07/16 - 07/18 - Blakely Island

Robbin and I returned today from our 2 plus weeks in San Juans/Gulf Islands. What a great time at Blakely. All the usual kudos to everyone. Picked up Robbin Sunday afternoon and headed out again. We spent a day on the hook in Parks Bay, a day with the Tyboo crew and Helen and Larry at Fishermans Bay. Another couple of days at Blakely fishing with Tim and Judy.
We then headed to the Gulf Islands, Customs at Bedwell Harbor, then on to Montague Harbor and the Pub Bus to the Hummingbird Pub. Robbin wasn't sure what she was in for but in the end had a great time. The next morning I paddled over to the bakery barge that was in the harbor and got fresh bread and rolls for breakfest, really cool. It is a converted 3 car ferry. Next Conover Cove on Wallace Island, beutiful but really hot that day. We then headed to Thetis Island for the night and took the ferry over to Chemanius an artsy old logging town. It was again very hot setting records in Victoria.
We then planned on going on to Pirates Cove the next day but Stuart Channel had 25 Knot winds and 6 foot waves so we decided to head back to Conover Cove for the night. It was a wild ride down to Wallace Island but we were able to get on the dock. Headed south the next day to Otter Bay on North Pender Island on a recommendation from some Canadians. This marina is a gem, it should be seriously considered for a gathering sometime. We liked it so much that we stayed another day.
We then headed back to the states. Went thru Customs at Roche Harbor and then headed to Reid Harbor on Stuart Island. Spent the next three days hiking and kayaking at Stuart and then returned home this afternoon. If we were not hooked on this lifestyle before we sure are now.
Thanks again to all the C-Brats for the freindship and community.

Fred and Robbin (formerly PS_RICK)
 
Hey Brock, I ran into a guy at Reid Harbor in a 30' Catalina who was talking about selling his boat and getting a C-Dory. His main reason for doing this was he ran into this guy at Powell River in a 16 footer who was zipping around the area. He was so impressed that he has wanted one ever since. His name was Jim S???? and he mentioned you by name. I reluctently let him know I knew you. His wife seemed bored to death as we talked about C-Dorys, Robbin also seemed a little glassy eyed but he wanted to make sure I said hello.

Fred
 
Hmm, another sound reason to be a well-mannered boy and leave a good impression. People have long memories.

I'll check my log book, but if it was Powell River that had to be 1996, and he and his family were from Walla Walla. He worked at the penitentiary. He mailed me a nice photo of Bambina off Texada Island.
 
If it was Brock he was referring to, I would have to say "zipping" around would be a bit of an exaggeration...:wink:

Anita Marie":1oppqo3v said:
His main reason for doing this was he ran into this guy at Powell River in a 16 footer who was zipping around the area.
Fred
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Catman":ugj2m3ho said:
Hmm, another sound reason to be a well-mannered boy and leave a good impression. He worked at the penitentiary.
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Brock, I do hope it was a GOOD IMPRESSION, seeing as how he works at the penitentiary. (I'm not sure that I'd want the notoriety of being remembered by those guys). :crook
 
I seem to remember a couple folks snapping up photos of two nerds behind a certain fence.

So...who's got 'em?
 
Just got our computer back up and running as far as photos are concerned so I was able to add to the Blakely Album.

Bill, You and your brother nerd are in one of our shots behind the signs.

Tim
 
Yeah, I will see if I can dredge that one up. My problem is I always intend to go through the pix, crop, enhance, etc. - and then I have no time, so there they sit...

Da Nag":17eusptn said:
I seem to remember a couple folks snapping up photos of two nerds behind a certain fence.

So...who's got 'em?
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Yup, now there's a real mean looking pair of outlaws.

Hey, has arrangements been made for next years Blakely gathering? If so, what are the dates?
 
By all means, lets see if our techies can chip in to come up with a nice little computerized SLIP RESERVATION SYSTEM for her...

Catman":p9bgcwun said:
I mentioned to Norma that we want the same weekend next year. If folks agree, I'll call her to confirm.
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We finally got our pictures back and posted in the Blakley Island Album. You won't find any Whale pictures even tho I took 1 and 1/2 rolls of film of them! Guess my trigger finger is slowing down cause I missed ALL of them.
 
Thanks Kay. I wanted some running shots of out boat, the ones you posted turned out great. Only if we didn't have that ugly yellow raft on top. Oh well.
 
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