Boats and Kayaks Galore @ the Pops!
Each Pops season overlooking Bemus Bay concert audiences on the lawn, at the Fish Tank or from the Italian Fisherman restaurant patio and decks would see hundreds of boats anchored offshore .. separately or together awaiting another concert either from the roof of the restaurant or in later years from the floating stage. It was a sight to behold as the boaters would sound their horns to express delight in being part of another fun and relaxing afternoon or evening on Bemus Bay!
Dan always referred to the audience on water as "the boat people". These boats and their owners were a special part of any Pops experience at any summer concert. As each beautiful sunset disappeared beyond the distant shoreline and night descended upon the Pops the lights from all the boats appeared like scattered diamonds floating upon the water!
And it was always an added treat when the Chautauqua Belle came by the Pops and blew its distinctive whistle from the Captain's bridge!
If you were there for these "Kodak moments", then you know how special they all were .. @ the Pops on Bemus Bay!
Pat Locke
Maestro Muse
