07/14 - 07/16 - Bellingham, WA
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Pat Anderson
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Just a quick note on the C-Dory SOP for VHF communications. At most CBGTs we use 68 for both hailing and conversing. Setting your VHF to dual watch 68/16 will make sure you don't miss either another C-Dory or the CG hailing you!
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Pat Anderson
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OK, got a call yesterday, Daydream is now back at Blaine Marina, the round trip to Ketchikan is history, so we will definitely be in B'ham on Friday! Yahoo
We launched Wed. the 12th under the bridge near Twin Bridges Marina. Parked the boat at Twin Bridges Marina and shuffled the truck and trailer to Stanwood for safe keeping. Ran into Bill and El at Roger's (Sensei) farm. They are back from the Alaska adventure, but on the way to Colorado. Will miss the Bellingham CBGT. We are in a slip at Cap Sante Marina. Will travel north today and overnight on the hook. Should be into Bellingham early on friday.
We got a later start than I anticipated. Didn’t leave Olympia until 1810 hrs. Decided to anchor on the north end of Anderson Island at the DNR beach. It is just south of McNeil Island Prison. Water is flat, no wind, and no boats except the Steilacoom ferry. I hope this is his last run for the night. He really rocks the boat, even though he is over a half mile away.
Just got Cingular wireless for my laptop a few days ago and am using it to post this message.
It will probably be late afternoon before we get there. Save some of Pat’s beer for me.
Just got Cingular wireless for my laptop a few days ago and am using it to post this message.
It will probably be late afternoon before we get there. Save some of Pat’s beer for me.
Hello All,
Unfortunately, Don and I will not be able to join the group at Bellingham this weekend. We will actually be up in Cornet Bay until Monday, but won't likely get the opportunity to stop by. My cousin who lives up there just discovered he has lung cancer and will be having surgery next week. We wanted to have a chance to get him out fishing before his long, hopefully successful, recuperation, so are spending the weekend with poles in the water. Maybe we'll drop a crab pot or two on Saturday.
We will be thinking of all of you and if, by chance, we get a chance, we will stop by, but it's not likely.
Hope you all have a wonderful time. Thanks to R-Matey for all your wonderful preparations. If only I could be so organized.
Dee
Unfortunately, Don and I will not be able to join the group at Bellingham this weekend. We will actually be up in Cornet Bay until Monday, but won't likely get the opportunity to stop by. My cousin who lives up there just discovered he has lung cancer and will be having surgery next week. We wanted to have a chance to get him out fishing before his long, hopefully successful, recuperation, so are spending the weekend with poles in the water. Maybe we'll drop a crab pot or two on Saturday.
We will be thinking of all of you and if, by chance, we get a chance, we will stop by, but it's not likely.
Hope you all have a wonderful time. Thanks to R-Matey for all your wonderful preparations. If only I could be so organized.
Dee
First, before I get ot the particulars of the day here at P Dock in Bellingham, I'd just like to say to Dee and Don that we're sorry to hear that you won't be able to join us this weekend. Also, sending best wishes for your cousin and his surgery. Hopefully, you will be able to attend the Sequim gathering in October.
It's been a long day but most rewarding to see so many wonderful friends again. Jeff and Diane (Immacu~Nada) arrived last night. Then before noon Mike, Kay and the girls (TyBoo) showed up. All of us went to McDonalds for lunch, then Costco and Albertsons.
Boris and Judy (Journey On) arrived at P Dock during our absence.
Bill and Dana (Da Nag), Fred (Anita Marie), Larry & Nancy (Nancy H) along with Jan & Dan (Nine Inches) are also at P Dock tonight.
Fred brought in the crab he caught which have all been devoured by this time.
The Port of Bellingham has done an excellent job of posting that P Dock is reserved for the C-Dorys July 14-16. Security came along tonight and said that the big boats moored there have been informed they will have to be out of there tomorrow. We feel most fortunate to have been able to reserve this dock as a lot of events are happening this weekend in B'Ham including the Salmon Derby.
Goodnight,
Ruth and Joe
R-Matey
It's been a long day but most rewarding to see so many wonderful friends again. Jeff and Diane (Immacu~Nada) arrived last night. Then before noon Mike, Kay and the girls (TyBoo) showed up. All of us went to McDonalds for lunch, then Costco and Albertsons.
Boris and Judy (Journey On) arrived at P Dock during our absence.
Bill and Dana (Da Nag), Fred (Anita Marie), Larry & Nancy (Nancy H) along with Jan & Dan (Nine Inches) are also at P Dock tonight.
