View Full Version : umm almost March.. Who has plans for the WBS?
S.V. Airlie
02-24-2009, 03:20 PM
just wondering whether I should show up or not.
Depends on how much you value your liquor closet!
S.V. Airlie
02-24-2009, 03:29 PM
Depends on how much you value your liquor closet!
No, it depends on whether Joe is going.;)
Wannafish
02-25-2009, 05:18 AM
no, it depends on whether joe is going.;)
:d:d:d:d
rbgarr
02-25-2009, 07:18 AM
It will be a last minute "opportunity" decision for me (as always) unless I get that Footy built. ;>
Paul Pless
02-25-2009, 07:28 AM
Yeah.... just waiting for Margo to announce plans for the EBS at lefty's so we don't miss it this year. Then we'll make some travel plans.
Is there definitely a Footy race this year?
Any truth in the rumour that the wedding will be taking place there, with Airlie officiating.
Mrleft8
02-25-2009, 09:35 AM
"WBS" For Jaime WBS means something different than it does for the rest of us.....On Airlie WBS stands for "Where's Bacon? SNIFFFFFF!" :D
rbgarr
02-25-2009, 09:40 AM
IIRC Carl asked that someone adopt the administration of any Footy event. I don't recall anyone taking up the challenge, but if I get one done I'm bringing it just for kicks. Steven Bauer had one in his pipeline of projects. I imagine there will be room to maneuver among the boats off the waterfront.
Perhaps cannons on the bow will ward off others who don't see them. (Shades of the Lillian B. Womrath: "Cut away all paper bags!")
I'll volunteer to do the grunt work, but would like to race, so I can't wear the blazer and tie. I'll PM Carl
Paul Pless
02-25-2009, 10:12 AM
so I can't wear the blazer and tie. You'll still wear the cap though, right?
http://www.villagehatshop.com/media/thumbsup.php?image=vhs_deluxe-yacht-cap_lrg.jpg&width=375
Will you be wearing the band?
Paul Pless
02-25-2009, 10:19 AM
Yes.:)
Chris Gerkin
02-25-2009, 12:39 PM
I will be joining you for the first time and I am really looking forward to it. On Sunday I will be on my way to Brooklin Maine for a costal navigation class.
Russ Manheimer
02-25-2009, 01:26 PM
Yes.
Julia and I have reserved the Morgan Suite and Porch at the Whaler. I think we're hosting an engagement party at some point. If not, lots of opportunities for EBS's.
Russ
S.V. Airlie
02-25-2009, 01:35 PM
"WBS" For Jaime WBS means something different than it does for the rest of us.....On Airlie WBS stands for "Where's Bacon? SNIFFFFFF!" :D
Well, the way the economy is going, I won't be serving smoked salmon. Canadian bacon on a ritz sounds just fine. afterall, everything tastes good on a ritz.
S.V. Airlie
02-27-2009, 04:08 PM
Well, this turnout looks depressing...Umm, perhaps I'll head elsewhere.
Granted, the few who have responded are great people but it is not often easy to travel anymore. I need a crowd. I cook for a crowd, I by enough umm.. RUM for a crowd...
Will you be wearing the band?
Yes.:)
Yes.
Julia and I have reserved the Morgan Suite and Porch at the Whaler. I think we're hosting an engagement party at some point. If not, lots of opportunities for EBS's.
Russ
By the deuce, what do I deduce
Concordia...41
02-27-2009, 04:46 PM
OK everyone. Just to clarify:
Jamie - you are coming
The EBS at Lefty and Carter's is Friday night (got that Lefty ? ;) - or is that why you were calling last night?)
The WB sponsored tribute dinner is Saturday night, but that leaves opportunities before and after (and possibly during for those that don't go) for Whaler's Porch EBSs. :D
Russ & Julia - I'll leave the Engagement EBS details to your fine discretion.
