The Boat Show Hangover
The Bar opened at 11 and closed out the show at 4. Very brisk business for them
If you have ever participated in the behind the scenes of putting on a boat show/event thing. No doubt you know the feeling the day after. Kinda in a haze. Everything is quiet and calm. How the Woods and Water gang is gonna feel is going to need some ICU attention. For our little event here in Reedville, the show was a great success again, and I was at HQ all day, being a yabber jaw. I apologize to all that had to pretend to care about why a certain screw driver on the wall is a spiritual brother. Yes I was that guy.
Frank From Falmouth made it.. Far left!
I recalled I had this and its a perfect addition to the Bar
A little version of the same boat
One of the true highlights of the day was the introduction of the Connie Bar. Yet to be given a name BTW. But the gang from The Slips in Kinsale made the event a party, and WOW! The bar could not go to a better place.
The Best bartenders the railway has ever had. Okay the only Bartenders we have ever had
Not quite finished but did the job like a champ
The bigger part of the show was at the Reedville Fishermens Museum
Lots of talking
KAKI wanted to go boating
The weather was actually kinda perfect. Not hot, or anything dramatic. We have been getting some high tides, but thats all part of the fun of a railway. And so it’s done. Another year, another summer, another series of very spiritual moments with my brother the screwdriver and my emotional support band saw.
The calm of 5PM
Yep, I know the feeling. Having been chairman of our Algonac show for many years, I grew to love the Sunday morning Old Club brunch. I could finally just relax, run the boat down to the event (even in a little rain) and enjoy. One year we even had a guy named Matt Smith as the speaker. That was a real treat!
Looks like a fun time for all
I like the name of
Connie’s Bar
It did start like as a Connie?
Been wondering about the long reach over that bar – this photo confirmed it. While it’s cool, it looks awkward to actually use.
The long reach is actually a pleasant surprise. The Bar Tenders liked it. And if needed they can just side step around it. The cool factor out weighs the reach factor for sure
Looked like an amazing day, Matt. Here in Minnesota, Woods & Water II was off to a great start with the Real Runabouts Rendezvous on Lake Minnetonka. Perfect weather, packed docks, and so great to see all the boats (and owners) who travelled from all over the US and Canada for International. Now up to Gull Lake and what looks like perfect weather for the pre events.
Thanks Matt for being such a gracious host and sharing your wonderful step back in time. It truly is a location that is worth a visit if only to enjoy the ambiance of an old boat shop. I could just sit there for hours taking it all in… The bar turned out perfect , and they even made a great Orange Crush cocktail. The small silver “minibar” was too cool and to the see the WoodyBoater fleet again in person with all the changes over the past year was another treat. Ive been to many boat shows over the years, but a visit to The Reedville Marine Railway is by far my favorite. I did miss seeing my friend John Rothert who WAS there with his Whirlwind, but I musta been at the Fishermans Museum when he was at the Railway and vice versa. This was a GREAT show unmolested by corporate sponsors or vendors and all the modern stuff that goes with boat shows,… no Ginsu knife or other commercial vendors, just old school, old time, genuine people,…back in the day vibe . Reedville is also a really cool place. Im already looking forward to next years show and my requisite pilgrimage to WB World Headquarters.
I’ve been helping with the Presque Isle Harbor Wooden Boat Show for about 15 plus years and find it goes by too fast. I’m bummed when it’s all over. I want MORE!