heretix
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Post by heretix on Jan 26, 2020 4:52:26 GMT -8
Hi, @jimbojet !
Nice to meet yet another ferry fan.
I started early as well, being around 6 when I grew up with my grandmother next to the ferry dock at Folkestad, where I was fishing between the sailings and writing down the cars' registration numbers with makes, models and colours.
Whenever a crew member deposited garbage, I was rummaging impatiently through it, looking for roster lists and sailing plans, so one can say that I was quite dedicated at a very young age. LOL.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 26, 2020 12:22:18 GMT -8
Hello there everybody i have been a member for a year now but i thought I should properly introduce myself my name is Jimmy. I have autism i love buses planes and ships i am 17 almost 18 and i have a instagram account @pacificnorthwestspotter. Hope to meet some of you guys one day and cheers 🍻! Welcome here, good sir. Thanks for the introduction comments. Here you will likely find others who are somewhere on the autism spectrum, as well as plenty of people who have a trait for focusing on fine detail. My welcoming advice is to always step-back after you write a post, and look at how it displays, and then consider if you need to edit it to break it into sections, or to make it more clear (in cases where you realize that people won't understand the context or relevance of your post). That stepping-back and doing an objective proof-read is important on a forum like this. It's not about the quality of the language or grammar, but more about the readability of the post. How easy will it be for people to read and understand the context and quality of your post? Have fun here Keep spotting those ships.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2020 16:43:01 GMT -8
Thank you all very much and hopefully i will get to know more about you guys aswell thanks aswell for your support and encouragement many thanks and cheers 🍻 😉!
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Post by withtheferries on Mar 19, 2020 21:18:45 GMT -8
Hi, I live in seattle and im 14. i love buses and ferries. Ferries ive been on: KITSAP SUQUAMISH CHIMACUM YAKIMA SEALTH WENATCHEE TACOMA KALEETAN WALLA WALLA SPOKANE CHELAN KENNEWICK SALISH TILLIKUM SAMISH
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heretix
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Former sailor, commercial driver and logistics administrator
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Post by heretix on Mar 19, 2020 23:04:21 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 14, 2020 6:22:57 GMT -8
I struggle with correctly reading mashed-up phrases that are squished into one word. ie. like a radio station with "todayshitmusic." I initially read it wrong, and then after I figure out the intended phrasing, I still see it wrong forever. It's like that with the user name of our not-new member "avgeekjoe." First time, and still every time, my inner voice reads this as "Average Eek Joe," whom I must be presuming is a moderately typical scare named Joe. Eventually I figured that perhaps the phrasing and backstory is "AV (audio visual) geek Joe" but I can't unsee the "average" in the name. Hopefully member avgeekjoe finds this amusing, and doesn't react with a moderately typical cry of surprise.
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Post by avgeekjoe on Sept 14, 2020 9:46:35 GMT -8
I struggle with correctly reading mashed-up phrases that are squished into one word. ie. like a radio station with "todayshitmusic." I initially read it wrong, and then after I figure out the intended phrasing, I still see it wrong forever. It's like that with the user name of our not-new member "avgeekjoe." First time, and still every time, my inner voice reads this as "Average Eek Joe," whom I must be presuming is a moderately typical scare named Joe. Eventually I figured that perhaps the phrasing and backstory is "AV (audio visual) geek Joe" but I can't unsee the "average" in the name. Hopefully member avgeekjoe finds this amusing, and doesn't react with a moderately typical cry of surprise. I'm amused. For the record AvgeekJoe is short for Aviation Geek Joe. Also what I've used as my Flickr and now Instagram handle also for nine or so years now. Considering I came on here in part to browse and share photography, ought to as well keep my handle consistent.
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Neil
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Post by Neil on Dec 8, 2020 20:39:46 GMT -8
So, apparently this forum discriminates against Vietnamese gaming enthusiasts. Guess we don't want to broaden our member base.
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Post by paulvanb on Dec 8, 2020 21:44:32 GMT -8
So, apparently this forum discriminates against Vietnamese gaming enthusiasts. Guess we don't want to broaden our member base. Wow. Where does this come from???
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 8, 2020 22:23:18 GMT -8
So, apparently this forum discriminates against Vietnamese gaming enthusiasts. Guess we don't want to broaden our member base. Wow. Where does this come from??? I think you must have missed that bit of spam that showed up this afternoon. The mods have dealt with it since.
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heretix
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Former sailor, commercial driver and logistics administrator
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Post by heretix on Dec 9, 2020 14:34:48 GMT -8
Vietnamese spammers have been polluting Heretix Forum for a while as well, so we decided to restrict registration of new members until further notice instead of constantly having to delete their posts and profiles. They seem to be all over ProBoards these days, but I don't quite see the point of using their own language, which very few understand without a translate function. Now, they can only post as guests, but we are prepared to close that loophole, too [sigh].
