Update: Cruisers 2011 Thanksgiving at Vero Beach

The Cruisers 2011 Thanksgiving Gathering in Vero Beach was fantastic. All toll there were 17 tables of Cruisers (minimum of 6 to each table – more like 8 at most) celebrating Thanksgiving with a “pot-luck meal”, music and friendship. 

If this is a pot-luck meal, I’m pretty sure I don’t need to eat anywhere else. The food and company, simply fabulous. We were seated outside on the porch at table #16. It was the only open table we could find when we arrived. The table had seating for four however by the time the food was served we managed to seat 3 couples and one single. That would be 7 people at a table for four. Wouldn't have had it any other way. We had the best time meeting our new victims, oops - I mean friends. I believe everyone had a great time, we surely did.

We were blessed to have the company of Bill Bartlett on s/v “Memento Mori”, Julie and Hunter on s/v “Contigo”, Paul and Elana on s/v “Joie de vivre”. 

Afterwards loud Zeee's could be heard throughout the mooring field and marina.

Bill s/v "Memento Mori"

Julie and Hunter s/v "Contigo"

Elana and Paul s/v "Joie de vivre" 

Ginny and Jesse s/v "Wind Dust"

Once Upon a Time (A Bedtime Story)

Once Upon a Time there were two Very Special Hounds (VSH’s) that graced the Docks of Brunswick Landing Marina in Brunswick, Ga. On a normal day they greeted new arrivals and resident cruisers with the love and affection missed from pet ownership days gone by. Getting a fix of unconditional doggy love was easy. These two hounds (and their owner) brought smiles to most people on the docks as they went about their daily work routines. They represented what all dog lovers seek, a dog friendly marina.

 

Then for reasons unknown, the Two Hounds were banished from the marina. What a sad day! As the news spread every dog loving boater in the marina was heartbroken. After the shock of the news, they were PISSED.  PISSED to the point they will reconsider where to spend their marina money next season.  What a shame!  A great place, with great people, great hounds and one butthead who screwed it all up. What a shame! What a shame!  Oh, what a shame!  

Update: Dock 6 - Heading South Party

It’s been a great summer/fall season here in Brunswick waiting out Hurricane Season. The new friends we have met, the great family trips, the marina parties, Brunswick First Friday events, fishing and shrimping, visits from friends and family have all made for a very special season. 

We consider ourselves very lucky to have spent the season on dock 6 with so many special sailors. We will always cherish the time spent here at a special place with very special people.

As we all know, all good things must come to an end, especially when the weather requires jackets and long pants. So with warmer weather in mind, Dock 6 held our official “GTFOOB Party”  this afternoon and evening. (Get The Flock Out Of Brunswick). 

Notes were compared, destinations contemplated, jokes swapped, BS-ing shared and farewells given. 

Here are a few pictures from the hoe-down. Oops - I mean get together.