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If you found this blog via a link from a cruising site ~ we did cruise Mexico on our Ocean 49 cat for a season. See the first text box on the right for links to our preparations, trip down Baja, life in Mexico, cruising and trip back up to SoCal. Unfortunately we are back to the grind in the USA...

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Open Boat ~ Bon Voyage Dock Party!

What a beautiful day in Ventura Harbor yesterday!
We had our Open Boat ~ Bon Voyage party on G Dock.
Lots and lots of wonderful friends, neighbors and family joined us!Heather (me) and my super creative sister, Elizabeth




Stav and my lovely cousin, Delaina



Our wonderful friend, Margi with me
Long term (29 years!) terrific friends Alex & Dana!





Dave (worked with him since 1993!), Marcy and their fun grandkids, Gabriela, Luke & Daniel
Even longer term (41 years) best friend growing up, Jennifer, Dana and me








Jennifer's very animated daughter, Lauren and our sweet niece, Evann




Me with two of my favorite neighbors, Jim & Lucy!



And our favorite Friday night yoga & wine pals, Jennifer, Dan (oh Danny Boy) & Marsha
Margi and Jim


Sweet nieces, Caitlin and Evann with their wonderful dad, John





Two of our incredible crew, Tim (Timay) and his wife, Pam (Spamela)!




We had a wonderful afternoon and evening!
Thanks to all who made the drive, found the time and joined us.
We LOVED it!

4 comments:

Meghan said...

You're goodbye party looked like it was a lot of fun, and you were surrounded by all the people who love you. Sorry I missed it... I am here in Tahoe trying to fight off this flu that's going around. Blech. Have a safe sail south! Love you!

Anonymous said...

When do you guys go ? Sorry I couldnt make it as we had a Open House party on our docks for our new boat in the SailTime fleet; 1421 on the same day !#$%^

Anonymous said...

It is so wonderful to be able to share with you through your blog! Thank you, Heather, for taking the time to do it. I loved all the pictures of your party. You and Jim are so like Kirby and I - just enjoy - life is too short! We love you - but you have to know that!
Suzie and Kirby
AKA - LENA and TOBIAS

Anonymous said...

Hi There... heard you this A.M. on Amigo, will try to check in soon. We're back in Maz. continuing repairs after a road trip south. Good to hear you in Mex. waters.... Bill, MJ & Lucy the invisible cat on s/v Grey Max