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Topic: New Boat Successfully Lunched!

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-11-2001 04:12 PM

Here is a message from our good friend, Barryboat:

FYI....Baby was born February 5th at 3:50pm, 7 pounds 14 ounces and 21 inches long. His first and middle name is: Jacob Riley! Or "Jake" Riley.

Cigars for all!!!!!!

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 02-11-2001 05:01 PM

CONGRATULATIONS! Mr & Mrs. Barryboat. Little boys are wonderful, as are little girls, of course. I have a millionaire's family...one of each!

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blf49
First Class Passenger
Member # 502

posted 02-13-2001 06:48 AM

Jacob Riley, eh?
Abie's Irish Rose!
Mazel Tov!
(He should live to sail on many liners!)

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blf49
First Class Passenger
Member # 502

posted 02-13-2001 06:50 AM

BTW, Malcom, could you edit the header? Or are we taking the babe and his family to a meal? First or second sitting?

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-13-2001 06:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by blf49:
BTW, Malcom, could you edit the header? Or are we taking the babe and his family to a meal? First or second sitting?

Yes I noticed the mistake too late! Maybe Joe can edit it!!!!

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 02-13-2001 08:22 AM

quote:
Originally posted by blf49:
BTW, Malcom, could you edit the header? Or are we taking the babe and his family to a meal? First or second sitting?

That's how well I read - never noticed that - no wonder I am having problems with my eyes!
Good for you blf49!

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bubbles
First Class Passenger
Member # 1415

posted 02-13-2001 08:31 AM

All babies look good enough to eat!!!

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KansasK
First Class Passenger
Member # 1758

posted 02-13-2001 08:42 AM

Best wishes to all the Barryboats! There is a great picture of little Jacob under the SS France heading on this page. All babies are little miracles!

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DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 02-13-2001 08:25 PM

Congratulations from us too. Take the baby on a classic.

Posts: 2554 | From: Florida, USA, Where the Legend SS NORWAY sailed from. Moving back to FL next yr. | Registered: May 99 | IP: Logged

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