Location of 2009 WoodenBoat show

[mark s.]

Rumors at this years show were that we are back in Mystic again next year. Certainly no complaints from me. Has anyone heard for sure?

Thanks, Mark

[Thad]

Yup, June 26-28, 2009, so they say.

[Peipers]

That would be fantastic! Hope it can be announced officially soon...

[David G]

Wait... I heard Seattle. Didn't I?? ;)

[Liam English]

It has been announced to this year's participants that the show will indeed be in Mystic next year.

[S/V Laura Ellen]

Wait... I heard Seattle. Didn't I?? ;)

Keep dreaming!

[Concordia...41]

It has been announced to this year's participants that the show will indeed be in Mystic next year.

WOO HOO Shazam TA DA! EBS at Lefty's; wild porch parties at the Whaler's Inn; wooden boats!

Um, er... I mean, that sounds like a nice idea ... :D

[Vince Brennan]

Mystic... now, start thinking in advance about accommodations!

Groton and the other surrounding towns are a heck of a lot cheaper than Mystic proper, and I think that's going to be a major consideration for all of us (not travelling by boat, that is) for next year. Of course, if travelling is very much more expensive, Mystic's prices may drop a bit just to attract more "flies"...

In about a week, I'll post the motel names I recommend for clean, cheap (relatively) accommodations and youse can take it from there.

[StevenBauer]

Will you be staying onboard, Margo? :D

Steven

[Paul Pless]

Will you be staying onboard, Margo? :D

Steven
That sounds cool! a Sarah/Airlie/Talisman raftup EBS!!!

[Concordia...41]

That sounds cool! a Sarah/Airlie/Talisman raftup EBS!!!

And don't forget Laura Ellen and Weatherly :)

And a winning lottery ticket to get all of the work I still need done.... :rolleyes:

It'd be worth it though for the look on Scot's face right now as he realizes that he now has to get us our own dock :D

[Mrleft8]

At least I have a little warning this time.......

[Canoez]

Gee, Lefty - you don't have any more sisters, do ya? :rolleyes:

[Paul Pless]

At least I have a little warning this time.......
Geez you had what? 6 months heads up last time!!!

[Hwyl]

Got to be the earliest thread ever.

[Mrleft8]

No.....No more sisters thank gawd.....And SHE had 11 months warning and STILL picked that damned date! Only thing that'll stop us this year is......No not even gonna say it cuz it'll happen..... Plan on Friday the 2......Er....26th? Yeah 26th...... If you plan on bringing boat parts that need machining, arrive early....(EH HEM! JOE! ;) )

[rbgarr]

Dancing at the Oyster Shack like in Carousel?? :D

[JimConlin]

I'm NOT gonna build another new boat!

[David G]

Keep dreaming!

Not Seattle then? Ah well :rolleyes: Yes, I have a very active fantasy life. Just ask my wife... or ANY of my girlfriends ;)

[Iolaire]

For those of us outsiders what does "EBS" signify. WBS seems obvious but please help me.

[Lew Barrett]

EBS is speak here for "elbow bending session." Beer and skittles and companionship en masse......a party!

[Lew Barrett]

Makes sense, as it's the right place for the show. I think holding it on the west coast, much as I'd love to see it here, wouldn't work as well for the organizers.

[C. Ross]

The high priests of the Church of Milo insist it be Mystic. "Next year in Newport"? Apostasy!

Lew, I looked it up and it's about 7000 miles from Seattle to Mystic via the Panama Canal. At 10 knots hull speed, cruising 6 hours a day to leave time for port stops, heck, you could leave Seattle on Rita on March 15 and be in Mystic in time for the WBS.

[Paul Pless]

Lew, I looked it up and it's about 7000 miles from Seattle to Mystic via the Panama Canal. At 10 knots hull speed, cruising 6 hours a day to leave time for port stops, heck, you could leave Seattle on Rita on March 15 and be in Mystic in time for the WBS.So Chris, when do you have to depart down the Mississippi to the Gulf and the InraCoastal to get to Mystic on time?:D

[C. Ross]

Paul, I'd love to do the Great Loop, someday. We'll come south via Tenn Tom and pick you up. :D

(Actually 3 or 4 guys in my club have done various routes. Great stories...)

[Lew Barrett]

I think that by next year I could possibly take the Northwest Passage, which could be ice free and open by then, avoid the possibility of Pirates off the coast of Belize, and only have to deal with the impact of the rise in the Canadian dollar!

WBS was an expensive excursion for us, but a fine one. It sucks to be back in the saddle, and putting long pants and socks on again.

[Canoez]

Confirmation (http://www.thewoodenboatshow.com/), for those still wondering.

[mark s.]

Wonder who took all the great photos in the slideshow at this years show at www.thewoodenboatshow.com?

[k4lmy]

They are great! I saw a gal that I think may work for Wooden Boat that seemed to have access to the various demonstrations behind the people stoppers taking pictures..

Seeing the great pictures brings back the weekend time and time again.. Got to give Wooden Boat a great big slap on the back..

Henry

[S.V. Airlie]

No.....No more sisters thank gawd.....And SHE had 11 months warning and STILL picked that damned date! Only thing that'll stop us this year is......No not even gonna say it cuz it'll happen..... Plan on Friday the 2......Er....26th? Yeah 26th...... If you plan on bringing boat parts that need machining, arrive early....(EH HEM! JOE! ;) )

Do you have to attend the divorce proceedings...
I hear that is scheduled for the WBS weekend...

So.. to get on the calender. EBS on Airlie Thurs. or Friday night.. will be parked at the same watering hole.

[Kasey]

:):) Can't wait :):)

[Russ Manheimer]

Wait, Jamie, where are you? Got time for any exciting stories?

[Liam English]

I believe the photographer for that slide show was Michele Corbeil, the Ad Director for WoodenBoat. She did a great job of capturing some of the feeling of the show.