We're stuck here in Georgetown because of weather - so we figured we might as well attend some of the festivities, meet some other boaters and have a few laughs (and Kaliks). So yesterday, we headed to "volleyball beach" (near the Chat 'n Chill Restaurant) for the Pet Parade followed by the Amateur Variety Show."
The beach was packed with plenty of dinghies and the benches and chairs were filled to capacity. It was a happening place! People were of two persuasions in the crowd - those attending because they were really into the dolled up doggies; and those who couldn't believe what people would make their pets do! We knew it would be great when a long haired dachshund arrived on a bier, carried by six bare-chested men! From Chihuahuas in straw hats and Hawaiian shirts to spaniels in bikinis to border
collies in t-shirts and leis it was quite a sight as the dogs' owners paraded them around and the judges judged in a variety of categories. It seems only dogs (and one conch on a leash) were the pets on parade. We had hoped for a parrot; rabbit or pig to mix things up. The crowd was feisty - one yelling "when does the ugly kid contest start" - because it was clear some of these pooches were treated better than people.
It was a hoot and the twenty plus entries were entertaining. Our favorite was the dog with a "hot dog bun" costume (and of course the conch on a leash).
Next came "the variety show" - this is where boaters with little or no talent get up in front of the cruising community and give everyone a laugh or two. Couldn't quite tell if some were actually serious. Where do we begin to describe this? Okay, how about a French Canadian woman in her late 60s, easily 60 pounds overweight, dressed in skin tight lycra belly-dancing? Then there was the mom, dad and two daughters who did "evolution of dance"(look it up on u-tube) and they were terrific. The dancing
"heard it through the grapevine" raisins; the white guys "blues (though they called themselves "booze") brothers - not bad; the "R" rated skit of the red light district in Amsterdam; the poor women who can-canned in the sand (tiring); the kids spoof of the morning radio net (very funny and clever); the two families who got together and did a skit on cruisers (fun) and many "lip-sync" acts that ranged from clever to boring.
One of the highlights though was the "conch orchestra" - about 25-30 conch horn blowers. The "conductor" was quite comical. (Pictures to follow)
We had a good time though getting back to the boat was wet, cold and a bit scary as both of our lights wouldn't work!
Today was boat project day - still a rocking and rolling anchorage and the wind still blowing pretty good. Bit we got a few things done on board and then went for a nice walk on our white sandy beach - "sand dollar beach."
The prospect for leaving is looking like a Monday or Tuesday departure. We've connected with a few other boats heading south as well.
On a personal note - congrats to Barbara's nephew Matt - who has recently asked Meaghan to marry him and lucky for him, she said "yes." Cheers to you both
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