WE GOTTA DO BETTER!

I was riding in the boat behind the Yello 29. it is the R- Matey. this was quite an orchestration to get that pic.
I showed up just in time to jump aboard as they were untying and backing out of the slip.
I didn't get a actual count but I would guess that there were over 50 tugs on the docks. it was an impressive sight for sure.
 
I was there with Roger - can anyone spot us in the pic? :mrgreen:

And, plenty of tugs stayed in the marina during that photo shoot - my guess is, only about half went out.

Now...before you Brats get all jealous, those TugNuts just don't measure up...there was still beer left in the pony kegs on Saturday morning.

Wimps. :P
 
lets plan on a photo shot in friday harbor next spring. I know a guy with a plane that could do a fly over. we could all go out as the ferry is coming and surround it. that would make a great pic.

has anyone seen the anchored wheels that some boat clubs do.
 
Friday Harbor would be a good place to for a photo op. I think it would be fun and it might be worth some PR too. How about Northwest Evening Magazine (North West Cable News) might do a story there, (the family not just the boat.) It would go along with the type of things they do. Maybe Northwest Yachting Mag would do a cover, and Neil would come and do the shoot. It would take some advance planing and lots of cooperation, but I bet the Brats would do it. 35 - 45 boats, now there would be a shooting challenge. Maybe we could get some of the wonderers back to the PNW for such a gig, (Bill and El, Jim and Joan, Russ and whoops :oops: Love you guys :roll: Meander, Hunky Dory....Are you all in :?: Scott and the factory crew, interested?

Good idea Tom.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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starcrafttom":35go3gzr said:
lets plan on a photo shot in friday harbor next spring. I know a guy with a plane that could do a fly over. we could all go out as the ferry is coming and surround it. that would make a great pic.

has anyone seen the anchored wheels that some boat clubs do.
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Not a good idea to surround the ferry with all the piracy going on. We want to keep our good reputation... :smiled :lol:

Charlie
 
Da Nag":3lfkl6yj said:
I was there with Roger - can anyone spot us in the pic? :mrgreen:

And, plenty of tugs stayed in the marina during that photo shoot - my guess is, only about half went out.

Now...before you Brats get all jealous, those TugNuts just don't measure up...there was still beer left in the pony kegs on Saturday morning.

Wimps. :P
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Roger, Bill, sorry I missed you guys. Willie and I were on bridge taking pictures. May have been a little beer left, but the wine chillers were empty.
Again Roger, we really enjoyed dinner with you in Anacortes.
 
Great shot, Herb! Of course, you could have been on the radio, lining up their formation a bit. :wink: That will be a great keepsake for those involved.

Best wishes,
Jim
 
Captains Cat":19g0g6tj said:
starcrafttom":19g0g6tj said:
lets plan on a photo shot in friday harbor next spring. I know a guy with a plane that could do a fly over. we could all go out as the ferry is coming and surround it. that would make a great pic.

has anyone seen the anchored wheels that some boat clubs do.
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Not a good idea to surround the ferry with all the piracy going on. We want to keep our good reputation... :smiled :lol:

Charlie
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A few years ago when we were in San Francisco Bay with the Delta gathering, the line of C-Dorys got a slow fly-over from a USCG helicopter. "Smile and wave for the guys with the guns." :wink:
 
Particularly with a bunch of small boats surrounding a ferry full of folks with a small plane circling overhead.... :roll: A recipie for a visit by DHS!

I do know what you meant though Tom, we need some good pix of our boats underway in a "POD"! :lol: :wink: :thup

Charlie
 
I thru in the ferry idea because every time I go by it I get boarded anyhow. If my father is in the area that time of the year he could do the fly over with a photographer of your choice.

I just would like to get a picture of all the boats in the water underway. It would only take a hour of time before the pot luck.
 
I predict it will be like "herding cats".... :mrgreen:

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OK, you guys line up!! :lol:
 
Hmmm...probably not GREAT beer, either!


Da Nag":2w6tw3l6 said:
I was there with Roger - can anyone spot us in the pic? :mrgreen:

And, plenty of tugs stayed in the marina during that photo shoot - my guess is, only about half went out.

Now...before you Brats get all jealous, those TugNuts just don't measure up...there was still beer left in the pony kegs on Saturday morning.

Wimps. :P
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Let's see, 5 wide by 10 long or is it 10 wide by 5 long. TomCats down the middle, 27 in the center, 25 and 26's on each side, flanked by the 22 & 23's. The 16's, 18 and 14's can run the points. Oh, I think Dusty should be in control here. He is Senior Officer. Then the parade breaks into a circle and then into a pin wheel, maybe a single file chicane and :photo :photo :photo

Might take more than an hour Tom. :clock

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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Pat Anderson":1tm3d2tu said:
Hmmm...probably not GREAT beer, either!


Da Nag":1tm3d2tu said:
I was there with Roger - can anyone spot us in the pic? :mrgreen:

And, plenty of tugs stayed in the marina during that photo shoot - my guess is, only about half went out.

Now...before you Brats get all jealous, those TugNuts just don't measure up...there was still beer left in the pony kegs on Saturday morning.

Wimps. :P
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That's probably why there was some left.
 
Da Nag":23p8ppdv said:
Now...before you Brats get all jealous, those TugNuts just don't measure up...there was still beer left in the pony kegs on Saturday morning.

Wimps. :P
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Da Nag? Beer left in the kegs you say? On Saturday morning you say?

And to think... I always held you boys from the other ocean in such high esteem... :mrgreen: :beer :mrgreen: :beer
 
gotta read this a bit later and slower.....but, I will say this...about that...

Great to see all the hours of very hard work and effort of Jeff Messmer and crew paying off. It is real.

Jeff: Ya done good Brother. Looking forward to looking at the pics and reading a bit later.

Byrdman
 
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