I just booked a room at the Whaler's Inn for Friday and Saturday. It is the place to be. Right now I'm downstairs across from Russ & Julia - that room was open and I figured I'd take it so some poor non-WBF folks didn't end up in the middle of the party :D
Paul & Katherine, if you want the room, just let me know and I'll take another one. They seem to have good availability right now.
Jamie - I will procure ice and some suitable appetizers if you want to have folks out to Airlie. (That spelling doesn't look right :confused: - sorry if I messed it up :()
Lefty - count on me for Never Frozen St. Augustine Shrimp (well, OK, slightly frozen...) and, as discussed, a tent if needed.
Russ & Julia - count on me for a bottle (or two) of champagne.
NOW! Is this enough for folks to start getting organized ???!!! :D
- M
I remain your adoring servant
C. Ross
02-27-2009, 06:59 PM
I'm in, at the Whaler Inn.
JimConlin
02-27-2009, 09:11 PM
June is long range planning and the MBBS is in three weeks.
If I get there, i'll be on Damfino.
Canoez
02-27-2009, 09:43 PM
Looking like I'll be making it this year. Hopefully, if the weather is good, I'll hit the MBBS, too.
StevenBauer
02-27-2009, 10:05 PM
We'll be there. I'm not sure if it will be the Whaler or not. Camping in the yard Doug? It is a tradition, ya know.;)
Steven
Phil Heffernan
02-27-2009, 11:01 PM
We'll be there. I'm not sure if it will be the Whaler or not. Camping in the yard Doug? It is a tradition, ya know.;)
Steven
As a veteran backpacker I got the gear...;)
PH
Mrleft8
02-28-2009, 08:24 AM
If Margo says it is so, then it is so.....;)
Ofcourse Steven and Phil....Prolly even let the gap toothed, chrome domed, musclebound, vertically challenged, brie sipping, cubicle critter stay too... :D
S/V Laura Ellen
02-28-2009, 08:27 AM
I'm planning on being there, but don't have any accommodation plans yet. Thinking about a cheaper place in Groton, but it's not in concrete.
Camping at Lefty's Fri for sure.
Thinking about booth. Gotta figure that out.
I'm planning to be there.
Hughman
02-28-2009, 09:37 AM
yup. May I take this opportunity to reserve the space on the workbench? under the bandsaw?
Virgin Gal
02-28-2009, 09:49 AM
I knew it! Once I saw this thread I thought..ok here we go again and true to form, Lefty has not informed me of the gala...
No worries, plenty of camping space and Hugh I will make a RESERVED sign for you in the shop!:p
Russ Manheimer
02-28-2009, 10:13 AM
Carter,
You are a trooper. Didn't you see the notice on the WBS site about Friday Night at Lefty's? (Very, very small print).
Julia and I will fill the Salad niche.
Russ
Virgin Gal
02-28-2009, 10:49 AM
Must have missed it and I would expec NOTHING less from the two of you....looking forward to seeing everyone
S.V. Airlie
02-28-2009, 11:39 AM
Don't think I'll make it. Joe will have to buy his own rum.
OK everyone. Just to clarify:
Jamie - you are coming
The EBS at Lefty and Carter's is Friday night (got that Lefty ? ;) - or is that why you were calling last night?)
The WB sponsored tribute dinner is Saturday night, but that leaves opportunities before and after (and possibly during for those that don't go) for Whaler's Porch EBSs. :D
Russ & Julia - I'll leave the Engagement EBS details to your fine discretion.
I just booked a room at the Whaler's Inn for Friday and Saturday. It is the place to be. Right now I'm downstairs across from Russ & Julia - that room was open and I figured I'd take it so some poor non-WBF folks didn't end up in the middle of the party :D
Paul & Katherine, if you want the room, just let me know and I'll take another one. They seem to have good availability right now.
Jamie - I will procure ice and some suitable appetizers if you want to have folks out to Airlie. (That spelling doesn't look right :confused: - sorry if I messed it up :()
Lefty - count on me for Never Frozen St. Augustine Shrimp (well, OK, slightly frozen...) and, as discussed, a tent if needed.
Russ & Julia - count on me for a bottle (or two) of champagne.
