Next: Opening Day Parade!

[ron12]

if the fiberform is ready definetly

:boater1:

[Bflaherty]

To all those with questionable crafts

To all of you doubting weather you'll have a running boat for the parade, you should post your interest here as I am sure we can all work together to find rides for everyone interested in participating. No matter what the weather this event is always a good time and well worth a trip out.

I have an extra boat and now have a spare captain:Scared1: so we have a few open seats...

Happy motoring!!!

:GoTeam1: :GoTeam1:

[Tim McCrain]

Ron, if you don't have the Fiberform ready in time it looks like I'll have empty seats, you're welcome to ride with me if three seats will work for you.

Hey Marty, what's the bathroom situation while we're waiting for the parade to start? I imagine there are some folks wondering how long they can hold it ... :Scared2:

[bham-rick]

Can't make it this year

Now that I'm back to work ,I won't be able to get a Saturday off . I'm building up my seniority still ??
I will really miss the cruise past the log boom. Heard lots of " Bear Cat " calls last year. Tim : You will love the way that motor Idles. I used about 2 Gals. of plain gas for the whole day !

[Tim McCrain]

Now that I'm back to work ,I won't be able to get a Saturday off . I'm building up my seniority still ??
I will really miss the cruise past the log boom. Heard lots of " Bear Cat " calls last year. Tim : You will love the way that motor Idles. I used about 2 Gals. of plain gas for the whole day !

Sorry you won't be able to make it Rick, was hoping we could have two Homelites cruising together. And you're right about the gas, I've been amazed at how little this thing burns

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

Bathrooms, Opening Day...

Tim -

Good question...

Most of our "holding it" time is at the rendezvous point, at South Lake Union Park, where there are facilities in the old Armory building as well as at the adjoining Center for Wooden Boats.

Once we head for Portage Bay and the parade staging area--and until the parade's over--options become limited. Andy probably knows if it might be possible to dock for a few minutes at Jensen Motorboat Co. and use facilities there, but otherwise I'd suggest that you bring one of those red pee jugs, and/or tie alongside Tabu and beg for mercy, since the biggest boat in our fleet has facilities. Most of the smaller cruisers in our fleet also have Porta-Potties, which might be an option (any potty owners want to step forward, volunteering potential use of your facilities?) Of course, runabouts can carry Porta-Potties, too--just bring a full-length coat for privacy.

Here's a semi-delicate question: I know that someone manufactures a plastic pee-cup device for women...their equivalent of the mens' red pee jug, but obviously with a different design. Does anyone know if those things actually work okay? I bought one several years ago, but Mo's response was to laugh so hard that she pee'd her pants. (Just kidding about the last part--she didn't laugh that hard, but questioned how well the contraption would function. If they actually do work for women, it would be good to know, since I think they're available at West Marine and they might provide at least some comfort for women in our fleet.)

- Marty

[ron12]

i am almost positive it will be ready just have to finish gettin the steering hooked up.also i have a question about coast guard inspection it has a sticker on it but i don't know the last time it was inspected is there somewhere i can take it just to be safe?

[westerner]

Marty, Yes the little red pee can does come with an optional female adapter and it evidently works well. I used to offer it to guests on the boat when fishing extended hours. Not as nice as our present port-a-potty but I still carry it as an option. Comments were generally favorable and much better than a trip back to shore facilities. Having a cabin on the boat is preferable but a blanket or long coat I'm sure would suffice.

[halffast32]

"Beam me to my waterpod Scotty!!"

Marty, Cheryl and I will be there! "Live long and Prosper"

[Bflaherty]

Found an awesome Sci-Fi banner for cheap!!!

Check out this customizable Sci-Fi banner we found while ordering our costumes...

http://www.windycitynovelties.com/14...l-banners.html

Might be worth it to get one with the club name...

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

Alien Banner

Brian -

We've already got one of the alien banners, with NORTHWEST CLASSIC BOAT CLUB and our web address on it. The lead boat in our fleet can display the banner on their starboard side, for the benefit of the judges, along with our regular (larger) NWCBC banner.

Also, we're making 50 or so alien masks for members and their kids to wear. (In the style of the aliens on the banner.) Tried earlier to order 50 manufactured alien masks, but the company is no longer making them (and suppliers have only a few left--not nearly enough for our group), so we found a homemade-alien-mask pattern online and will print a bunch on card stock, cut them out and apply rubber straps, etc. From any kind of distance they'll look just like the 'real' alien masks--and the cost will certainly be less.

- Marty

[ron12]

fuel

just wondering if there is gonna be fuel stations around the meeting point or just bring extra with?

[Helmar]

just wondering if there is gonna be fuel stations around the meeting point or just bring extra with?

No fuel stops that I can remember so its best to make sure you have Plenty of extra.
If your not sure how much your going to use, you might ask the question with the engine your using.

Nothing worse then being Towed through the parade.anger:

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

Opening Day

Ron -

There's a fuel dock on Lake Union, almost under the Aurora Bridge and just off of Westlake Avenue North, but that's it. As Helmar says, just bring enough for the day. (The good news in terms of fuel consumption is that you won't be running the engine hard, just idling most of the time.)

- Marty

[ron12]

awesome ok just wanted to make sure thanks guys!!!