Posted: November 25, 2005 2:52 pm
My pleasure JP!freddyfishstick wrote:redwinemaker wrote:How about "The Parrotfish"? It has the right colors
Oh thats not bad, thanks Corey!
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Posted: November 25, 2005 2:54 pm
Now "Parrotfish" sounds perfect to me too, but maybe that's just me...redwinemaker wrote:How about "The Parrotfish"? It has the right colors
"Fish Sticks" is what you should be calling your tackle, right?
Posted: November 25, 2005 3:02 pm
Remember how they smash a bottle of champagne on a ships hull upon christening?freddyfishstick wrote:Bumper, not a saltwater rig but do plan on pleasing neptune! Your right about them growing up quick and I am officially the captain, so I should definitley like it ! What is the process for pleasing neptune?
Christening a vessel ties and bonds the owner and the vessel. Current tradition has it, that it must be done by a woman. Thus when she does it she gives her spirit and shares her spirit with the vessel.
For more information you can google or use your favorite search engine on it Christening a vessel or naming a boat.
I don't reccommend breaking a bottle of champagne on the hull .....unless you want to have to start off with repainting or repairing some hull damage.
One must offer him a most generous drink of the finest alcoholic beverage you have or can get and give the boat a drink too. ( Pouring some into the water water and some onto the hull.)
(and always remember to offer Neptune/Poseidon a drink before every voyage, to keep him pleased so you have a safe and pleasant voyage.)
From a Boat U.S. article. For the full article goto: http://www.boatus.com/news/namegame.htm
The Christening Ceremony
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not bad luck to rename your boat if you’re the new owner, say boating name experts. But the sea has its superstitions, and it’s a lot better to be safe than sorry. For example, you want to make sure that the “old” name is removed from everything on board, including log books and charts. If its name is painted on the hull, gently sand it away and then paint over it. If vinyl, use a hair dryer to make peeling the old name off easier, and then use acetone to get rid of every trace of glue.
Buy a bottle of the best champagne you can afford (you don’t want to offend the sea gods with the cheap stuff). Say a few words of supplication to every wind and ocean god you can find on the Internet (and don’t forget your own higher power) asking for good will, indulgence and safety for your boat. Pour an enormous libation over the bow of your boat and share the rest with any guests. If you have more than one excellent bottle of champagne, by all means wrap it in a towel and break it over your bow, but it’s a lot harder to do than it looks.
To cement the naming ceremony, tradition holds you should then take your newly christened boat out on the water. If it’s a sailboat, luff it up into the wind and drift to a complete stop, then allow it to sail backwards — a boat-length is long enough to appease the spirits. If it’s a powerboat, some traditionalists suggest running it aground (gently, of course). The moderates claim three times on purpose will make the gods happy, while die-hards say these groundings can’t be intentional. It’s up to you.
—Becky Squires
Copyright BoatUS Magazine
March 2001
Posted: November 25, 2005 3:12 pm
Desdamona wrote:Now "Parrotfish" sounds perfect to me too, but maybe that's just me...redwinemaker wrote:How about "The Parrotfish"? It has the right colors
"Fish Sticks" is what you should be calling your tackle, right?
Hehe, My friend is a flyfisherman and is very picky about calling it a fishing rod NOT a fishing pole, I think my new name for my fishin pole is a fishstick!!!!!!!!
Posted: November 25, 2005 3:17 pm
Hey, when do we get to see a new picture of those boys?
(If you don't have a recent one to post, get one with the boat too.)
(If you don't have a recent one to post, get one with the boat too.)
Posted: November 25, 2005 3:35 pm
I will get one with the boat for ya Des!
Posted: November 25, 2005 3:51 pm
Well, being a small boat, you could name it the "Minnow". Of course, it would only be good for a "three hour tour".
Posted: November 25, 2005 4:03 pm
We christen our racing shells with water from the River upon which we race - the Schuylkill River. We have a priest from the school come down to the boathouse, say a blessing, and then we take a ceremonial pitcher and pour it over the bow. We must be doing something right, since Neptune doesn't seem to be mad, and he has plenty of opportunity to since we christen about 2 boats a year.
