[Rhodes22-list] Annapolis Sailboat Show - Oct 5- 9

Thu Aug 3 19:43:24 EDT 2017

Great Idea Shawn!  We can send a couple of our "Best" picts and comments
about Stan, GBC and the boat!  I like the donation idea that Michael M.
mentioned that would be nice, maybe we could buy something for Stan and
Rose with the leftover if everyone doesn't drink it up.

Chris Geankoplis
Enosis I

On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 6:47 PM, Shawn Boles <shawn.sustain at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all -
>
>  I will also kick in some bucks ,
>  together with a  photo of Sweet Baboo. Suggest others might do the same in
> honor of Stan, GB, & all of  our boats.
>
> Where do I send the money and pic? Sorry to miss the fun.
>
> Cheers,
> Shawn
> s/v Sweet Baboo
>
> PS At 74, I told Stan that if I had six million dollars and was 20 years
> younger I'd have a shot at continuing GB. He slyly  pointed out that I WAS
> 20 years younger.
> Should anything evolve, best I can do would be as a small investor in a
> noble endeavor...
>
>
>
>
>
> On Aug 3, 2017 3:00 PM, "Chris Geankoplis" <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I can't make it to the show but will be happy to kick in $50 to the beer
> > kitty and send along a cardboard cut of me that you can tape up (grin)
> >
> > Chris Geankoplis
> > Enosis I
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 3:03 PM, Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Manny of the boat vendors the past few years seem to have after show
> > > parties and they seem to work well.  My perception over the years is
> that
> > > Stan would prefer to prioritize his time talking to prospective
> > purchasers
> > > during the show and to socialize after show hours.
> > >
> > > Please note our new office address and phone number
> > >
> > > Christopher P. Cowie
> > >
> > > 700 N Fairfax Street
> > > Suite 304
> > > Alexandria, Virginia 22314
> > > 703.717.9103 ex.204 ● 202.270.1470 mobile
> > > [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Please consider the environment before printing this email.
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
> > Behalf
> > > Of Mary Lou Troy
> > > Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 2:58 PM
> > > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Annapolis Sailboat Show - Oct 5- 9
> > >
> > > A little bit of ancient history here that might or might not help.
> > >
> > > There were several Rhodie gatherings at or near the show in the late
> 90s
> > > early 00s. We did meet in restaurants a couple of times (I remember one
> > at
> > > Carroll Creek and one at Buddy's and I think even a small informal one
> at
> > > Cantlers but Stan didn't come to that one.) The problem with the
> > > restaurants during the show is that they are super crowded and Stan
> (and
> > > Elton back then) couldn't get off until the show had closed and they
> had
> > > wrapped things up for the night.
> > >
> > > The most successful one(s) we had were one or two that we had catered
> > > right at the boat after the show closed. They were catered by the BBQ
> > place
> > > Red Hot & Blue (still in business) and several of us brought munchies,
> > > bottles of sodas, ice (and maybe ice tea ) for drinks - the wheeled
> > cooler
> > > idea. I think the caterer supplied the tables and I don't remember who
> > > supplied paper goods and utensils. I remember that it seemed  like a
> big
> > > undertaking but one of our members, Jan Eyres, was a meeting planner
> and
> > I
> > > distinctly remember her saying "oh this will be easy."  If I recall
> > > correctly, she made the arrangements with the caterer. Jan or Michael
> > > Meltzer (who just chimed in) made the arrangements with the show
> > management
> > > to let the caterer in and maybe had the list of attendees. This would
> > have
> > > to be done by someone acting on behalf of the vendor - General Boats. I
> > > believe we collected names so we had a list of everyone authorized to
> > stay
> > > after the show closing. I collected the names of attendees and made
> > > nametags I found a nametag list with 20 names on it from 1998 (that
> might
> > > have been for a restaurant gathering) and one with 42 on it from 1999 -
> > > that was a big catered gathering at the Rhodes 22 display at the show.
> > I'm
> > > still looking for photos but I may not have had many digital from back
> > then.
> > >
> > > Not sure what our rain plans were but we may have had the 1999
> equivalent
> > > of a couple of EZ-ups in reserve. I remember that we took over a couple
> > of
> > > the vacated booths of other vendors and were very careful to leave all
> as
> > > we found it when we left.
> > >
> > > Good memories.
> > >
> > > Note that show management has changed and I have no idea of what
> current
> > > rules on such gatherings might be.
> > >
> > > Best to all
> > > Mary Lou
> > > ex Rhodes 22
> > > now Rosborough FR-246 Tara
> > > Rock Hall, MD
> > >
> > > On 8/3/2017 11:07 AM, marlangreen at gmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > > Dear Rhodies,
> > > >
> > > > Since this is the last year that Stan will be showing the Rhodes 22
> at
> > > > the Annapolis Show (that's still the case, right?), I wonder if it
> > > > would be possible to organize a gathering for all of us and Stan to
> > > > meet, socialize and just do what sailors do - tell stories.
> > > >
> > > > I know that in the past Rhodies have met one another by hanging out
> > > > with Stan and the boats and that there have also been informal
> > > > gatherings away from the actual show.
> > > >
> > > > This year could we choose a time and location in advance for a
> > gathering?
> > > >
> > > > Would it be possible to arrange something for Friday or Saturday
> > evening?
> > > >
> > > > I live in the DC metro area and my boat is south of Annapolis. I'm
> > > > willing to help organize this. Would anyone else be willing to help?
> I
> > > > don't think I can do it alone.
> > > >
> > > > I suspect that the biggest challenge will be finding a
> > > > venue/restaurant that could accommodate us. It might be possible to
> > > > find an outdoor location like a public park but then there is the
> risk
> > > of unfriendly weather.
> > > >
> > > > Do you think this is a good idea?
> > > >
> > > > Do you think it is something you would attend?
> > > >
> > > > Are you willing to help me pull it together?
> > > >
> > > > I'd love to hear your thoughts. If no one wants to do this I'll let
> it
> > > > slide.
> > > >
> > > > If there is a Rhodie near Annapolis who might know of a venue or
> > > > location please contact me. Better still -- is there a Rhodie in the
> > > Annapolis area
> > > > who could host at their home?   :-)
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Marlan Green
> > > > s/v Nautisaurus
> > > > Holiday Hill Marina
> > > > Mayo, MD
> > > > Rhode River
> > > > __________________________________________________
> > > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to
> > > > http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > > >
> > > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and
> archives
> > > > go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > > __________________________________________________
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
> > > https://www.avast.com/antivirus
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/
> > > mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
> go
> > > to http://www.rhodes22.org/list ______________________________
> > > ____________________
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/
> > > mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> > >
> > > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives
> go
> > > to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > > __________________________________________________
> > >
> > __________________________________________________
> > To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/
> > mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
> >
> > For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> > to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> > __________________________________________________
> >
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/
> mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go
> to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________
>