Southeast Octoberfest Reunion - Back to Southport!

[RickK]

Looks like ya'll had a ball.

[GoneFission]

Wow - what a great time!  It's pretty amazing how well this group has come together based on some posts on the Aquanet...     Sorry for the late post, but I had to drop the boat in Charlotte and take off for Ohio to be onsite with a client at 0700 this morning.  So a lot has already been said, but thanks to everyone who participated - y'all made this a wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know some great folks.  Special thanks to Scott and to Bridget and Lewis for providing great food, special ideas, and planning.  Farley and others have said it well and there have been lots of pics already, so I will just add a couple more:

Pretty Maids all in a Row


On our way out Saturday JD with Rojo in the background - before it really was blowing...

Gary (Gman) at Yaupon Reef on Friday - water was slick:
 

Skoot getting a great net throw:


Saturday sunrise looking toward Bald Head Island - that's the Oak Island Lighthouse:


Never seen so many ribbonfish in one place - they were thick:
 

The Admiral and Capt. John with Ginger the Aquasport mascot dog on the deck:
 

Thanks again everyone - it was fun!!

[slvrlng]

Even more!!!!     View from the house across the street.


 
 
The crew



Myself and the missus



John, Betsy and Ginger



Will yall please go get your Aquasport shirts!



Then came the awards ceremony.

For the longest running professional rebuild of an Aquasport EVER!!  Gran 398



For the largest edible fish caught!    jdupree





Nice end to a beautiful day.  Then on to the low country boil!

[gran398]

Excellent guys!!

 

[Circle Hooked]

You guys really know how to have a Gathering, shirts and all, Rick I hope your taking notes, I am  

[seabob4]

WELL DONE ALL!!!!!!          

[pete]

Awesome guys,just awesome!Great pics!Way to throw a party!  

[Rhojo]

... I'm uploading our pics to the gallery and I will post a link in this thread when I get them all up...

Rhojo's Octoberfest Gallery

I'm still uploading pics but here is the link to my Octoberfest Album.

I made this a private album so all you lurkers will have to register!!

I'll bump it until I've got them all up!!

[gran398]

Earlier in the day on Saturday, running home up the ditch. The wind was howling.

"Ye Olde Pyrate Ship" heading for southerly climes.




Buddy Davis pulled in for the evening



Our wonderful hostess, Admiral Betsy



Another sunset shot....repetition sure....but.... you had to be there




Everyone say....AQUANET  


Capt. John, Bridgette, Lew, Marc, Rhonda, Jon, Scott

[gran398]

Miss Ginger...what a Sweetie Pie!





Another group photo.

Captain John...THANKS for the shirts    




And now...on to the Low Country Boil! Farl and Skoot gettin' her done  





And speaking of Hula Girls....Bridgette, you're the best Please know how much we appreciate you. A small example of her thoughtfulness:

[Capt. Bob]

Congrats everyone on a reunion well done.


Hula Girls on both coasts. Who'd ah thunk it? 8)

[SC170nFL]

Glad you had such a good time, but there were no doubts you would. Great pictures, made me wish I could have attended. We in Florida will have a hard time trying to top your gathering.

[Skoot]

I know its been said over and over, but these North Carolina boys(and girls) sure do know how to throw a shin-dig.  I had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed everyone's fellowship and hospitality.  The food was amazing and plentiful, the drinks were flowing, the accommodations where nothing nothing short of spectacular and the friendships made through a gathering centered around boats will live on forever.  I can honestly say that I consider each and everyone of you my friends.

Getting ready!  Scott had everything but the kitchen sink for this trip.  Those coolers are stuffed with Rib Eyes, Shrimp, Oysters, Corn, Potatoes! you name it, its in there!

Bridge Leading into Southport

Capt. Lewis and First Mate Bridget





Look at the size of those oysters



View from the back Deck.

The lovely Betsy (thanks again for the Brown Water)

Good Times!


If any of you are ever in the Tampa/St.Pete area, please get a hold of me and I gladly take you out fishing.

Thanks Again Everyone, I had a Great time!

[gran398]

Scott, super pics!

You captured the true spirit, great job

And thanks for attending    Farl hit the nail on the head when he said we're counting on you and the younger gen to continue forward

Thanks!

[gran398]

At the Award's Ceremony ....each attendee received a huge assortment of professional boat care products




Thanks Lewis for the great work! Guys, this is the good stuff

Direct and at no charge from Presta Products, Barberton, Ohio

http://www.prestaproducts.com/SearchRes ... rch=marine

Thanks Lew