All abooooard! Last call for the Tea Party Not-So-Express! Calling all tea partiers! For you adventurers who love the ocean, the sand, the sun, fishing, coffee, m&m candies, and touring beautiful lighthouses, this tugboat is for you! We are on our way to the beautiful province of Nova Scotia today with da Muddermark! We will be docking in Peggy's Cove.
SnoSnot (aka JoJot aka Joanne) and da Muddermark (aka Mothermark aka Cindy) are already aboard, but they ducked outta sight when Bertie (for those of who do not know who Bertie is, she is my alter ego) took this photo of the Tea Party Not-So-Express tugboat. Seems they forgot to get their passports updated, but they absolutely refuse to miss out on today's fun so they are stow-aways. Word has it that some of our lovely Canadian friends are going to vouch for them at the border, so no worries about any illegal activities.
The only thing you might want to be prepared for, though, is the fish part of this adventure. Seems we'll be required to catch about 42,000 pounds of fish on the commercial charter boat da Muddermark has signed on with on behalf of all tea party attendees. And, yes, you WILL be required to bait your own hook! Bertie acquired some special fish bait to lure some fishies to come along her; you can see some of them happily swimming right next to the Tea Party Not-So-Express tugboat. Just think how tired they are going to be by the time they arrive at Peggy's Cove....just in time for the fish slingin' contest Bertie heard about. Da Muddermark is giving her entire stamp collection to the tea partier who can fling their fish the farthest! Woo-hoo!
So bring your fishin' pole and gear; wear your fishin' attire; enjoy the beautiful sights in Nova Scotia; and party down with your tea partyin' friends today. You don't even have to bring your own lunch. Bertie is servin' espresso, lattes, regular coffee, and m&m candies on the tugboat to hold ya'll over until lunch that is bein' served up by Sabrina and MariLynn! The menu? Why, fish, of course! So, if you decide to join us today, you can go to da Muddermark's glob for all the slimy details!
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 9:05 AM
Way to go SnoSnot! Way to push the Captn' and his mates overboard! Whoo Hoo! Now we can git to the tea party before the slinging contest starts! Head for the light of that lighthouse....straight away SnoSnot! And watch your finger nails on that round thingy with the handles.....
I'll be down there, in the cabin, practicing my slingin'. With the fish down there, silly! I gotta get really good so I can win all of my own stamps back! Big Butt Da Slinger Bertie is already there and she is organizing a show down! You just keep your eye on the water, No...you can't practice! If you practice, you might win! I have to win! You can have all of those soggy packages in the second boat! There is probably sumthin' good in them!
What a creative card Bertie! I love your little scene and the story is to die for! Thanks for bringing us a boat that we could so easily take control of! Must be the pretty clouds, pretty fishies, cool blue water and lovely little card that captured the eyes of the crew! They shoulda been watching from behind! Snort!
You stinker, everyone is calling me Da Muddermark!!
Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 9:14 AM
you are just too much......however...not much time to comment...gotta go practice my fish slinging.....I want that collection of stamps.....but of course, Bertie....I will share....I really will.......
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 9:27 AM
How cool is that! Is Cindy's stamp collection in those gift boxes! LOL Wow, what a party this will be. Now I will be vouching for those illegally entering our waters, but I might require some help for my special fish tea. So, it's kind of a I'll scratch your back and you scratch mine deal here! LOL
Now as for this gorgeous card you made Charlene. Love it! Great lighthouse too. You did so good even! Great to have you always, I chuckle like a kid when reading your stories. Like Cindy would give away her stamp collection...LOL
Registered: June 15, 2004 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 14474
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 10:01 AM
A tugboat! Now that will be a new experience. Of course, being from Colorado just about anything connected with the sea is an experience. I think I better just watch and learn about the fishing thing. How is that for an excuse.
Your scene is so cute. The shading on the boats is perfect.
Registered: January 17, 2008 Location: Melrose Park, Illinois Posts: 40148
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 10:06 AM
What's in the packages? Are they party favors? Is it booze? Is it food...I'm hungry ! Your card is just the cutest ever! Love your tug boat and light house! You are so clever and creative!
Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26798
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 10:20 AM
I'm so excited about the stamping supplies in those little boxes. Watch out now. I am going to have to go practice so I can beat da Muddermark. I am envious of your lovely clouds. I just can't seem to get mine to ever work out. I tried on two different cards this morning before tossing them in the trash with the old stinky fish.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131758
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 11:39 AM
I think I'd rather be on your slow boat enjoying coffees and even some M&Ms than being busy getting lunch ready. I didn't realise we were going out to one of those lighthouses that is stuck out in the middle of the sea, though. Your live bait is sweet, and I can see the gulls are already circling in anticipation of a big catch. This is a wonderfully creative scene - but I'd love to know what's in all those parcels?
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83113
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 12:01 PM
How fun - I love this scene you made - it works so great together. That tugboat is so cute and looks like it would be a blast to ride on. Those clouds look wonderful and that grid DP is perfect.
Where are you going next - since you have the M&M's, I so need to catch up to you - it has been one of those days when chocolate is really needed!
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 12:44 PM
The tug boat is here! Love the overflow tug too. Just look at all those fishies following you in the water. They must have heard me whisper! lol *check out my card to understand what I just wrote*. Charlene, please don't make me bait my own hook, unless it is wth samon eggs. Just not those wiggly worms, I forgot my rubber gloves. Someone took them out of my tackle box. ....Your scene here is lovely. I especially love your sky. Wonderful card. Quick question, do fish like M&M's? TFS :0)
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