Troy Boat Club

From our boat-family to yours - wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy holiday season. 100 days till the docks go in!

Merry Christmas

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS and all through the boats, The bilge pumps were hustling to keep us afloat, The children were nestled all snug in their berths, As Ma read Danielle Steel and I guzzled beers, She said You've had enough, now come to bed dear.... Then out on the dock there arose an uproar As I reached in my cooler to get just one more. So up went my head out of the hatch. Though I should have thought first to undo the latch. I saw stars for a moment, and as quick as a blink My wife yelled, "See, you've had too much to drink!" The moon on the water lit the Boat Club up bright Which was good, since the kids had lost my new mag-light. Then what with my wondering eyes should I see, But a fat, bearded old guy in a beat up Donzi. Instead of a bumper bunny hung on the rear, Tied to the bow were eight tiny reindeer. More rapid than Skippy, these coursers they flew, And on each of their hoofs was a blue Sperry shoe. With crashing and bashing and banging and knocking, I knew in an instant they must be docking, No Dasher! Hold it, Dancer! Damn you Prancer and Vixen. Stop, Comet! Grab a line, Cupid! Get bumpers, Donner and Blitzen! Look out for that boat! Watch that seawall! Now fend off, fend off, fend off all! He was dressed in a red cap ringed with fur trim Along with a Speedo that covered just a fraction of him. I was shocked and astonished. What could I say? As I often go boating dressed exactly that way. He then grabbed a bag, a bulging huge sack, And hoisted it up onto his back, He also had sponges and a mop in his grip, As he waddled his way o'er to my slip. He said My name’s Nick, and my friend, I can tell That your gel coat needs buffing and your teak looks like hell. Your vinyl needs cleaning, your lockers arranging, Your holding tank pumping, and your oil a-changing, You've put these jobs off for too long and you know it. So here's all that you need. This time don't blow it! Then as quick as he came, he was back on his boat, His reindeer revving and eager to tote. Merry Christmas! he called as they cruised through the night. And regarding the beer Dan, your wife she is right. MERRY CHRISTMAS! See more

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Be thankful, be safe, be generous and kind. May you all have a blessed day with friends and family.

Today is National First Responders Day. Be sure to thank the First Responder in your life.

#eriecanal Happy Birthday, Erie Canal. Oct 26 1825 saw the official opening of the route which radically changed demographics, finance, industry and expansion in the 19th century with lingering affects today. A viable U.S. route, connecting the Great Lakes to the East Coast.

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