06/06 - 06/08 - Annual Chesapeake Bay Gathering

[terraplane]

The concert at The Mainstay begins at 7:30...if you like 20th century jazz, not to be missed...an all star band subsidized by a friend,,,with a national level guest soloist each time...over by about 10pm
Come as our guest..let me know when you come in to the venue.

tom

[Valkyrie]

Hi Brats,

Well, I'm east-bound at about 5:30 tomorrow morning and headed for the CBGT. I'll roll in mid-afternoon or so.

Unfortunately, Marcia is heading to San Antonio for a veterinary meeting that is always scheduled this weekend. In the past it was in Baltimore or she was able to leave early and fly into Baltimore and I would run across the Bay and pick her up. Sorry I have to go it alone this time.

See you all soon.

Regards,

Nick
"Valkyrie"

[Minnow]

I'm sorry to say that we won't be able to attend as planned. Have a great time everyone, and we'll try again next year.
Brady & Nanci

[terraplane]

Next time,Brady and Nanci...ok?

They are arriving...about six boats here already, including the infamous Byrdman in his plush Rosborough!
Several went out to dinner at Rock Hall's best seafood place, Waterman's Crab House, last night...
Today is visiting and watching new arrivals make the turn into Lankford from the Chester River.
Tonight all are invited, as our guests, to a jazz concert at my non profit, The Mainstay...players from New York, LA and Washington play the 20th Century Songbook...and they really swing.
Tomorrow we expect the rest...total of about 27 boats I think.

Terraplane

[teflonmom]

The motor home is fueled. Sat AM has a work detail at our condo. We will be leaving for the trip down to Rock Hall about noon.

The spoons are in tune and ready to help. See you soon.

Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)

[Pandy Girl]

Hi All,
We are at the CB C-Brat get together having a good time. This is a beautiful Marina with all the flowers & Etc. We had a good Dinner tonight with everyone. Going on a Cruise tomorrow to Chestertown
Jim & Sandy

[terraplane]

Well, it is Sunday, and boats are leaving...We had a great time...27 boats, including Rangers and Byrdman's elegant Rosborough. Sail Annapolis sent over a boat for show too. Great food, and the kazoo band did a "stand in place" concert (too hot to march...96 F)
Chesapeake music, Fred with his spoons, Mikey on electric bass...altogether a great weekend. C dory people are very special.
We hope to host the 5th Annual next year...and make it a grand reunion..shooting for 50 boats!!

Terraplane (Tom)

Charlie: we toasted you often...and missed you greatly. Put the knees on ice and be sure to come next year...

[Will-C]

Hello,
I did some lurking Saturday at the C-Brat gathering that took place at the Langford Bay Marina on the Chesapeake. Very nice place, nice people and we will return with a boat sometime. My wife and I talked with some of the c-brats and we took some pictures and I will try to post them. Great people looks like we are sold on a 25' cruiser.
D.D.

[Byrdman]

Administrators: Just getting up from driving home all day so please give us a photo folder for some to post some pics if it does not already exist.

Tom: Thanks for hosting us in one of many of your local marina's. I especially appreciated the the dinners, the jazz and the many, many laughs.

Anne & Doug: Thanks for your hard work and organizational efforts. See there...you can heard cats! I saw it with my own eyes.

Terry: Many, Many thanks for all of the food and spirits you once again brought down from your home area of NY. You, Mike and Bonnie put a lot of work into this and past events and I thank you.

Charlie: Man, Sorry you were not there and hope the knees are healing well. Would have been glad to roll you about the marina set up if you could have made it. See you again in Seattle, or, come on down for a spell some time. Thank you for your time and effort to make this event what it was.

John: Thanks for the quick run to Chester and your office. Great lunch stop to. It is great to follow known good knowledge of the locals. Thank you for the work you do. I had no idea. I do want to bring Sherryl back up for a visit at some point.

Pat & Linda: Thanks for the horn. I will use it proudly when in marinas feeling a bit horny. (it is a real horn folks...get your minds out of the gutter. )

Other in attendance: What a great extended family this C-Brat community is. A wonderful trip indeed. It was great to finally get to meet many of you whom I have only spent time with on line here. I enjoyed our time on and around the docks. The laughter was needed.

It was great to see some other folks I have traveled with, attended other gatherings with, .....and the many more laughs and good times.

The nice storm on Saturday night made me feel right at home. It is truly a great group of folks.

Yes, I do plan to put together something during the fall for another Nashvile gathering. Maybe more of the Cumberland, maybe some of the TN river, maybe a mix of both. I have to mix Auburn football, Austin Peay State Univ football, and the C-Brats to come up with good dates.

Some other folks have opened up their home waters too for gatherings and I would love to attend those too.

Again....thanks to the many in attendance

GREAT FACILITY AND GREAT FOLKS!!

Byrdman

[Pandy Girl]

I would also like to thank everyone that worked so hard and had a lot of Hours in this. Byrdman named them all and I second to that, and any one else that was involved.
Had a great time on the Chester River of MD
Jim & Sandy Jessup

[patrick and linda]

well, linda and i are back at work, sad day!
we enjoyed the drive to and from rock hall. had a terrific time meeting new friends, exploring rock hall as well as the chester river, including chestertown.
not sure where to start with the thank you's, as there are many of them. first, tom, thanks for showing us the area thursday evening, dinner was right on! ann and doug, job well done! ann, sorry i complained about my air conditioning, which keep our cabin extremely comfortable, (especially when we we're about the only 22 with a/c) we'll bring more blankets next time! nick, we appreciate the help you extended to us and really enjoyed checking out your boat. many of your modifications are now on our list. terry and bonnie, loved the beautiful motorhome, enjoyed the conversation and really appreciate bonnie pointing out all the clothing on sale for linda, you saved me thousands! mr. byrdman, you are the man! we had more fun being around you, enjoyed your stories, your humor, had a great time aboard your boat for the chestertown trip, appreciate the help you extended to us and look forward to seeing you and meeting your wife, now there's a woman who has earned her salt, for sure!
well the above is not an all inclusive listing of the people we enjoyed meeting, many, many more should be added, both john's, 21 ranger tug, jim and sandy, dave and his lovely wife, who's name escapes me, (both are attorneys), bob and paula, and their popeye. charlie, missed seeing you at this convention, will look forward to the next one for our meeting.
well, i guess you guys get the point, a great time was had by all!
thanks again,
pat and linda
ps: would recommend this trip to all!

[C-Gypsy]

[terraplane]

How's this for a T Shirt slogan for next year...since it will be our 5th

"Fifth Year: Fifty Boats"

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[teflonmom]

Thanks to all the committee people--just a super job.

Tom I like the 5 years-50 boats. a good goal.

Mr Grey liked all the attention, but, he was a little mad at us for not sharing a crab ball with him.

Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)

[terraplane]

Fred and Pat,

Thanks for making the effort to join us...i understand you may be selling your boat and moving on...well, you are always welcome at the C Dory gathering...of course, Mr Grey can make the trip by himself if he wishes.

Good spoon work Fred!

tom