A good time was
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A large crowd was on hand for February's Best Shirt Award. |
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And, Mary was on hand - speaking of hands on - to preside of the evening's judging. |
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Dennis Burris was on hand with a very serious contender. |
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And David Poor is already toasting his expected victory. |
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But Bill Brab has on his lucky necklace, and says, "Let the judges decide." |
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Jim Farrell has on his lucky Yankees cap, so he is figuring to be in the running too. |
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Diane and Jenna say, "Forget the shirt stuff. Let's vote on the most colorful scarf/boa." |
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Bud & Alice Blatner are against that, as they want to vote on the woman with the straightest hair. |
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On the other hand, George and Denny want to vote on the best sweater. |
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Phoebe says, "No. I like the best scarf idea." |
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Lynda Day wants to stick to the official "1st Friday of the Month" rules and go with the Best Shirt. |
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Mary Lou Mulgrew, in town just for this event, says, "Let's get on with it." |
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Steve & Sharon Wandler definitely want the Best Shirt category. |
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While not a serious competitor this month, Rod Flake has some serious support from wife Joyce, Marieke, and friend. |
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Besides his lucky necklace, Bill Brab also has wife Oteka by his side with words of encouragement. |
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The crowd has been in the dark long enough and want a winner announced. |
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Jenna says, "I'll drink to that." |
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Ingrid, Hollis, and Billy really like Billy's chances; "he's the cutest." |
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Judy James thinks that Boston Blackie's chances are better, and he is available for a new home. |
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Leroy Wiedman yells, "Time out. Under the facade of this warm jacket, I have a winning shirt." |
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Still life of the trophy and other elements associated with Robin and this Best Shirt event. |
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Alice and Hollis, as Alice suggests that she get her hair dresser to straighten Billy's hair. |
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Mary and the only 3-time winner, Wendell Day, look over the vast array of contestants looking for that outstanding shirt. |
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The crowd is getting real antsy now as the ISS flies over head at 6:21, signaling decision time. |
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"Who do you think it's gonna be?" |
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The Judges, Paul, Mary, and Wendell, have made their decision after a long deliberation, and, "The winner of the Robin's Best Shirt Award is . . . . . |
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"Bill Brab from South Akumal." |
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Bill, the winner, poses with the judges. If Wendell was a Peter, we would have had Peter, Paul and Mary. |
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