Fred brought in the crab he caught which have all been devoured by this time.
The Port of Bellingham has done an excellent job of posting that P Dock is reserved for the C-Dorys July 14-16. Security came along tonight and said that the big boats moored there have been informed they will have to be out of there tomorrow. We feel most fortunate to have been able to reserve this dock as a lot of events are happening this weekend in B'Ham including the Salmon Derby.
Goodnight,
Ruth and Joe
R-Matey
To all the great C-Brats at the Bellingham CBGT-
Thanks for a super terrific weekend! You guys were great and we had such a good time. Ruth and Joe--you guys really know how to throw a party! We couldn't have asked for more friendly, nice people from the Latte' upon arrival, the nice dinner at Anthony's (special thanks to Jeff and his wife and Scott Mathews and his wife for their attendance), the potluck (special thanks to Pat and David for the suds and Roger for the crab--plus everyone else's great cooking) and even the quarters on the dock for showers! It was great to see Bill and El again, and what a treat to meet the master Boater of them all--Dusty! It was just an all around great time. Can't wait to do it again!
We left Bellingham and headed north. We cleared customs in WhiteRock--must have looked shifty because we got boarded. No contra-ban, so they let us go. We made it up to Gibsons. It is so beautiful up here. The weather stayed great and the waters remained fairly calm (must have been the special 'Christening' from Dave. We got our fishing licenses so tomorrow the catching begins. We'll keep you posted on our Discovery journey. This all seems too good to be true.
Thanks again for everything!
Thanks for a super terrific weekend! You guys were great and we had such a good time. Ruth and Joe--you guys really know how to throw a party! We couldn't have asked for more friendly, nice people from the Latte' upon arrival, the nice dinner at Anthony's (special thanks to Jeff and his wife and Scott Mathews and his wife for their attendance), the potluck (special thanks to Pat and David for the suds and Roger for the crab--plus everyone else's great cooking) and even the quarters on the dock for showers! It was great to see Bill and El again, and what a treat to meet the master Boater of them all--Dusty! It was just an all around great time. Can't wait to do it again!
We left Bellingham and headed north. We cleared customs in WhiteRock--must have looked shifty because we got boarded. No contra-ban, so they let us go. We made it up to Gibsons. It is so beautiful up here. The weather stayed great and the waters remained fairly calm (must have been the special 'Christening' from Dave. We got our fishing licenses so tomorrow the catching begins. We'll keep you posted on our Discovery journey. This all seems too good to be true.
Thanks again for everything!
What a great C-Brat gathering at Bellingham this weekend! Thank you so much Ruth and Joe for organizing such a wonderful event. You guys were the perfect hosts.
It was great seeing old C-Brat friends and meeting new ones. It was quite a site seeing all the C-Dories lined up along the dock. The weather was gorgeous, the potluck scrumptious, and the facilities top notch. And what a nice town Bellingham is.
Can't wait for the next gatheing. Life with a C-Dory... it doesn't get much better than this.
It was great seeing old C-Brat friends and meeting new ones. It was quite a site seeing all the C-Dories lined up along the dock. The weather was gorgeous, the potluck scrumptious, and the facilities top notch. And what a nice town Bellingham is.
Can't wait for the next gatheing. Life with a C-Dory... it doesn't get much better than this.
Thank you Joe and Ruth for organizing such a great gathering! You were so gracious to drive Carol, Jessica and Brock around! Everything was so well organized!
Thanks to the Roger Johnson family for the crab, the "Brewsky Bros" for the fine Snoqualamie Falls beer, everyone else for their delicious contributions to the potluck and Scott Matthews for the C-Dory hat from the factory. It is super to have factory representation at our gatherings!
It was great to have the opportunity to get better acquainted with those of you that I may have met briefly in the past but hadn't had a previous opportunity to spend much time with and get to know some folks I'd not met before and of course spend some time with others that we've known for a long time!
Thanks to this gathering I've now chosen a NEW launching site for "Sea Shift" for our future cruises in the San Juans. The Bellingham launch site is ideal for us. (Actually not much farther than Anacortes). Has good launch ramps for $5.00, and they do not charge for parking. (We launched there on Tuesday, spent 3 nights at various locations in the San Juans, joined the "gathering" on Friday AM and retrieved "Sea Shift" there today and did not have to pay anything for all the time our truck and trailer was parked there!)