Posted: November 25, 2005 4:19 pm
Nasa has a plane out here in houston..they call it the "super guppy"..I always thought that would be a cool name for a boat!!!Actually it looks so weird it should be called the pregnant guppy..Its an old converted globlemaster..ill try to post a pic..........happy sailing...
Posted: November 25, 2005 4:20 pm
Either that or Neptune has the good sense to steer clear of the Schuylkill.mings wrote:We christen our racing shells with water from the River upon which we race - the Schuylkill River. We have a priest from the school come down to the boathouse, say a blessing, and then we take a ceremonial pitcher and pour it over the bow. We must be doing something right, since Neptune doesn't seem to be mad, and he has plenty of opportunity to since we christen about 2 boats a year.
Posted: November 25, 2005 4:25 pm
Well there's no doubt that there's something(s) living in there, and who/whatever that thing is its happy alright.rsgeist wrote:Either that or Neptune has the good sense to steer clear of the Schuylkill.mings wrote:We christen our racing shells with water from the River upon which we race - the Schuylkill River. We have a priest from the school come down to the boathouse, say a blessing, and then we take a ceremonial pitcher and pour it over the bow. We must be doing something right, since Neptune doesn't seem to be mad, and he has plenty of opportunity to since we christen about 2 boats a year.
Posted: November 26, 2005 7:46 am
JP not in the PH theme but with you and your Boys in mind..
how about Time Well Spent
BTW LTNS
how about Time Well Spent
BTW LTNS
Posted: November 26, 2005 10:00 am
How about ............. "SNAKE-BITE " ??????? Something to be thought over
Posted: November 26, 2005 11:16 am
I'd vote for this one.redwinemaker wrote:How about "The Parrotfish"? It has the right colors
Best of luck with the new boat!
Posted: November 26, 2005 1:47 pm
Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions! It is really fun to see the excitemnt in the keets eyes as the colors take shape! And I am having a great time "building the boat" and listening to some boat tunes!
Posted: November 28, 2005 12:48 pm
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"The Parrotfish" Submitted by Redwinemaker!!!!!
Corey, you win a FREE fishing excursion on the newly named boat! At the time of your choice ( after the lakes in Colorado unfreeze)
And to all who submitted names you also get a fishing trip but it will cost you a Corona!
Thanks everybody- the christening will take place as soon as I can get that little parrotfish in the water. Since the boat only cost $50, the paint was almost as much as the boat! I will be using a cold bottle of Corona to christen it.
"The Parrotfish" Submitted by Redwinemaker!!!!!
Corey, you win a FREE fishing excursion on the newly named boat! At the time of your choice ( after the lakes in Colorado unfreeze)
And to all who submitted names you also get a fishing trip but it will cost you a Corona!
Thanks everybody- the christening will take place as soon as I can get that little parrotfish in the water. Since the boat only cost $50, the paint was almost as much as the boat! I will be using a cold bottle of Corona to christen it.
Posted: November 28, 2005 12:55 pm
buy the kids sparkling apple juice to christen it too, so they can drink it and christen it. That stuff was fun when I was a kid.freddyfishstick wrote:WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"The Parrotfish" Submitted by Redwinemaker!!!!!
Corey, you win a FREE fishing excursion on the newly named boat! At the time of your choice ( after the lakes in Colorado unfreeze)
And to all who submitted names you also get a fishing trip but it will cost you a Corona!
Thanks everybody- the christening will take place as soon as I can get that little parrotfish in the water. Since the boat only cost $50, the paint was almost as much as the boat! I will be using a cold bottle of Corona to christen it.
Posted: November 28, 2005 1:07 pm
Oh thats a good idea, even though they like Corona!
Posted: November 28, 2005 1:08 pm
WOOOHOOOOO!!! Party at JPs!!
Posted: November 28, 2005 1:08 pm
You got great kids.freddyfishstick wrote:Oh thats a good idea, even though they like Corona!