The Cruising Adventures of Wild Blue and crew...
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Here’s the view out the windshield as we left Blind Bay.
The winds were light and the water was smooth... it was like easy IFR flying: smooth ride, not much traffic, good instrumention, and still some decent visibility. Good practice with the radar; meanwhile we kept a close watch in front of the boat for debris.
Less than an hour and a half later, we were back in Bellingham and better weather... the ceiling was higher and the visibility at least 6 miles. We found a spot at the visitor dock for Wild Blue, took Molly for a walk, and went to check on the truck (it’s fine). Even saw a few of those famous sunbreaks.
We will take the next couple days to get laundry done and resupply - life in the fast lane. In the meantime, we’re keeping a close watch on Hurricane Dean; it’s gonna be close.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
The winds were light and the water was smooth... it was like easy IFR flying: smooth ride, not much traffic, good instrumention, and still some decent visibility. Good practice with the radar; meanwhile we kept a close watch in front of the boat for debris.
Less than an hour and a half later, we were back in Bellingham and better weather... the ceiling was higher and the visibility at least 6 miles. We found a spot at the visitor dock for Wild Blue, took Molly for a walk, and went to check on the truck (it’s fine). Even saw a few of those famous sunbreaks.
We will take the next couple days to get laundry done and resupply - life in the fast lane. In the meantime, we’re keeping a close watch on Hurricane Dean; it’s gonna be close.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Hi Jim,
Sure hoping Dean does not hit your place!
We are planning on being in Bellingham the 1st or 2nd. If you are still around maybe we could get together.
We have generally had good weather in Sept. in years past. Hopefuly there will be more sun than rain. (I am sure Molly prefers it that way.)
Steve
Sure hoping Dean does not hit your place!
We are planning on being in Bellingham the 1st or 2nd. If you are still around maybe we could get together.
We have generally had good weather in Sept. in years past. Hopefuly there will be more sun than rain. (I am sure Molly prefers it that way.)
Steve
Hi Steve,
We are tentatively intending, perhaps considering, may possibly be heading south in about 10 days. We will leave from the Bellingham marina, since that's where Big Red is patiently waiting (I drove her today for the first time in over a month).
We have learned to not count any whirlygirls out until they no longer have a name. At this point, the computer models are showing Dean making landfall at least 300 miles south of our place. Again, this is another of those lose/lose situations... we are starting to feel a bit of relief, but when this thing whacks mainland Mexico, there will be people inland who have no early warning of what's coming. Now a Cat 5 monster, Dean will lose a lot of punch over the Yucatan, but is expected to come out on the Gulf side a Cat 2 and will likely build to a 3 before making landfall again. Two of the computer models are showing this thing going clear across mainland Mexico, crossing the Sea of Cortez, and impacting Baja.
Reading our local paper on-line, officials in Brownsville and Harlingen have evacuation plans ready, including 2 C-130s to move "special needs" people who can't tolerate a 6 hour bus ride. Hopefully, it won't be necessary.
Sorry if I got carried away with the hurricane reporting. I have spent a lot of time the past couple days watching the track and staying on top of the computer models.
If we don't cross paths up here, have a great time, Steve. This is the most amazing cruising area - we love it. Plenty of local folks we have visited with tell us that September is very nice still... it should be some great cruising for you.
The rain hasn't been a problem for us - love that inside steering station! This morning a sailboat came in by us... the folks were dressed in foulies and looking a bit wet and weary. I miss sailing, but I sure don't miss that.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
We are tentatively intending, perhaps considering, may possibly be heading south in about 10 days. We will leave from the Bellingham marina, since that's where Big Red is patiently waiting (I drove her today for the first time in over a month).
We have learned to not count any whirlygirls out until they no longer have a name. At this point, the computer models are showing Dean making landfall at least 300 miles south of our place. Again, this is another of those lose/lose situations... we are starting to feel a bit of relief, but when this thing whacks mainland Mexico, there will be people inland who have no early warning of what's coming. Now a Cat 5 monster, Dean will lose a lot of punch over the Yucatan, but is expected to come out on the Gulf side a Cat 2 and will likely build to a 3 before making landfall again. Two of the computer models are showing this thing going clear across mainland Mexico, crossing the Sea of Cortez, and impacting Baja.
