Rose Buddies of Elizabeth City Inspire Hospitality in the Harbor
Elizabeth City, NC Harbor
Learn a lesson in hospitality from the legendary Rose Buddies.
Fred Fearing and Joe Kramer, the original Rose Buddies, put together their first impromptu meeting in 1983. It was a wine and cheese party for 17 visiting boaters, and it started an ongoing tradition that's become something of legend around the Harbor of Hospitality.
What's in a name, you ask? The Rose Buddies got their title from Joe Kramer, an avid rose gardner, who clipped a rose from his garden for each of the visiting boaters at the original meeting. The name stuck, as did the tradition, which has grown over time by word of mouth.
Today, the Rose Buddies can be spotted by their shirts and mariners caps, often coasting along the docks in the Rose Buddy golf cart, stopping to greet and chat with incoming boaters. The Buddies are simply citizens of Elizabeth City, who are eager to share with visitors the perks of Elizabeth City and offer them a little of the city's famous hospitality.
It takes a great place to inspire a group like the Rose Buddies, enthusiasts who share both a passion for boating and a love of the Harbor of Hospitality.
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