Farewell to Talbott

Talbott left today, back to the North island and the lurve of a good woman. It was good to have the old hippy on the road again. We will remember him for his vegetarianism, conspiracy theories and his raw, capitalist, entrepreneurial drive - Talbot brought 5 lifejackets over from the States to sell for a profit to gear-starved Kiwi boaters. Problem is, he can't remember how much he paid for them. Mostly we will remember his good humour and (being American) the additional freedom and bravery he brought to the team. Pity you're leaving big man - Jimmy has only just stopped calling you Talbert...