12/15 - Lake Washington/Locks

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rogerbum

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So - who's up for a Lake Wash/Locks cruise on Dec. 15, 2007? Last year's was canceled due to high winds and really nasty weather but this year will almost certainly be better. Meet near Husky stadium around 9 or 10AM, cruise through the ship canal and through the locks. Return for lunch at Chinooks in fisherman's terminal.
 
Roger, what are you smoking?
Roger":12xi9o95 said:
Last year's was canceled due to high winds and really nasty weather but this year will almost certainly be better.
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Have you noticed how lousy our summer was and how early fall came? I wouldn't count on the weather being better but what the heck, count us in anyhow. :wink
 
Jazzmanic":1t1yc9c1 said:
Roger, what are you smoking?
Roger":1t1yc9c1 said:
Last year's was canceled due to high winds and really nasty weather but this year will almost certainly be better.
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Have you noticed how lousy our summer was and how early fall came? I wouldn't count on the weather being better but what the heck, count us in anyhow. :wink
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It'll be good to see you there. As to what I'm smoking - a bowl of optimism (I get it from Bill and El).
 
C-Dawg":5xo92xbh said:
We're in. That gives me nearly 2 1/2 months to get the electronics and trim tabs on. I'm slow, but not that slow. :)
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The maximum speed from Montlake Cut to the Chittenen Locks is 8 mph. Don't let lack of trimtabs (or electronics for that matter) keep you from coming!
 
If the weather is not to windy the 14th, 15th & 16th, I will plan on making it by boat. Can’t see myself driving to Seattle twice in one year.
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Dave - my mom will be in town at the time so I can't offer you the guest room but I'd be happy to combine the fishing tackle shopping trip with the cruise date - e.g. we can go to Outdoor emporium after the cruise if we time things right. Also - maybe Larry Q will come up on one of those trips and you can ride with him and close your eyes to all the traffic....
 
Can I make a suggestion. Weather can drive the amount of people and enjoyment at scheduled gatherings. Would it be possible to put some gatherings on a sliding schedule. An example would be, Lake Washington gathering on the first good weekend from December 1st til the weekend of the 15th. I know people are busy that time of year but the weather can be a bear even on Lake Washington, just a suggestion.

Fred
 
We are in and How about a christmass decorating contest while we are at it. Susan will be hanging stuff all over my boat and I don't want to be the only one.
 
I'd like to participate if you'll let an Osprey into your gathering.

Also, FWIW that's right in the middle of the XMAS ship nightly parades:

http://www.argosycruises.com/themecruises/xmasSchedule.cfm

Saturday is a double-header: One cruise from 3:30 to 5:40, and the second from 7:45 to 10:05, both starting and ending in Kirkland. The second one shows a Laurelhurst stop at 9:25, which might actually be visible from the UW docks (I'm not sure exactly where that one is).
 
Fred - that sounds like a good idea but some of us can't always drop what we're doing when the weather is good. Also, I think we'll need reservations at Chinooks if we want a big table. What do others think? Schedule and hope for the best or leave it flexible as Fred suggests?

Tom - I think that's a great idea. We'll need a prize for the winner - BC do you have any of those freezer burnt smelt left? Regardless of the answer to that question, I can probably dig up some appropriate reward for the winner.

As far as I'm concerned, an Osprey is more than welcome to participate.

I'm hoping to be done by mid afternoon but if some wanted to you could watch the XMAS ship parade from on the water. Laurelhurst is near the UW so it would be viewable from near where we start at.

Roger
 
Well we have to do this one, since it's so close. And we do the christmas ship thing every year, my wife insists. But I enjoy it too. For those who haven't been out on the lake for christmas ships, it is truly awesome. The big Argosy boats cruise around and have caroling groups aboard, they make specific stops where they sing and are followed by lots of boats decorated up with lights and wreaths etc... We usually go out and watch the show, and afterwards tie up with some friends or family for a bit and either anchor or just drift for a while if the weather is calm. The Cdory is perfect for these cruises with cabin heat, and your canvas up, probably a couple of extra blankets. So depending on the weather some may be interested in doing that too.

Sark
 
Roger-
Sounds like a great idea! Depending on weather and if I can get away from the Lions Club christmas tree sales for a day. Cathy and I could always sneak up on Oldgrowth, hog tie him and force him to enjoy himself.
I don't think that will be necessary but it could be entertaining.
 
Larry Q":3kfhncpp said:
Roger-
Sounds like a great idea! Depending on weather and if I can get away from the Lions Club christmas tree sales for a day. Cathy and I could always sneak up on Oldgrowth, hog tie him and force him to enjoy himself.
I don't think that will be necessary but it could be entertaining.
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Larry Q - You better be careful. I will turn my swatter on you. Joe is still being pummeled by it.

I was thinking if the weather is not too bad, I may put in at Zittle’s Marina at the northeast end of Johnson Point. It would cut a little more than an hour off the time of getting there.

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Count us in! Last year we got out with Tom & Susan, preliminary to making the decision to purchase a C-Dory, so this will mark a kind of anniversary for us.
 
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