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andrew
Moderator Username: andrew
Post Number: 1036 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 05:36 pm: |
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Richard Dodd has sent me the files with the color poster and application forms. I will convert the forms to pdf format and post them on the site with links from the home page. I will probably do it this weekend. The dates are April 30 - May 1, 2005. Here is the link to the Calvert Maritime Museum, but I can't find the show info on their site yet. |
andrew
Moderator Username: andrew
Post Number: 1040 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 12:43 pm: |
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I have posted the information about the Calvert Maritime Museum 2005 Boat and Engine Show. There are two PDF documents, an "Exibitors Letter" and a "Registration Form". They are both linked from the following page (near the bottom): Calvert Show 2005 Let me know if you find any mistakes or have trouble opening the pdf files. The pdf files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) installed on your computer. I just noticed that there is now information posted on the Calvert Museum Website too at this location.
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ernie
Senior Member Username: ernie
Post Number: 472 Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 06:55 pm: |
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Andrew, They all opened ok for me. Please NOTE the comment in the info letter about the block of reserved rooms. The hotel is sold out except for these. If you don't mention the museum as stated in the letter you won't get a room. Hope to see a lot of you there Ernie |
george_iv
Senior Member Username: george_iv
Post Number: 125 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 10:03 am: |
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I am looking forward to seeing you all!!!! We will leave to be there with the John Arthur on Thursday. Incidentally, does anyone know the depth dockside at the Museum? Maybe the last Palmer on the Bay will attend? Mr. Excited... George |
ernie
Senior Member Username: ernie
Post Number: 473 Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 07:45 pm: |
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George, If it isn't deep enough I am sure you can move some of that bottom with the John Arthur looking forward to seening the John Arthur and crew |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 201 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 08:45 am: |
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Everyone should avoid the bay bridge if you can comeing to calvert.The state has been redecking the bridge over the winter and closeing lanes.They have announced that all the concrete was poured thin and below standard and will have to be replaced.So now they are starting over and the lanes will be closed deep into the summer includeing some on weekends.How many people can the John Arther carry across? |
george_iv
Senior Member Username: george_iv
Post Number: 127 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 10:22 am: |
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Thanks for the update, Larry. I can say that the Bay Bridge is a mess!!! Sorry, but we didn't really plan on taking the John Arthur across the Bay Bridge though... George Coates |
richardday
Senior Member Username: richardday
Post Number: 365 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 09:15 pm: |
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I am trying to reach Richard Dodds to see about water depth George. If it isn't suitable there perhaps Chris Wahburn will be most helpful finding you a good docking space. How much draft do you need. If the inner harbor is not suitable perhap the museum launch can run people out to the JA. I have a way to go on the Joe's "Barg" cosmetically but hope to have it there. Larry has a good point about using the bay bridge for the next few months. If you don't like the harbor tunnel there is always the outer bridge crossing but it sometimes gets shut down due to high winds so you have to go around the Baltimore beltway counter clockwise. No propane in the harbor tunnel. |
george_iv
Senior Member Username: george_iv
Post Number: 128 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 11:36 pm: |
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Thanks Mr. Day. Looking at the charts, I think we should be fine to get right up to the Museum; right in next to the Tennison. If by chance things don't work that way, we'll dink in the last bit. High tide is right at daybreak, so on Thursday afternoon when we arrive it'll be a little close for the 8 foot draft. We may anchor out and nudge in Friday morning with the tide. It's a lot of work, but all part of the fun!!!! See you all there. George |
keith
Senior Member Username: keith
Post Number: 190 Registered: 02-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 09:25 am: |
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Not much chatter about Calvert. Who's going? |
ernie
Senior Member Username: ernie
Post Number: 482 Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 03:38 pm: |
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Ernie is! |
jb_castagnos
Senior Member Username: jb_castagnos
Post Number: 235 Registered: 07-2002
| Posted on Friday, April 22, 2005 - 12:23 am: |
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Bob Legnon, John Smietana, Dick Gibbens, and I plan to leave Wednesday, I'm working on a trailer, hope to have a load of engines and a bateau. |
keith
Senior Member Username: keith
Post Number: 191 Registered: 02-2002
| Posted on Friday, April 22, 2005 - 07:45 am: |
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Jb Good to hear the "Deep South" will be represented. I look forward to another educational and enjoyable weekend. Safe trip. Keith |
richarddurgee
Senior Member Username: richarddurgee
Post Number: 748 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 03:27 pm: |
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Will be heading north to Solomons Isle on wednesday with some Marine Iron on board too ! Looking foreward to seeing everyone and all things interesting !!! Richard |
ernie
Senior Member Username: ernie
Post Number: 483 Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 06:01 pm: |
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Richard, Glad you can make it! Drive safe Ernie |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 223 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 08:19 pm: |
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Those bringing trailers should have a way of secureing them.Last week while the motercycle racers were sleeping in a local motel about 10 trailers and contents were stolen.A number of guys have lost trailers right out of their yards.I have to take my tractor to the fairgrounds before going to calvert.Do you think i should take it home or on to calert.Its a 1937 Silverking. |
