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Prior to the last five days, I hadn't been out in my boat or even seen it since mid-September. For four months I'd hoped for some decent weather so I could sneak away for a spin. Luckily, that just happened here in the San Juans as the snow melted, record rainfall subsided, waves were less than...

My reliable weather watcher and C-pal tells me NOAA is reporting Storm Warnings in the San Juans. 45 knot winds gusting to 60! What a contrast to the many serene cruises Brats have enjoyed there. Mother Nature continues to serve up a quite an atmospheric potpourri. I believe I'll stay home...

My little jewel Bambina has served me faithfully for 28 years, but the time has come to locate a suitable new home for her. She has a 2015 Honda 50 with 172 hours. Installed by Les at EQ after my 1997 Honda 50 was stolen. Reliably 9.3 MPG. Seastar Hydraulic steering installed by EQ in '07...

Today I woke up thinking about this day 40 years ago. On the morning of May 1st 1978 I sat on a weathered old dock near Georgia Pacific in Bellingham, WA. It was a mild, sunny May Day, though the blue sky was partially obscured by GP's smoky, yellowish discharge. That's how Bellingham was back...

Terrible! Not that I was inclined to leave work and boat today anyway, but winds around Puget Sound hit 50 MPH on Whidbey Island. Boiling blue-green water topped with menacing whitecaps were fueled by steady 30 to 40 MPH southwest winds. Street lights swayed forward and back on heavy black lines...

Hey, Langleyites, a little something to put in your New Year's stocking. (They make those, don't they?) Langley Harbormaster Rick Brewer contacted me about reserving weekend space for our rendezvous next year. We have some choices, but I'm leaning to June 18-20, as a slight, two point favorite...

Just a head's up to Puget Sound Brats regarding a television show tomorrow night. KCTS Channel Nine (PBS) will be airing a two hour Frontline at 9 p.m. Tuesday, 4/21, at a TV near you. Reporter/author Hedrick Smith will examine this area's ecosystem, and why it's so hard to keep our waters...

I'm sometimes reminded of the intro to Cheers, that 80's sit-com smash featuring semi-diverse citizens in need of friends and conversation. I like the part where all bar patrons politely shout, "Norm!" That was a place where everyone knew your name.

It's struck again. The cute little critter's grabbed another Brat by the collar and just reeled him in. Already ensnared Da Nerd and Big Jon a few months ago. And that silly Cat Guy's been rolling in the 16-nip since '89. Got a call this morning to come down to Coulon Beach in Renton to "see...

Ten years ago tonight my dad died of a heart attack. Recently I've come across letters he wrote me from as far back as the mid-70's. His words demonstrated love, and as I read through his well-crafted messages I'm struck by how lucky I was to have him as my father. We had some wonderful years...

It's January 12th and that means Port Angeles' very own C-Lou Jon is a birthday boy. Not just any birthday, though. This time we're talkin' five-oh. As noted previously, his wife traversed that speed bump a few years ago, so I imagine she's quite able to lead our salty fishing pal through the...

Bravo, Tyboo! Great thread. As a touchy-feely, chatty Cat type, this new thread fits real nice-like. Thank you for your trust, and your appreciation for what we mean to you. :love P.S. Da Nerd: You better not poke fun at me.

Hey Brats, it's time to think about Opening Day at Lopez. Fred and I will be the dudes in charge of the leg work, calling, and all that other stuff that I always depended on Fireman Dave to do. So let's chat this gig up. I'm not even sure when the date is but I'll call Lopez and beg for free...

We've had scattered chat about a vacation cruise to Desolation next summer, and I wanted to get a sense of where Brats stand regarding a group jaunt next year. If we do this, my feeling is two weeks in the offseason is preferable to a July or August circus tour through the video arcade. May...

I'm saddened and sickened to see the photos and read about the extent of oil spilled in and northwest of Commencement Bay. (Tacoma). Has anyone been out to see first hand the damage created? :evil:

A 22' Cruiser with I/O option? Good one, Da Nerd!

Hey, today is Bambina's 15th birthday. Dang, it's sunny and nice today, too. Yep, if I'd had a human instead of a an adorable little craft, s/he would be a sophomore in high school about now. I'm curious. With a plethora of C-Dory's fresh off the line, and new owners excited about the delights...

Hey, I know! Let's make this the place where we talk about out animal friends. :cat

Hey, any Brats want to join me and Junior Buckwheat's proud papa for the La Center-Meridian 2A semi-final football game Saturday? I think it starts at 1 or 2 p.m., and I hear it's dry and warm in there. Underdog La Center will have their hands full, as top ranked Meridian is 13-0. My money's...

Who took that great front page photo of us in the San Juans? You captured (from left to right) Fireman Dave in Sea Shift, adorkable Da Nag, Nurse Rachet and Captain Jon in C-Lou, and of course Bambina The Cat, all perfectly spaced and moving purposefully. Nice shot.