NOW! Is this enough for folks to start getting organized ???!!! :D
- M
Don't think I'll make it. Joe will have to buy his own rum.
Jamie, do you really think you have a choice.
S/V Laura Ellen
02-28-2009, 12:06 PM
Don't think I'll make it. Joe will have to buy his own rum.
We can make sure Airlie is there, if Jamie doesn't want to join his boat, then that is up to him.:D:D:D
S.V. Airlie
02-28-2009, 12:32 PM
Nope, I'll be elsewhere...Not sure where yet but I'm thinking it doesn't matter that much. I'm beginning to throw my hands up...
S/V Laura Ellen
02-28-2009, 12:34 PM
Nope, I'll be elsewhere...Not sure where yet but I'm thinking it doesn't matter that much. I'm beginning to throw my hands up...
I see an intervention (sounds better than boat nabbing) in my future!:D:D
S.V. Airlie
02-28-2009, 12:36 PM
I see an intervention (sounds better than boat nabbing) in my future!:D:D
and you know of course I'm very good at hiding and can disappear very easily. I've
had practice. Jyst ask my relatives.
I nay have to leave a bottle of Goslings for Carl C as he failed to show up on Airlie after I bought it specifcally for him. I'll leave it at the Whaler. Maybe he will show up this year.
Lew Barrett
02-28-2009, 03:07 PM
I'd like to come and show off my svelte new body (when it gets here). At the moment I'm not convinced we'll make it, but I will grab a room at the Whaler and pretend there's no other possibility. A New England tour will be out of the question this year; probably head to Nashville after the show to see my daughter. So I'm in as a definite maybe. That would include Lindy.
S.V. Airlie
02-28-2009, 03:18 PM
I'd like to come and show off my svelte new body (when it gets here). At the moment I'm not convinced we'll make it, but I will grab a room at the Whaler and pretend there's no other possibility. A New England tour will be out of the question this year; probably head to Nashville after the show to see my daughter. So I'm in as a definite maybe. That would include Lindy.
Umm, I'm down to a 36" waist.. Lots of weight gone with my portfolio. I ain't showing up as there ain't much to look at but Lew, ya got to.
Congrats by the way, losing weight ain't easy.
Vince Brennan
02-28-2009, 03:46 PM
Will be at the WBS with SWMBO (Maryalice) and am looking forward to seeing all the faces again. Arrive Wednesday leave Monday, staying at the El Cheapo Motel in Groton. (Knight's Inn)
Dunno about Lefty's, although I'd love to do that, but perhaps we could have a secondary EBS on Friday over at Abbots (Hopefully sans the bloody fog this year!) for those who can't make the drive to Lefty's and back from Mystic ?
I'd suggest the Abbots thing for Saturday but the formal dinner would conflict. I'M definitely getting more lobster this year!
Russ Manheimer
02-28-2009, 04:07 PM
Lew,
Glad to hear there's a chance of seeing you and Lindy again in Mystic. The Whaler porch awaits.
Russ
Russ Manheimer
05-11-2009, 06:15 PM
Just thinking of you today Lew. The question remains: cigars on the porch of the Whaler this year?
Russ Manheimer
05-11-2009, 06:16 PM
Can we count on you Jamie? We need a source of emergency rum.
gimmellsmom
05-11-2009, 10:04 PM
Never been - is this suitable for kids?
At this point would one be SOL for accommodations?
Thanks
Michelle
StevenBauer
05-11-2009, 11:00 PM
Mystic is a great place for kids. My girls won't be coming this year, they'll be in Seattle. There are tons of places to stay in the area since it's so close to the casinos.
Steven
BETTY-B
05-12-2009, 12:08 AM
Mystic is a great place for kids. My girls won't be coming this year, they'll be in Seattle. There are tons of places to stay in the area since it's so close to the casinos.
Steven
You should come with 'em, Steven. We'll show you some wood boats...
DAN
Vince Brennan
05-27-2009, 08:33 PM
Never been - is this suitable for kids?
