners.com ever since. As of today, we have more than 16,000 marine sanitation posts... and that's just in her forum! She has also helped countless others in all the other forums, too.

Through all these years, Peggie has been a delight to work with. She has contributed many great ideas to SBO, pushed us to grow, and kicked our rear ends when we needed it. Frankly, it's difficult for me to imagine the site without her.

That said, she has promised to drop in now and then to do a guest forum and help those of us who are MSD-challenged.

You may have noticed that the The Head Mistress Forum has been moved to the Shared Forums group and renamed Marine Plumbing and Sanitation. But no matter what we call it, it will always be the Head Mistress Forum to those who know Peggie.

Please take a moment to post your thanks and wish her well!
 
John Nantz

John Nantz

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Jul 1, 1998
3,062
Hunter Legend 35 Poulsbo/Semiahmoo WA
I remember when Peggy first started posting

But I don't remember the date but it was a log time ago. Well, it doesn't seem like it was that long ago.

It wasn't often that a woman would post here and when she posted something about marine sanitation there were a few guys that would take her to task. And I remember one little series of posts where they gave her a hard time probably thinking that some woman wouldn't know what she was talking about. Well, we've all seen who has the respect in that department due to knowledge and a nice demeanor with the keyboard.

One of these days I'd like to convert my head over to some kind of an electric flush system and would like to pick her brains for input. At the rate I'm going though, I don't know if that'd ever happen, but it'd sure be nice. Probably need a bigger boat with a backup head incase the electric one failed though.

Well, Peggy, we'll really miss you and all those good comments.

Just wondering, you didn't happen to have a bunch of Apple stock, did you???

Good luck in retirement but I'll bet you'll keep busy at doing something, and hopefully that means coming back for a visit now and then.

-= John =-
~~~_/)~~~
 
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dmc

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Jan 29, 2007
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Hunter Cheribini Lk. St. Clair MI
Enjoy Peggy...............

Retired life is even better than was promised. Live life without an agenda.

Peace

dmc
 
kloudie1

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Nov 6, 2006
10,095
Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
Best to ya, Peggy.. Thanks for your wisdom and guidance . I agree with dmc.. retirement is a fine change of lifestyle.. Shout if ya ever get in the Baton Rouge area !
 
woodster

woodster

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Sep 15, 2009
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S2 9.2a Fairhope Al
Congrats Peggy......

i have enjoyed reading your replies on here along with your knowledge of the mechanics of the subject matter...you will be missed.....but i for one will be watching out for your random posts from time to time...hope all is well for you and that you enjoy good health and exciting days in times to come .....

once again from a fan of yours....

regards

woody
 
TENACITY CS36T

TENACITY CS36T

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Oct 1, 2011
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Canadian Sailcraft 36T PCYC Toronto
All the best!!!! always enjoyed your info and guidance, thanks for your help via emails as well.

Paul,
S/V Quiet Space
 
Ed Schenck

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
Well I for one can attest that Peggy was here in 1998. When I began my research into Hunters, then cutters, I would read "Peggy Posts". Then I bought my 1979 H37C that year and the work began. A very early post was to ask Peggy about that smelly black bag hanging in a v-berth locker. Many, many posts and replies later I had a complete new sanitation system. Thanks Peggy. Enjoy the next phase. As one who just started his ninth year of retirement I can tell you it goes twice as fast as the last phase. I'll miss you.
 
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Deadline

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Jun 7, 2007
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Hunter 320 Williamsburg
Funny you should write. Just this weekend I used her sage advice on restoring the freshwater tank (Clorox, vinegar series) to great effect. She has done a great job helping us through all manner of distasteful problems. Perhaps she can work on the Middle East now.
 
Bob S

Bob S

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Sep 27, 2007
1,804
Beneteau 393 New Bedford, MA
Good luck Peggy! Hope you spend your retirement just cruising around. I have learned so much from you and thank you for being so generous with your knowledge.
 
RAD

RAD

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Jun 3, 2004
2,330
Catalina 30 Bay Shore, N.Y.
I have a superior fresh water and waste water system aboard Free Spirit and it don't smell and if any time there's a problem I have a solution thanks to Peggy.....I too will miss her but I'm sure although she's retiring from her forum we'll still have her professional comments as a sailor/boater
Best of luck
RAD
 
sailcruiser

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Sep 6, 2011
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Good luck Peggie! Thanks for all your help on an unpleasant task. We will miss you around here. Enjoy yourself! You deserve it. SC
 
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Crazy Dave Condon

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Jun 8, 2004
10,453
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Peggy;

Welcome to the ranks of retired manufacturers, reps, dealers,etc.. It will be a big adjustment as it was for me. If ever in North Carloina or in 2 years near Clifton Forge, VA, stop by and "sit a spell". I drink wine while moonshine is off my list now.

Crazy Dave Condon
Formerly Amercian Marine & Sail Supply
 
Ctskip

Ctskip

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Sep 21, 2005
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other 12 wet water
Now what are we going to do with out our plumber?
You've helped many, Many thanks.
We'll all miss you.
Good luck
 
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Dubo

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Oct 26, 2010
86
Hunter 340 Deltaville Va
Sad news for us, great news for Peggy!

We wish you the best and thank you for your prompt and knowledgeable replies...no matter how stinky our questions were.

Good LUCK and ENJOY!

Dubo
 
Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi

Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi

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Mar 3, 2003
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Hunter 356 Grand Rivers
I've enjoyed The Head Mistress forum and learned any things from it. I have sparkling clean and pure water because I religiously sanitize my system each spring with Peggy's technique. We also changed over to a Sea Era electric head on Peggy's advice. We're still fighting those digital tank gauges, but when the diesel fuel part of that gauge bites the dust, we are going to use her recommendation to replace them.

Have a great retirement and thanks for all your insight!
 
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Art Butler

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Jun 8, 2009
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2 Legend 43 Monroe, Michigan
Smooth seas and following winds, Peggy. You helped me replace a holding tank, hoses, and two manual heads for electric ones on my '92 Legend 43. All's well. Thanks
Art
 
gpd955

gpd955

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Feb 22, 2006
1,164
Catalina 310 Cape May, NJ
Best wishes on your new adventures! Thank you for all your help in keeping our boats running smoothly over the years. I hope retirement is everything you hoped for!

If you're ever in the ACNJ area and would like to take a sail...or if you just have to make a pitstop!!....feel free to look us up at Farley State Marina!

Fair winds and following seas.....and clear pipes too!!!!!!
 
Rich Stidger

Rich Stidger

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Feb 10, 2004
4,140
Hunter 40.5 Warwick, RI
I must add my echo to all that has been said here- Best of luck Peggie! You will enjoy retirement- there is nothing not to enjoy!

I've got your book, I'm received your advice, and I, like others, are better for it.
 
Jeff

Jeff

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Sep 29, 2008
195
Hunter 33.5 Carlyle Lake in Central Illinois
Peggy, thanks for the book and your sage advice changing out my system. Although I'm not retired yet a friend who is told me ... "It's like having 6 Saturdays and 1 Sunday every week." Enjoy yourself.
 
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