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

Fri Aug 4 12:54:47 EDT 2017

I plan on going to the show. I'd be willing to help in any way I can. 

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL

> On Aug 3, 2017, at 6:00 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
>> 
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>> 
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>> -----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
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