Ship 548 Christmas Party

Avenue, Maryland

6-7 December 2003

Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night could stop the YORKSHIRE crew from their appointed rounds - in this case attending the Ship 548 Sea Scout Christmas Party in Avenue, MD.  Despite a four-hour drive, we'd have been there right on time were it not for traffic being stopped at an intersection in a small southern Maryland town due to a collision caused by the recently-concluded snow storm.  In any event, we were only 20 minutes late.  Units attending the party included our hosts, Ship 548, plus ships 1009, 1942, and 1993.  It was great to get together with old friends, and also meeting new ones.  Thanks, "Sea Eagle".

  Group photos of some of the attendees.

  The holiday gift exchange - a Ship 548 party tradition.  By universal acclaim, Carl from our ship got the kewlest gift of all = genuine Sponge Bob bedroom slippers and matching shower shoes.

  Matt takes a moment to reflect on Carl's fantastic good fortune. 

  A shy game player.

                  Pizza, soda, and chili - what better treats for teens could there possibly be??

                  The older Sea Scouts seemed to gravitate to the DJ stand.

  Animated discussion over what tunes to play.

  Skipper Kain introduces some younger Sea Scouts to the joy of the computer game, Virtual Sailor. 

  Virtual Sailor can become addictive.  Neat way to learn rules of the road and navigation lights as well.

  Board games were popular, too.

  Alex indicates despite a night on the floor, he's "A-Okay".

  Breakfast preparation begins on Sunday morning before the troops are up.

  Looks like the pancakes will be delicious!

  Oh yeah!  Can't wait.  Breakfast consisted of pancakes, syrup, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, fruit, and oj.

  Ship 25 pays their respects to "Sea Eagle".

  Next stop is the parking lot of the local museum.

  View of St. Clement's Island in St. Clement's Bay where the first Maryland settlers landed from the "Ark" and the "Dove".

  One of the boats on display at the Museum. 

  After the museum visit, Skipper attended Monsignor Brady's Mass to thank him for his support of Sea Scouting and Ship 548.

Can't wait until next Christmas!