The day began with mixed emotions
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Monte Duncan (left) Katy Welte (right)   •  2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Main Street, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 10:26:04 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

This year's party occupied tables 21 and 22
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Brandon Williams flew down from Alaska
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Phil Chesnutt chose a window seat
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Candace Chesnutt
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was ready to enjoy the cruise 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:34:54 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Ashley Chesnutt
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returned after a year's hiatus 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:35:12 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Jonathan Chesnutt
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continued as the youngest guest 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:35:18 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Caitlin attended for the first time
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Jesse Graves
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was ever with a ready smile 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:35:44 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Angela Beske
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recovered from her prior evening's party 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:35:50 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Dave Singleton
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(aka Rod Scales ) was present 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:36:02 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

The duo from Spokane enjoyed the cruise
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Katy Welte (left) Monte Duncan (right)   •  2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:36:28 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Co-host Terry Costales
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with mint earrings 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 15:36:46 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

The bar was crowded as food was served
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The bay was calmly smooth that evening
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The city as it appeared during sunset
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Angel Island
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appeared in silhouette 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 16:15:54 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Mount Tamalpais and Richardson Bay
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The Golden Gate Bridge
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visible from Richardson Bay 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 16:39:24 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

A Russian sloop was anchored in Richardson Bay
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Melinda and David
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enjoyed drinks as the bridge neared 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 16:42:54 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

A lone sailboat returned to dock
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A sea lion noticed the boat
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A pelican
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dove for fish 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 17:02:18 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

The bridge slowly floated into view
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A container ship entered the bay
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The base of the north end of the bridge
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The Marin Headlands
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on a calm evening 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 17:20:02 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

Brandon Williams (left) Denver Welte
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(right) 2009 Christmas Cruise Party Event   •  Hornblower Cruise, San Francisco Bay, California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 7 January 2010)   •  (Photo taken 17:45:56 Friday 25 December 2009)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales

The gang as the cruise approached its end
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