Reading our local paper on-line, officials in Brownsville and Harlingen have evacuation plans ready, including 2 C-130s to move "special needs" people who can't tolerate a 6 hour bus ride. Hopefully, it won't be necessary.
Sorry if I got carried away with the hurricane reporting. I have spent a lot of time the past couple days watching the track and staying on top of the computer models.
If we don't cross paths up here, have a great time, Steve. This is the most amazing cruising area - we love it. Plenty of local folks we have visited with tell us that September is very nice still... it should be some great cruising for you.
The rain hasn't been a problem for us - love that inside steering station! This morning a sailboat came in by us... the folks were dressed in foulies and looking a bit wet and weary. I miss sailing, but I sure don't miss that.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
We're still in Bellingham, waiting and watching. All indications are that Dean will pass well south of our Texas home. I contacted our owners' association today, and they are anticipating wind, rain, and surge, but no mandatory evacuations on our little island. Good news for us. There is a swingbridge that connects our island to Port Isabel... when the storm surge reaches a certain height, that bridge is going to open, nothing anyone can do about it and no way on or off at that point except by boat. So, they are not anticipating a big surge.
It ain't over 'till it's over. But, we're beginning to feel like we can plan to stay around this area for another week or so. Dean is down to a Category 1 (still ugly by most standards), will probably pick up some steam as it comes back over the southern Gulf. All the computer models are still showing it staying south. Right now, the hurricane is about the size of the state of South Dakota. :disgust
This will inevitably bring about the questions of "why do you choose to live where there are hurricanes?" The smart-ass reply of " 'Cause it's so good when there aren't hurricanes" is actually pretty close... warm water, sandy beaches, not much need for foulies, and the best part: having the boat right out the door of the house. Average daytime high of 70º in January. Historically, we are going to take a hit once in a while; if you are an actuary, it figures out to once every 17 years or so... but doesn't work that way in the real world.
There are SO many great places. For cruising, it's hard to beat the PNW. Unless you can be sailing in the Carribbean or the Abacos. Or April at Lake Powell. Or... well, you get it. It's all about the timing. 8)
Best wishes,
Jim B (watching the rain in Bellingham) :wink:
PS - Grocery shopping, laundry, getting mail taken care of. Ah, the glamorous life.
It ain't over 'till it's over. But, we're beginning to feel like we can plan to stay around this area for another week or so. Dean is down to a Category 1 (still ugly by most standards), will probably pick up some steam as it comes back over the southern Gulf. All the computer models are still showing it staying south. Right now, the hurricane is about the size of the state of South Dakota. :disgust
This will inevitably bring about the questions of "why do you choose to live where there are hurricanes?" The smart-ass reply of " 'Cause it's so good when there aren't hurricanes" is actually pretty close... warm water, sandy beaches, not much need for foulies, and the best part: having the boat right out the door of the house. Average daytime high of 70º in January. Historically, we are going to take a hit once in a while; if you are an actuary, it figures out to once every 17 years or so... but doesn't work that way in the real world.
There are SO many great places. For cruising, it's hard to beat the PNW. Unless you can be sailing in the Carribbean or the Abacos. Or April at Lake Powell. Or... well, you get it. It's all about the timing. 8)
Best wishes,
Jim B (watching the rain in Bellingham) :wink:
PS - Grocery shopping, laundry, getting mail taken care of. Ah, the glamorous life.
Hi Jim,
We are thinking that we will launch at Bellingham. Since we have never been to the marina could you provide some details?
My friends boat is oversized at 9ft wide and almost 27ft. He is very careful about getting into a tight spot.
Is it the Squalicum Harbor marina? Is it easy to get into from the freeway?
We will need to do food shopping and a few other things before taking off, any suggestions?
We plan on being there on the 1st or 2nd. We may get there just as you are leaving. Sure glad it is looking good for your property.
Thanks,
Steve
We are thinking that we will launch at Bellingham. Since we have never been to the marina could you provide some details?
My friends boat is oversized at 9ft wide and almost 27ft. He is very careful about getting into a tight spot.
Is it the Squalicum Harbor marina? Is it easy to get into from the freeway?
We will need to do food shopping and a few other things before taking off, any suggestions?
