1st Annual Useppa Duathlon
by Simon Bound & pictures by UseppaGin
The 1st Annual Useppa Duathlon took place on December 29th with over 20 competitors finishing. Some entrants participated as individuals, some as members of a team, and all had fun.
A 2k run was followed by 1k sea swim and another 2k run.
The winner was Alex Bound, 2nd Tyler Sipprelle and 3rd was Jack Bound.
This will be an annual event over the Christmas week going forward.
See you all in December 2016!
Pirates on Useppa
POA Party at the Tarpon Bar
Photos by UseppaGin
It was only for one night, but there were pirates on Useppa walking the plank, dancing, looking for treasure, sipping a drink or two, and more.
Normally quiet homeowners on the island with patches on their eyes, carrying swords, and wearing ruffled shirts showed up and claimed the Tarpon Bar for one night. It was the Annual Useppa Property Owners Association Party and a good time for all ages. Neighbors old and new, young and old, celebrated being part of the Useppa family.
2015 Izaak Walton Kids’ Christmas Fishing Tournament
Photos by UseppaGin
Lots of kids, lots of fish, and lots of families participated in the 2015 Kids’ Izaak Walton Christmas Fishing Tournament.
Following in a long Davis tradition, little Loraine caught the most fish with her grandfather, grandmother and aunties by her side. Anastasia caught the Biggest Fish. Maxwell caught the Weirdest Looking Fish. Twins Anna and Maisie each won a trophy. Anna caught the 2nd Biggest Fish and Maisie caught the 2nd Most Fish.
Old time kids, now grownups, came back to cheer on the newest island fisherpersons. With the help of Captains Ken & Jeff and Donald Beckstead, the tradition continues of kids fishing off Marina’s docks continues.
Christmas Eve at the Collier Inn
Photos by UseppaGin
The tall tree in the foyer, Shane’s eggnog in a crystal bowl, Roxanne behind the bar, and music in the Barron Collier Dining Room….
Then the carols and the Useppa Chorale led this year by Miller grandson Tor Carlson.
Family pictures, children singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the Capella Bound brothers Harry, Jack and Pete, a duet with Tor and Lynne Sipprelle, plus The 12 Days of Christmas Maestro Steve Kaufman…. a night of Useppa merriment, joy, and gratitude.
Christmas Eve, Santa, Useppa Kids & the Fire Department
Photos by UseppaGin
Twas the Night Before Christmas when Santa arrived on the island for cake and ice cream, and to ride on the fire truck with Useppa’s children.
(Later he said confidentially, “Riding on a fire truck is even better than riding in a sleigh pulled by eight tiny reindeer.”)
Thanks Stokes Family for making it happen.
Thanks Santa for stopping by.
JR Hillier Employee of the Year 2015
Ed Oliveros Employee of the 4th Quarter 2015
Good-bye to Lou Ann & Terry West
Pictures by UseppaGin
Thanks to all the generous contributors to the 2015 Employee Christmas Fund. Thank you to Lou Ann and Terry West for all you have given to Useppa. Congratulations to JR Hillier selected by Management as the 2015 Employee of the Year, and to the Collier Inn’s Ed Oliveros chosen as Useppa’s Employee of the 4th Quarter.
