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El and Bill
Joined: 08 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Lakewood, CO
State or Province: CO
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Halcyon
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
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State or Province: WA
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C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
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Ruth and Joe -- Thanks, again for a great CBGT!
Warren and Lori
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M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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Grumpy
Joined: 10 Oct 2005
Posts: 1607
City/Region: Whidbey Is
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Ruth and Joe,
As always, you guys are the BEST.
Sorry our visit was so short but still happy to have met many friends old and new.
Not sorry to have missed Sunday morning. Looked out of the window and that was enough.
Still on plan to join up with the Gulf gang about Thursday/Friday in Ganges and play it by ear from there.
Merv & Kathy |
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Byrdman
Joined: 06 Nov 2003
Posts: 3329
City/Region: Cumberland River, Clarksville,
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: " ? " After Rename Ceremony
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Many Thanks to Ruth and Joe for their help in putting this event together and a special thanks to the person who installed the change machine up by the shower house too!!!   
I really enjoyed all the laughs and fun with my NW C-Brats once again. I look forward to my return to the area in the mid August timeframe...maybe some of us can get together on the water then.  
 C-Brat Family 
Byrdman
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Patrick Byrd "Byrdman"
Cumberland River TN home waters Puget Sound Summers.
Miss B - CD22A, Aug 2018
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 sold again.. May 2020
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hu #14 - Bought her again - May16
Aloysius, Sold to Brother Mike Mar16
Aloysius, Hull # 440 RF-246
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 Sold May09
TC24, Hull #51, Sold Feb06
CD16A, Sold Dec03
Never Deny Yourself The Pleasure of Helping Others.
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Old Dog
Joined: 28 Sep 2006
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City/Region: Ridgefield
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Ruth and Joe let me add my thanks for all you did and particularly all you did to make us newbies feel at home.
Great job.
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Let's see if we can get Ruth to tear up. Okay, everybody at once now..... BIG HUG to Ruth. Yeah Joe, you too, thanks for going a long with Ruth.
Thank you to Shelly and Lyle for the tasty cherries and for sharing their starboard with me after the dinner.
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David and Kate
Alyssa Jean 16 Angler
Anna Leigh 22 Cruiser Sold 2005
Anna Leigh 25 Cruiser Sold 2014
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Robbi
Joined: 23 Mar 2004
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City/Region: Chambers Bay
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2023
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Ruth and Joe, Thanks for a great time. You two went way beyond the call to make this gathering one for the books!!!
Also, Thanks for putting out the welcome mat at your home for Roz and me. 
Thanks to all who were there for another special C-Brat gathering.
And a huge thanks to The Squalicum Yacht Club 
Robbi and Roz
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2003 C-Dory 19
sold 2019
2004 C-Dory 16 Cruiser
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2004 C-Dory 19 "C-Run"
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Sneaks
Joined: 06 Jun 2004
Posts: 2020
City/Region: San Diego (Encinitas)
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Brat
Photos: Jenny B and C-Brat
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Ruth and Joe, thanks for the warm welcome, the little plaque and the great hugs. Special thanks to Reverend Dave and the folks at the Birch Bay "Senior Center." Wish I could have been there to see the monster '29 but maybe I'll spot it tomorrow since I'm swinging by the factory before heading for Seatac and home. It was great fun meeting folk I had only read about and typed at, like Brock, Oldgrowth, DaveM and most especially that C-Brat (and Naval) legend, ol' "Dusty." Meeting Dusty completed one of my major goals for this trip.
Too bad Mike couldn't make it. I even rented a Dodge in his honor. Maybe at SBS....
Take care, hope to see y'all at SBS once again or maybe on a Lake Powell trip. Rumor has it that Rana Verde Chris might be pursuaded to set up one in late September.
Don
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R-Matey
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 827
City/Region: Bow
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:01 am Post subject: |
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| Anna Leigh wrote: | | Let's see if we can get Ruth to tear up. Okay, everybody at once now..... BIG HUG to Ruth. Yeah Joe, you too, thanks for going a long with Ruth. |
Okay, Dave! That did it! After reading all these great posts I am sitting here getting weepy enough that I almost can't see the screen in front of me.