We plan on being there on the 1st or 2nd. We may get there just as you are leaving. Sure glad it is looking good for your property.
Thanks,
Steve
Hi Steve,
Yes, it is Squalicum Harbor Marina. They have a good ramp (several lanes) with floating finger docks. $5 ramp fee. Price for visitor dock is 50¢ per foot, 3 day maximum stay. Free parking for your truck and trailer. A fresh water washdown at the edge of the parking lot. Should be no problem maneuvering your truck/trailer here.
Take Exit 256a off I-5 (Meridian Street). Turn left off the exit, then watch for a right turn on Squalicum Way. That will wind you down to the marina on Roeder. Turn right on Bellweather Way. The ramp is right behind Anthony's restaurant (turn into the lot just before the restaurant - that lane will take you right to the ramp).
Nice facility. :thup
There is a good store, Haggen's, on Meridian that is a good place to provision. Nice produce, good selection. You will have to drive to get to it. Worth the drive. Several good marine stores close by, as well.
Joe and Ruth (R-Matey) are the local C-Dory Welcoming Committee... you may see them if you let them know you will be here.
Let me know if there are any other questions I can answer. Not sure our exact departure date at this time.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Yes, it is Squalicum Harbor Marina. They have a good ramp (several lanes) with floating finger docks. $5 ramp fee. Price for visitor dock is 50¢ per foot, 3 day maximum stay. Free parking for your truck and trailer. A fresh water washdown at the edge of the parking lot. Should be no problem maneuvering your truck/trailer here.
Take Exit 256a off I-5 (Meridian Street). Turn left off the exit, then watch for a right turn on Squalicum Way. That will wind you down to the marina on Roeder. Turn right on Bellweather Way. The ramp is right behind Anthony's restaurant (turn into the lot just before the restaurant - that lane will take you right to the ramp).
Nice facility. :thup
There is a good store, Haggen's, on Meridian that is a good place to provision. Nice produce, good selection. You will have to drive to get to it. Worth the drive. Several good marine stores close by, as well.
Joe and Ruth (R-Matey) are the local C-Dory Welcoming Committee... you may see them if you let them know you will be here.
Let me know if there are any other questions I can answer. Not sure our exact departure date at this time.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
After the past 4 rainy days, we were treated to some sunshine this afternoon. The timing was right - I was in need of some "sunset therapy".
Here's a look... Bellingham marina just before sunset:
And after:
Looks like we will be heading out tomorrow for another week or so.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Here's a look... Bellingham marina just before sunset:
And after:
Looks like we will be heading out tomorrow for another week or so.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Hey Jim n Joan!! Great shots... Sorry the two of you could not have joined Ruth and Joe with the Johnsons and some others for a shake down ride on Aloysius yesterday. We had some great weather, some very foggy weather, some rainy weather, and came across a small "flock" of eagles. I guess 7 makes a flock?? For eagles, I sure thought it special, and was a treat to watch them work the banks and fish. Cool.
Maybe some other day in some other bay, lake, river, or parking lot.
Byrdman
Maybe some other day in some other bay, lake, river, or parking lot.
Byrdman
Wednesday, August 22nd.
The day started out very overcast again, but by 10:00 it was starting to break. We got the boat ready to go, took it around to the next marina to get gas (only $3.08 per gallon), and headed south. We plan to spend the next week or so exploring Puget Sound; then it’s back to Bellingham and out of the water for the treck south.
Here’s how the sky looked as we left the marina. The further south we got, the clearer the sky became. And something really unusual: Bellingham Bay was almost perfectly calm. Yeah, this is going to be a great day on the water.
We ran south through Bellingham Bay, past a bunch of islands, then into Swinomish Channel. This looks more like the Okeechobee Waterway than the Pacific Northwest - the channel is narrow and relatively shallow.
Along the way, we passed houses and logging booms; it was interesting to see the tugs arranging the logs and pulling them to shore, where huge front end loaders scooped them up and stacked them.
Near one log boom, we saw a swirl of white ahead - it was the biggest flock of seagulls we’ve ever seen! I had visions of a badly splattered boat, but they settled down just before we got to them.
