It was another excellent event, and the judges, for the first time, selected
an official runner-up.
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Mary Henderson is ready to host another Robin's Best Shirt Award Event at the Lol-Ha Beach bar. |
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And a good crowd has also gathered around the local watering hole. |
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Gary Sparks is looking like he is to be a serious contender. |
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Dennis Burris has come with a serious challenge. |
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Lucy, Chery, and Donny are here with a unique family entry. |
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SteveC is on hand representing "The Staff" of The Akumalian. |
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Jim Powers has returned to Jade Bay just to be a participant in this month's event. |
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Even though Richard is not in contention this month, Kelly Zhuo flew in from Shanghai for the festive weekend. |
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Michael is also here in Akumal for the premier May Day event. |
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Pablo has gone the white route in an effort to buck the trend of colorful beach shirts Robin so coveted. |
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Sam Goby has extended his vacation just to be a part of this major event. |
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Linda, one of the judges, says, "It's so difficult, I had five of these to help my decision." |
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Kelly chats it up with Sharon Goby over Sam's chances. |
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The judges - Linda, Mary, and Linda - are nearing a decision. |
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Wendell Day and Isabel, both previous winners, are two more contestants looking to take the trophy one more time. |
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Rick, an outside entrant from the Boston area, is on hand for his first Best Shirt Event, and he could take the prize. |
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Dennis has finally brought his wife, Barbara, to the Beach Bar to provide support for his chances. |
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The crowd is getting anxious as the announcement is about to be made. |
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Jim just cannot get a word in with Jackie, Gabriella, and Sharon. |
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Gather around and you shall hear, we have an 'official' runner-up entrant this month, and it is..... |
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The family entrant of Cheryl, Donny, and Lucy. |
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"And, Gary Sparks is the winner of the May 2009 Best Shirt Award." |
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The winner and Runner-up(s). |
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"Look at that Derby. We finally have a dog as a winner of the Best Shirt Award, albeit as a runner-up." |
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