Wow.
This is a really interesting thread.

As I very often feel in this forum though, I dont really have anything to contribute in addition, other than to say that again I have learned from you guys.

I would though, like some kind of scientific explanation for why a cat would be less likely to be struck by lighting than a regular boat. Mary, to be sure, has a billion times more experience than I, but it seems counter intuitive. Especially in light of the comment of the other boat rafting up with a cat. AND, if that was true, Id keep my cat away from the lightning rod comittee boat.

Just my .02

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