We decided to stop for the day in LaConner, a town along the channel. Before stopping, we cruised around to Cornet Bay to see if we could find Byrdman and his new boat. Several calls for Aloysius on the radio were met with silence; no joy on a sighting. Back at LaConner, we docked the boat at a city dock (no power, but only $12.50 for the night), and got out to see the sights. LaConner is full of very nice shops, selling upscale artwork, furniture, clothing, etc. Plenty of restaurants, too.
Shortly after getting the boat tied off, three seaplanes landed and taxied to the dock next to us. They each loaded a dozen or so people aboard and off they went.
The landing to the dock we are on leads to a metal sculptor’s place; it is surrounded by metal bands in the shape of a huge fish. The next shop we came to specialized in cat paraphenelia; of course we had to stop in there. We spent several hours walking around town, window shopping until we came to an ice cream shop. Many of the buildings in town are on the Historical Register and have been nicely restored. It's a great town to stroll; nice for the traveling boater, since you can dock right in the middle of it all.
Back at the boat, we were greated by a C-Dory couple we met last month at Olga; they saw our boat and stopped to see where we’ve been traveling.
We put our chairs out on the dock and enjoyed refreshments until just before sundown, then had supper onboard... another very nice day of cruising.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
The day started out very overcast again, but by 10:00 it was starting to break. We got the boat ready to go, took it around to the next marina to get gas (only $3.08 per gallon), and headed south. We plan to spend the next week or so exploring Puget Sound; then it’s back to Bellingham and out of the water for the treck south.
Here’s how the sky looked as we left the marina. The further south we got, the clearer the sky became. And something really unusual: Bellingham Bay was almost perfectly calm. Yeah, this is going to be a great day on the water.
We ran south through Bellingham Bay, past a bunch of islands, then into Swinomish Channel. This looks more like the Okeechobee Waterway than the Pacific Northwest - the channel is narrow and relatively shallow.
Along the way, we passed houses and logging booms; it was interesting to see the tugs arranging the logs and pulling them to shore, where huge front end loaders scooped them up and stacked them.
Near one log boom, we saw a swirl of white ahead - it was the biggest flock of seagulls we’ve ever seen! I had visions of a badly splattered boat, but they settled down just before we got to them.
We decided to stop for the day in LaConner, a town along the channel. Before stopping, we cruised around to Cornet Bay to see if we could find Byrdman and his new boat. Several calls for Aloysius on the radio were met with silence; no joy on a sighting. Back at LaConner, we docked the boat at a city dock (no power, but only $12.50 for the night), and got out to see the sights. LaConner is full of very nice shops, selling upscale artwork, furniture, clothing, etc. Plenty of restaurants, too.
Shortly after getting the boat tied off, three seaplanes landed and taxied to the dock next to us. They each loaded a dozen or so people aboard and off they went.
The landing to the dock we are on leads to a metal sculptor’s place; it is surrounded by metal bands in the shape of a huge fish. The next shop we came to specialized in cat paraphenelia; of course we had to stop in there. We spent several hours walking around town, window shopping until we came to an ice cream shop. Many of the buildings in town are on the Historical Register and have been nicely restored. It's a great town to stroll; nice for the traveling boater, since you can dock right in the middle of it all.
Back at the boat, we were greated by a C-Dory couple we met last month at Olga; they saw our boat and stopped to see where we’ve been traveling.
We put our chairs out on the dock and enjoyed refreshments until just before sundown, then had supper onboard... another very nice day of cruising.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Perspective...
When I got up this morning, Joan asked, "What's the temperature?"
"Not bad... I'm guessing upper 50s." It was 54º in the cabin. :disgust When I told her that, she said, "It will be a norther in December before you see that temp back home."
I turned on the Wallas and dropped the sunny-side window cover. In just a few minutes, it was 65º. I guess we've acclimated.
When I got up this morning, Joan asked, "What's the temperature?"
"Not bad... I'm guessing upper 50s." It was 54º in the cabin. :disgust When I told her that, she said, "It will be a norther in December before you see that temp back home."
I turned on the Wallas and dropped the sunny-side window cover. In just a few minutes, it was 65º. I guess we've acclimated.
