10/20 - 10/22 - Gulf Coast Gathering

Byrdman · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:20 pm Post subject:

Roger Man.... I did appreciate the call but hated the news Brother. But.. for sure we will have to keep an eye on that ticket you have purchased and we will put it to good use. Corn freezes too....(hint)...and travels well in cooler luggage like you know I travel with. Mr. Green

Just talked with NY Terry and he made it out of the Buffalo NY area just fine yesturday ....and is now in KY...about 3 hours away from my home....so...things are looking good for Terry.

Helped Jeff and Cathy pull their boat Sunday morning...and will link with them enroute on Wednesday.

Picking up BBQ in the morning and going to Mom's to hook up C-Byrd.

Playing phone message tag with Rick and Donna.... and will continue till I hook up with a human.

Really looking forward to this. See Yall soon

Byrdman

Byrdman · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject:

C-ANNA-J Hey JoAnn!! Got your email... attempted to respond....got email back so I sent you a pm and emailed you from this site. Could not get the email you had listed in email to me to work with us. Tide must have been too low.??

Byrdman

Wefings · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:48 am Post subject:

The weather is looking good for the gathering , We will be looking forward to it ! . Again , my cell phone is 850-653-5950 , the Wefings shop # is 850-670-8100 . Feel free to call with any questions !!

Marc

Wefings · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:51 am Post subject:

Also we can provide a pilot boat or a pilot to get to where we are going to be . Just call ..........

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:04 am Post subject:

YYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAA!

Hiting the road today heading south!!

Is this a great Country or what????

See Yall There!!!!

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:55 am Post subject:

Bonnie..... at Kodak...

Byrdman has Terry man in captivaty. The bail bondsman was really pretty to us this morning and let us out in time to head south for the gathering. Do not worry.... If Terry can not pick you up at the airport on Thursday, we have met some troopers who also like boats and will get you from the airport to the Gathering.

Looking forward to meeting you and see you soon.

Byrdman

Wefings · Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:08 am Post subject: quick directions from the south

Hiway 19 to Perry , left on 98 all the way to Apalachicola . Left at flashing yellow light in "downtown" Apalach , right at only real stoplight in Franklin County[ 12th St. ] about 5 miles to railroad tracks [ 2nd set] a little further to Pogy Rd. [ will have signs or balloons or something ] right and follow the signals about 1/4 mile to the gathering place .
Look forward to meeting you !!!! 25 Tug coming today !

Papillon · Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:28 am Post subject:

I arrived in Albany, Ga. this morining at 5:30 AM and my brother and his kids put a Honda 10hp kicker on the back of Papillon and is in the process of loading food stuffs and the kitchen sink on board. If she sinks, you will all know that you should not add the kitchen sink. We will be hitting the water around noon at Bainbridge, Ga. on the Flint River and lock through this afternoon to the Apalatchicola River if all goes as planned. Looking foward to seeing y'all soon.

Jeff Brigner · Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:16 am Post subject: Headed to the Gulf

You might say a prayer for the other C-Brats when this redneck rookie comes bouncing in to the party. I'm sure someone will show me how you drive a boat Laughing

The wife did buy some big fenders. They look good on'er too. (C-Pearl...the boat) Got the Sattelite TV and crisps for the Auburn game Saturday.

416rigby · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject:

Well, we are back home, boat cleaned and boy did we ever have a blast.
It was our first gathering and what a gathering it was! The food was great, the scenery was awesome and the company, outstanding. A big thanks to Marc and Anita (Wefings), John and Sherrie, our gracious hosts and Byrdman for all the hard work(and the BarBQ). It was so nice to put some faces with the C-Brat names and I am sure we can speak for everyone in saying a good time was had by all. Pictures to follow shortly!
Rick and Donna

thataway · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:56 am Post subject:

I have to agree what a great time! I'll try and get the photos up tomarrow. John and Sherry's house is truely a work of art. They were able to host over 50 people under the roof of their barbeque privillion, park a bunch of RV's, Cars/SUV's launch boats and dock about 15 C Dories and similar boats!

What a great bunch of people.

We came directly home--about 200 miles on the water in less than 10 hours--3 of it after dark. Thanks to all who made it happen!

Skip Hood · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: What they said!!

Many, many thanks to organizer extraordinaire Byrdman, Mark and Anita of Wefings, and hosts John and Sherry, who all spent the weekend and many hours leading up to it hard at work making it wonderful for the rest of us. All the while making everyone feel they were enjoying it too. The essence of gracious hospitality. Patty and I really enjoyed our first C-Dory gathering and meeting all who were there.

Skip Hood · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:01 am Post subject:

Sorry about that spelling, Marc. And Bob, 200 water miles in what was left of the day is pretty awsome.

C-WEED · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:02 pm Post subject:

Byrdman the omelette man (delicious), Marc and Anita, John and Sherry and the Wefings crew. A big thanks from Kay and I. Your hospitality was overboard! Our first gathering was a great time for sure. A quite impressive spread of great food, a fantastic place and a bunch of super nice people all drawn together over some unique boats. Wished we had more time to swing by the shop and take a look around.

jennykatz · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the Good times at our first Gathering .Great food and Hospitality from the Wefing crew .We got many good ideas on how to make the most of our Duck. Loree and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves .It was good meeting all of you and looking forward to another Gathering and Seattle Boat show

Thanks again Marc , John and Patrick for throwing a great Gathering.

The Duck make it home in 9 hours back to Naples .