George Blanchard turns 90
Party at TS&CC: Sunday 28 Sept. 2003
Part 1: pics by Uncle Al
(N.B. other photo contributions to make this record more complete
will be most welcome - contact Uncle Al)
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The Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club bulletin board says it very nicely.
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A lovely late September afternoon at TSCC. Guests arrive by land and by sea (and even by air!)
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Jane Cawthorne (l) and Mary Maysuik lay out some of the munchies.
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As Roger Redwin and Sue Green await their moments of inspiration in the Board Room and away from the prying eyes of Mr. Blanchard, Ken Deeley of the Winch get set to ...
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... add his message to a unique 90th Birthday "card" for George. Tom Wharton supervises.
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Tom Wharton greets our most distinguished guest, ISAF President, Paul Henderson.
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A true blast from the past: (l to r) Bill Rogers (former CWA Chairman) and his wife, Ann; 1980 Wayfarer World champions, Chris and Carolyn Kofler (who have flown their plane in from Sarasota, FL) and Russ Burrell (former W3638)
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Ann takes over the camera and Al gets to pose with some of his best Wayfarer friends ever.
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Two famous old salts: Paul Henderson and George Blanched
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(l to r) ?, ?, Mary (Dorothy's sister-in-law), Dorothy Brockbank (George's longtime neighbour/friend), Frank (Dorothy's brother)
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(l to r) Virginia Iredale (l), Lilly and Darlene in front John & Gord (George's sons-in-law)
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Lilly and Virginia
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George's 90th presented a lovely opportunity for W's to get together and re-live the grand old days!
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George's fans come in all ages.
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The first to speak to the occasion was the ISAF President who recalled the many times over many years that ...
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... George ...
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... and he had been up to no good. Well... not really... they were more stories of the fun ...
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... he and George have had over the years in the world of sailing....
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George Blanchard turns 90