01/14/05-01/16/05 - Seattle Boat Show and C-Brat Convention

B~C · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject:

what an enjoyable weekend, it's great to see some old faces and match up some new faces with some names. The factory folks sure put on a good evening with some pretty durn nice door prizes.

Ray, the kid came up with his great idea Wendsday evening & I managed to get out of town without the shock collar, but, I did have to wear the ankle braclet. The thing worked, I recieved a mild shock of only 1500 volts whenever I thought expensive thoughts....thus....we still own a 22 footer.

Luna C · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject:

Yes, great weekend! Salmon Dinner, C-Dorys, great people. Oh and some might fine prizes!!! Many thanks to all of the C-Dory people for hosting the dinner and tours during their busiest week of the year! Add another "thank you" to Roger and his people for all of the arrangements!

rogerbum · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject:

starcrafttom · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:13 pm Post subject:

Susan james and i had a great time at the show and dinner. this year we were able to skip the boats and just look at all the other stuff that the boat needs and or wants. It was really good to meet many of you for the first time and put faces to names. i think the name tag idea really worked. I talked so much to some people that i never got the chance to even meet others. I was not expecting 100 + people. the factor crew was the best with the service they provided and making everyone feel at home. we hope to see many of you this summer and we plan to attended all the gatherings in the north west that we can. thanks again to the factory crew and roger.

Lynn Marie · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:13 pm Post subject:

Judy and I got home late this afternoon and I must sit down and try to say some thank you's. I hope this won't be like the Golden Globes which is on the tube right now where someone cuts me off mid sentence with someone elses song.

We found some new things this year at the show and gathering along with the old. The new had a new "twang" that was brought in by airways from our countries SE corner, that in the form of Byrdman Pat and crew. Then there was the California group which included folks from the south slide ravaged ocean front cost (boat ride to catch a plane) to the upper end, above the bay area dividing line, of the bay area and wine country. We also had friends from the mid neighboring country of Canada who made the trip to attend. What a group indeed. All these were new and all were more enjoyable than a prized size fish just brought over the rail. Thank you one and all for making my owning a simple little boat such a special thing.

To our older friends, those of more than one gathering, it is always such a pleasure to get together and share what sometimes seems to be nothing more than a very fast Hello. The time on land is not as well paced as that on or at the water. If we did not swap all our stories then we shall have more to share in our next meeting which I look forward to.

To the crew at the factory, we pay you only a pittance for what we take away from our owning of these precious little boats. We could always buy bigger but may never buy better. Thank you for keeping it going. I hope I speak for all when I say "we'll try our best to keep up our end of the tradition".

This week-end we had new friends and new boats. We had old friends and old boats. The one thing we didn't have were no friends and no boats. With a C-Dory you always have friends. If you don't yet own a boat I'm sure you already own the dream. I did for several years and that too was wonderful.

Thank you all for the great trip both on and off the water,

Tim

C-Hawk · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all who put in time and effort to bring this gathering to fruition. The only sad part was the leaving, wish we could have had more time. It was a great pleasure to be able to put faces to some of the many names, both personnel and boats, that we have come to recognize on the internet.

The trip home wasn't quit as interesting as the trip out. The road between Santa Barbara and Ventura is now open, a little worse for wear- but open.

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:58 pm Post subject:

The only picture I took was with Pat's camera. But it was a very historic photo op! So, if he feels up to sharing it, you will be able to find it here.

I will probably have something to say about this fine affair before too long, but I will need to catch my breath first.

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:33 am Post subject:

Well, once again (happened two years ago) Pat and I got our wives (Kate and Patti) to go to the boat show "just to look". The last time in 2003 we both ended up buying our first C-Dorys. Jim and Laurie bought on too. The show floor model.
Well we really shined this time. All three of us sat down together and each bought a 25.

So spread the word. Those all to often, not to be found, barely used, 22 cruisers are now available for a short time. We will ship at your expense. Pictures are readily available and if you need a specific picture that is not on one of our the boat albums , just ask. Digital cameras are great.

rogerbum · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:46 am Post subject:

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:04 am Post subject:

Well, everybody probably has their own thoughts. We LOVE our 22 and I had NO thoughts going into the Boat Show that we were going to move to a 25 - but I have NO "buyer's remorse," I am still floating on air!

I know Kate on Anna Leigh wanted a 25 from the start, I don't know all their reasons, I'm sure the head was important but they also wanted more room for grandkids and just generally...

For us, it was the whole combination, more elbow room, the ability to seat four adults in the cabin, more storage, the hot water, the head and shower, the Norcold, shore power, and so forth - all of these add up to the ability to be just a little more comfortable on those trips that are more extended than overnight - and we are certainly planning more extended trips. The boat show package including especially the Wallas, the windlass and the Norcold in the package price just sealed the deal - when Patty is crawling through the boat and then comes out and says "Well, let's just go over and see what the deal is," I pretty much know we are about to buy a boat!

Byrdman · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 3:31 pm Post subject:

Well, got home last night about midnight after my 4-day trip to the Seattle Boat Show and C-Dory Factory gathering/dinner. AWESOME.....but only better can only describe my trip back northwest to the geographic region of the origin of the C-Dory boats, family, and lineage. What a wonderful group of people to be associated with and be a part of. Each owner, future owner, employee and staff members were truly warm and friendly. It felt as if I had known each of you for years. I do look forward to other follow on trips and truly hope to return some of the “Southern-Hospitality” shown me and my family members during out trip. Please allow me to provide an open invitation to each of you to the southeast, Alabama/Tennessee areas. As my pattern of northwest activities show…. I do not yield nor am I hindered by a little distance, particularly if it has to do with boating…C-Dory boating more specifically. I do plan on taking up the offers to “come-on back” and enjoy the sights, the fishing, the travel and most importantly, the furthering of great friendships and good times. God put us on this earth to help each other and enjoy life…What better way, than on a C-Dory! Now, Ya’ll get out your “things to do in the spring” check list, put down go to the C-Dory gathering in Nashville/Mt. Juliet, TN starting on 2Apr05. Watch for those Southwest Airlines specials and come on over even if you can’t bring your boat. We will make it work.
Byrdman on FreeByrd in Bama

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all you folks who helped put on and came to the great get together in Seattle!

All of us continue to share in the spontaneous good will generated by the love of boating and the C-Dory experience. We are a magical crowd.

I went to get to know as many of you in person as possible, and was overwhelmed by the warm-hearted reception shared by everyone. We did ourselves proud. Thanks! Joe.

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:13 am Post subject:

I have thought a great deal about what to say here, and I keep coming back to Robbi's words:

Redƒox · Guest

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:21 pm Post subject:

Very Well Said RedFox.... we missed you too Brother.
Byrdman