December 3, 2011 the powerboat (formally known as Cruisin II, Dilly Dally and Saw-Mill III) was officially de-named and christened. Gary, being an "ordained" minister and having the gift of gab graciously agreed to officiate.
Part I: De-naming and expunging all the former names. I blacked out all reference to the old names on all the paperwork I found on board. Then you have to tell Neptune that the old names are no longer valid, throw a metal tag bearing all the names (in water-soluble ink) overboard and appease him by pouring perfectly good champagne into the sea.
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| Reverend Doctor H.G. Berger |
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| Expunging the old names |
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| Appeasing Neptune |
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| Toasting the de-naming |
Part II: The christening. Words of wisdom from the Reverend Doctor, announcing the new name and once again pouring champagne overboard for Neptune. And for those who haven't yet heard - the new name is "Dirty Girl."
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| Pouring perfectly good champagne overboard |
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| Toasting to the new name |
Part III: A surprise birthday party for Diana. Lots of food, wine, spirits, and fun with added features of a disco ball, laser lights, stripper pole, fog machine and of course birthday cake!
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| Partying on the back deck. |
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| Susan, Diana, Jennifer, Leo and Nick |
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| Bill on the pole, pretty sure this is not how you're supposed to use it. |
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| I'm really sure Gerry and Richard aren't using it right either. |
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| No-pony-tail Richard and Chris |
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| Laser lights on our hair |
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| Surprised the camera captured the funky laser lights |
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| Happy Birthday Diana |
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| Dirty Girl all lit up |
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