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Post by firewolf95 on Nov 29, 2021 0:16:16 GMT -8
Well, I feel obligated to say hi. This isn't my first post, that award goes to a comment regarding the Nanny and her current predicament in the tropics. I've been lurking these lovely pages for a little over a year now and finally worked up the courage to register myself. I've taken quite a few photos of my own of ferries like the Mayne Queen and New West, and you'll probably see me posting them in their respective spots in the future. The rich history of our coastal waters is interesting to me because I've grown up about a three minute walk from putting my toes in the sand in White Rock with a view of Tsawwassen. My name's Mike, but I see this place has its share of Mikes so I'm using my fursona name, Firewolf'95. MikeHall was available but where's the creativity in that.
Edit:felt the need to mention that I'm an appliance repairman. I work all round the lower mainland, and often drive the Lougheed to work in Maple Ridge/Mission. I've probably passed the poor old Sidney more times than I can count. She was the reason I found this forum - was looking for some history on her.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 29, 2021 7:43:18 GMT -8
My name's Mike, but I see this place has its share of Mikes so I'm using my fursona name, Firewolf'95. MikeHall was available but where's the creativity in that. Welcome, Mike Have a super day, and I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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Post by Kahloke on Nov 29, 2021 9:34:33 GMT -8
Well, I feel obligated to say hi. This isn't my first post, that award goes to a comment regarding the Nanny and her current predicament in the tropics. I've been lurking these lovely pages for a little over a year now and finally worked up the courage to register myself. I've taken quite a few photos of my own of ferries like the Mayne Queen and New West, and you'll probably see me posting them in their respective spots in the future. The rich history of our coastal waters is interesting to me because I've grown up about a three minute walk from putting my toes in the sand in White Rock with a view of Tsawwassen. My name's Mike, but I see this place has its share of Mikes so I'm using my fursona name, Firewolf'95. MikeHall was available but where's the creativity in that. Edit:felt the need to mention that I'm an appliance repairman. I work all round the lower mainland, and often drive the Lougheed to work in Maple Ridge/Mission. I've probably passed the poor old Sidney more times than I can count. She was the reason I found this forum - was looking for some history on her. Welcome, Mike. Looking forward to reading your posts.
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Post by pnwtransit on Aug 14, 2022 8:17:20 GMT -8
Hello! I just joined so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a 19 year old bus/transit fan from Washington State, and I find ferries interesting too. I've heard some of my friends talking about this forum for a while so I thought I'd finally join it. I only just rode on BC ferries for the first time a couple weeks ago, but I've always loved riding WSF.
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Aug 14, 2022 12:59:24 GMT -8
Hello! I just joined so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a 19 year old bus/transit fan from Washington State, and I find ferries interesting too. I've heard some of my friends talking about this forum for a while so I thought I'd finally join it. I only just rode on BC ferries for the first time a couple weeks ago, but I've always loved riding WSF. Yay, you took the plunge! Welcome aboard, I look forward to seeing your contributions. I think you'll have a good time here.
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QoNW Fan
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Post by QoNW Fan on Oct 2, 2022 16:43:00 GMT -8
Greetings! After a few months of being a guest to this forum, I have decided to finally register an account! I have always enjoyed going on BC ferries since I was young, and after taking a few ferry rides this summer I have become a lot more interested in the details & history of BC Ferries, which is how I came across this forum.
As you can tell by my profile, my favorite ship is the Queen of New Westminster. Once I learned about the history of the current and former ships, I decided that one day I would really like to sail on the QoNW because of it's history and the fact that (to my knowledge) I had never been on the ship before.
So just a couple days ago I took my first trip on the QoNW, and it was the best ferry ride I've ever had! Not only did I finally get to sail on the ship that I had been wanting to go on for a while, they were even kind enough let me visit the bridge and sound the horn twice through active pass! I had always wanted to sound the horn of a ship since I was young, and I never thought I would get the chance to do that! It was the first time I have ever been to the bridge of a ship, so that was an incredible way to take my first sailing on the QoNW! The ship also definitely had a much different feel than the newer Coastal/Spirit ships that I have gone on many times, I'm not sure if it's something you can always describe, but I'm sure most of you on here know what I mean when I say it feels classic.
Thanks for reading my intro to the forum!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 2, 2022 17:07:28 GMT -8
Greetings! After a few months of being a guest to this forum, I have decided to finally register an account! Welcome. It is great to have you "Aboard" here. I know what you mean about the classic feel. In a few days I will be riding the Powell River Queen (likely for my final time on that ship) and it too has that old 1960s feel. Hey, I myself have that same vintage, although I'm not a classic, except maybe a classic ferry nerd. Cheers !
