Party Pictures

Photos were taken on the evening when our boat's name was officially changed to Ryen's Quest. All persons depicted in these photos gave their permission to have them posted on the blog. I can't believe that they actually agreed to that!

Beginning at the top, Shelly and Louise are cracking up over our tape cassette. Okay, so it's old. I do remember that Shelly promised to buy us a CD player. Sure do hope she comes through on that. Hey Shelly, when can I pick that up? I don't know why Louise thought it was so funny...she still uses an 8-track! They were hysterical!!

Second from the top, we have Shelly practicing her moves on the dance pole, which is really the compression post for the mast. I tried to tell her, but she saw a "dance pole", and she wanted to dance. Go figure!

Third one down. This is Brad later in the evening. Earlier you couldn't take his picture no how!

Fourth photo, that would be Allan and I just after the champagne was poured overboard. We were happy to have the business part of the evening over with, and happy to be in the company of our friends.

The following photo is Allison and Shelly very early in the evening. Before the promise of the CD. I really wish Allison could have stayed longer, she can be quite entertaining. So smart!

Next is the energizing bunny couple of Brad and Louise. They told us later it was the best time they have had in some time. Thanks, that means a lot.

The following photo is a wonderful addition to our get together and she taught me something I hope I will be able to pass along to other women. Thank you Jilly! Jilly's husband Roddy is to her left. Another great guy. Hope we can keep in touch with them as they continue to do upgrades to their beautiful Mason 54. Quite a proper yacht.

The second last photo is Allan and Jim. Jim has dedicated much of his time working on Ryen's Quest and feels a special connection to her. Hope Jim and Allison get down to see us somewhere in the Caribbean. The invite is there for them anytime they like.

Finally, we have Brad and Louise chuckling about something. We can never get enough of those two.