the 2009 Midwinters & U.S. Nationals
getting there - 2
photos mostly by Peter Rahn
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Alex Rahn (above) and his dad, Peter, get set to kiss the snows on Montreal good-bye.
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Magically, the next thing we know is it's Wednesday and the Rahns have arrived at Lake Eustis where
three Wayfarers are already lined up in the visitors' parking: (l to r) Uncle Al, Andy Douma and Richard Watterson.
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As always, the lovely clubhouse looks inviting, and if it weren't for the temperature, things would be perfect!!
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The Rahns' newly arrived Shadow will get a scrub before moving in beside ...
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... Richard Johnson's yellow beauty Free Range Chick'n.
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While the hose is warmed up, Peter gives his car that clean Florida look!!
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Windy and cool. Lake Eustis is ready, but are we????
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Well, at least the boat can be set up and ...
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... the gear given a good airing!!
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Boat duly covered and parked, Peter is ready for the defending champion's classic routine: a nap!
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Nah! Even from here, that looks like it is too cold and too much work!!
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PR, call home!!
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Wednesday sunset
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Thursday morning: That cold NW wind that came with the Arctic cold front continues to blow!
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John and Dolores de Boer arrive from London, Ontario with their beloved camper.
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After three days on the road, Silverfox gets a well-earned shower from ...
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... John.
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Late afternoon: Eventually a few people did go out sailing as the winds finally lost strength but here ...
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... Lake Eustis remains empty.
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Alex waits for warmth and action.
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Richard Johnson has - wisely - set up headquarters inside the club.
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Andrew Haill reports: Just by chance we flew over Lk Eustis and the surrounding lakes en route to Tampa.
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