07/22 - 08/05 - The Gulf Island Cruise

Rock-C · From Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:00 am to Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:59 am (included)

If you have not been to the Gulf Is., they are every bit as nice as the San Juan's, but with out the crowds.
We are using the Bellingham gathering (7/20 to 7/22) as the start of a two week cruise through the Gulf Is. A few of the places we hope to visit: Montigue Harbor and the hippy bus to Hummingbird Inn, Silva Bay, Telegraph Harbor on Thetus Is. and Conover Cove on Wallace Is. Maybe a trip to Todd Inlet and a visit to Butchart Gardens.
We are flexible about the dates & locations. It would be great if you could join us for part or all of this adventure.
All you need to do is learn to speak Canadian.

Added to the Calendar for two weeks starting July 22, Signup list created

Jazzmanic · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject:

Hey Terry,

We'll have to check the calendar but Caryn and I may be able to get away for a few days after the Bellingham gathering. We love the Gulf Islands. We've never been to Conover Cove, that sounds fun. And we're always up for another ride on the hippy bus to the Hummingbird Pub. We'll keep in touch.

Peter

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject:

Terry - I have no idea if we can make it work, but it sure sounds inviting! I have had a hankering to see them GIs for a while, but always found some excuse to not go. Joining you guys this year is definitely on my want-to list.

There is no doubt you will get some folks who know for sure they will be joining you, so are you ready to make it official and do up the trimmings? Here's your big chance to be listed as Cruise Director on a Signup list (which entails absolutely no responsibility unless you wish it to).

colobear · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject:

We have been planning a Gulf Island jaunt this summer and you've given us a good excuse. Its a little far away for us to plan definitely but we certainly hope to be able to join you.

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject:

I talked to the girls about going to B'ham on the first weekend of our annual vacation instead of the last, and then going north. Jamie said as long as there are "creatures" on those islands too, she wants to go.

Rock-C · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

TyBoo · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject:

Rock-C · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject:

Site rules. I thought there was only one rule, "Be Nice". It's hard for me to keep track of all these rules !
Ya, we're taking that lousy dog. We didn't have any problem last time. All that we needed was an up-to-date shot record. We're talking about the dog, right?

TyBoo · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject:

There ain't no stupid site rules. I was just kidding. It is not too early at all for a spring signup.

How 'bout if I get rid of the dogs and make the girls get shots?

Dreamer · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject:

We're always up for the Gulf Islands! Wonderful cruising that time of the year. We've been there many times and would be willing to help in the planning.

Anyone bringing young children into Canada and back has to has to have proof that they are the parents or permission from both parents. This can get involved. Best to look into it early in the planning.

Is it Spring yet?

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:27 pm Post subject:

We are TOTALLY there for a week in the Gulf Islands after Bellingham! Count Daydream in!!!

Ron on Meander · Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:31 am Post subject:

I would think most of you C-brat types coming up from Washington State will be welcomed in Canada without a passport. I do know that going back home will be a bit more difficult without one. Flying into the US without a passport is no longer allowed as of January 07. Supposedly crossing the land and sea border without one is still OK. I would't know about that though as I've used one for the last few years for every crossing. Tyboo, I would be sure to have the proper paper work for the girls. Our government is getting very sticky about ensuring that kids traveling have the proper documents and I understand that there is pretty close scrutiny going south as well.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of you in my home waters this year. We won't be able to take a week off but I'd sure like to hook up with some of you folks on a weekend for sure.
Ron

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject:

We take james to canada with us all the time. He has no passport, going to get one soon, so we just use his birth certificate. Getting into canada is no problem, its getting back in to the U.S.. and that has not been a problem for james, just the garlic and susans marriage license.

Doryman · Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

My daughters and a friend came up from Utah to visit at Xmas, sans passports. When we drove up to Vancouver, the Canadian border folks warned us there might be a problem coming back but we pressed on regardless. On the way back, we were interrogated, but nicely, by a Border Patrol officer. While it may be possible to get back in to the US without a passport now, the hassle factor is high enough that I will no longer try.

Warren

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:31 am Post subject:

Fantastic! This one is on the books.