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07-25-2005 | 02:38 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

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Brian, we are in the same boat (pun intended). Our A/C took a dump. Might be a circuit board. We can get one but if that is not the problem, it would be miserable for us to sleep at night (plus we have the dog). We won't know until Friday morning which is the first opportunity for Bill to work on the boat. We will keep our fingers crossed for you and us!

FYI: Some of us in smaller boats have window units that set in front of the door with foam to fill the rest of the void. I bought an 8,000BTU unit recently for $100.00. Not ideal, but it lets you make the trip!!!
(PS. I have a marine air hatch unit that another member might buy but I could let you use this weekend....it drips a little once it has been running awhile and I have a need for a window unit elsewhere so I went the other route.) Let me know if interested and I can bring it along.
Russ C.

07-25-2005 | 07:38 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

Just measured out the trip.

Coles Point to Solomons 50 Miles
Solomons to Baltimore 80 Miles
Baltimore to Red Eyes 30 Miles
Red Eyes to Coles Point 95 Miles

255 Miles Total - Cleaned boat tonight- Ready to go!

07-25-2005 | 09:11 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

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I'm ready just need them too finish up on the new motor.

07-25-2005 | 10:10 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

Just got back from dropping off boat at mechanic in Maryland. If all goes well, I will be back on the water ready to rip on Friday.

07-26-2005 | 04:13 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

Several folks down here in Virginia Beach use the window unit option too. %k BTU's for $79 at K-Mart or Home Depot. Pull your cockpit carpet up; place it in the cuddy door; then just pull the cockpit cover back over with a pole or two and let the condensatin water drip back to the cockpit drains. Some then will bungee cord the thing under the passenger bolster with a boat cushion underneath. Then when you to home it goes back in the shed.

07-26-2005 | 07:55 PM

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I should have put a patten on my idea.....$$$$$$$$$$

07-27-2005 | 07:34 AM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

Check list for the weekend...

1. Beads - check
2. Lei's - check
3. 5 cases of brew - check
4. 3 half gallons of booze - check
5. Goofy hats and shirts - check
6. Clean boat and a comfy bed - check
7. Coffee maker - check

Ok, I think I'm about ready...

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07-27-2005 | 12:09 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

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(PS. I have a marine air hatch unit that another member might buy but I could let you use this weekend....it drips a little once it has been running awhile and I have a need for a window unit elsewhere so I went the other route.) Let me know if interested and I can bring it along.
Russ C.

Russ,
Thanks for the offer but our hatches are too long and narrow for those units. Just pray that this fix works. Time is against us for troubleshooting. And Cobb Island isn't exactly near any stores...the nearest one is 25 miles away.

07-27-2005 | 02:25 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

Then there's always....

http://www.kooleraire.com/

I've got one. Actually works in a pinch.

07-27-2005 | 07:34 PM

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Then there's always....

http://www.kooleraire.com/

I've got one. Actually works in a pinch.

I have one too , it does work but you have to have a ton of ice on hand or nearby.

08-01-2005 | 02:03 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

Well, how was it?? Let's see some pictures!!!

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08-01-2005 | 04:21 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

Probably just draggin' their sorry butts home. Hopefully the weather didn't get in the way.

08-01-2005 | 07:27 PM

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Probably just draggin' their sorry butts home. Hopefully the weather didn't get in the way.

You have no idea.the weather was great.Great job James.

08-01-2005 | 08:06 PM

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What a great trip! Second year for us. A few new faces but they were all worn out by today. Thanks for all the work James!!!!

My wife enjoyed the men on stage. I did not think she was going to let go of the winner.

Rich, Thanks again for the mask & coffee. What a lifesaver. Enjoyed hanging around with you & your wife.

Anyone posting pictures, please be nice.

What happened to the Hampton BOYS???

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08-01-2005 | 08:51 PM

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Re: RPBA & Baltimore/Red Eyes Trip

HAD A BLAST!!! We have some pics to DL from the camera and should have them up soon.

08-01-2005 | 10:02 PM

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You all have NO IDEA what a great time you missed. UNREAL!! And after Friday evening, not a drop of rain.

Don't miss this fun-run next year.

08-02-2005 | 04:00 PM

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Ok, here come some pix...

The gents on "Black Out" night.

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08-02-2005 | 04:05 PM

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The Linster star gazing on the dock..

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08-02-2005 | 04:07 PM

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Your's truely with a bikini contestant. What a DOLL!

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08-02-2005 | 04:10 PM

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T500hps and non-member with the same girl. Man, was she ever put together!

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08-02-2005 | 04:12 PM

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Partying on the docks at Solomans

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08-02-2005 | 04:15 PM

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Some of our ladies during the men's bathing suit contest at Red Eyes. I have no idea what they're up to...

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08-02-2005 | 04:18 PM

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Sorry for jumping around... Back at the Bay Grill in Baltimore Saturday afternoon.

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08-02-2005 | 04:21 PM

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Styling on Hawaiian Night (Sunday) at Red Eyes..

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08-02-2005 | 04:38 PM

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The ladies on black out night

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08-02-2005 | 04:41 PM

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Dock party Sunday night. We closed Red Eyes then continued on our own...

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08-02-2005 | 05:39 PM

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We had a blast, it is amost do next year. As for the partying no one there could keep up with Steve. Next year there will have to be an award for the person who can keep up with Steve.

Terry

08-02-2005 | 06:59 PM

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We had a blast, it is amost do next year. As for the partying no one there could keep up with Steve. Next year there will have to be an award for the person who can keep up with Steve.

Terry

I'll be happy to let someone else win that award - I haven't drank since Sunday and I still don't feel right.

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08-02-2005 | 07:00 PM

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I am glad that everyone had a great time!!!!! It was a great crew and Reba & I really enjoyed partying on the dock with everyone. Cant wait for next years trip......

And for the Hampton

, you guys are always bragging about running in the big water and not ONE showed, not even a call.