07/16 - 07/18 - Blakely Island

Yep, Jon -

And you can bet Lady C. is welcome aboard - along with her bodyguard. There may be a delay, because I'm gonna ask Nursey R. to go talk to Charlie over on the bum coast and make him quit picking on his old shipmate!! He will straighten up and fly right!!! :lol: We gotta convince him and his lady to come out and visit this bunch of C bums. Got a bottle of single malt scotch that might help...

Figger I might as well go in style as I ski madly down the slope!!! The C-Dory built Orca looks like a GREAT fishing machine, Jon, and one of the first shakedown trips will be to PA. Les is up to his armpits in work, but I've convinced him that DaNag and SSSS are just a couple of red boats hanging around with no priority... yeah sure. With a pair of 150 Hondas it should be "gear up, flaps up - stand by for landing" from here to PA.

Dusty
 
I'm putting in my early reservation for a ride on that thing. Heck, one new 150 HP is alot, but two. :shock: I,m thinking this boat will come with an overhead "fasten your seatbelt" display. :smile
 
Dusty,
It's about time you "fess" up to your new Orca boat!.....DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA, HOW DIFFICULT ITS BEEN KEEPING QUIET ABOUT THAT???? :crook

You showed your new Orca to me some time ago and said...."now don't say anything".....so I've had to maintain a lot of silence. Very similar to the silence Les maintained when I first went to him about supersizing Sea Shift.

Yes it is a mighty fine looking vessel!!!......I want a ride too...can I?...please....!
 
...Oh, it's tempting!

For those of you who weren't able to make the '03 Blakely Gathering, I have to say: it was Perfect. Sandy and I had just taken delivery of "Naknek" and were on a ten day shakedown trip. We stopped-by Blakely on the spur of the moment, and positively fell in love with both the marina and those Gathered! (Blakely has got to be one of the neatest little marina's we've ever encountered. We Will Return!)

The final Perfect stroke was when Bill & El called to wish everybody "well." When Sandy asked how they were doing up in Alaska, Bill responded with: (crackle) (crackle:) "...it's raining in Ketchikan..." (crackle) (crackle) (those are cell phone noises...). They wished us well, etc., etc. Lo and behold, a few minutes later Halcyon was spotted inbound at the mouth of the Blakely Channel. I nearly dropped my binoculars! Moral of the Story: Beware of the Fiesty Fiero's. You may "think" they're a couple thousand miles away - but they might be coming up the channel (or up your driveway)!! Great People; I want to be a Fiero if I ever Grow Up... C-Dory should make them C-Dory Ambassador's* (New award: not attainable until you've got over 10,000 cruising miles under your C-Dory hull!)

Final thought: We hope to be somewhere in Southeast Alaska when the Blakely Gathering occurs, but we'll be there in spirit(s).

Tyboo: I'm good for a $25 share in the community keg - let me know where to send you a check.

Casey (Casebeer)
lorencasebeer@aol.com
 
This I GOTTA see! A C-Dory-built 24 Skagit Orca with a pair of Honda 150s?? A C-Dory on STEROIDS! How much fuel does it carry? BTW - I wouldn't even JOKE with the Red Boat guys about this!!!!

Sawdust":2tgy4dcv said:
Figger I might as well go in style as I ski madly down the slope!!! The C-Dory built Orca looks like a GREAT fishing machine, Jon, and one of the first shakedown trips will be to PA. Les is up to his armpits in work, but I've convinced him that DaNag and SSSS are just a couple of red boats hanging around with no priority... yeah sure. With a pair of 150 Hondas it should be "gear up, flaps up - stand by for landing" from here to PA.

Dusty
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Dusty:

You betcha I will have a little chat with Charlie on this boating adventure therapy! In my expert nurse opinion - the best course of treatment for you is a bent rod, a tight line, and a singing reel... Oh, and also a bunch of fish blood on the deck of that new Orca! O'course I have to be on the maiden fishing adventure and be a contributor to the ceremonious red wine sipping, smoked salmon munching, red blood christening of this fine new vessel... Otherwise, all bets are off and you are on your own with Charlie. :disgust

I'm ready for whenever you "fly" the new Sea Salt over to P.A. Heck, I might even take the day off if I have enough forewarning! This is one adventure that can't be missed!

