A PIG POST – Niagara Falls 2015

A PIG POST – Niagara Falls 2015

Our little boat mascot has had quite a busy past few days.

…François and I ….and Major Pig (ret’d)

recently attended the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons’

Annual General Meetings in Niagara Falls

representing Montreal Squadron.

Pig has made so many friends and fans along his journey with us.

(This link will give you an idea of just how far this little guy has travelled)

With this in mind it should come as no surprise that

on our first day we were asked: “Where’s Pig?”

He disappeared for the better part of the day.

…the rest became history,

forever web-documented.

Credit for most of the pictures and

Pig’s schmoozing must go to

this lovely young lady…

Thanks for contributing to the craziness.

In all his conference regalia
Pictured with ‘Captain Highliner’ and the Cruise Director Extraordinaire
Niagara Fall, USA side

 

Niagara Falls, Canadian side
always friends made along the way

 

a limo ride just for fun
weigh-in at the Chocolate Shop
($1.54??? are you kidding me???)

 

and a spicy cuddle with Chili Pepe
…always our little
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons’
Ambassador

 

BOAT SHOW 2015 – day two

BOAT SHOW 2015 – day two

Day two at the show…

…we found a friend for Major (ret) Pig….

…made a donation to a very worthy cause…

…did a decent job docking the boat
then proceeded to mightily collide with a sailboat
(thankfully virtual gelcoat isn’t costly)

…enjoyed a great lunch…

…a little wine, a little cheese…

…a very classy touch to our day.

(Thanks Pat)

Then a visit to the largest indoor lake in the world
(1 million gallons of frigid Lake Ontario water pumped into the Ricoh Centre)
and the wake board demonstration….

…the very groovy MC…

 

 

 

 

 

…the impressive performance…

 

…and our personal fave…
our very own
Hot Dogger McMullen…

 

…a superb performance but the 8 ° water almost killed her.
(Some great video footage to follow)

 

 

 

 

 

What better way to finish the day and to warm our bodies and spirits,

than to visit Toronto’s newest hot couple…

…chilled beers and spicy Mexican cuisine on tonight’s menu…
(Galley Kat has some good food porn to share)

… At their sparkling downtown condo…

(thanks guys, as always warm, welcoming and delicious)
…and I close the day with my ‘just because’ pics…

…just because it was so beautiful…

…and high heeled boat shoes..really?

 

BOAT SHOW 2015

BOAT SHOW 2015

This was our day one of the Boat Show,
with me, Captain Francois and our friend Pat McMullen,
a very pleasant 6.5 hour drive from Montreal to Toronto.
 
Major Pig (ret) got to walk the show in style
…we viewed some beautiful sail boats…
….from stem to stern….
…Double ‘O’ enjoyed a martini (shaken not stirred)
aboard our favourite (no-a-sailboat)
 
 
 
 
 
…we tried out the several berths…
….some too hard…
…some too soft…
…and one just right for Goldie Locks….
 
 
 
 
 
…we even stopped by to catch a very interesting talk by Sheryl and Paul Shard
about their travels aboard
…then returned to our hotel to enjoy an exquisite view of the Toronto skyline
and complimentary hors d’ oeuvres
at the Sheraton Club Lounge….

photo by Pat McMullen
 
 
 
 
…and you know I just couldn’t resist one ‘just because’ pic….
…another good capture from Ms McMullen…
 
 
Tomorrow day two
…let’s see what $$$ damage we can do