Daffodil 2008

Photo: Charles Billings

With only two weeks to spare, Mr. Fleet Captain and I proposed our simple decorating idea to Rob Bruins with the hope that he’d be agreeable to using Ocean Pearl in the Tacoma Yacht Club’s Daffodil Parade. It was a splendid time with a group of volunteer members that worked together wonderfully. Without any labor-intensive set building, and expensive materials, we agreed to use lots of color, by way of balloons. Our goal was to have a presence in the parade without expectations of winning any type of award. Afterwards, at the Awards Ceremony, the Power Decorated Boat classification came up and was awarded to another club. Our crew exchanged looks, and nodded to the repeated mantra that ‘We only wanted to have a presence!”. Reaching for the next trophy, the TYC Commodore shook his head and muttered something like “making something outta nothin’!” that I held to the silent thought that “it could be us!” The whoopin’ & hollarin’ that erupted from our small entourage matched our unexpected joy for being recipients of the Commodore’s Choice Trophy. Not bad for a crew that expected nothing! Many thanks go to those who enthusiatially provided their time, energy, and jokes in poor taste: Steve Brett, who amongst other tasks, volunteered to zip around in his dinghy with the big Gorilla (VC Mike Dunn) to pick up any balloon pieces that managed to break free; Deana Brett, Abbey Dunn, Bev Bruins, and Jenny Hardgrove, our clowns; RC Don Park for playing Lion (even though he plays Tiger much better!); ‘Lil John for being a great helper with stretching out the balloons so they could be inflated easier; Rob Bruins for being a great sport, having a bunch of animals and clowns aboard, and to his temporary First Mate, Fleet Captain Mike Ryan, for handling all the tasks large and small as well as becoming the surprise Jack-in-the-Box! We all look forward to the next parade for Opening Day, but realize that as decorated boats go, the competition is great. We really and truly have no expectations other than to enjoy the day and not lose too many balloons! Mona-Lisa Ryan, Chair Daffodil Float Boat Clowning Around .... Production: Mona-Lisa Ryan Balloon Artist: Donna Park

"Capt. Bruins presented the Commodore's Cup, won by the BYC Daffodil Float Committee. He said that pictures of the boat are on the web page and that the attendees all had a great time. Mona Lisa Ryan announced that the Opening Day boat would have a similar theme." (Minutes of Business Meeting of 21 April 2008). Rob Bruins' yacht, Ocean Pearl, was the decorated boat at Daffodil. ----- Original Message ----- From: jendonald(at)att.net Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 1:42 PM Subject: Fw:Daffodil Pic in the Tribune Check out the link showing Bremerton's contribution to this event and ensuring our standard of excellence that we bring to the community. All the best, Don Tacoma News Tribune Picture Gallery: Daffodil Marine Parade (Click & then pick the most [the only!] colorful photo!) Photo: Mike Dunn or Bev Bruins -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: mbdunn(at)wavecable.com Subject: Fw: Pirate Stuff Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:33:00 +0000 Here is an excellent message from the TYC Vice Commodore conveying their appreciation of the BYC support (and Our Success) in participating in the Daffodil parade. Please check out the link to the Tacoma News Tribune Web site to see their photo and caption of the BYC Float. I will try and get a copy of the newspaper. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: donlpatterson(at)comcast.net To: Mike Dunn Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 7:57 PM Subject: Pirate Stuff Mike and Abby, Go to www.thenewstribune.com and click on photo gallery. They have posted a wonderful picture of your decorated boat on their web site. The picture also appeared on the front page of our Section B of the paper today. You guys rock. Please tell your members how much we appreciate them and all their work and enthusiasm. Your club really give our event a big boost. You have our heartfelt thanks. Don and Stella.

Daffodil Float Theme: "Circus Side Show" Skipper: To Be Announced Rob Bruins The theme for Daffodil this year is “Carnival, a Parade and Circus” and for Opening Day "Three Ring Circus". The plan for the Daffodil float is to deck the boat out in bunting and other decorations reminiscent of a circus tent, midway and side-show. In addition, we will have a number of "circus side-show acts" interacting on the boat, to include a giant and a tiny person, a bearded lady, a strong-man, a sword swallower, etc. Needs: Costumes, Decorations, Actors and Ideas. Please sign up in the Clubhouse. MINUTES OF BUSINESS MTG 7 April 2008: Capt. Mona Lisa Ryan announced that Donna Park had offered her expertise as a balloon artist to decorate the Daffodil Boat. There will be lots of balloon animals and a nod to J.P. Patches.

Weekend Highlights

Thursday, April 19 
Noon Basin Closed To All Non Daffodil TYC Traffic 
11:00 - 2:00 	Lunch Available 
5:00 - 9:00 	Dinner Available* (Reservations Recommended 253-752-3555) 
10:00       	Clubhouse Closes 

Friday, April 20 
9:00        	Registration & Daffy Bank Open 
11:00 - 2:00 	Lunch Available 
5:30 - 9:00 	Dinner at the Clubhouse 
8:00 - 11:30 	Dancing in Clubhouse 
11:45       	Clubhouse Closes 

Saturday, April 21 
8:00        	Registration & Daffy Bank Open 
8:00 -9:30  	Breakfast 
10:00       	Daffodils delivered to Docks 
11:00       	Bar Opens 
11:00 - 2:00 	Lunch: TO-GO BOXED LUNCHES AVAILABLE
            	A GREAT TIME TO WORK ON BOAT DECORATIONS 
1:30 - 2:00 	Trivia Token Parade 
2:00 - 4:00 	Marine Trivia Contest (Promptly ends at 4:00) 
4:30 - 5:30 	Commodores Reception (Crow's Nest) 
5:45 - 6:45 	TYC Sing-A-Long (Dining Room) 
5:30 - 7:30* 	Dinner: *LAST SEATING IS AT 7:00 PM 
8:30 - 9:30 	Entertainment 
9:30 - 12:00 	Dancing/Entertainment 
12:00       	Clubhouse Closes 

Sunday, April 22 
7:00        	Daffy Bank Open 
7:00 - 11:00 	Champagne Brunch 
9:00        	Skipper's Meeting 
9:30 - 10:00 	Flag Ceremony Briefing in the Crow's Nest 
10:00 - 10:30 	Flag Ceremony 
10:45       	Boats prepare to depart Basin 
11:05       	Parade begins 
3:00        	Awards Ceremony 
4:30        	Clubhouse Closes 
6:00        	Basin Open to TYC Members 

*Thursday Dinner will be a limited buffet with salad bar.

Note: ALL EVENTS HELD IN CLUBHOUSE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED