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Cat TalesJuly 1997 |
Mike Davis, Chantilly Lass
The
lunch at Cantler's and subsequent raft-up in Mill Creek was a great time. It
was another great turnout as six boats gathered at the pier or anchored in the
creek and everyone got together for lunch. Ray & Carolyn Nieves, Classie
Chassie; Gene Cyprych, Cool Change; Jinx Springfield and Linda, Iris; Gerry
& Jeanne Helldorfer, Looking Glass; Pete & Karen Denholm & Chet
& Peg Szymczak, Scimitar; Joan, Wayne & Chad (Wayne's son) Savage,
Second Wind; and Al & Shirley Willcox, by land, joined Paul & Sharon
Payne, Bev, Diana & me, Chantilly Lass. After many steamed crabs and crab
cakes, we followed the lunch with birthday cake, in honor of Diana's 9th
birthday.
After lunch, Gerry & Jeanne Helldorfer took Looking Glass
up the creek and selected a spot as the anchor boat. Second Wind, Scimitar and
Chantilly Lass joined them as Classie Chassie, Cool Change and Iris formed a
second raft. Even though stuffed from the lunch, everyone gathered for hors
d'oeuvres and drinks aboard Chantilly Lass. Gene came in his one-man kayak.
Chad decided to give it a try and paddled all around us. As it was hard work,
Chad decided to go for a swim. At least we think that was it; surely he didn't
capsize. After he returned to the raft, Joan Savage and Pete Denholm gave the
kayak a try but took a pass on the swim.
Our next raft-up will be in Phillips Creek, off the Little Chop Tank River. Mark and A.J. Eller, Miss Tres, will be the raft-Captain for the CCYC event. If you have any questions, give them a call at 301-858-1325.
Charles and Freda Gandy are hosting the annual Crab Feast and Beach Party for us again. This event is always fun with good food and great people. Please fill out the enclosed form and mail it with your check as soon as you can.