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It looks like we may have a location!

I spoke with the manager of Seaport marine, in Mystic, CT yesterday. It is a marina that is a stone's throw from downtown Mystic. They would be very happy to host us, claim they can put us together, that there is a group rate, a dockside bar/party hosting room (I need to go look at that...), 2 year old beautiful bathrooms etc. and walking distance from the Whaler's inn in Mystic. All that is true. So, what do you think?

We can make it happen, all I need to know is whether I ought to begin to roll the ball.

Dinner could be held at the marina or at a restaurant in town. We just take a function room. It could also be at the Seaport if we wanted. Or at the Mystic Art center across the river, so we could stare at all our boats!

Lots of options.

Here is the link for Seaport Marine for the curious, as well as the Whaler's inn.

http://www.noankshipyard.com/marinaseaport.html

http://www.whalersinnmystic.com/

Take a look and let me know.

I need to get a feel for how many would be in and interested in coming, so I can give them a preliminary feel for how what kind of a group we would be coming in with. Chime in if you think you are part of this party!

Dug

Im in.

Sounds great. Bahia Moon is in.

Same here im in...Maybe we can twist Harrys arm a lil...BH

AUGUST 3-4-5?

I am in - and willing to help too! Don't know if I will have a boat floating, but an easy drive from Old Lyme!

Sounds great.

Walter, probably.

innnnnnnn and its lookin like its gonna be with a boat!

Bob wrote:Same here im in...Maybe we can twist Harrys arm a lil...BH

Okay Bob.....I give......you have twisted hard enough.....count me in.

hb

Sounds good to me.
Either "H" boat or JEEP

Count Wits End in.

dug sounds great frayed knot will attend thanx for organizing it

We'll run there together Bob.

Count me in, but still without the boat...
but at least the house is almost finished.

Won't be there. I can let the cat out of the bag Shannon is pregnant due Aug 10. We are very excited, but no big trips a week before.

Harv can I put in an order for an infant size rendezvous T?

Wow! Pete! Great news!!!!

Congratulations Peter!

a big congradulations to you and your wife

Thanks guys we are very excited and look forward to many future family NE rendezvous trips.

Starting this weekend I have a huge list of stuff to do around the house including a new bathroom.

Peter I will give you a call and . Do we have another little man?

Bob,

We are the exception these days and won't find out before hand.

Peter:

Congratulations on the wonderful news. Are bunkbeds being planned for your B31? LOL, I slept more than once on the engine box cushions so the kinder/gentler ones could have a roof over their heads.

What wonderful news!

Tom

The kids sleep great on the dinette set-up when lowered and dinette seat backs are fitted in the center...at least for a few years.

So, not to tap out the conversation about Peter's awesome news, we are at 9 boats if I count correctly. I would like to set things up at Seaport marine when I get back from my jaunt to KY. Anyone else in???????

Lets see how many more we can get!

If you know guys who might want to come, but have not dropped in to let us know, please spread the word. Pick up the phone, shoot off an email, text, whatever it takes. But lets get the word spread, so I can let the marina know, and we can get the momentum rolling!!!!

Thanks!!!!

Dug

The Phoenix clan will be there with 8 people maybe 10. Most likely catherine zeta jones and husband!

If that's so, I'll let the word slip to Jeff Briggs who redid and sold is 31 Bahia Mar (quietly) to Alec Baldwin last year. Tried to get them to Greenport last year (quietly) evwn for a day, but they didn't make it. If either of them know Baldwin, it might help make it happen even though it's further away.

Great news Peter....one of lifes great moments coming your way...enjoy the ride.
On to the rendezvous...Dug..Count me in as well.

As always, you can count on me for some help as well.

Best Regards
Giff

Dug:

Count me in -- but more likely than not, via automobile. I'm still not certain what, if anything, will be floating this summer -- and it is only a 20 minute drive for me from Old Lyme.

If something changes, I will let you know asap regarding being a boat owner.

Tom

Walter this was for dug ,Lindsey is a stand in double of Catherine in her twenties and dug and liz meet her sister cristine last year at Greenport.

Bob:

If she looks like CZJ in her 20s -- have her leave the husband at home!

Dug:

Let me know if you want to get together sometime soon to start working on this -- the project I'm working on will keep me busy til Mid-March -- after that I should have weekends free again.

Best regards,

Tom

Trust me Tom a dead ringer including height weight. Full scholarship ,all American soccer team ,actually not married yet.

I'm optimistic I will be able to move my rybo out of the great lakes and be there en route to Florida, count me in as a non b31 attendee

Sir did you say Rybo? What is her name and what year?

PeterPalmieri wrote:Won't be there. I can let the cat out of the bag Shannon is pregnant due Aug 10. We are very excited, but no big trips a week before.

Harv can I put in an order for an infant size rendezvous T?

I will check to see if it is available. Last I looked there were just youth sizes.

Dug, Im booking my spot tomorrow...just dont know which Bertram I will be steaming in on...BH

Bob, Both!

Harv wrote: I will check to see if it is available. Last I looked there were just youth sizes.

Thanks Harv, a kids size for carter (3 yr old) if they have it too.

Maybe I missed something, r the dates still Aug 3/5 ,planning the cruise schedule to Florida , I assume 50 amp service is available,thx

Marlin,

Yep, first weekend of August. And I assume they have all the juice you need. But feel free to contact the marina to be sure.

Dug

I'll be at Mystic this year since it coincides with a family function in Boston.

So here's my situation concerning the Rendezvous: I'll be flying into Logan on Aug 1st and the family thing is the 2nd. I'd like to come down to Mystic on Friday, hopefully find a boat to flop on Friday and Saturday night, and get back to Boston on Sunday for a return flight on Monday.

I have lodging and transportation issues taken care of for the days I'll be in Boston.

Any of you who might be able to help out on the Mystic end give a shout...

Best regards,

Patrick

Capt. Pat, Have an extra bunk on Westwater, your welcome to crash with our crew. If you need a ride to Logan I could help with that and maybe make a detour and show you my lil project..doubt she will be ready for Mystic..you could cruise down to the rendevous with us unless youve already made plans..Ill give you a call n iron out the details..BH

Bob,

Give me a call or email your phone number & I'll call you...

Br,

Patrick

Bob,

Thanks, you've covered all the loose ends!

Br,

Patrick

Capt. Pat, My pleasure...got you covered...sounds like a good time..BH

I have to tell you all that with all that has been going on in my life, I'm afraid this event may be a bit less formal and more loosely organized than in past years.

I know we have a destination, but I don't know how many have made reservations.

I know we will have a dinner, but I don't yet know price and reservation process. I hope to get some of that nailed down this coming weekend.

I have no handle on t-shirts or giveaway items, but don't really think that was ever the focus of the event in the first place.

No matter what, it will be good to see friends, and spend time together on the docks. Any questions, shoot me a note. I'll try to respond.

I feel a bit like a heel however, as I have not done the push marketing and all the phone calls that have been made in the past. Its been a tough spring...

Anyway, Looking forward to seeing friends.

Dug