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

Dragonfly · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:04 am Post subject:

Hello all,
We had a great time hanging out with all the C-Brats. Those that work for 6 months putting it all together a great big THANK YOU! We really enjoyed this visit seeing some folks we already knew and meeting new friends. Thanks to Doug and Anne for taking us along to dinner and jazz Thursday night ! Thanks to Tom for inviting us as his guest. Friday, Saturday and Sunday was awesome ! Hugs..Tracy

Valkyrie · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:12 am Post subject:

Hi Brats,

I just wanted to add my thanks to all who made the East Coast Gathering such a success. It was good to finally meet friends from this site face-to-face for the first time and get to know them even better than before.

After relating the events that took place, Marcia and I have decided to attend the NC CBGT this September.

Regards,

Nick
"Valkyrie"

schiavolou · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject: Lankford Bay Gathering

Ditto on the thanks to the committee for a great event. We enjoyed the food, the entertainment and the company. We were especially impressed with the sound and light show Sat. night.

We look forward to "fifty at five."

Lou & Nadine
[i]Skimmer

Anne-B · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject: C-Dory Gathering

So glad everyone made it home safely. It was a great time and our thanks to Tom for everything. The committee wants to thank all who helped with the work of setting up tables and taking them down again. Thank you all for your enthusiasum for your beloved C-Dorys. Next year sounds great with the Fifty at Five theme.
Thanks to Terry and Bonnie for the hot dogs, wine and morning coffee.
A big thank you to Charlie for the spreadsheet info and name tags. Sorry you and Sally couldn't be with us this year but start getting fixed up for next year.
The shirts are great and a big thank you to John and Liz and also for leading the trip to Chestertown.
We again made new friends and hope to see everyone next year. We are already thinking up new ideas.
We have come a long way from the first Gathering when we thought we would maybe get 6-8 boats. The Chesapeake Gathering has turned out to be a huge success and we owe it all to those who attended. Next year will be our "Fifth". Lets make it our best yet!!!!

terraplane · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:32 am Post subject: chesapeake

I appreciate the accolades, but as anyone who has worked with me in any of my endeavors realizes, i have the knack of surrounding myself with talented and hard working people...They have all been thanked here, but I want to add my thanks...

I'm kind of intrigued by the idea of attracting fifty boats next year...maybe more Rangers too...

We want to make it clear that the event is a C dory event, but that the umbrella also covers Rangers, and former C Dory owners who have moved on to other craft.(Like Byrdman's Rosborough: Would anyone question that Byrdman is the "classic" C Dory personality? I think not.)...So chime in with ideas. We need your input.

tom

Captains Cat · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:31 am Post subject:

Tom and all, glad you had a good time! We sure missed being there.

I think it's more of a C-Brat Gathering, after all that's what CBGT stands for! A C-Brat, owing a Ranger, or a C-Dory or having had or lusted after one and now having another type of boat should be welcome!

See you next year!

Charlie

terraplane · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: chesapeake

Charlie,

I agree, the foundation is C Brat and should stay that way. Frankly, at the gathering people were more interested in the clever and creative ways C Dorys have been modified and adjusted to the tastes of the owners, than in the "new" boats.

Sure missed you Charlie, but your work was appreciated. I could have used you to line up this unruly kazoo group for the concert. We gave up the marching due to the heat..but the Navy would have marched, right?

tom

Anne-B · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:42 am Post subject: Gathering

Just added some pictures to the photo album - Events and Cruises. Check out the pix and add some of your own!

Nice to read all the comments. Glad everyone had a great time, I know we did. It is a great group!

Start thinking of ideas for next year. Committee will need more help for "Fifty at Five".

Want to thank all the guys who helped getting boats into the water and out, driving trailers to parking lot and tying up boats at the slips. Thank you to Tom for providing parking at his house.

Thank you to the culinary contribution of Tom's crab balls. They were great!

Thank you to John and Liz for picking out the shirts, having them printed and distributing them. Great to have local help.

Thank you to Charlie for the name tags and spreadsheet. They work out great for everyone.

Thank you to Terry for the hot dogs, Mikey for the bass and Bonnie for helping me clean up tables and chairs.

Thank you to Fred and Pat for taping the table covers Saturday night.

The list could go on and on...... Many hands always ready to help.

Anne

terraplane · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:01 am Post subject: chesapeake

And, of course, to Anne and Doug....the worker bees of this committee.

This idea of "5th year: Fifty boats" intrigues me. Logistically, a nightmare, but what fun it would be. The group picture alone would be worth it!

I have alread located additional parking for rigs.

terraplane

The Fran Sea · Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject:

Well, we made it back to Florida OK, and it's time I posted my comments. We all enjoyed the Gathering, and as usual, each year it get's better then ever. A hearty thanks and "Well Done" to all who made and make it possible. Fran was one of the lucky ones who won one of Doug's CDory models and it looks great on our coffee table.

Unfortunately, Cry

this was probably the last gathering that we'll be able to make WITH "The Fran Sea" as I have decided to sell her. We keep the boat on a trailer at a storage yard, and it's just been to difficult for us to deal with and we rarely get out on her. I will probably put a listing in the "for sale" section in the next few days, and if I don't sell it by October, it goes up to Three Rivers Marine on consignment.

The CDory is a great boat, and since I started my boating career over 50 years ago with a similiar boat (same hull & cabin type), it's fitting that I ended with a CDory, the same way it started. Unlove

Next year if you have the gathering, Fran & I would like nothing more then to join all of you (sans boat) and help celebrate the CDory way of Life.

The Fran Sea · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

A final post....... if you haven't noticed, I was successful in selling "The Fran Sea" after a short 15 days or so. This says a lot for the C-Dory, this site, etc. I thought I priced it pretty reasonable and actually received VERY close to the asking price.

So for sure, I'm now boat less and expect to remain so, however we'll try to attend next year's "Gathering" if posible and maybe someone will take pity on this old sailor and welcome us aboard. Rolling Eyes

terraplane · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: gathering

Roger,

We will welcome you back to the gathering next year, without a boat. And I am sure I am not the only one who will offer you "boat" hospitality when you are here. Next year should be very special...so plan on makingthe trip.

tom (terraplane)