richardday
Senior Member Username: richardday
Post Number: 386 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 08:46 am: |
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Larry you can leave it at my place if that would be convenient for you. Regards, Dick |
george_iv
Senior Member Username: george_iv
Post Number: 129 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 08:38 pm: |
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The John Arthur and crew are on schedule to arrive late Thursday night. Crew as of now consists of George IVy, George III, Linda, Mike U, and possibly Paul L. I am really excited about the trip and seeing everyone as this will be 1 year home with the Tug!!!! See you all there!!! George IVy |
jb_castagnos
Senior Member Username: jb_castagnos
Post Number: 236 Registered: 07-2002
| Posted on Monday, April 25, 2005 - 07:17 am: |
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George, glad you an make it, it'll be good to see you and the John Arthur again. |
miro
Senior Member Username: miro
Post Number: 169 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:36 pm: |
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The contingent from the Great White North ( and now seemingly, home to terrorists the world 'round) will be there - looking forward to this one with great anitcipation. miro |
larry_from_maryland
Senior Member Username: larry_from_maryland
Post Number: 224 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Friday, April 29, 2005 - 12:16 pm: |
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Oh no now the forcast is for rain tonight and tomarrow.The last three times they have forcasted rain we didn't get any.It hasn't started yet so it may miss again. |
ernie
Senior Member Username: ernie
Post Number: 484 Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Friday, April 29, 2005 - 11:05 pm: |
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Well it didn't rain on Friday. The show hasn't even started and we are having a great time already! |
george_iv
Senior Member Username: george_iv
Post Number: 130 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2005 - 09:04 am: |
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WOW!!!! What a great show!!! It reminded me of a family reunion of sorts, but with less bickering!!! It sure was great to see everyone and enjoy the company of like-minded friends. Thanks to everyone and especially the Calvert Marine Museum for hosting such a wonderful event. George IVy ps I'll post pictures when I can and look forward to seeing others!! |
ernie
Senior Member Username: ernie
Post Number: 486 Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Monday, May 02, 2005 - 10:14 pm: |
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The John Arthur was fantastic. Watching the big old Atlas run was something else. Also sitting on the fantail watching dish tv and consuming a beer or several was neat too. George thanks to you and your crew for the hospitality. I missed the ride DRAT! |
richardday
Senior Member Username: richardday
Post Number: 392 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2005 - 07:48 pm: |
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The John Arthur was a real treat. George and his family deserve a whole lot of "Atta Boys" Our LA friends were in the thick of it with a lot of interesting beautifully restored engines and a very interesting "Bateau" that had spent 30 years under water. Amazing restoration. Just a terrific show and we are looking forward to next year already. |
jb_castagnos
Senior Member Username: jb_castagnos
Post Number: 237 Registered: 07-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2005 - 09:32 pm: |
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The "bayou crew" made it back to Louisiana Monday night, no problems this time. We realy enjoyed the show, seeing all the Oldmarineengine guys was worth the trip. It was good to see George and the John Arthur again, enjoyed the ride and meeting his dad. Keith Dupuy, pronounced Do-pwee, came over this evening and we unloaded the bateau (bat-tow). Figured I'd put in the cajun pronunciation after Keith Billet told me how much he enjoyed Prejeans restraunt down here, still don't know if he will remember to call it Prey-zhawns.The rest of the engines are staying on the trailer for a local show this weekend. |
ernie
Senior Member Username: ernie
Post Number: 495 Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 07:27 pm: |
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A big thanks to the Calvert Marine Museum and Staff. You folks put on one of the best engine shows! |
rbprice
Senior Member Username: rbprice
Post Number: 191 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 09:26 pm: |
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To everyone who was there, my most sincere thanks for a truly wonderful time - good friends, great engines, great old tug boat, good food. Makes anything else pale by comparison. Bob Price |
richarddurgee
Senior Member Username: richarddurgee
Post Number: 750 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2005 - 11:52 am: |
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Arrived back home to S. Fla yesterday, to repeat some of the comments above I'd like to thank Richard Dodds, Jean Phelps and the Calvert Museum Staff for their hospitality and hard work to provide such a wonderful Show. And to thank each and every one of you old engine guys for coming to the show with your old iron and talking and sharing it all. The weekend reminds me of that old commercial on television " It just doesn't get any better than this ". Richard |
Mike Collin Visitor
| Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 07:41 am: |
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Well...I guess I'll be the last one to put this thread to rest(finally had access to a computer that actually works)...Even thought the ride down to Calvert stunk, once we arrived it was OOOH so worth it. And despite the rain, Shelley and I really enjoyed seeing every one of you again. Next year, I'll be able to pull a small trailer behind the little winnie, and bring all four of my Palmers down. Thanks to Richard Dodds and his staff for providing such a great venue for this event. George, my hat's off to you and your crew for preserving such a wonderful piece of maritime history known as the John Arthur. The trip on her was the icing on the cake. Thanks so much. To the boys from Louisiana: I'm so glad you all made it to the show. Now if we could make the distance between La. and CT several hundred miles shorter! Dick and Barbie, Shelley and I thank you for your gracious hospitality and look forward to seeing you at Mystic. I will be able to attend BOTH days this year!(boat trip is later in the month). Mike Collin |