Rus has FAILED. I have failed to make it to several of the events that my friends have put on, such as Pyburn`s JAX run and George`s [ no tan lines ] poker run . For this I must appoligize. The concerns with my health have landed me in the hospital more ti[u1] mes than I would like to mention. After lots of work by teams of great Doctors and Nurses I seem to be on the right path to health.

I am hard at work on the Toys Tour and I will assure you that it will be bigger than better this year than ever , With a great menu and more festivities. Many of my Family and some of my Doctors say that this[toy tour] task is too much, but I feel that it is my calling. I will overcome these adverse situations . I will put on a better event than ever with more toys more festivities more guests more sponsors and more prizes ….. If you want it I WILL get it for you. All I need is your encouragement. May GODS Blessing come to you and your family… because what goes around comes around. Best wishes RaceBoat Rus

Rus,

My entire family and the Nauti Monkey crew have you in our prayers. Very happy to hear that your health is going in the right direction. I myself will do anything you need to help you with the Toy Tour...as well as my entire crew will be there to help. Please let us know what we can do to make things easier for you. Taking care of yourself comes first...you've spent years tending to everyone else...let us help you take care of you. Can not wait to see you soon.

Your friend,

Chris (Nauti Monkey Capt.)

Rus, You and your family will be in our prayers.

I will have a large party crew on water this weekend. We will all say a prayer for you and raise our glasses for all you do.