WBS Saturday Cocktails on the Whaler's Inn Porch

[Russ Manheimer]

Dear All,

As is our usual custom (except for last year when we were denied the Morgan Suite by a wedding,) Julia and I will be hosting a gathering on the Porch at the Whaler's Inn on the Saturday of the WoodenBoat Show. Stop by around 4:30 or so and have a bit a cheer. Drinks and snacks welcome.

Is anyone going to the Gannon and Benjamin Dinner? I think it starts at six. Hope to see you all at the show and on the Porch.

Are you staying there Margo? Anyone else?

Best,

Russ Manheimer

[Mrleft8]

Margo has the suite at Chez Noyes reserved for the weekend..... Should someone bring salad to your cocktail party, or will you be supplying the greens?

[Paul Pless]

We'll be there Russ!

[Flying Orca]

I will try to make it.

[Paul Pless]

"Do or Do not. There is no try."

[Flying Orca]

I might owe my family some time.
Or I could just drag them along... they're boaty and like a drink...

[S.V. Airlie]

One night getting prepped for a hangover is probably enough for this old man. Russ but I appreciate the kind offer. I will stop at Dougs and say hi to you two for a minute.If I was staying in Mystic, that would be one thing.

[Russ Manheimer]

Looking forward to seeing new and old friends. Especially that long married couple Kat and Paul.

Russ

[StevenBauer]

Mary and I will be there. Sounds like fun.


Steven

[Carl Cramer]

I'll try to make a cameo, Russ. Before the G&B dinner.

[Mrleft8]

.... "And standing in tonight, for Carl Cramer, in the role of Carl Cramer...... Please welcome...... Ladies and gentlemen!..... CARL CRAMER!!!!!!!" <<<<SCREEEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMM!!!!! WHISTLE WHISTLE CLAP CLAP CLAP!!!!!!!>>>>

[Carl Cramer]

Don't worry, Mrleft8. I don't have a clean workshop.

I want to see you Forumites!

[Flying Orca]

I want to see you Forumites!

Famous last words...

[elf]

I want to see you Forumites!

Oh boy, are you going to be sorry. You better have a bone-up session with Scot before you come, just so you're prepared for the full spectrum of characters likely to show up!

[Flying Orca]

Oh boy, are you going to be sorry. You better have a bone-up session with Scot before you come, just so you're prepared for the full spectrum of characters likely to show up!

Scot could do up a set of cards for the usual suspects, like during the Iraq war...

[Keith Wilson]

Barring disasters, I'll be there.

[Mrleft8]

Scot could do up a set of cards for the usual suspects, like during the Iraq war...

Barring disasters, I'll be there.

..... Hmmmmm....... I think we have our first target confirmed.......

[Concordia...41]

I'll try to make a cameo, Russ. Before the G&B dinner.

Keep in mind you've got a Friday engagement also ;~)

[Russ Manheimer]

Look forward to meeting you and your reasonable voice Keith.

Russ

[skuthorp]

Sorry I won't be with you gentlemen and ladies, but I'll make the show one year.

[Russ Manheimer]

As the chosen folk say "next year in Mystic"

[Mrleft8]

Look forward to meeting you and your reasonable voice Keith.

Russ

Won't it be a hoot, when we find out that in person, Keith's a raving lunatic!

[Soundbounder]

Will do my best to be there.

[Russ Manheimer]

Look forward to meeting you Soundbounder.

Russ

[BrianW]

I just checked, and the Whaler has a queen bed room (adult's only building) for June 30th thru July 2nd. It's $175 a night.

Too small for us, and adults only. They won't make an exception for a 14yo.

Better hurry!

[Russ Manheimer]

Here are some pics from the 2009 Porch party. I think it was Kat and Paul's Engagement affair.



Mary Bauer, Katherine, Hughman, Paul, and Woodenboat.




Katherine, Paul, Alan (Who probably limps a lot less today) and Julia





Gareth, Julia and Margo?


Should be fun.

Russ

[Carl Cramer]

I do, Margo -- indeed. As long as I get driving direx.