We sure have a lot of folks to THANK and we have to start with Lee and Ronalee Kincaid (owner of the 25 CD "ORAYO") who opened the doors of the Squalicum Yacht Club for all of us. You folks are an absolute blessing
To Bill and Kim of Cresent City, CA....owners of SLOW-N-EASY, our thanks for sending up the plaques that were so deeply appreciated by everyone. Do hope that Bellingham will be a destination for you someday 
DA NAG wasn't here this year to make lattes so we brought down some coffee and rolls. We insisted that there wasn't any need for a contribution but to those who would not take NO for an answer, we deeply appreciate your generosity  And let's not forget 'Sneaky Pete"...no not that one that the little kids watch on TV but the one who placed $$ in my red tool box. That was certainly a surprise  Thank you!
Rev. Dave, Thanks for making the christenings an absolute delight.
Dusty, thanks for keeping us in such good humor at the dinner table Friday evening. Not to mention Byrdman's joke about the first and second place blue and red ribbons.
Not only did we make the effort but we deeply appreciate how everyone made plans for this event like adjusting their schedules, traveling long distances, filling their gas tank, suppying food and drink and last but not least.......sticking out their lower lip to catch the raindrops.
YOU ARE ALL THE GREATEST
OUR THANKS TO ALL OF YOU
Ruth and Joe / R-MATEY |
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 3204
City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:15 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Ruth and Joe....you folks are fantastic!
Thanks to David of Anna Leigh, "Sea Shift" is now "sporting' its' '07 Coast Guard vessel inspection sticker.
Ron, thank you for placing me in the helm seat of your R '25 Tug! That is one fine vessel to pilot!
It was great to again visit with C-Brats I've known in person before and to meet new C-Brats in person.
David ("Oldgrowth") Your "stretched" 16' cruiser looks great!
For those of you that were not around for the Sunday morning christenings..............I had attempted to arrange the traditional Bellingham Gathering U. S. Coast Guard helicopter "fly by" during the christenings but due to the inclement weather was unable to pull that one off...  ....however, I do wish to thank the management of the Burlington Northern Railroad for accomodating us with a "drive by" train with its' whistle blaring through the misty morning as we were christening the last vessel...
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C-Sick
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 178
City/Region: Renton
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: Gratitude
Photos: C-Sick
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject: Can You Handle Another Thank You |
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Joe and Ruth you are the poster kids for the C-Brats Group. It is fine people like you that make us want to stay connected.
We owe you a huge DEBT of gratitude because you talked us into our first C-Dory several years back and you were behind us the whole way when we purchased the TUG.
The event sure reflected your hearts. It was HUGE
Thanks
Kim & Kirby
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johnf
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City/Region: Tigard, OR
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:30 am Post subject: |
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Thanks to Ruth & Joe...must agree with all you two are the greatest!!!!
Thanks also to all of you folks for making it such a wonderful group to visit each and every time!
Amy and I sure had a nice 3 day weekend. Really enjoyed seeing Bellingham for the first time.
Now off to Montana tomorrow after work for 4 days to visit family and see a new nephew born July 10th.
Safe travels and boating to all.
John
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Big Bad Ben
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City/Region: Bozeman
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Finally home and attempting to catch-up...
WOW! What a wonderful group of people - Tricia and I can not thank everyone enough for all of your grand hospitality.
Ruth and Joe - Thank you for all of the tremendous work you did in organizing this event and for making two strangers feel at home.
Tom and Susan (Susan-E) - Thank you for the trip to Orcas Island on your 22 - we hope not to break your string of giving rides to future C-Dory owners!
Shelly and Lyle (Bess-C) - Thank you for the ride back from Orcas on your 25 - a wonderful craft.
Joan and Jim (Wild Blue) - Thank you for letting us on your boat and look around - Tricia says thanks as she needed a 'kitty fix' and Molly's purring did the trick.
