I remember when

[Blue_Runner]

Mabye you guys missed my point - without being able to accept NEW members any kind of message board DIES. Some more slowly than others.

I've had a few folks (new members) PM/email me and I'm able to add them manually, but the ability submit a request to join our forum isn't there. I feel bad about it but I don't know how to fix it.

We need new members to come in here to:

1) ask questions
2) post pics of their boats, restoration projects
3) answer questions
4) become our brothers of all things V20
5) argue about stuff
6) BS with each other about hunting, politics, etc.

Without it we're doomed. Sorry to be the Debbie Downer, but I believe this is our reality.

[scook]

How expensive would a new platform be and is there anyone who could/would get it fired up? I recall a guy who used to be involved somehow who came to our rescue not all that long ago (was it Valiant?) - would he be someone we could pay something to help out with this?

[spareparts]

Hey, I still roll thru here time to time. i hate to see it falling off. I've been trying to recruit new members from the FB groups, I didn't know that theres no way to become a new member. I still reference this site to many people to research various projects. there's a bunch of reasons online groups like this are falling off, not all are unique to this group, although I think there were a couple specific issues that didn't help. I've seen bigger group sites fall by the wayside faster than this group. I wish you all well, I'll be around from time to time. trying to get my life back together

[phatdaddy]

Good to hear from u Spare. Hope things are working out for you.

Was digging through my closet the other day and found some of the old tee shirts from this site, found the 10 year anniversary one. This is the 20 year anniversary of the site.

[cfelton]

Yep, I still wear my hats, tee shirts and sweatshirts. Wish I could get some more hats and shirts. I'm very proud to wear my stuff and occasionally get someone to ask me about them. So very glad to have this site and be part of such a fine group of proud V20 owners. I check in almost every day and post when I can. I winterized my old V today before leaving for work tonight. Its been pretty cold here the last two nights, supposed to warm back up tomorrow. Hope you're all doing good, Spare I'm pulling for you. Hoping you all the best.

[Pipe_Dream]

I still have and wear my hats and t-shirts, too. Long and short sleeve. I have two hats, one is still in fine condition and the other is my go-to. It blew off once and I had to turn back and retrieve it.

[Pipe_Dream]

Is it not possible to join the forum -- am I reading that right? Because at the bottom of the community page I see a "welcome to our newest member" who was last active 8/13/23.