It'll be great to see you all.

Keep in mind you've got a Friday engagement also ;~)

[Draketail]

Russ,

Accepting Virginians as first time visitors to the gathering? Two of us will be at the show on Sat.

Draketail

[StevenBauer]

2008:

[Russ Manheimer]

Especially Virginians. Looking forward to meeting you and yours Draketail.

[Draketail]

Thanks Russ!

See ya'll Sat around 4:30.

[Bark]

Russ:

Perhaps a Marylander as well? I kind of threw this trip together this morning, but it looks like it's collapsing into place pretty well ... I even managed to get a dinner ticket for Saturday night! I'll be staying in Groton - would love to meet some forumites!

Ben

[Russ Manheimer]

Ben,

Look forward to meeting you. We have tickets as well. Who's going to the G@B Dinner? Steven?

Russ

[StevenBauer]

We don't have tickets so I guess not. We will probably go to the party at Carl's friend's boatshop.

[jimkeen]

We hope there is room on the porch. My wife and I are planning on stopping by to say hello and meet some folks.
Can you still get tickets to the dinner?
Thanks

[Russ Manheimer]

Jim,

There may be some available. See you there.

Russ

[Bark]

Jim:

I called WB yesterday morning and spoke with Scot after I noticed there was no ticket purchase info on the website - he said tickets were very limited, and advised me to reserve one ASAP, which I did. Might be worth a call to see if there are a couple available.

Ben

[Mrleft8]

Jim:

I called WB yesterday morning and spoke with Scot after I noticed there was no ticket purchase info on the website - he said tickets were very limited, and advised me to reserve one ASAP, which I did. Might be worth a call to see if there are a couple available.

Ben

.... You spoke with Scot?! In real life!?...... Are you sure it was really him?..... Not just an intern from India?....

[Canoez]

.... You spoke with Scot?! In real life!?...... Are you sure it was really him?..... Not just an intern from India?....

Man, I hope he makes the EBS with Carl. We must dispell this myth for you as you never seem to make it over to Mystic.

[Concordia...41]

Man, I hope he makes the EBS with Carl. We must dispell this myth for you as you never seem to make it over to Mystic.

Yeah. Mystic is so freaking far from Chez Noyes Maybe it's just farther one way?

- M

PS - I put Carl in charge of getting Scot there and Scot in charge of getting Carl there. Nobody tell

[Hwyl]

Katherine, Paul, Alan (Who probably limps a lot less today) and Julia





Gareth, Julia and Margo?


Should be fun.

Russ

I'll be there this year, with significant other Marilyn. I'll try not to wear the same shirt.

[Mrleft8]

Man, I hope he makes the EBS with Carl. We must dispell this myth for you as you never seem to make it over to Mystic.

Gee.... I wonder why?........

[Stan D]

Ain't no myth to me. I saw him there last year.

[Vince Brennan]

.... You spoke with Scot?! In real life!?...... Are you sure it was really him?..... Not just an intern from India?....

See here, Sir! I is spoke upon"De Scot" frequently and often-like (well, at least three times face-to-face... Last time I saw only his back as he ran, screaming, off of the graving dock at Mystic, in a vain attempt to avoid me). He IS a reel purson widda beerd anda (alleged) chin and all. He even speaks englis.

I is thunk what he might resemble "Da Cheech", should one be so (lucky)(unfortunate) to encounter him widdout "Da Hat". One thing... he is allus surrounded wid dem girly-types at de show,

Conicidence?

I thinks nart.

[Ethan]

If anyone needs an extra ticket (no charge) for Sat night's event, PM me.

[Soundbounder]

Unfortunately I have to work from 2-10pm today and will be unable to attend.
Damn....I really wanted to be there.

[Russ Manheimer]

Next year in Mystic Matthew.

[Russ Manheimer]

See you all at 4:30 or so.

Russ and Julia

[Russ Manheimer]

And we could use a lime or three.

Thanks

[Concordia...41]

From the look on Julia's face,it looks like Hugh forgot the limes,,,