AeroDragons News
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
NAPLES BOAT PARADE --- We won the BEST DRAGON BOAT AWARD!
As we floated into the canals, we heard the crowd murmuring in wonder as people yelled out: "Are you a bunch of Moseses?" or "Hey --- you guys supposed to be drag queens?" or "What the hell are you?" --- the judges thought that we were paying homage to the fire-breathing dragon that was NOT allowed in the parade this year. Noone figured out that we were "100-Year-Olds Celebrating Naples' 100 Years." At any rate, they thought that the AeroDragons went out of their way to best represent the parade theme of Naples Centennial Celebration and awarded us the BEST DRAGON BOAT AWARD. Alas, Space Dragons, Pinks and OC Dragons did not pick up any awards . . .
HIGHLIGHTS:
--- Dee's Canadian screws (better than American screws?)
--- Damon wailing for Vince (similar to the Miami manatee call)
--- Hitting people on the head with gumballs (unintentionally)
(Apparently the judges said people actually complained about this)
(Apparently the judges said people actually complained about this)
--- Mike's "special" hot chocolate
--- The impromptu practice set (finish rates and power sets) after the parade
SPECIAL THANKS GO TO:
Joannza --- for putting all her energy and creativity in putting this together
Debbie --- for being a trooper and getting out of her sickbed to bring us her cooler and drinks
Lorie & Damon --- for picking up the food for us
Dee --- for his construction expertise and the special Canadian screws
Ming, Brad, Danny, Jerry & Pat --- for being the construction crew
Mike --- for picking up all the teams' dragon heads and tails & his steering expertise
Some pictures are up on the website --- Jo, Lorie, Pat --- send me your pics and I'll post to the web.
Thanks to the whole Naples crew for all your help and a great time!
Thanks to the whole Naples crew for all your help and a great time!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
--- Need 1-2 more people to help decorate the Rotary Club Rose Parade float: SAT 12/31 from 8AM to 1PM --- let me know if you're interested!
--- Those of you who didn't fill out your survey, please complete as soon as possible!
--- Membership dues are still due if you haven't paid them. Thanks to those of you who have paid!
--- Back to SAT/SUN practice January 7th and 8th. Normal times.
--- Outrigger Day SAT January 14th
--- Coach says "take it easy," "eat whatever you want" and "you don't have to do your land training" (he really said that)
Just like to with everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Las Posadas, Winter Solstice (did I leave anything out?) . . . be safe and see you all next year!!
--- M.
Monday, December 05, 2005
AeroDragons ---
LAST practice weekend of 2005 is THIS WEEKEND. Coach says these will be "fun" practices - feel free to bring family/kids to visit the baby jellyfish and possibly stop for lunch at Acapulco's or a quick Jamba Juice.
NO PRACTICES 12/17-18, 12/24-25, 12/31-1/1.
2006 PRACTICES start 1/7-8.
2006 MEMBERSHIP DUES are DUE. Dues are $50, $40 for Aerospace employees - check made out to "AEA AeroDragons Club" - give to Lorie Chan or myself . . . NEWBIES/GUESTS will be allowed THREE (3) practices GRATIS (free). After THREE practices, you will be considered a TEAM MEMBER and you MUST pay dues in full.
NAPLES AeroDragons --- see the Naples evite for info on your costumes for the parade.
PLEASE RSVP FOR THE DAY YOU'RE COMING and make sure you arrive PROMPTLY at 9:30A SAT or 8:30A SUN for warm-up.
--- M.
http://www.aerodragons.org
LAST practice weekend of 2005 is THIS WEEKEND. Coach says these will be "fun" practices - feel free to bring family/kids to visit the baby jellyfish and possibly stop for lunch at Acapulco's or a quick Jamba Juice.
NO PRACTICES 12/17-18, 12/24-25, 12/31-1/1.
2006 PRACTICES start 1/7-8.
2006 MEMBERSHIP DUES are DUE. Dues are $50, $40 for Aerospace employees - check made out to "AEA AeroDragons Club" - give to Lorie Chan or myself . . . NEWBIES/GUESTS will be allowed THREE (3) practices GRATIS (free). After THREE practices, you will be considered a TEAM MEMBER and you MUST pay dues in full.
NAPLES AeroDragons --- see the Naples evite for info on your costumes for the parade.
PLEASE RSVP FOR THE DAY YOU'RE COMING and make sure you arrive PROMPTLY at 9:30A SAT or 8:30A SUN for warm-up.
--- M.
http://www.aerodragons.org
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