Wednesday, November 16, 2011

2011 - 11-12 - The surprise party

11/12 We had a pleasant surprise too. Kathryn drove up from Ft Myers to spend the weekend. I didn’t realize how much I’ve missed her until I saw her                                 Kathryn & Susan aboard RIVER SKIPPER
pretty face. We chatted a bit then I put her to work decorating River Skipper for Tom’s 50th birthday party. We met Tom & Sue Melton at Regatta Point marina in 2010. Tom was the one who created & installed our new stanchions.
                          Michael, Margaret & Baileys - 2010 (I never got a new pic of them)
Sue’s a nurse so we had lots in common. Here’s how the surprise worked out. Tom & Sue are going to Aruba on the 13th, Margaret & Mike are watching their 2 dogs aboard their boat docked at
                                                                           Sue & Tom in 2010
the marina. While Tom & Sue were delivering the dogs, the party goers boarded RIVER SKIPPER at the fuel dock. We then took the boat over to Mike &
                                                                   Sue & Tom (today)
Margaret’s boat & shouted HAPPY BIRTHDAY. It went off without a hitch & he was shocked & surprised. Now, the Tom I knew looked like this…he now looks like this - While we were singing I asked where Tom was ! I honestly didn’t recognize him
                                                                Jean & Joe (Tom's brother)
 It became the joke of the evening. Good food, drink, music & friends made for a good time for all ! (notice, no pictures of ME)

                                               Tom & Susan - owners/operators of RIVER SKIPPER

                                                                      Brothers - Joe & Tom

                                                                                     Kate & Wayne



                   Little Tommy
I doubt there'll be much excitment for the next few weeks. Wayne has been busy researching parts he needs for repairs, ordering new stainless anchor chain - things we hate to have to do, but necessary. My excitment was to go to Bed, Bath & Beyond ~ love that store & go food shopping. SO, not sure when the next blog will be posted ~ I surely don't want to bore y'all. Ciao for now...till next time.

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