My name is John Rogers. 

On July 11th 2009 my wife, Lois, informed me that she was serious about wanting a boat.

On July 12th 2009 I decided to trade my way to a boat starting with a stainless steel coffee mug.

My goal is to have the boat in my possession no later than March 2010.

This site is a chronicle of the journey, which starts with In the Beginning…