Our near week of cruising and C-Brat gathering culminated this evening with the three of us attending the Martina McBride concert at the Everett Events Center.........her final selection of the evening was :note "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" :note. Certainly fitting to our past few days.
Thanks to the Roger Johnson family for the crab, the "Brewsky Bros" for the fine Snoqualamie Falls beer, everyone else for their delicious contributions to the potluck and Scott Matthews for the C-Dory hat from the factory. It is super to have factory representation at our gatherings!
It was great to have the opportunity to get better acquainted with those of you that I may have met briefly in the past but hadn't had a previous opportunity to spend much time with and get to know some folks I'd not met before and of course spend some time with others that we've known for a long time!
Thanks to this gathering I've now chosen a NEW launching site for "Sea Shift" for our future cruises in the San Juans. The Bellingham launch site is ideal for us. (Actually not much farther than Anacortes). Has good launch ramps for $5.00, and they do not charge for parking. (We launched there on Tuesday, spent 3 nights at various locations in the San Juans, joined the "gathering" on Friday AM and retrieved "Sea Shift" there today and did not have to pay anything for all the time our truck and trailer was parked there!)
Our near week of cruising and C-Brat gathering culminated this evening with the three of us attending the Martina McBride concert at the Everett Events Center.........her final selection of the evening was :note "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" :note. Certainly fitting to our past few days.
Well,
T'was one fine gathering !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was so good to see so many old friends and have a chance to meet and make some new ones.It is always good to see Mike & Kay and the girls, glad you could make it. Dave S, it is about time....lol...., and Catman, always a kick to see you. and what fun surprising everyone bringing Bill & Ell to the dock on our boat...lol....
Special thanks to Joe & Ruth for all the hard work you did in preparring and executing this great gathering. You are right at the top of my list of people I have the honor of calling my freinds.
also a special thanks to David ,Kate, Pat, & Patty for bringing the new brew. I specialy like the wheat beers!
It was fun having a couple of the new 255 catboats on the dock.what a cool boat.
Also , it was nice to see Jeff M. and his wife at the dinner
Friday Night. (sorry I didn't get a chance to talk with them)
Oh well, now it gives me an excuse to go down to the factory and have a visit....lol.....
We had a fun run home this afternoon. we took our time and had a good cruise.Swinnomish channel is a little boring but fun at the same time. we took the boat out at my favorite beach( Utsalady Point) always an experience .....lol....
T'was one fine gathering !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was so good to see so many old friends and have a chance to meet and make some new ones.It is always good to see Mike & Kay and the girls, glad you could make it. Dave S, it is about time....lol...., and Catman, always a kick to see you. and what fun surprising everyone bringing Bill & Ell to the dock on our boat...lol....
Special thanks to Joe & Ruth for all the hard work you did in preparring and executing this great gathering. You are right at the top of my list of people I have the honor of calling my freinds.
also a special thanks to David ,Kate, Pat, & Patty for bringing the new brew. I specialy like the wheat beers!
It was fun having a couple of the new 255 catboats on the dock.what a cool boat.
Also , it was nice to see Jeff M. and his wife at the dinner
Friday Night. (sorry I didn't get a chance to talk with them)
Oh well, now it gives me an excuse to go down to the factory and have a visit....lol.....
We had a fun run home this afternoon. we took our time and had a good cruise.Swinnomish channel is a little boring but fun at the same time. we took the boat out at my favorite beach( Utsalady Point) always an experience .....lol....
This cat couldn't agree more with all that's been well stated above. Joe and Ruth, I rushed off promptly at 10 a.m. so I didn't allow the opportunity for an official squeeze goodby. But consider yourself embraced by a big, furry set of salty paws, with an appreciative hundred-grade sandpaper-like tongue slurp to your foreheads.
You two scored a knockout with your organization, your kindness and your devotion to our weekend of exploration and fellowship. I'm just so impressed that I think we should do it all over again in a week or two. Let's get that thread started.
Driving home was a reluctant roll back to reality and reintegration into a steaming caldron of humanity and noise, short tempers and a few too many semi-conscious zombies thinking only of themselves.
Thank you all for the temporary haven of gentle humanity you offered me. Even life-long friends have dropped off over the years. Collectively you have filled that void with conviviality and warmth. I thank you all very much.
:cat
You two scored a knockout with your organization, your kindness and your devotion to our weekend of exploration and fellowship. I'm just so impressed that I think we should do it all over again in a week or two. Let's get that thread started.
