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Good Friday Afternoon!

It’s been a great week on the bay, lots to tell and lots to show. We’ll try to catch up this weekend with a blog. But this day is a special one we can’t let slip by, for one person we owe a hugh “Thanks” to….Curtis’ wife, Peggy. Thanks Peggy for letting Curtis join our crew. He’s doing great, mighty tired, and still smiling. Everyone here at the Mary Day loves him and hope YOU have a wonderful day on your birthday!

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Anonymous said…
Thank you so much!!!!!!
Hugs from Peggy.
July 11, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Unknown said…
Curtis - Thanks for contributing to a great week on the Mary Day. Peggy - Thanks for letting us borrow Curtis for a while to make our trip more enjoyable.

To anyone who was on the trip last week or for that matter anyone who just wants to look I put, out on Picassa, some of the photos I took. (http://picasaweb.google.com/edemellier/MaryDayJuly7122008)
July 14, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Anonymous said…
Your Welcome form the person who held the H and D -Curtis say's he writes you everyday!
July 15, 2008 at 6:53 AM
Unknown said…
What an exceptional week. Thank you all for making it so special.

Here is a link to my photos. (http://picasaweb.google.com/susan45mcgarvey/2008July712SchoonerMaryDayTrip)
July 16, 2008 at 8:33 AM
Unknown said…
Thank you all for making the week so special.

Here are some of my photos.
http://picasaweb.google.com/susan45mcgarvey

Best wishes to all. Susan
July 16, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Unknown said…
Susan, Thanks for the photos you got some great shots from a great week. I'm already starting to think about next year.
July 16, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the pictures everybody!
I've really enjoyed them.
July 19, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Anonymous said…
I'm holding the R and the T in birthday -- I'm hiding behind the R! I sent along the link to my pictures to most of you, but thought I would follow Ed and Susan's example, and post them here as well.

I had a wonderful time as always on the Mary Day, and it was terrific meeting all of you! Here's the link to my photos posted on Flicr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beegee751/sets/72157606234969859/
July 21, 2008 at 12:55 PM
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