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Well, yeah. That's why the rest of it was just "window shopping". :lol: Moose tracks had become my favorite while we were in Canada; this place had bear tracks... vanilla with fudge swirls and chucks of chocolate brownie. That shop also sells a treat they call "clouds"... it's 3 big puffy marshmellows, dipped in caramel, dipped in chocolate... and on a stick. (I'd eat more salads if they'd put it on a stick :wink: ) I didn't just "window shop" that item, either.
While having breakfast and cleaning up, we watched boats passing by in the channel. There was a steady parade of cruisers, most heading south towards Seattle.
We ran out into Skagit Bay, through Saratoga Passage, into Possession Sound, and then into Puget Sound. The water was flat and beautiful, and until Puget Sound there was very little traffic.
When we got close to Blakely Harbor, our intended destination for the night, we had to dodge a couple ferries and a tug pulling a log boom. Here’s a look at a log boom from the rear, up close and personal.
We picked Blakely Harbor based on the the proximity to Seattle... we have a great view of the city skyline, but are located in a very quiet residential area on Bainbridge Island, on the other side of the Sound.
It was a beautifully clear night, and the lit-up skyline of Seattle was gorgeous. I tried about a dozen times to get a good image of it, but there was just enough movement in the water that there was movement in every shot. You’ll just have to take my word for it.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
We ran out into Skagit Bay, through Saratoga Passage, into Possession Sound, and then into Puget Sound. The water was flat and beautiful, and until Puget Sound there was very little traffic.
When we got close to Blakely Harbor, our intended destination for the night, we had to dodge a couple ferries and a tug pulling a log boom. Here’s a look at a log boom from the rear, up close and personal.
We picked Blakely Harbor based on the the proximity to Seattle... we have a great view of the city skyline, but are located in a very quiet residential area on Bainbridge Island, on the other side of the Sound.
It was a beautifully clear night, and the lit-up skyline of Seattle was gorgeous. I tried about a dozen times to get a good image of it, but there was just enough movement in the water that there was movement in every shot. You’ll just have to take my word for it.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Fog... Friday, August 24th. When I got up this morning, I thought that perhaps I had “crossed over”... there was an eerie glow out the back of the boat. When I pulled the door cover back, it nearly blinded me! There was a low level fog and the sun was refracting through it at a low angle. Pretty, but eerie. We could hear the fog horns of boats and ships in the Sound. The harbor we were in was absolutely clear - the fog started right were the harbor met the Sound... and it was thick.
Joan made bacon and eggs; we had breakfast in the cockpit where the sun had warmed the air inside the camperback. After cleaning up, we could see that the fog was going to be persistent... we pulled up the anchor, turned on the radar and headed towards Seattle.
Radar works - during the first part of our trip across the Sound, several boats passed close to us. We could see them on radar well in advance and then strained to find them in the fog... most of the time, we couldn’t see them until/unless they were within a couple hundred yards of us.
By the time we were within a few miles of Seattle, the fog began to dissapate. By the time we got to the waterfront marina, it was nearly clear and sunny.
We are at Bell Harbor Marina, in the heart of the waterfront at Seattle. We got Wild Blue settled in, then went to the office to check in. I asked about another night... the Seattle Seahawks are playing on Sunday, so there isn’t anything available right now. The guy in the office said, “I can’t promise you anything, but I can almost promise you that we’ll come up with a space for you.” Well, OK, I’m almost happy about that. :wink:
We walked a couple blocks to Pike’s Market - the crowds were huge! After walking through the market for a while, we retreated to a second story restaurant up the block... and enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as the food. On our way back to the boat, we stopped at the cheese market - yes, fresh curds. Yes, so fresh they squeek. My favorite.
We came back to the boat to regroup and check on Molly, then we headed back out again. First we walked down the waterfront, then uphill into downtown, then back downhill and through the market again. We came back with fresh baked bread and a piece of chocolate dream cake.
It was close to sunset by the time we got back to the boat. Here’s the view out of our cockpit.
Walking up on the docks, we had this view of the sun setting behind the mountains.
And then the shot that I tried to get last night: the Seattle skyline... well part of the skyline. We are in the middle of the city, so we can’t see the whole thing from here.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Joan made bacon and eggs; we had breakfast in the cockpit where the sun had warmed the air inside the camperback. After cleaning up, we could see that the fog was going to be persistent... we pulled up the anchor, turned on the radar and headed towards Seattle.
