Vancouver Island 2011 ... about time

[Lenny]

I have NO idea the interest level in this but I can say say it will be a blast, and some of my Southerner brothers will be blown away.

Roadtrip is in , ( even if he doesn't know it. ) I am trying to get Poodle and Buizilla up as well. Lots of notice. It will be a fast boat, A-dock theme, with BIG fish in the middle offshore.

I can locally to the Cottage supply an X-18, an LE 18, a Boston Whaler, a really ****ty boat with a Merc 25, a Whitewater with a pair 200's Yammys and the rest of the folks vary from similar to 22's, Whippled 22's, Scarabs and such. NO shortage of boats, all that is missing is the faces and fun.

THIS HAS TO FINALLY HAPPEN.

I have room for about 6 in my Cottage. There is lots and lots of water ( fresh ) to shower in ( hot ). I have an acre of waterfront. No shortage of land. Think it, bring it, ( no guns ) I would REALLY love to see some of my Southern folks here for a weekend.








Think about it.

My goal is , GO FAST, drop some Dungenous traps , GO FAST, have a great lunch or two on more than one or two days, pick up the traps, eat the SALMON that we caught, eat the crab, .... repeat...

This is a resort town, no shortage of amentities or accomodation for those not local or on Island. The island is about 10 minutes from hotels with a 9.9 Merc or 1.45 MINUTES FROM THE LARGE ISLAND in the DONZI
Lots of time ... Vancouver is about 1 hour away by boat. 1.5 by Ferry. It's all here except the Stanley Cup
SEPT 16- SEPT 19 2011

[boxy]

Lenny, make it an Annual and I'll be there in 2012....
I'm already booked for a week long National conference in downtown Van September 2012. I'll be coming for a visit before the conference starts...

[fogducker]

Hell of an idea Lenny..... I can offer accomodation for at least two, we have a reasonabley nice guest room at the "farm" and I can transport anybody from almost anywhere.....we also have a small Zodiac that anybody can use if they feel like exploring.......

I also have the Scarab for those that don't mind travelling in a non-Aronow boat.....

I am sure we can also round up some local prawns and a few home-grown steaks for those that might get hungry......

Lenny, let me know what I can do to help to make this happen........

[roadtripse]

Putting in for the vacation days, booking flights shortly.

[MadPoodle]

I am penciling dates in at this stage, my summer plans are complicated as of the moment

[fogducker]

I am penciling dates in at this stage, my summer plans are complicated as of the moment

Not pencil, Jiffy marker.......

[MadPoodle]

Complicated" is the understatement of the century....

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[fogducker]

Complicated" is the understatement of the century....

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Point taken....just get up here....

[thriller]

Life's Short....Make Time....If there are not people in place...... to take your place ......then you either got the wrong people or you need some....Just Saying

This would mean the World to Lenny if you all could make it

[RickSE]

Is this still on? I'd like to come up but not sure if we could make it this year since we don't currently have passports. I really, really want to come back up north with the family.

[Yeller]

Jeremy just pointed me to this thread. It was the deciding factor in getting my boat running now or next spring. Parts order is going in tomorrow.

I live in Victoria, BC on the waterfront. (Sorry no dock, but I do have lots of beer ). Anyone is welcome to stay if they like and I'll have room for 2~3 on the boat. Lenny's place is short trip from the launch.

RT, my tabless boat awaits you. Seriously though, I'm always game for some go-fast driving tips.

Rick, you might be able to get your passports in time. We can get ours done in about 2 weeks up here.


There is some seriously great boating up here. You would not leave disappointed.

[roadtripse]

[QUOTE=Yeller;20643]

RT, my tabless boat awaits you. Seriously though, I'm always game for some go-fast driving tips.

QUOTE]

I look forward to meeting you. I would love to see your boat and get a ride, too, tabless or not. They don't call me the "Donzi-Whisperer" for nothing.. kidding.

Just finsihed up my itinerary the other day, by purchasing my ferry tickets from Seattle. Now, where is the rest of the cast of normal characters?

[fogducker]

[QUOTE=roadtripse;20645]

RT, my tabless boat awaits you. Seriously though, I'm always game for some go-fast driving tips.

QUOTE]

I look forward to meeting you. I would love to see your boat and get a ride, too, tabless or not. They don't call me the "Donzi-Whisperer" for nothing.. kidding.

Just finsihed up my itinerary the other day, by purchasing my ferry tickets from Seattle. Now, where is the rest of the cast of normal characters?

I take it you are coming across from Port Angeles to Victoria on the Coho ferry? Or are you taking the walk on Clipper ferry? Either way, very pretty trip, looking forward to meeting all that turn up.....

PS. I have seats available for those that can stomach a "non-Donzi" ride.....

[MadPoodle]

It's on my "buy another expensive last minute plane ticket" list.. Fingers and toes crossed, but I need to redo some busines stuff that fell apart after Chattanooga before I can commit..

Bag partially packed already, have passport..

[Yeller]

RT, if you're taking the ferry to Victoria, I live/work only a few minutes from the ferry. Don't know what you have planned once you land, but if you need someone to pick you up, give me a call. I PM'd you my #.


.......aren't you called the Donzi-Whisperer because no one ever hears you talk about what's really in that engine of yours?

Poodle, sent you my # as well. Whether you fly into Vic or take the ferry, it's not far for me to pick you up.