At this point would one be SOL for accommodations?
Thanks
Michelle
EMINENTLY suitable for kids! Especially if they have any interest in Maritime History!
Nup. Still rooms in Groton, about a ten minute drive via 95 at the Knight's Inn. It ain't spectacular, but it's clean and cheep, like the budgie.
Someone who is entering the Footy race is bringing an RV, anyone know of a campground, with public transport available to the show or RV parking near Mystic?
Michael Beckman
05-28-2009, 06:17 AM
Somewhere in the middle of the Pacific for me. Maybe in a few years I'll make it over there.
Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )
05-28-2009, 07:01 AM
No, it depends on whether Joe is going.;)
I'm going :)
StevenBauer
05-28-2009, 08:05 AM
Gareth, check out Seaport Campground: http://www.morganrvresorts.com/pages/seaport_homepage
Steven
R.I.Singer30
05-28-2009, 10:12 AM
I think you could hide an RV at Mystic Aquarium without anyone knowing or caring, it is less thana mile from the seaport. There must be some shuttle or hitchin a ride available.
IIRC there is a campground just North of RT. 95 in Mystic that was RV friendly.A google will get their name(acheck and I see Stave found it) , I don't know about shuttles though.Then there is Burlingame State Park in Westerly R.I. and about a 30 minute ride to Mystic ,they take reservations now.
Lew Barrett
05-28-2009, 11:04 AM
I mentioned to Paul (forgot to tell the rest of you) that unfortunately, we won't be making it this year. I'll miss the cigars on the porch, comparing bellies with Jamie, Carter and Lefty's party, discussing fine points of photography with Emily, eating Margo's shrimp, betting if Joe comes, looking for car keys with a certain jolly Canadian, and most of all, the celebrations of the engagement. That's something I'd really like to have been part of.
So far I'm down 38 pounds, with 62 to go, losing about 6 pounds per month like a clock. I'd have made an exception for lobster if we'd been able to make it, though I guess you'll all be spared the vision of my demolition of my lobster, the uneaten portions of Lindy's lobster and all of the scraps of your lobsters for another year. There's always next year, but we'll miss this one. It sucks, really. :(:mad:
Love you, Russ! Spending some time with you isn't out, just delayed.
StevenBauer
05-28-2009, 05:36 PM
Oh Lew, bummer. We were looking forward to seeing you again. I guess we'll just have to come visit you. :)
Steven
Lew Barrett
05-28-2009, 09:23 PM
We have the place ready anytime. And the boats...You can stay on a boat for that matter, or with us here!
Russ Manheimer
05-29-2009, 05:44 PM
Time for a pilgrimage Steven? Port Townsend/ Lew and Lindy visit in 2010?
Russ Manheimer
05-29-2009, 05:45 PM
Thanks Lew. Back at 'ya.
We have the place ready anytime. And the boats...You can stay on a boat for that matter, or with us here!
I"ll be coming out in 2010 for the Hinman Trophy. Don't know when or precisely where but it's supposed to be out there then.
We shall see.
Virgin Gal
06-01-2009, 11:24 PM
I mentioned to Paul (forgot to tell the rest of you) that unfortunately, we won't be making it this year. I'll miss the cigars on the porch, comparing bellies with Jamie, Carter and Lefty's party, discussing fine points of photography with Emily, eating Margo's shrimp, betting if Joe comes, looking for car keys with a certain jolly Canadian, and most of all, the celebrations of the engagement. That's something I'd really like to have been part of.
So far I'm down 38 pounds, with 62 to go, losing about 6 pounds per month like a clock. I'd have made an exception for lobster if we'd been able to make it, though I guess you'll all be spared the vision of my demolition of my lobster, the uneaten portions of Lindy's lobster and all of the scraps of your lobsters for another year. There's always next year, but we'll miss this one. It sucks, really. :(:mad:
Love you, Russ! Spending some time with you isn't out, just delayed.
WHAT!!!!!????? Who's bringing the RUM?:confused::eek:
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