We had great fun rowing in the Christmas boat parade. It was a real Row Ho Ho. It couldn't have been a nicer night for rowing with the stars out and minimal breeze.
A group of us put the lights on the boat and the oars (top photo) so that we were lit up festively. We weren't being judged but managed to be a crowd pleaser and one of the more recognizable boats in the parade.
There were judged categories of power and sail. Ours was all human powered with the only carbon footprint being our little generator which kept the lights going. The bottom photo shows one of the port side oars decorated appropriately in red.On Sunday morning, I slept in until 8 AM for which I was grateful. My hands were a bit stiff from grasping the oars for so long but all in all, I wasn't too tired. In the evening, we went to the Awards Ceremony and several of our friends came away with second place prizes--one in the power boat category and one in the sail category.
We
had a festive time and found this a great way to kick off the holiday season.Hope that your weekend was enjoyable. I will be around to visit and make comments soon.
If I were the judge, I would give you first place! What fun...
ReplyDeleteThat's really great. What memories!
ReplyDeleteGreat Christmas-time tradition!
ReplyDeleteWe had snow in Connecticut this weekend so your evening on the water under the stars sounds tropical.
I agree with Lou. What fun you all must have had!
ReplyDeleteI love bridges like that! The lights on the boats, reflecting off the black water must have been magical!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this... something I would never know about other than your blog. It is really wonderful.
ReplyDeleteoh how fun!! we used to watch the boat parade of lights in Seattle Washington. it was just beautiful they do it every year. great post.
ReplyDeleteI think it's such a cool tradition. I've been busy and doing Christmas stuff too. sorry for missing posts. I guess we're both enjoying the holidays. jeNN
ReplyDeleteSo you were just out oaring around eh. Great pics. I'm sure the stiffness the next day was worth it.
ReplyDeleteWow, how beautiful...and that bridge is spectacular too. Thanks Syd for sharing the cheer!
ReplyDeleteaaaw, that looks beautiful!
ReplyDeletewater parades are so much fun especially with the reflections of lights on the water!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Bet it was a blast.
ReplyDeleteLove, SB.
WOW what a awesome way to spend time out on the ocean.. SHUCKS would love to do that so romantic even with all the other peeps.. LOL
ReplyDeleteI have closed down my other blog , the allabout me, I will keep my poetry one going and maybe the others , I feel the need to be with family more, but will always keep in touch with comments and post as much as I can.
Have a great xmas.. many blessings to you and yours..
MERRY XMAS and thanks for a wonderful year
Lovely fun - well worth it to me from your blisters - or something like that.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and aloha...
Would that happen to be the bridge that crosses over into Savannah, Georgia? I love that bridge and that part of your country!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics. What a wonderful life you have.
Syd, have you ever been to the west coast for your job? or just for fun? Just curious
ReplyDelete