03/10 - 03/12 - Poulsbo, WA

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject:

colobear · Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject: Thanks from boatless newbies

Patti and I thank all we met today at Poulsbo, especially Layne Stewart of Sun Fish who was kind enough to give us a ride. We got the thorough 25' treatment Smile

from Ernie of Seatime and Pat Anderson of Daydream. Now If I can only find a way to stretch my 22' budget to a 25'...

We will indeed try to be at Lopez and have been pushed over the edge, we're going to the factory to talk turkey, or at least "dory".

Thanks again. C-Brats are a main reason we are in love with C-Dorys.

Barry and Patti Daniel (Colobear)

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject:

Knotty C · Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject:

Got home safe and sound from another wonderful gathering of the C-Brats. Picked up the Dogs, who are now exhausted from a weekend of play. Don is washing down the boat and flushing the engine and I'm getting ready for the week to come.

We counted 17 boats that actually cruised in for the weekend and four other boats represented with drive in appearances. What a wonderful turn out for early March. Thank you Chris and Janet for heading up a great event! Oh, yes, and thank you, Jim, for making the Knotty C official now!

Don and Dee

Robbi · Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject:

What a wonderful weekend! Thanks Chris and Janet for putting it all together. You done good. Very Happy

I took a long cruise home, it was such a beautiful day. I fished a bit, and caught and released one searun cutthroat. It made a perfect ending to a great day.
I can't believe the weather that we experienced over the three days. We saw it all. Sun, calm, winds, rain, sleet, hail, snow, thunder and lightning, frost on the docks. Snow and sunburn. Go figure. I feel asleep last night with the moon shining through the hatch. The night before, I fell asleep to heavy rain and distant thunder.
Thanks to everyone who showed up and took part in a special weekend. What a wonderful group of folks. Thanks to the Beer

guys, good stuff! I have many photos to post, but I am so tired right now, it will have to wait until tomorrow. Well, maybe I will post a few of my favorites. One of a special Dog

.

C-Brats are the coolest! Robbi

Fishin_Steve · Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all of you C-Brats at Poulsbo. What a fun get-together. We hope to see all of you at Lopez Island!

Steve and Jeannie

R-Matey · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:41 am Post subject:

A very special thanks to Chris and Janet for making the arrangements for the Poulsbo weekend. We had a great time. So-o-o good visiting with everyone that we hadn't seen in a while and meeting the new folks that we hope will be able to attend some more C-Brat get-togethers.

Ruth and Joe
R-Matey

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:30 am Post subject:

What everyone else said! We had a great time, thanks to Chris and Janet for a great job, the little party barge was wonderful, Poulsbo is a fun spot! Austin had a great time with Nick, James and Lance, and we never once heard from the Poulsbo PD! We hung on towards the end on Sunday, left with Scooter and Laurna Jo, they turned south after clearing Liberty Bay and we turned north, uneventful short run to Shilshole. There was still plenty of daylight left at home, so Daydream got the thorough cleaning she needed, ready to go for the next adventure!

Catman · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:38 am Post subject:

I had a great time, and I'm glad I attended. Janet and Chris, thanks much for taking the lead on this year's first cruise. Your efforts are really appreciated.

Over the course of a long winter season sometimes I forget how important my water mates are to me. We always just pick up where we left off, and have a splendid time together. See you at Lopez!

jimandlaurie · Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:47 am Post subject:

We got home safe and sound also! and Big C-Brat Kudos to Chris and Janet for setting up and arranging the great weather ! Thumbs Up

!

Due to the fact that the Asst.Rev. was off his usual game, he will restate the Christenings done at Poulsbo for those boats at Lopez.

All in all we had a fantastic time as usual with the Family.

C-Puffin · Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject:

It was great to see all the old and new faces and what a great turn out for a gathering in early March.

The weather could not have been any better Sunday for a 5 hour trip back to Twin Bridges flat water and sunny, even Bella seemed to enjoy it laying out in the cockpit.

Look forward to seeing everyone at Lopez in May.

Scott
Laurie
Bella

JoeP · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 3:09 am Post subject:

Joe here from Miss Mirth. We (Marty, Dotty, and Joe) had a great time with our quick visit. It was nice to see you all, but I'm sure we really missed out on the pot luck. Well better a quick visit than none at all.

We had a pretty rough ride back to Everett on Saturday afternoon. It was odd to listen to NOAA WX forecasting wind waves of 1 foot or less as we bounced north. I can't say for sure how rough it was, but one or two feet it was not.

Anyway, the quick visit just made us want to get out more. Thanks for all the effort to put this together.

Sawdust · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

JoeP,

Les came back in the 21EC Saturday and told me the actual reported weather was 22 knots and 3-4 ft. seas. A bit sloppy, but no problems.

Dusty

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 11:40 am Post subject:

Great pictures you guys, wish I was there, almost felt like I was from all the familiar faces. Laughing

Charlie

johnf · Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 11:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks Chris & Janet along with everyone else for a wonderful time! Amy and I along with our guest from Montana had a blast seeing everyone.

After we left on Sunday we went all the way around Bainbridge Island stopping at Blake Island for about 20 minutes to see the State Park (plan to stay there someday!). We arrived back at Brownsville and safely made it all the way back to Tigard, OR by 4:30 pm.

Forgot to mention that I saw 3 C-Dory boats on I-5...one on the way up called True Story? and two more on the way back down...we all waved at each other as we passed.

Enjoyed the SUNSHINE and can't wait for more of that stuff...addicted...need a fix!!!!

Best Wishes,

Crazy John Frazey CoolSmile