the 2007 North American Rally
Monday 23 July - 6
photos: Dave/Carol Hansman, Julia/Al Schonborn, Bill Harkins, Alan Asselstine, Andy Douma
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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: DC Hansman
To: Rally Wayfarers
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 6:49:58 PM
Subject: rally events

I would like to extend this invitation to the Captain and crew of your Wayfarer to the First Ever “Wayfarer Black Tie Happy Hour”.  This spectacular happening will take place on Monday evening at campsite 1304, Killbear Provincial Park.  (weather permitting and since the group dinner appears to be planned for Tuesday).  At precisely “after sailing and showering and before dinner”.

Dress code to be white t-shirt and black tie for men and a little black “something” for the ladies. (meaning t-shirt, shorts, skirt or sundress. Unmentionables don’t count!) Please note this is a BYO champagne and a contribution to the nibbles table (use your imagination).  We will gather to tittle tattle about our great sailing skills.

Don’t miss this fabulous event.  Anyone who is anybody will be there.  That is why you are invited!

Carol Hansman


click here for a memorable report on this historic event!!

No sign of "failure to occupy" at the Schonborn site.
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Note Uncle Al's post-shower clothes line. As Al waits for Julia to get her turn in the showers ...
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... preparations for the big event are proceeding elsewhere. Lori puts the finishing touch on Andrew's bow tie ...
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... and their group is ready: (l to r) Joan, Andy, Andrew, Lori
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On their way to the Hansmans', they have picked up Mr. Harrington.
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Site 1307, scene of the gala
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The lovely Krystal is there to welcome those coming by road, and to hype tonight's feature attraction ...
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... The Bruise Sisters.
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Three of the four Bruise Sisters  - Joan, Carol and Lori - pose with their ...
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... little Bruise Sister, Krystal.
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Ah! Now they are all here:
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(l to r) Carol, Joan, Krystal, Mary, Lori
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Five ...
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... lovely ladies!!
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One more shot of the Sisters as the ...
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... paparazzi run wild.
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(clockwise from left) Carol, Tom, Mary Abel, Mary Asselstine
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Dick and Joan pause for a picture before they continue their raid on the supper table.
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Lori quickly opens her champagne before it gets warm!
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Tony (l) and Andrew sample the delightful simmering meatballs.
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Even Uncle Al has scared up a tie, and Carol is there to help celebrate the occasion.
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Where would we guys have been without Lori's sartorial assistance?!
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Tony's attitude to ties seems to match mine. Still, it worth it, as Tony will come out of this experience with ...
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... a bow tie that looks most elegant. Also already collapsed in chairs are Dick and Al (r).
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Julia (fairly) patiently waits for Al to get on with the cork popping ceremony.
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(l to r) Mary, Dick, Tony
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Carol with champagne flute and ...
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... canapι.
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Joan, Andy and Lori in the spirit of the evening.
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Our hosts, Dave and Carol
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Joan has obviously done this before: note the left hand holding both toothpick and glass!!
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Krystal and Andy toast the Bruise Sisters.
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Time out for a smile before Krystal goes back to rehearsing her lines.
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Margie and Nel (r) are amazed/amused???
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(l to r) Margie, Bill, Nel, Dave
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The dinner table remains a ...
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... centre of attraction.   - click here for full-size pic
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Julia and Carol
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Our happy hosts hang in there.