Nurse Rachet :love :lips :love
 
Cynthia - CLou":2zhaoxqi said:
Dusty:

In my expert nurse opinion - the best course of treatment for you is a bent rod
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RUN DUSTY, RUN!!!!!......Don't forget Nurse C....aka Nurse Ratchett works for a UROLOGIST!!!!!! :crook :crook :crook :sad :sad :sad
 
Okay Dave S -
Since you misconstrued the whole fishing concept... :roll:

I took the liberty of contacting EQ and told Les to push the SSSS to the back of the shop; he's gonna put a "Rush" on the new Sea Salt. I can't wait to go out in Dusty's new baby. Didn't think you'd mind much! The SSSS should be ready for delivery in November but for sure by Christmas :xnaughty ... :love C
 
The temptation to comment was so overwhelming that I had to warn Dusty even at the risk of my space in the production line to plummet to rock bottom. :cry
 
I ain't sayin' a word...and even if I did, it would be in support of the sweet, caring and lovely Cynthia.

(Ain't riskin' my rigging slot... :shock: )
 
Dave,

Not to worry! The old dusty one has been to most of the U offices in the area. No sense, no fear.

Was enjoying the beautiful sunshine and conversation in the Jon/C. hacienda in Port Angeles -- watching Cynthia train her new puppy. "Stay." "Sit." "Roll over." It was when she said, "Next" and I heard the sound of snapping gloves in the background that I realized I was late for the Port Townsend Ferry back to Whidbey! That's a joke, sweetie, honest :love !!

Saw SSSS today while watching the canvas guys installing the DaNag cabana... both CD's are looking great! And I'll trade a ride on mine for a ride on yours!

Dusty
 
Pat,

The 150s are sippers not gulpers! 136 gals of fuel should take you... hmmm.... not very stinkin' far, I'm afraid. Sure won't know until Les gets them hanging on the back.

I've completely run out of excuses (reasons) to get a new boat - just couldn't stand going to EQ and seeing her sitting there without a fish in the box. The original purchaser decided to get a 27' Orca so there she was, lonesome and unloved. We hope for a comfortable cruise at about 20 knots, with a top of maybe 50... guarantee she will spend a lot more time under 20 than anywhere near 50! We plan to fish Canada a lot this year, so long runs are over the horizon.

Dusty
 
Yeah, I kind of wondered about that "bent rod" part...
DaveS":hytbnfyh said:
Cynthia - CLou":hytbnfyh said:
Dusty:

In my expert nurse opinion - the best course of treatment for you is a bent rod
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RUN DUSTY, RUN!!!!!......Don't forget Nurse C....aka Nurse Ratchett works for a UROLOGIST!!!!!! :crook :crook :crook :sad :sad :sad
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Not to worry, Casey or Mike - the Beerguys are good for the keg, no money will be accepted, we get a REALLY good price (we have, you can be sure, paid in full for the beer over the last six or seven years)! But when you see a cabernet trimmed 22' pull in, either one, be sure to check if we could use a hand unloading it... A full size keg weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of 160 lbs! This time we will be prepared - either two ponies or one full size keg...you guys drained the pony before my engines had cooled off last time!

Da Nag - how about a poll on the flavor? Wildcat IPA, Copperhead Pale Ale or PGA Amber?? Or for something completely different, how about Spring Fever Belgian Style Grand Cru??


Casey":2hdtw9xu said:
Tyboo: I'm good for a $25 share in the community keg - let me know where to send you a check.

Casey (Casebeer)
lorencasebeer@aol.com
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I see that the powers above have wisely included me on the beer choice ballot. I want all to know that if elected, I will serve, and serve, and serve. And as your candidate of choice, I will listen to all thirsty voters, not just those with blue, 16 footers. I am here for you. I will listen to your salty voices. Give me your confidence and I will boldly go before the Beer Board and demand two Cat kegs.
 
Hey, WadeV, look forward to meeting you and your wife this year. Jim, good idea. If elected, I'll propose one Cat and one Copperhead. How does our constituency from the South and North lean, I wonder.
 
I've got a question for some of you old salts. After the Blakely trip, the family and I will be heading over to Vancouver Is. to visit the gardens. Has any one crossed the boarder since 9-11. What is the routine at customs?And how about getting back into the great U.S. of A.? What is needed in the way of ID. Any help would be appreciated. :idea
Thanks
 
Well we crossed into Canada from Alaska on 9/12/01 and it took us 8 hours. But since then nothing has really changed much. They say you should have your birth certificate with you but they have never checked ours. We have basically just used the phone from the dock and they clear us.
 
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