Brick by brick we combed the city of Savannah for our MBAA trip. Kudo's to David Cummins for finding the perfect location and hotel. #1
Beautiful Savannah Georgia MBAA Meeting April 18 through 20--- #2
Streets of Savannah provide much shade and scenery #3
Kris Snyder, John Votta and Bill Cromie (caught having fun) #4
Oscar and Don Balas #5
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Chris Ybarra and Patty Votta #7
The ladies of the MBAA ... Patty Votta, Chris Ybarra, Rajh Cromie, Kris Snyder, Susan Balas and Sally Kirkland #8
Sara and Michael Margate (children of Peter and Shirley) are having fun if not a bit bewildered by all the people. #9
This time the thumb is off the camera lens so it is a better picture #10
#11-The future is here, and guess who will be in charge.
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Peter Margate (AB Cartersville) and Neil Miller (PQ) #14
Keith Address's the participants about the weekends events. #15
later that night we find the jazz'd bar downstairs and downtown. #16
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#18-Debbie Rowland and her daughter, Sally and George Kirkland share a table at Mollie McGee's on Friday night.
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Rick Story and Kathy Tompson late Friday night at the j'azzed bar in Savannah GA. MBAA Spring Meeting #20
Rick (System Components) and Rita Story late Friday night at the j'azzed bar in Savannah GA. MBAA Spring Meeting #21
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The band plays on late Friday night at the j'azzed bar in Savannah GA. MBAA Spring Meeting #24
Sally Kirkland and Rajh Cromie have a glass of water at the jazz'd bar in Savannah GA during the MBAA meeting for the Southwest District #25
David Voykin updates us about the fall meeting at Sand Key and some of th great innovations that will be applied for our group entertainment. If anything David is an entertainer. Thanks David #26
Mr. Neil Miller gives his presentation on PQ products for our technical session. #27
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No, John Votta is not sleeping, he was caught blinking, something you never do when ther is as much action as we have at our SE MBAA meetings. April 2008 #29
Neil gets mugged by President Keith Hodgins after an amazing technical session. Savannah GA April 19th 2008 #30
Nikki Byrd from SAB Miller Brewing prepares for her technical session on taste testing. What a job, tasting beer. You do Nikki! #31
After a wonderful session Nikki Byrd and Stacey Winfiled get mugged by our President Keith Hodgins for a job well done. #32
Now its Stacey's turn. #33
Those mugs are nice, how do I get one? Can you drink beer in them? #34
Members of the SE MBAA district sit at attention early Saturday Morning. Savannah Georgia April 19th, 2008 #35
All the major breweries are represented and a micro-brewery too. Eric made the trip as he lives right here in Savannah. #36
#37-It's nice to know everyone attended the meetings. The pictures don't always show that.
Scott Vail and his lovely family enjoyed lunch on the Ellis Square Saturday afternoon in Savannah GA. . #38
A patriotic Judy took four gentlemen fishing with her best guide on the inland waterways. We hope we catch some big fish. #39
Lake the Sea Trout here, but we are not satisfied ,we want bigger ones as well. #40
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Looks like some one was sleeping in bed and then abandoned ship, literally. #42
#43-Now that's a boat dock, you almost need a tour guide to get to the end of it, not to mention food and water.
Two surf boards and a 50HP moto, that has to be fast and dangerous! #44
#45-forever wild, run I hear the mosquitoes.
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A Street wise Keith Hodgins begins his quest for the big fish in the water. WIth his hip hop hat, al we need is the rap. #47
Pieter Slier uses his intellect to out fox the fish. #48
#49-Historical Savannah in the year 2008 from the river.
Downtown Savannah is behind Keith Hodgins as we tool around the fishing holes on the Savannah River. April 20th, 2008 #50
#51-bring that fish in
#52-what is it, its brown?
#53-Looks like the guide brought in Rick's fish.
#54 Rick Story will flounder when fishing April 2008 Savannah GA
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#56 Rick Story will flounder when fishing April 2008 Savannah GA
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#59 Rick Story brings in a large Sea Trout while the guide prepares the net to haul him in (Savannah GA April 2008)
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#62-Now it's Keigh Hodgins Time to bring in a big one
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#65-Look Ma, a fish.
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#71-Pieter Slier, fisherman excellante.
#72-that baby has to be heavy
#73-Like swinging on a guillotine.
#74-Smile Keith, you don't catch many this big very often. April 2008 MBAA Savannah GA
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#78-The home of "Lady and Sons" restaurant. This is where Paula Dean resides while in Savannah. I am sure this is only one of several MBAA April 2008 fishing expedition
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#80-Keith Hodgins is found trading fishing secrets with the Miss Judy, the owner of the fishing fleet. April 2008
#81-Our Captain and Boat Owner pose for the cameraman
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#85 Miss Patty Votta, Chris Ybarra, Rajh Crome, Eddie Ybarra and Carol Houseman find themselves in line at "Lady and Sons" Restaurant. An experience you had to be there to believe. There was partying (drinking) in the streets.
#86-John Votta and Neil Miller line up for duty, waiting for dinner that is. MBAA Savannah Georgia April 2008
#87-Rajh Cromie wanders the streets waiting for everyone to arrive Friday- early in the week at the Savannah 2008 Spring meeting. MBAA
#88-Those look like important and very well dressed people.
#89-Run David Voykin and Kris Snyder, the paparrizi are after the beautiful people again. MBAA Savannah April 2008
#90-They take it all in stride and plot thier escape.
#91-Shucks
#92-David the Man, The President, The Entertainer, The Spokesman, the.. well let's just say he does it all.. MBAA Savannah GA April 2008
#93 Chris and Stephanie cross the road. Is this a chicken joke?
#94-Bill Cromie has to explain the lipstick on his cheek, thank goodness Rajh Cromie is responsible. Funny what people do when waiting in line for food. Savannah GA April 2008
#95-The Votta's- The iIN crowd of two. Cheers
#96-The best dressed Christine and Eddy Ybarra MBAA Savannah GA April 2008
Patti Boswell and Jeff Tito, both members of the SE MBAA and SAB Miller Brewing, wait in line for the dinner at Paula Deans' and Sons Restaurant. April 20th, 2008. #97
Eric and Stacey love to have their picture taken. I think Stacey was pleased to find she was already in our photo albums from previous participation. Glad y'all could make it to Savannah all the way from Albany GA. #98
#99-The crowd mulls around "Paula"- "Paula"-" Paula" they chant
Peter Margate and Shirley Margate hold their son Michael and daughter Sara for a brief photo session while Jo and Gary Gorman wait patiently for dinner. #100
Michael Margate- what in the world is that man taking my picture for? Dad, is this legit? #101
#102 Gary and Beth Evans with their Aunt and best friend find out what these meetings are all about. Savannah
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#104- It is hard for a young man to hold still while having a photo taken.
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#108-pankcakes and rollls, as many as you wish at "lady and sons" Savannah GA
#109-The joke is cut, the laughter begins.
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#111-George Kirkland celebrates his mumble- mumble birthday today. Sally just grins.
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Keith Hodgins (Anheuser Busch Jacksonville) and Mr. from Yuengling Tampa #123
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