Driving home was a reluctant roll back to reality and reintegration into a steaming caldron of humanity and noise, short tempers and a few too many semi-conscious zombies thinking only of themselves.
Thank you all for the temporary haven of gentle humanity you offered me. Even life-long friends have dropped off over the years. Collectively you have filled that void with conviviality and warmth. I thank you all very much.
:cat
Alyssa Jean
New member
Ruth and Joe,
Thanks for the time you put in and the details you arranged, for the week-end get together. Sorry Kate and I missed the dinner Friday. It was especially nice to have Tyboo and Sea Shift and their families there. And of course it is always nice to bump into Bill and El along lifes trails.
As we approached Guemes I called my neighbor and he had the trailer backing into the water as we arrived at the ramp. Drove straight on and we were in our driveway five minutes later.
Kate is now talking about a trip into the Southern Gulf Islands for Sept.
Thanks for the time you put in and the details you arranged, for the week-end get together. Sorry Kate and I missed the dinner Friday. It was especially nice to have Tyboo and Sea Shift and their families there. And of course it is always nice to bump into Bill and El along lifes trails.
As we approached Guemes I called my neighbor and he had the trailer backing into the water as we arrived at the ramp. Drove straight on and we were in our driveway five minutes later.
Kate is now talking about a trip into the Southern Gulf Islands for Sept.
WOW.... looks to be a winner I missed for sure. Having met and enjoyed the company of most of these folks either at the Blakley Island 05 gathering, and/or any/all of the Seattle Boat Show and factory events in 05 & 06.....I know I missed a true winner of a time and I know a LARGE TIME was had by all. Truly wished I had been there.
Byrdman
Byrdman
Ruth & Joe, Thankyou for such a great job of organising such a huge group of Brats, it just could not have been better.
What a wonderful experience for our first gathering. You guys are even nicer in person than you are on the web, and now we have real faces to put on some of the names. Thank you all for being so welcoming to a cuple of newbies and specially for the fantastic Christening ceremony. (and Yes, red wine does wash off !) So many great ideas from looking at your boats that I have the whole Winter planned !
We are only sorry that we had to leave on Saturday. Obviously the blessings worked as Kingfisher had great fun with the wind against the full ebb at Deception. Kind of like a ski slope but the moguls move !
Have posted some pics in the album.
Where next ????????? Can't wait.....
Merv & Kathy on Kingfisher
What a wonderful experience for our first gathering. You guys are even nicer in person than you are on the web, and now we have real faces to put on some of the names. Thank you all for being so welcoming to a cuple of newbies and specially for the fantastic Christening ceremony. (and Yes, red wine does wash off !) So many great ideas from looking at your boats that I have the whole Winter planned !
We are only sorry that we had to leave on Saturday. Obviously the blessings worked as Kingfisher had great fun with the wind against the full ebb at Deception. Kind of like a ski slope but the moguls move !
Have posted some pics in the album.
Where next ????????? Can't wait.....
Merv & Kathy on Kingfisher
Anita Marie
New member
A great big thanks to Ruth and Joe for dedicating so much time to this gathering. Robbin and I had a wonderful time and the company was its usual best.
Thanks to all.
Thanks to all.
Ruth and Joe really did this one up nice! Anyone planning a CBGT anywhere would do well to spring for airfare to get those two onto the dock to act as hosts. Thanks you two - it was wonderful.
It was fantastic seeing all the old friends we've missed and getting to know the new friends. It still amazes me whenever we go to one of these things how great a feeling it is.
We found out that two weeks is the perfect length of time for our little family on the water. We left B'ham mid-morning Sunday, cruised down the inside to Cornet Bay, had the boat on the trailer by late afternoon, and everyone was still getting along very well. We also discovered that late Sunday evening is the best time to drive through Seattle, which helped a lot to keep grandpa easy to get along with. We pulled into our driveway a little before midnight and finished our two weeks away without a single problem on the road or on the water.
Thanks again to everyone!!
It was fantastic seeing all the old friends we've missed and getting to know the new friends. It still amazes me whenever we go to one of these things how great a feeling it is.
We found out that two weeks is the perfect length of time for our little family on the water. We left B'ham mid-morning Sunday, cruised down the inside to Cornet Bay, had the boat on the trailer by late afternoon, and everyone was still getting along very well. We also discovered that late Sunday evening is the best time to drive through Seattle, which helped a lot to keep grandpa easy to get along with. We pulled into our driveway a little before midnight and finished our two weeks away without a single problem on the road or on the water.
Thanks again to everyone!!