(Note: This post first appeared on the Goldeyes.com blogs)
A huge thank you to David, Ingrid, Kevin, Angie, Keith, Lorraine, Donna, Judith, Loretta, Edna, Rick, Lorraine, Charlene, Grant, Loretta, Daniel, George, Martha, Wayne, Sandee, Ken, Sandi, Troy, Janice, Doug, Ronda, Karen, Florence, Edna, Bernice, Kenn, Joyce, Robert, Dorothy and Robert T. These are all the fine folks who joined me, my wife and kids on the Goldeyes Cruise through the Eastern Caribbean at the end of January. It was an fantastic collection of casual fans, long-time season, mini-pack, skysuite ticket holders and corporate sponsors.
A few highlights….
Keith Micklash and his wife Lorraine, from Magnum Oil, were kind enough to provide Goldeyes hats and visors for all cruisers. Also, for the get-together on the second to last night, they brought light-up martini glasses for everyone. A huge thank you to Keith and Lorraine for that.
The Pauls family. George and Martha brought the three Pauls boys and their wives on the trip for a total of eight Pauls on the cruise. On a shore excursion in St. Maarten, the entire Pauls family went on an off-roading adventure across the island and concluded the day with the entire family, George included, getting their hair braided and beaded. It was a pleasure getting to know the Pauls family. Here are photos of the Pauls family prior to getting on the boat and at the cocktail party hosted by Continental Travel.
David and Ingrid Price – for anyone who was at a Goldeyes game last summer, you would definitely know David and Ingrid, if not to see them, certainly from hearing them. They sit in Section O, row 3 and are constantly talking to the home and visiting players throughout the game. They brought as much life to the cruise as they do to the games. David’s performance in the impromptu synchronized swimming performance in the pool on the ship was something I will never forget! I will be selling DVD’s of his performance this summer at the ballpark. (just kidding David!)
Former Director of Sales for the Goldeyes, now Executive Director of the Tallman Foundation at Princess Auto, Lorraine Maciboric and her husband Rick made the trip as well. It was great to see Lorraine again. We spent most of the time reliving old war stories from her eight years with the team. Rick and Lorraine celebrated their 25th anniversary on the boat and rumour has it that the island of St. Thomas now has a whole lot less diamonds than it did before Rick was done with it.
Having half of the Collier family on board was a ton of fun. My brother Doug and wife Ronda along with my mom and dad joined Carleigh, Donavan, Olivia and me. We were able to celebrate a milestone birthday for my mom on board (I won’t say which one!).
The good people at Continental Travel, namely Daryl, Charlene and Suzanne were all fantastic from start to finish. The get-together on board was first class and enjoyed by all. All signs are pointing to there being a second annual Cruise, watch the Goldeyes website for more details.
A few parting thoughts… the first for good friends of the Goldeyes, Mickey and Judy, we’re all thinking about you and wishing you speedy recoveries. The bottom of section E and the top of section F wouldn’t be the same without you there.
And finally, my most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Scott Giffin who tragically lost his life in Portage la Prairie on February 9. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Until next time…
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