Radar works - during the first part of our trip across the Sound, several boats passed close to us. We could see them on radar well in advance and then strained to find them in the fog... most of the time, we couldn’t see them until/unless they were within a couple hundred yards of us.
By the time we were within a few miles of Seattle, the fog began to dissapate. By the time we got to the waterfront marina, it was nearly clear and sunny.
We are at Bell Harbor Marina, in the heart of the waterfront at Seattle. We got Wild Blue settled in, then went to the office to check in. I asked about another night... the Seattle Seahawks are playing on Sunday, so there isn’t anything available right now. The guy in the office said, “I can’t promise you anything, but I can almost promise you that we’ll come up with a space for you.” Well, OK, I’m almost happy about that. :wink:
We walked a couple blocks to Pike’s Market - the crowds were huge! After walking through the market for a while, we retreated to a second story restaurant up the block... and enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as the food. On our way back to the boat, we stopped at the cheese market - yes, fresh curds. Yes, so fresh they squeek. My favorite.
We came back to the boat to regroup and check on Molly, then we headed back out again. First we walked down the waterfront, then uphill into downtown, then back downhill and through the market again. We came back with fresh baked bread and a piece of chocolate dream cake.
It was close to sunset by the time we got back to the boat. Here’s the view out of our cockpit.
Walking up on the docks, we had this view of the sun setting behind the mountains.
And then the shot that I tried to get last night: the Seattle skyline... well part of the skyline. We are in the middle of the city, so we can’t see the whole thing from here.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
It's been a great morning here in downtown Seattle. I was up early and heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet... it wasn't Molly. By the time I opened the cabin door, two sea otters were climbing off the top of Wild Blue and hopped onto the Bayliner next to us. I opened our camperback, thinking it would scare them off... obviously these are city sea otters and one unarmed guy didn't faze them. I've seen sea otters before, this was the first time I'd had one make a "rude gesture" to me.
More big fun - no line for the untimed showers. Shortly after getting back to the boat, we got a call from Roger (SeaDNA) wanting to meet. He came by, bearing gifts, and drove us to a great place (14 Carrots) for breakfast. But wait, there's more - he suggested a stop at West Marine. OK, that may not be a big deal to most of you, but this one had a clearance center - a room of stuff that hadn't sold, had been returned, or was just too obscure for most folks (at 50% off the lowest marked price). This may be hard to imagine, but we got a hot deal on some stuff... yeah, at West Marine. Imagine that? Roger came out with stuff, too.
It was nice to finally get to meet face-to-face. Roger has actually been to Port Isabel (when we weren't there); we've corresponded before, but this was better. Good conversation with a new friend, a neat locals kinda eatery, and hot deals on boat stuff.
Thank you, Roger, for your hospitality.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
More big fun - no line for the untimed showers. Shortly after getting back to the boat, we got a call from Roger (SeaDNA) wanting to meet. He came by, bearing gifts, and drove us to a great place (14 Carrots) for breakfast. But wait, there's more - he suggested a stop at West Marine. OK, that may not be a big deal to most of you, but this one had a clearance center - a room of stuff that hadn't sold, had been returned, or was just too obscure for most folks (at 50% off the lowest marked price). This may be hard to imagine, but we got a hot deal on some stuff... yeah, at West Marine. Imagine that? Roger came out with stuff, too.
It was nice to finally get to meet face-to-face. Roger has actually been to Port Isabel (when we weren't there); we've corresponded before, but this was better. Good conversation with a new friend, a neat locals kinda eatery, and hot deals on boat stuff.
Thank you, Roger, for your hospitality.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Hi Jim,
We used to have a bargin center at the WM in Oakland. When it first opened we could get some great deals. Then it got more expensive. Then recently they closed it. Oh well, guess I will have to go to the one in seattle.
Great pics!
Bet if you left the cat food out those otters would even come on the boat.
Steve
We used to have a bargin center at the WM in Oakland. When it first opened we could get some great deals. Then it got more expensive. Then recently they closed it. Oh well, guess I will have to go to the one in seattle.
Great pics!
Bet if you left the cat food out those otters would even come on the boat.
Steve