In picture perfect weather for January, the skiffheads were ready to get the boats in to test the waters.  For those that arrived early on Friday, Claire had a wonderful delicious spread at her house.  It was great to see everyone!

 

Paul brought Timmy, and Jeannie had a ball playing games with him.  I'm not sure which one of them had more fun!

 

Saturday we were at the launch by 9a.m. SHARP? Well......we were all in the water by 9:30 a.m.!!!

 

The new Puppy Love looked fantastic!  Flying Pony's Bill Russell did a beautiful deck job.  They sure do shine.

 

We enjoyed the boats for most of Saturday.  We were privileged to have with us Cheryl Brintnall from the Antique & Classic Boat Magazine for a wild photo shoot.  (Be sure to watch for the pictures in an upcoming edition.)

 

Others to join us were: Dave Rees (Soulmates) former Hog Wild, Cathy Shuler (Wizzbang), I might add here that she is the only women to own her own boat so far, and I hope more will follow her example), Roger Harris (Breakin Water), Tom and Fran Wark, (Jersey Girl), Mike and Terry Howick, (Re Run), Dave Yaeger, (River Rat). Although Dave was having engine trouble, he did get to run for a time on Saturday, Fred Ziegler (Have No Fear), Cliff and Kathy Ennis, (Sun Dog), Jon Hoaglin, (Bad Attitude).  Skip and Esther brought up the Century, which ran great, and they had an absolute blast.  Esther was especially happy, since it doesn't go as fast as the skiff!  Timmy even got to drive it.  Paul is hoping to have his skiff, (Orange Crush), ready for Mt. Dora.  Paul Nowack brought Heartbeat and Bill Oakley joined in with Wo-Jo. Phil and Jeannie had their ski boat (I'm Back) and I understand they received a 10 when we went for some pictures.  .  I'm sure everyone will be anxiously waiting to see those shots!  Dave and I were also airborne...what a thrill!!!

 

We stopped for lunch at Gators, and then ran more boats afterward.

 

Saturday night it was back to Gators for a surprise birthday party for Skip.  He really was surprised when they brought in the cake.  We all had a wonderful time and alot of fun.

 

Some of us hung around on Sunday to take a last few spins and go though the Dora canal which is always beautiful with wildlife.  The weather couldn't have been better and I really didn't want to go home.

Oh well....Back to reality!  Until next time,

 

 

Sea ya.