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Bill, count me among the oodles of Brats relieved that something much worse didn't occur that day. I've had some near-splashes and nowadays I find myself having to be more careful about things I took for granted just a while ago. Whether it's standing on a ladder to clean the boat, reaching from...

Harvey, I'm really glad to hear you've been cruising around the Gulf Islands and spent time at Newcastle. That island is absolutely stupendous. It has everything, including not too many people after Labor Day. The trails and beaches are marvelous. Mike and I kayaked across the channel for ice...

Steve, I just threw the Challenge Flag on you behalf, and you're not going to like the results. Turns out those squirrels are a taxidermist's promo photo, so you lost a point. I'm sorry, but you have to return your prize. I'm still buoyed by that Bellingham rendezvous. Seven boats and a host...

Thanks, Will, I couldn't have said it better myself. The weekend looks warm and free of rain! Free reign Brats.

Mark from NMI has graciously volunteered to pick us up at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the top of our ramp. That's about 200 feet west of the harbormaster's office, the showers, and such. We can talk about that with those who will be there Friday. For those driving directly to the factory, figure 9:30...

Thanks, Will. Yeah, pizza's good, not much hair to cut or style, and it's the nose ring that I hope they'll like. Now this: Ladies and gentlemen, the potluck is back by popular demand. Actually, it never left, and the plan is to get together on the dock Saturday at 5 p.m. Don't stress over...

Lew, glad you can make it this year. I recall you in past years, and I couldn't miss your boat with eight inch tall "CAT CLAW" on your cabin. Pat, thanks for including Saturday morning comestibles. That's really nice of you. I'll add some fruit, maybe cantaloupe, because people like that lots...

C-Gypsy, there are no group plans as yet--and may not be--but on this vacation I'd like to scoot up to Newcastle Isl. pretty quickly. If it's not too crazy-crowded, I want to see Desolation Sound, and have dinner at Blind Channel. Problem is, there's just too many cool places along the way, and...

Your story is like a lot of other Brats. Saw the boat years or decades ago, life interrupted, never lost your fondness, then blamo!, one comes along unexpectedly that you can't refuse. That's really exciting, and I'm happy for you two. If your plan is to eventually go everywhere, we'll no doubt...

Mike, thanks for the trying to make the trek to Bellingham. There's always next year. But gosh, the reason you can't is a pretty special one. Tyler's granddaughter is your county's Outstanding Teen? What an honor. I'm guessing she was chosen over hundreds or thousands of other teens. That's just...

bmcminn, thanks for jumping on and offering to chauffer these fine attendees. We'll soon know more about transportation needs. By the way, I've heard really good things about that 16' C-Dory, but gosh, that's a pretty small boat for such big water out there. Better be careful. Speaking of...

Hey, Bellinghamsters. I called today to confirm we have about 10 boats motoring on in on the 16th, and they'll have a designated space for us reserved on P-Dock. Let me add that there'll be room for more boats if some folks have a touch of FOMO or decide late that they too would like to be a...

Congratulations for rolling home your 25' footer, Kevin. As you say, that boat will be a roomier cruiser on extended trips north. What fun that'll be for you two. Hey, I sure can relate, though, about loving your current craft and wanting to see it cruising around with the new owner now and...

Hey, Jeff, thanks for jumping in and sharing your happy news. You made a smart choice. That's pretty cool that you can talk to former owners and get a barge load of helpful information on our site. Have fun, and we'll see you out there! Brock

Alright, team, so far we have 10 boats set for Bellingham just three weekends from now. That's a good number, and if anyone else wants to saddle up for the event of the decade, jump in. Al and Karen, whom some of you haven't met, didn't sign up but are arriving in their 22' Cruiser named Life...

Mine, too.

16' Bambina was spotted cruising from Edmonds to Olympia the last three days. She was anchored in Poulsbo's Liberty Bay yesterday.

Spotted a Tomcat Friday parked on its trailer on the shoulder of I-5 just south of Lynnwood WA. It looked particularly vulnerable in that supremely undesirable spot.

Hey, single guys, are we going to let all this twin talk go unchallenged? I think we should start a forum like Singles vs. Twins, or something. I don't think that's been done before.

Walter, thank you for your message to those of us who attended the annual Friday Harbor gathering. It's sure sad to lose a family member, and I'm sorry you lost your brother. I look forward to seeing you and Yvonne next year, or sooner.