Memorial Day Weekend 2004

 

Bay Sail on the s/v Bushwacker

&

BBQ on the s/v Abacus

 

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The weekend weather was great. Saturday is nice and warm with a good breeze on the bay. The Bushwacker just can't stay tied to the dock on a day like this!

 

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Gary snaps a few pictures.

 

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The wind pipes up a bit so Gary decides to put all the sails up.

 

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The Bushwacker heels over and the fun begins.

 

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We hit 9.0 knots. Then 9.1. We top out at 9.2 and maybe hit a quick 9.3. What a great sail.

 

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Sunday is even warmer! A crowd gathers around the s/v Abacus. HEY, it's BBQ time!! Jeff uncorks some of the wine from his winery. Let the party begin.

 

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2 slabs of marinated salmon on the barbie. Lots of appetizers, beer and wine.

 

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Some people gave Steve a hard time about his unusual method of 'cleaning' the bbq.

 

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But no one was turning down any of the salmon with mango salsa and salad.

 

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I don't remember ever seeing Mike without a plate of food in his hands.

 

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Patty takes us out for a ride on her beautifully restored 1955 ChrisCraft.

 

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Sorry, this is a no smoking area and Don wants proof of the offense.

 

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Like normal, the party goes on late into the evening.

 

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Princess Sasha gets a few left-overs.

 

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Ana gives Ann a massage.

 

And the party is now officially over.