Tony Walker

Handymans342

Anyone heard from the Salt Shaker Tony Walker???

raybo3

He has not been on since February....... Hmmm hope all is well with him.

Handymans342

I dont think he had good health.

Dream_Inn

Yeah, I sure hope all is ok with him.  I'd love to see him & Pat make it up thru the Chesapeake again!

Michael T

Speaking of once prominent members has anyone heard from Mike (Tiki Hut)? We know that he sold his boat. Did I read correctly that he sold his farm and moved to a waterfront location?

Handymans342

One day MT will not be on here anymore.

Dream_Inn

Handymans342 said:

One day MT will not be on here anymore.

One day Handy won't be on here either...heck, if I get the guts soon enough, I may not have time either because I'll be too busy being a liveaboarder! 

Handymans342

Dream_Inn said:

Handymans342 said:

One day MT will not be on here anymore.

One day Handy won't be on here either...heck, if I get the guts soon enough, I may not have time either because I'll be too busy being a liveaboarder! 

I will be on a 42 Jefferson

MarkB

Tiki is on facebook. I'm pretty sure he's still living on Smith's Ranch.

Michael T

Thanks Mark.

Cableguy Greg

Tony is also on Facebook.

caryg

Tony Walker passed away from cancer about 3 yrs ago. His wife Pat still has their place in Tera Ceia Florida. We bought Salt Shaker from her last year. We see her from time to time at the Bradenton Yacht club in Palmetto. 

raybo3

@caryg thank you for the update. Tony seemed like a great guy and very knowledgeable. He was a great contributor to this forum and the old RBO. Sorry to hear of his passing. R.I.P. Capt Tony 

rasbury

Tiki was my boat mentor when I was shopping for mine- seemed like a great guy but he just vanished!

aero3113

Sad to hear.

bry1429

Found this link on Tony, over 3 yrs ago. Very sad.

Anthony Walker Obituary - FL | Bradenton Herald

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bradenton/obituary.aspx?n=anthony-biddle-walker&pid=186727303

Michael T

Thank you for the post @bry1429. Many of us have asked about Tony over the last few years. I miss the boating pictures he used to post, many of his family outings - beach picnics, trips to marina restaurants. A very kind man! Agree with @raybo3....R.I.P. Tony!

Cableguy Greg

Very sad indeed. One positive, he got to do the Great Loop, and did it on a 342. I doubt that their have been many Rinkers that have done the loop. He inspired me to want to do the loop after I retire. 

raybo3

rasbury said:

Tiki was my boat mentor when I was shopping for mine- seemed like a great guy but he just vanished!

Tiki Hut was a different guy (his name Mike and I will always remember his face). Tony screen name was TonyWalker and his boat was "Salt Shaker"............. Just say'n

Michael T

Yes, @Raybo....Didn't "Tiki Hut" have a farm with a big shed he worked on the boat in and later sold the farm and bought waterfront? I thought "Tony" lived on the waterfront?

aero3113

Yes, I remember Tiki had the big shed, he lifted his motor out so he could change his coupler. 

Michael T

@aero3113....yes, he posted a bunch of pictures of that repair.

Handymans342

That’s sad. I’m sure he is riding a Rinker around in heaven!!

Dream_Inn

Yes, I remember Tony very well.  When he and Pat were on the loop, my whole family met them in Annapolis and had dinner and drinks with them.  Went back and enjoyed more cocktails on their boat.  He really had that boat set up well.  Even a ham radio on it.

What a great guy that will always be missed.  Thank you for the update as I've had him in my mind at times when I see other loopers on the bay.

LaRea

Thanks for sharing.  Was wondering ... he will be missed.

MarkB

Michael T said:

Yes, @Raybo....Didn't "Tiki Hut" have a farm with a big shed he worked on the boat in and later sold the farm and bought waterfront? I thought "Tony" lived on the waterfront?

I'm not sure he sold the farm ... I haven't spoken to him in probably 2 years, but last I checked, he was still enjoying the farm ... so I'd be surprised if he sold it.  They did buy a log cabin I believe, but I think that was more of a vacation place.

Cableguy Greg

Here is his blog about doing the loop.

http://saltshakerontheloop.blogspot.com/2010/02/prep-as-of-february-12-2010.html

Cableguy Greg

Dream_Inn said:

Yes, I remember Tony very well.  When he and Pat were on the loop, my whole family met them in Annapolis and had dinner and drinks with them.  Went back and enjoyed more cocktails on their boat.  He really had that boat set up well.  Even a ham radio on it.

What a great guy that will always be missed.  Thank you for the update as I've had him in my mind at times when I see other loopers on the bay.

John, Here is the page where he was in your neck of the woods.

http://saltshakerontheloop.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-62-continued-annapolis.html

mattie

Looks like he had a great run right up to 77yrs. Remember his posts as well.


Don't put stuff off. Truly, only here once......every day that goes by - is one day less remaining.

Dream_Inn

Cableguy Greg said:

Dream_Inn said:

Yes, I remember Tony very well.  When he and Pat were on the loop, my whole family met them in Annapolis and had dinner and drinks with them.  Went back and enjoyed more cocktails on their boat.  He really had that boat set up well.  Even a ham radio on it.

What a great guy that will always be missed.  Thank you for the update as I've had him in my mind at times when I see other loopers on the bay.

John, Here is the page where he was in your neck of the woods.

http://saltshakerontheloop.blogspot.com/2010/06/day-62-continued-annapolis.html

Thanks Greg for the jog down memory lane!  I had never read any of his posts.  I almost look young in that picture!   I didn't realize that was ten years ago!  Time does sure fly by!