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Just a reminder: 2012 Winterfest Boat Parade

Discussion in 'Boat Shows & Yacht Watching' started by Old Phart, Nov 4, 2012.

  1. Old Phart, Nov 4, 2012
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  2. Old Phart, Dec 10, 2012
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  3. Old Phart, Dec 11, 2012
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    Only 4 more days 'til show time.

    Hope the shutterbugs are ready.

    Disco, Tom, anyone?
  4. Old Phart, Dec 15, 2012
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  5. YachtForums, Dec 15, 2012
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    Hi OP,

    Sorry, but due to prior plans, I couldn't get down to the boat parade this year. However I did get down to Lauderdale on Thursday when Judy & I brought lunch to Discokachina who is suffering an extremely over-bent bone, compliments of a careless driver. He's horizontal for a few weeks with a cast on his leg.

    Tom is playing catch up on his life this week because he's been living out of a suitcase for several weeks. I got a text a few minutes ago from Maldwin who is in the show this year. He's got a 'Posh' seat on some classic wood. See attached...

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  6. Capt J, Dec 15, 2012
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    That guy almost hit us tonight!!!!!!!!!!!! We were anchored near Bahia Maria out of the channel and he almost hit us broadside, then turned and passed across our bow 6' away......luckily our anchor chain was heading to starboard and he didn't run it over. How do you almost run into the side of a 55' Neptunus with a lot of lights on????
  7. Old Phart, Dec 16, 2012
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    Watched The Show on The Webcam for two hours - very impressive.

    You and Judy are Saints, as are the on-the-job accomplishments by Tom.

    Guess one could say Disco has a leg up on the rest of us for a few weeks.

    Here's a little blog Disco might enjoy, to pass the time.

    The dummies guide to coping with a broken foot! | Mumsee's blog
  8. CaptTom, Dec 16, 2012
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    Sorry guys, did not make it. Catching up on laundry and such and entertaining two college kids this weekend prevented me from shooting. Will try to plan better for next year. Enjoy the holidays.
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    Sorry about that, but I was not at the helm and must have been looking the other side because I never saw the incident.
    Best,
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  10. rocdiver, Dec 17, 2012
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    A Few Pictures

    I wasn't planning on posting these but, since none of our usual pros made to the parade I will share a few from my point and shoot for the benefit of those unable to see the real deal.

    Regrettably, all of the pictures I shot of the boats underway came out blurry due to looooong shutter speed since it was dark. Here are a few I got while some were either at the dock or while waiting for traffic. Sorry they couldn't be better . . .

    I re-sized them in Picassa. I hope they fall in the guidelines, I can't really tell until I see the post. If they are too big I'll delete the post and start again or if a mod sees it first, feel free.

    A few more to follow if it works out . . .

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  11. rocdiver, Dec 17, 2012
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    A Few More Pictures

    Nice view of the Broward County Jail in the background :)

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  12. rocdiver, Dec 17, 2012
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    Even the little guys get to participate in this event . . .

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