And finally thank you to everyone who was kind enough to invite us onto their boats and greet us with a smile. We look forward meeting with you all again. |
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R-Matey
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Bow
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| Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:18 am Post subject: Bellingham CBGT |
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C-Brats with boats in the water at the 2007 Bellingham CBGT '
1. ANITA MARIE ----Fred & Robbin (25 CD)------------------------------
2. ANNA LEIGH ----David (25 CD)----------------------------------------
3. AUKLET ---------Pat & Cary (25 R-Tug)-------------------------------
4. BAMBINA --------Brock aka Catman (16 CD)-------------------------
5. BESS-C ----------Lyle & Shelley (25 CD)------------------------------
6. C-CAKES --------Barry aka colobear & Patti (22 CD)----------------
7. C-CHANGE-------Jan & Stacy (22 CD)---------------------------------
8. C-DAISY----------Karl, Amy & children (22 CD)----------------------
9. C-DANCER -------Peter aka jazzmanic & Caryn (22 CD)------------
10. C-VOYAGER ------Dave aka oldgrowth (18 stretch CD)-------------
11. C-YA --------------Larry & Cathy (22 CD)-----------------------------
12. DAKOTA ----------Tom & Shan (19 CD)-------------------------------
13. DREAMER----------Roger & Janet (255TC)----------------------------
14. ENDURANCE-------Jim aka jstates & Yugi (22CD)---------------------
15. LAURNA JO --------Jim & Laurie (25 CD)-------------------------------
16. LORI ANN --------- Warren, Lori & Tory (255TC)----------------------
17. MOOD MAGIC------Ron (25 R-Tug)-------------------------------------
18. ORAYO--------------Lee & Ronalee (25 CD)----------------------------
19. R-MATEY------------Ruth & Joe (19 CD)--------------------------------
20. ROCK-C------------Terry, Ann & Chloe (22CD)-----------------------
21. SEA SHIFT---------DaveS & Carol (22CD)----------------------------
22. SENSEI-------------Roger & Beth (22CD)------------------------------
23. SEA PAL------------Bob & Betsy aka B&B Burks (25CD)-------------
24. SUSAN E-----------Tom aka starcrafttom & Susan (22CD)------------
25. TAKE FIVE----------Mike & Phyllis (25 CD) ----------------------------
26. WILD BLUE---------Jim, Joan & Molly of Texas (25CD)----------------
27. NOT NAMED--------Kirby aka C-Sick & Kim (new 25 R-Tug)-----------
28. NOT NAMED--------John aka Crazy Frazey & Amy (22CD)-------------
29. NOT NAMED--------Ken aka woodduck & Maralyn (25CD)-------------
30. NEW 22CD -------- Keith C-DORY Factory Rep-------------------------
More C-Brats and guests attending the B'Ham CBGT
Dusty aka Sawdust-----------------------------------------------------------
Les Lampman of EQ Marine-----------------------------------------------------
C-RUN (Robbi and sister Roz) 19 CD-------------------------------------------
C-BYRD (Patrick of Tennessee aka Byrdman) 18 CD-------------------------
DAYDREAM (Pat & Patty) 25 CD
HALCYON (Bill & El of Colorado & Nevada) 22 CD----------------------------
JENNY B (Don aka Sneaks of San Diego) 22 CD------------------------------
KINGFISHER (Merv aka Grumpy & Kathy) 22 CD--------------------------
LIZZIE (Dot & Marty) 16 CD--------------------------------------------------
Jeff Messner aka Ranger Jeff & Guests--------------------------------------
Ben aka Big Bad Ben & Tricia of Bozeman, MT------------------------------
C-Dory Factory Guys with 29 CD--------------------------------------------
Lake Union SeaRay Rep------------------------------------------------------
Friends of Roger & Beth (22 CD)
Our thanks and appreciation to all of you for making this such a memorable event.
Ruth and Joe
R-MATEY
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Catman
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Posts: 1537
City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Songbird (Bambina, 16')
Photos: Bambina
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, and that participation was on a July weekend disguised as March. Wind, rain, more of the same, yet from many places we came.
Droplets of liquid couldn't extinguish the warm friendships rekindled at the second annual Bellingham Bash. And again it was made possible by two hard-working locals who did all they could to accommodate and spoil attending Brats. They succeeded.
I really think, Joe and Ruth, that to keep up with yourselves and our heightened expectations, you might consider quarterly gigs at your digs.
Thank you so much for a seamless reception, your giving spirit and your kind hearts. Big hugs!
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