
We spent all night decorating the tree!
Welcome, come on in and grab a cocktail, and shrimp. Mfine is doing some bacon is in the smoker and Zip is out back in the car port having a smoke with his brother Len who lives in Omaha. Hey. It is what it is.

Zip and Len talking about old times. Like the time Len ripped the face off his caretaker. Dont judge…

We have plenty of dock space

We set up a pool indoors for you crazy swingers

The bar is open

The folks at the Antique Boat Museum sent us a wonder set of trees

We invited Larry and some others we all miss now.

And low and behold. Larry Made it.

Grab a cocktail

Lilly is mixing up another batch!

We have been grilling up some Chicken On A Stick!

Bridget Bardot brought a wonderful tree and a stray dog.

Don’t eat the Sushi. Been sitting out for a while.

Hold on. Crocket and Tubbs are here. Now its gonna get real.

Darla is here and just posing. Which if no one complains about is just fine with me.

Jims Grandma is here, I swear she doesnt look a day older.

So.. We invited In Sync, they couldn’t make it. And so then we tried the Back Street Boys. Nope. But we did get this Korean Boy Back. The Kim Kids. Hey.. It’s music. Free Music. Sadly they will all be sent to a Work Camp when they return. But enjoy now.

Oh boy! Listen, I gotta step away from the computer for a sec. We hope you all enjoy the party. I will be right back.
Allen
Happy holidays
RiverRat
Yea PARTY!!!!! I am going to load up and take a long virtual boat ride. Then I am going to the real boat and hug her. Party on Garth!
Greg Lewandowski
The Michigan gang just pulled in and we are getting tied up. We brought a couple cases of Bells and some Dearborn sausage. Somebody come down to the dock and show us how to get to the party!
Phil
Het, save some bacon for me!
Snow up here, so i going to be late!
Jaxon
They tied me to this pallet. I’m on the way but it is slow going.
Troy in ANE
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Some of us are trying to sleep off the Pre-Party!
If you missed it click on yesterdays story and you will catch some of the highlights.
Jim Staib
I’m bringing the camper. No way am I going to drive after this party.
Brian
Smart!
Ronald
Merry Christmas to everyone from southern Kentucky, We are bringing some hickory smoked fresh turkey,local cheese and some good KY. bourbon. What a party this will be today in Woodyboaterville.
Kentucky Wonder
I’m helping Ronald load up the bourbon. Knob Creek Single Barrel, 120 proof. Good stuff! (We’re saving the Maker’s Mark for Derby Day)
My first toast goes to Santa Staib.
tparsons56
Merry Christmas from Michigan where the boats are all tucked away for a long winters’ nap with visions of new parts coming from Santa “Staib” pulled by his trusty steed “Jaxon”.
Can someone from PA bring some Yuengling to the party? We can’t get it here.
Brewers Retail
We are on our way🍺
m-fine
Bacon is almost ready.
Is it me, or has Lilly the bartender not aged a minute over the last decade?
Shep 22
Matt, Merry Christmas to you and your family and thanks for all the work you do all year.
Bob Kays
The Lake Hopatcong gang is on our way!
John Rothert
Merry Christmas to all! I just wish I was that stray Dog with Bridgette……hell, I would be a lap dog for Bridgette…..I may have a chance since Troy is not old enough to know who Bardot even is….
I can be designated driver for any and all…..be careful and All the Best to All the Rest.
John in Va.
Rick
Working on the varnish moonshine. Still tweeking the recipe. Here is my 21 yo helper after sampling the 1st run. Should have this straightened out but lunchtime for the party.
Bill C Anderson
Merry Xmass to all, wish you all have a good Holidays,Bill& Nancy
sproggy
Merry Christmas from a long-term lurker in the UK…..although I can’t have been that good at lurking because someone noticed and sent me an invitation. Been hanging around outside for hours waiting for Troy to arrive with his cousins but I guess they’re still recovering from the pre-party?
Thanks, Matt, for the daily injection of woodiness.
Terry
I’m setting on the aft deck enjoying my spiked coffee. It’s a windy, sunny warm day here on the Halifax river in Daytona Beach. Cheers everyone.
Mark in Ohio (sometimes da U P)
Since most water is hard now in the U P. We are loading up our sleigh and heading out.
Mark again
Almost forgot! I’m bringing Miss Budweiser. I think everyone will like her!
Troy in ANE
Mark:
Bring them all! One is already here!
WCHA
The U P chapter of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association is on there way. They are bringing fresh fish and more Beer.
Bill
wooden canoe heritage association from the U.P. should be advertising Bosh beer made in Houghton back in the 60s I drank my share of that stuff
Rabbit
I had to work late. Is everyone passed out? How many days till Dora?
