- Joined
- Nov 10, 2014
- Messages
- 310
- Location
- Arlington, WA
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-27 (Outboard)
- Vessel Name
- ZISSOU
I have some sad news today. Most pacific northwest-based tugnuts may already be aware but for those who aren’t, Bob Ostlund passed away at his home on March 28th. Bob fought a valiant two-year battle with cancer.
Affectionally referred to as “Margarita Bob” or the “Mayor of the Dock”, Bob was a figure that you couldn’t miss if you spent any time on the dock during any Ranger Tugs gatherings or cruises. Bob and Nita’s Hunter Green R-29, Nellie Too has been a constant fixture on the dock since 2009 and before that, they had an R-25.
All of us at Fluid Motion that were lucky enough to spend time with Bob, have great respect and admiration for him. Always kind and generous, Bob seemed to have a never-ending supply of energy, especially when it came to helping others. He was always the first one to run out and catch a line. He was the first one to say, “I have one of those on my boat, I’ll go grab it!”. He was certainly the first one to extend a warm greeting to anyone within range.
Bob was the life of the party and will be missed greatly. We’re thankful to Bob for being a great customer and more importantly, a great friend. We’re also thankful for all of the time and soul that Bob and Nita put into this community over the years. Our hearts and minds are with Nita during this difficult time.
Below is an excerpt from article about how Bob got the nickname “Margarita Bob” from our rendezvous newsletter that was published in September of 2017.
This year’s happy hour is a course adjustment from an earlier rendezvous tradition started by long-time members of Ranger Tug family, Bob and Nita Oslund, owners of the 29-foot Nellie Too. Bob started offering margaritas informally at the first Ranger Rendezvous in 2009 in Bremerton. “We didn’t advertise it,” recalls Oslund, 72, affectionately known as Margarita Bob on the docks wherever he and Nita tie up. “When somebody walked by, we just asked them,
‘Would you like a margarita?’” Turns out lots of folks did. Ranger Tugs took notice and joined the party by adding two more margarita mixers the following year. Soon the walk-by traffic doubled, then tripled, and Oslund says several hundred margaritas were made each year. With the addition of Cutwater Boats to the Ranger Tug Rendezvous in 2011, the popularity of Margaritaville Happy Hour has reached epic proportions.
Rest in peace, Bob. We'll miss seeing you on the water this summer and each one after.
Affectionally referred to as “Margarita Bob” or the “Mayor of the Dock”, Bob was a figure that you couldn’t miss if you spent any time on the dock during any Ranger Tugs gatherings or cruises. Bob and Nita’s Hunter Green R-29, Nellie Too has been a constant fixture on the dock since 2009 and before that, they had an R-25.
All of us at Fluid Motion that were lucky enough to spend time with Bob, have great respect and admiration for him. Always kind and generous, Bob seemed to have a never-ending supply of energy, especially when it came to helping others. He was always the first one to run out and catch a line. He was the first one to say, “I have one of those on my boat, I’ll go grab it!”. He was certainly the first one to extend a warm greeting to anyone within range.
Bob was the life of the party and will be missed greatly. We’re thankful to Bob for being a great customer and more importantly, a great friend. We’re also thankful for all of the time and soul that Bob and Nita put into this community over the years. Our hearts and minds are with Nita during this difficult time.
Below is an excerpt from article about how Bob got the nickname “Margarita Bob” from our rendezvous newsletter that was published in September of 2017.
This year’s happy hour is a course adjustment from an earlier rendezvous tradition started by long-time members of Ranger Tug family, Bob and Nita Oslund, owners of the 29-foot Nellie Too. Bob started offering margaritas informally at the first Ranger Rendezvous in 2009 in Bremerton. “We didn’t advertise it,” recalls Oslund, 72, affectionately known as Margarita Bob on the docks wherever he and Nita tie up. “When somebody walked by, we just asked them,
‘Would you like a margarita?’” Turns out lots of folks did. Ranger Tugs took notice and joined the party by adding two more margarita mixers the following year. Soon the walk-by traffic doubled, then tripled, and Oslund says several hundred margaritas were made each year. With the addition of Cutwater Boats to the Ranger Tug Rendezvous in 2011, the popularity of Margaritaville Happy Hour has reached epic proportions.
Rest in peace, Bob. We'll miss seeing you on the water this summer and each one after.
