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A San Juan Islands Sampler - April & May 2022


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#1 ski3pin

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Posted 17 May 2022 - 06:35 PM

The Lady and I headed north from our home in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Our destination surprised some of our friends. How about you? The story will take several installments to tell. All parts are completed and posted to our blog. You may find them here -

 

A San Juan Island Sampler - April & May 2022 - Part One

 

A San Juan Island Sampler - April & May 2022 - Part Two

 

A San Juan Island Sampler - April & May 2022 - Part Three

 

A San Juan Island Sampler - April & May 2022 - Part Four

 

We hope you enjoy! :)


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#2 PaulT

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Posted 17 May 2022 - 07:12 PM

Excellent report!

We've made two trips to the San Juans. One in our Hawk and one where we rented a cabin. On both, we stayed on Orcas Island and we had a boat on each trip.  Fishing and boating were our primary motivations each time. 

 

We would like to go again. Always be prepared with clothing for any type of weather. You will likely encounter the opportunity to wear everything you bring.

 

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#3 billharr

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Posted 17 May 2022 - 07:35 PM

Great report. We need to get back up that way, it has been too many years. 


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#4 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 17 May 2022 - 08:43 PM

A thanks to the Ski3pins for letting us tag along on the San Juans trip.  It was a it of a homecoming for me, as Seattle, then Whidbey Island were my first duty stations after Vietnam.  Wonderful trip report!

 

BTW, that cute little tug photo is of a Ranger EC 21.  A nice little fuel efficient diesel trawler.


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#5 Casa Escarlata Robles Too

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Posted 17 May 2022 - 10:08 PM

WOW and thanks for the post.

We have always enjoyed the San Juan's

Many of our trips north to Alaska or Vancouver Island

take us through the Islands.

 

I think we stayed at that county park in 2009 on our

return trip from Alaska.We had tried to get a spot at

Orcas Island SP but all sites were full.So after a nice hike at the park

we got back on the next ferry to Friday Harbor.

 

It's great to see you guys exploring different areas.

 

Waiting for future posts.

Frank

 

Just checked ,we did stay at the San Juan CP.

Tent camped just above the water.

Great spot.


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#6 AWG_Pics

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Posted 17 May 2022 - 11:40 PM

Great start to the San Juan trip report. Evokes fun memories for us. My lovely wife taught for two years on Waldron Island. Non Ferry Served, wood fired cabin, hand pump for water, had to take the mail boat to and from every week or two for supplies. She and I have kayaked in the sound a few times. Her nephew is building a home in Shelton, a stones throw from the water. Looking forward to your next installment. Thanks for letting us tag along!


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Posted 18 May 2022 - 03:28 AM

This is a wonderful beginning of another top notch Ski3pin TR.

Really cool to see Ted and Donna continuing to live the dream, and your supportive friendship.

It was also good to see MarkBC and his new truck!  But where's the camper?

 

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Posted 18 May 2022 - 03:42 AM

San Juan County Park: nice spot. We waved as you drove by our home town a couple days earlier!
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#9 ski3pin

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Posted 18 May 2022 - 10:52 PM

Thanks all for the kind comments! Here's the next part -

 

A San Juan Island Sampler - April & May 2022 - Part Two


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#10 Casa Escarlata Robles Too

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Posted 19 May 2022 - 12:12 AM

Monte I think the 3rd wildflower is a Corn Lily.

It looks like what we see at Point Lobos in the spring.

 

Is the 1st "flower" some kind of mint?

Frank


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