03-01-2009, 08:00 PM
[size 2][size 6]17th Annual Spring Boating Expo
March 12 - 15, 2009
[size 4]Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI
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Hours: Thursday & Friday, 2pm - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 6pm
Admission: $10 for Adults, Children 12 and under free with an adult
*Included in your admission is a one year subscription to Boating Life, Field & Stream, Salt Water Sportsman, Cruising World, Wakeboarding, and Ski ($10 value) and a Free Copy of the Michigan Boating Annual Directory. [size 1]Please see our booth for magazine and refund details.[/size] [/size][/size][size 3][size 2]![[Image: get_image.asp?guid=3851E0FC453E4BC5B8A50CB410BAF38E]](http://newsletters.mbia.org/image_library/get_image.asp?guid=3851E0FC453E4BC5B8A50CB410BAF38E)
Featuring: Hundreds of new 2009 and new overstocked 2008 model boats, motors, and trailers - PRICED TO SELL!! More than 100 exhibitors under one roof, showing boats for skiing, fishing, and cruising up to 32 feet in length. Plus, personal watercraft; electronics; accessories; dockage; canvas; docks; hoists and much, much more. Plus, this show is the time to buy boat show with bargain prices, low interest rates, and financing on the spot. [/size][size 2]
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[url "http://www.twiggyskis.com/twiggy_media_player.html"]Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel[/url][/size]
[url "http://www.skiingsquirrel.com/kids.htm"]Color Twiggy[/url]
[url "http://www.skiingsquirrel.com/"]Visit Twiggy's Website[/url]
This small squirrel may be the biggest star of the show! See her cruise the water behind a remote controlled powerboat at the following times:
Thursday, March 12 ............. 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday, March 13 ................. 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 .............. 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 ................ 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.[url "http://www.skiingsquirrel.com/"]
[/url][size 3]Laugh and Learn with Capt'n Willie the Great Lakes Pirate
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Back by popular demand is the famous Capt’n Willie and his Pirate Island. His lively edutainment shows, filled with Great Lakes trivia, musical jigs and a whole lot of “arggh, mateys!,” inspires laughter and learning. Capt’n Willie will be performing[/size][/size]: Thursday & Friday: 6pm, 7:30 Saturday: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm; Sunday: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm. Visit Capt'n Willie's website at [url "http://www.captnwillie.com/"]www.captnwillie.com[/url]. [url "http://newsletters.mbia.org/get_document.asp?guid=50132FC8E97C40FAA4CD34337C5A42D6"]Capt'n Willie's Coloring Contest[/url]
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Miss GEICO, the world’s fastest offshore racing boat
[/size][size 2]This legendary boat is powered with the same turbine engines that flew missions in the first Gulf War and is capable of reaching speeds of more than 185 miles per hour. At 40 feet and weighing 10,000 pounds, this MTI turbine race boatis run by a crew of six, including Driver Marc Granet. The boathas set two world records and participated in dozens of races around the world. [url "http://www.detroitboatshow.net/media/index.asp?page=0D802D3B96C04F73B47D5D3077B3B7DC§ion=BB24E3546FB347FFA5920746BEA6C54E"]Read More...
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Join the fun in the
1st Annual Spring Spring Expo Wing Eating![[Image: get_image.asp?guid=7150A4CC312A4641A65B1A4CDCDDA8E6]](http://newsletters.mbia.org/image_library/get_image.asp?guid=7150A4CC312A4641A65B1A4CDCDDA8E6)
Contest [size 2]on Saturday, March 14th, starting at 2:30pm. Brought to you by Buffalo Wild Wings of Novi & WRIF. Listen to [url "http://www.wrif.com/"]101.1 ![[Image: get_image.asp?guid=C853FCC296F54E1692BF91EB70E76DC8]](http://newsletters.mbia.org/image_library/get_image.asp?guid=C853FCC296F54E1692BF91EB70E76DC8)
WRIF[/url] for your chance to sign-up. [/size]
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Bow Wow! - Pets Need Weekends Too!
[size 2]Adopt a Pet Days - Sat. & Sun. from 12 - 6pm each day. Come in to see some great boating companions and maybe take one home. Also featured will be our great photo board of boating pets on display at the show. Bring your boating pet photo (not your pet) and you could win a prize. Sponsored by Fox 2 Detroit. Dogs love the water and boating. [/size][url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5eh-eXQ2hI"][size 2] Click here to see proof.
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[size 3]Kids Can Spin the "Wheel of Fun" - and win great prizes![/size]
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Special Attractions include: the Discover Boating Center. Kids 12 and under get in free everyday and on Saturdays and Sundays they can shake a paw with Salty Dog.[/size]
[size 2]Hours: Thursday, Friday: 2pm - 9pm; Saturday: 10am - 9pm; Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Admission: Adults $10.00, Children 12 and under Free with Adult Save $1 - buy your tickets online.
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“Save $2! Discount admission coupons available at participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations.”
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March 12 - 15, 2009
[size 4]Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI
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Hours: Thursday & Friday, 2pm - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 6pm
Admission: $10 for Adults, Children 12 and under free with an adult
*Included in your admission is a one year subscription to Boating Life, Field & Stream, Salt Water Sportsman, Cruising World, Wakeboarding, and Ski ($10 value) and a Free Copy of the Michigan Boating Annual Directory. [size 1]Please see our booth for magazine and refund details.[/size] [/size][/size][size 3][size 2]
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[url "http://www.skiingsquirrel.com/kids.htm"]Color Twiggy[/url]
[url "http://www.skiingsquirrel.com/"]Visit Twiggy's Website[/url]
This small squirrel may be the biggest star of the show! See her cruise the water behind a remote controlled powerboat at the following times:
Thursday, March 12 ............. 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday, March 13 ................. 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 .............. 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 ................ 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.[url "http://www.skiingsquirrel.com/"]
[/url][size 3]Laugh and Learn with Capt'n Willie the Great Lakes Pirate
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[/size][size 2]This legendary boat is powered with the same turbine engines that flew missions in the first Gulf War and is capable of reaching speeds of more than 185 miles per hour. At 40 feet and weighing 10,000 pounds, this MTI turbine race boatis run by a crew of six, including Driver Marc Granet. The boathas set two world records and participated in dozens of races around the world. [url "http://www.detroitboatshow.net/media/index.asp?page=0D802D3B96C04F73B47D5D3077B3B7DC§ion=BB24E3546FB347FFA5920746BEA6C54E"]Read More...
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1st Annual Spring Spring Expo Wing Eating
[size 2]Adopt a Pet Days - Sat. & Sun. from 12 - 6pm each day. Come in to see some great boating companions and maybe take one home. Also featured will be our great photo board of boating pets on display at the show. Bring your boating pet photo (not your pet) and you could win a prize. Sponsored by Fox 2 Detroit. Dogs love the water and boating. [/size][url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5eh-eXQ2hI"][size 2] Click here to see proof.
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[size 3]Kids Can Spin the "Wheel of Fun" - and win great prizes![/size]
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Special Attractions include: the Discover Boating Center. Kids 12 and under get in free everyday and on Saturdays and Sundays they can shake a paw with Salty Dog.[/size]
[size 2]Hours: Thursday, Friday: 2pm - 9pm; Saturday: 10am - 9pm; Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Admission: Adults $10.00, Children 12 and under Free with Adult Save $1 - buy your tickets online.
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“Save $2! Discount admission coupons available at participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations.”
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