warren
Did someone say bring the Yeungling? One must hydrate when building a boat in Fla
warren
another
warren
Really is hot
Rabbit
I had to work late. Is everyone passed out? How many days till Dora?
Dennis Mykols
Merry Christmas to all my Woody Boater friends.
Have a great wet 2020, My friend and I will bring some holiday spirits.
see ya all in Taraves, in March
Wilson
Beautiful day here in Tallahassee…Slept late, but I’m on my way…
Rick
Going to have to grab a ride, varnish moonshine fumes have gotten to me.
Hamster
Merry Christmas from the Tahoe crew !!!
Hamster
Merry Christmas !
Troy in ANE
Almost ready to get started again!
Let me finish my shower first!
Ollon
Merry Christmas from the Left Coast. Were on our way. Come join the parade
Bill & Linda
If we hadn’t run aground, we would have been there by now…
Troy in ANE
These girls are asking “Where’s Chad? We have a gift for him!”
Carla
What a group attending the festivities! Is it considered crashing the party when someone “on the cusp” shows up? I will see everyone in 2020..Sunnyland, I love everything about this show. God bless and happiest of holidays to each and every one of my fellow boaters.🌲🎉🍷
Greg Lewandowski
Great to hear from you Carla!
Merry Christmas from the Michigan gang!
Troy in ANE
HI CARLA!
Can you pick out all your WoodyBoater friends?
There’s Matt, M-Fine, Greg L, Chad, John in VA, Texx, Hamster, Mark, Terry, Bob, Jim, and of course yours truly.
If you have any questions I am sure WoodyGal can help you identify us all.
WoodyGal
Hmmm, I don’t know Carla, none of these guys look familiar? Let me get my glasses…
Duster in NZ
just slow and steady…..one row after another …. how far did you say it was? Just coming out of Wellington harbour now.
Duster in NZ
…and 2… and 3….
Mark in Ohio (sometimes da U P )
The party is cranking up Im bringing a friend and more beer.
Old Salt
The mixed drinks are almost ready!
Club Sea Ray
I know we are on a plastic boat. But we would like to join the party!
Dick Dow
Merry Christmas from the Pacific Northwest! Here’s to another great year of boating and friendship! 🙂
MO Whaler
I’m bringing along the Junkyard Sisters from Old Car City – – They want to visit their Florida cousins – –
Tommy
I have a bus load coming too.
Rick
Brought Turtleman with me. He’s been down since his show was cancelled like 10 years ago so I figured he needed a party.
Turtleman to the rescue
Now that’s what I call live action. Yeeyeeyee.
Matt
SHHHHHH, the cops are outside
Matt
By land as well
Matt
Oh, wait, they are here to party! WOOPWOOP
Troy in ANE
OK!
Work is over! Let’s get this PARTY STARTED!!!!
Santa Claus
Thought I would cruise by. Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!!🎅🏼
John Baas
Merry Christmas from Dauphin Island. Afraid the ferry doesn’t go far enough to make the party. We’re skipping the snow this year. Get nuts at the party.
Brian
Such a great annual event. I’m just happy to be here. I brought some meatballs but it looks like others did too. I’ll just put them on the table over here, say hello to others (making my appearance) and slip out before this place gets out of hand. Looking forward to Matt’s post tomorrow showing hung over monkeys, trashed homes with empty beer cans strewn about, etc. Don’t worry Matt, we can all come back tomorrow and tidy up a bit. Once again, thanks for hosting! Now, let’s move this party to Sweet Pea!
Jim Staib
Was gonna bring some venison. Didn’t realize how fast they are.
WoodyGal
Glad the Ouiji board was able to get through to Larry, he’d hate to miss a party! Especially with Troys friends.
Happy Holidays to all!
Ranger
Howdy! Better late than never, right. What’d I miss?
Floyd r turbo
Am I late. Got my grandfathers Cruis-Along and that little 4 cylinder is maxed out.
Floyd r turbo
Well that’s not the picture I intended…
Floyd r turbo
The snacks are terrific.
Floyd r turbo
Ok to bring a date?
Floyd r turbo
And Merry Christmas from Santa’s helper
Troy in ANE
WOW!
Things are really starting to get crazy in WoodyBoaterVille!
Floyd r turbo
Now THATs a coosie.
Troy in ANE
HEY MATT!
Look who stopped in for a visit! We haven’t seen her in years, heck she started the whole, now famous, “Sausage” thing!
There she was just sitting off in the corner. I think Jaxon sniffed her out.
Jim Staib
Was just going out for more bacon. This is awesome stuff but don’t last long with 5 pieces in a package.
Jim Staib
OK, was thinking of taking off when that damn furball tackled me and took the keys.
Capt. Slats
As people head home, don’t forget to empty your bilges and stop the spread of any aquatic invasive species.
Mark in Ohio (sometimes da U P )
More beer is on the way. Even though we have not realized that Strohs is no longer brewed in Mi.
Mark
Here is proof.
Mark
Here’s proof
Mark again
Guess there is no proof🍻