06/12 - 06/14 - Langley, WA, Cruise

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:47 pm Post subject:

Well, I am sorry I missed this week-end. I was intending to be there until I was asked to instruct a 2 day twin engine power boat class. The week-end was great, Got paid for it and even got $70 in tips from the three. I was commended on how calm I was during some of the docking excercises. I remember the mussels and clam beach from three years or so ago.

I will see some of you at the Bellingham CBGT, maybe just overnight on Saturday. Kate,,, yes, Kate will be with me for the Nanaimo week-end. Kitty too. So Brock, Nikko expects you to say hi.

Robbi · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:20 pm Post subject:

It was a wonderful weekend. Thanks to all! Sorry I missed everyone this morning, but it was about a 70 mile return trip, so I got going about 6. Watched Ruth and Joe, and Fred sneak out about 5:10 am. Beautiful morning.
My air mattress! Oh no, that was a special one! How can you ever find a replacement? I guess you will have to wait for another "blue light special", it must have cost $1.98. If you subtract the value of the mussels and the beer, I owe you about $ 38.98. Let's call it even Laughing

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I am a bit tired tonight, so pictures will be posted tomorrow.

Nice one Brock!

Robbi

Anita Marie · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:25 am Post subject:

What a great time. Joe, Ruth and I left a day early and stayed at Cornet Bay. Had a nice visit with Les and got to see their new 26' Tolly.
Great food, friendship and weather if you do not count the wind. I will not be tying up on the inside of C dock again. I was bounced around till after 0200 with little sleep.
I had to be to work in Seattle on Sunday at 1300. I did leave at 0510 so I could make it, I am not sure what Joe and Ruth excuse was but we had a nice cruise back to Twin Bridges.
Brock did a supurb job and am looking forward to his next gathering.

Fred

Jazzmanic · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:39 am Post subject:

Caryn and I had a great time at this small intimate gathering. Our ride down Friday afternoon was a little lumpy going down Saratoga Passage but C-Dancer always handles like a champ. (knock on wood Wink

) It was great meeting new friends and seeing old friends once again.

It was fun watching all the boats being crammed into that little marina, it made for great entertainment. Here's hoping this historically significant CBGT continues on into the future. Great time!!!

Thank you Brock for hosting this shindig. We couldn't have asked for better weather and a better host. And thanks Pat & Patty for those wonderful mussels.

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:58 am Post subject:

Baxter and I were up about 5:00 a.m. Sunday morning and watched Ruth and Joe pull out, I don't think they saw us wave...

Anyway, da pix are posted! I can send anybody the hi-res version if desired. I especially like the one of Robbin and her mom.

Yes, the mussels were something! I should have taken a picture at the beach gathering them, and then Steve, Cindy and Patty de-bearding the little rascals. But the best picture would have been in the steaming bowls! To quoate Rachel Ray "Yummo!"

This is what being a C-Brat is really all about!

Grumpy · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks to the Friday Night crowd for the noisy welcome Cake

It was great to see ya'll supporting the efforts of our local marina and having fun.
Sorry we could not make it back on Saturday for the pot luck as intended but I guess I overdid it a bit on Friday.

Looks like you did everything except get arrested. Shocked

If you liked the improvements, please let the marina know. There has been intense local "discussion" on the topic and support always helps. It's a work in progress but at least it is going in the right direction.

Merv & kathy

localboy · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject:

Merv I sent you (and Kathy) a PM a couple of weeks ago. Still hasn't been read.

Grumpy · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:53 pm Post subject:

Mark,

Many thanks and apologies for late reply.
I will try it on the Grandchildren.

Take care,

Merv

R-Matey · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject:

Catman · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject:

Man, wasn't that fun? And the weather cooperated pretty darn well, except for Friday's wind and an absence of rain.

I'm glad you all could make this year's (now) Annual Langley Liaison, a nearby loungefest tailored to meet the diverse needs of Brat slackers, drinkers, beachcombers, shoppers, munchers and yakkers.

I'm happy to have met Gizmo's Steve and Cindy and Dan and Tanya aboard C-Renity. Thanks to all for your participation, food, energy and convivial weekend company. Marty, Pat and Patti, I really enjoyed cruising and talking with you. Peter and Caryn, you make fine dinnermates, and you arrived right on time. Robbi, you're quite a character, girlfriend, bonkin' me on the head like that with large chunks of ice. I bet sweet Ruth and Joe wouldn't do that. They give me muffins. And mugs. I enjoyed seeing Roger and Janet, who tied up on the windy side without complaint. As did Barry and Pollyanna, and Fred, my favorite Socialist. Laurna Jo, Merv and Kathy, and all y'all, thanks for great big fun.

Lastly, whatever I put into this event was returned many times over. I find life is like that. Especially Brat Life. I'm left with warm weekend memories.
Rainbow

Catman · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:40 pm Post subject:

One more thing. Harbormaster Rick Brewer, who really enjoyed having us and would like to make this a yearly gig, wants to know how we liked our stay and what he might do to make things more enjoyable.
Tea

Dreamer · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

We e-mailed Rick at our next stop after the event, LaConner, and got a nice response. He can be reached at: harbormaster@portofsouthwhidbey.com

We also had a great time. Thanks Brock! I would nominate you for permanent keeper of the Langley CBGT tradition Laughing

colobear · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:19 am Post subject:

Brock,

I sent a letter to the editor of the South Whidbey Times detailing what a good time we had, noting the many dinners, etc, we bought, and giving a big thanks to Rick by name. They responded with appreciation for the letter. Apparently there is the usual naysaying going on about the harbor expansion.

Catman · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:29 pm Post subject:

Hey, thanks, Roger and Barry!
Cat