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Post by QoNW Fan on Oct 2, 2022 17:14:34 GMT -8
Greetings! After a few months of being a guest to this forum, I have decided to finally register an account! Welcome. It is great to have you "Aboard" here. I know what you mean about the classic feel. In a few days I will be riding the Powell River Queen (likely for my final time on that ship) and it too has that old 1960s feel. Hey, I myself have that same vintage, although I'm not a classic, except maybe a classic ferry nerd. Cheers ! Thanks! I have seen a lot of your videos actually! I've always considered your video on the queen of nanaimo's horn to be one of the best out there! It's very clear and great quality! (Your video from Sep 14, 2016) Enjoy the Powell River Queen! I have not read up on the history of that particular vessel but I will definitely take a look!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 2, 2022 17:57:40 GMT -8
Welcome. It is great to have you "Aboard" here. I know what you mean about the classic feel. In a few days I will be riding the Powell River Queen (likely for my final time on that ship) and it too has that old 1960s feel. Hey, I myself have that same vintage, although I'm not a classic, except maybe a classic ferry nerd. Cheers ! Thanks! I have seen a lot of your videos actually! I've always considered your video on the queen of nanaimo's horn to be one of the best out there! It's very clear and great quality! (Your video from Sep 14, 2016) Enjoy the Powell River Queen! I have not read up on the history of that particular vessel but I will definitely take a look! Thanks about that video comment. Much appreciated. The Powell River Queen was originally the same as both her sisters, Bowen Queen and Mayne Queen. But Powell River Queen was on the Jervis Inlet route (Earls Cove to Saltery Bay) which has more truck traffic than one lane can handle, and so the ship superstructure was modified. It's like if your mouth was part-way open, and then a dentist used an instrument to keep your mouth open wide, all the way across. (I do bad analogies)
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QoNW Fan
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Post by QoNW Fan on Oct 2, 2022 18:06:27 GMT -8
Thanks! I have seen a lot of your videos actually! I've always considered your video on the queen of nanaimo's horn to be one of the best out there! It's very clear and great quality! (Your video from Sep 14, 2016) Enjoy the Powell River Queen! I have not read up on the history of that particular vessel but I will definitely take a look! Thanks about that video comment. Much appreciated. The Powell River Queen was originally the same as both her sisters, Bowen Queen and Mayne Queen. But Powell River Queen was on the Jervis Inlet route (Earls Cove to Saltery Bay) which has more truck traffic than one lane can handle, and so the ship superstructure was modified. It's like if your mouth was part-way open, and then a dentist used an instrument to keep your mouth open wide, all the way across. (I do bad analogies) Nice! It's always great when older boats can be upgraded to serve longer. I wish they would do that more often! It would have been great to see ships like the Queen of Vancouver and Nanaimo last a little longer!
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Neil
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Post by Neil on Oct 3, 2022 16:36:32 GMT -8
Thanks about that video comment. Much appreciated. The Powell River Queen was originally the same as both her sisters, Bowen Queen and Mayne Queen. But Powell River Queen was on the Jervis Inlet route (Earls Cove to Saltery Bay) which has more truck traffic than one lane can handle, and so the ship superstructure was modified. It's like if your mouth was part-way open, and then a dentist used an instrument to keep your mouth open wide, all the way across. (I do bad analogies) Nice! It's always great when older boats can be upgraded to serve longer. I wish they would do that more often! It would have been great to see ships like the Queen of Vancouver and Nanaimo last a little longer! the ' Vancouver was lengthened eighty feet and later raised for a second car deck. I'd say she had her share of upgrades, and she retired at a ripe old age.
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QoNW Fan
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Post by QoNW Fan on Oct 3, 2022 18:29:00 GMT -8
Nice! It's always great when older boats can be upgraded to serve longer. I wish they would do that more often! It would have been great to see ships like the Queen of Vancouver and Nanaimo last a little longer! the ' Vancouver was lengthened eighty feet and later raised for a second car deck. I'd say she had her share of upgrades, and she retired at a ripe old age. Fair! I suppose upgrades eventually don't become a worthwhile investment for the older ships when so much equipment gets outdated. At least we get to have the new west around for a while longer, I'm glad they've been able to keep at least one of the originals.
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 3, 2022 20:29:22 GMT -8
Nice! It's always great when older boats can be upgraded to serve longer. I wish they would do that more often! It would have been great to see ships like the Queen of Vancouver and Nanaimo last a little longer! the ' Vancouver was lengthened eighty feet and later raised for a second car deck. I'd say she had her share of upgrades, and she retired at a ripe old age. As us 'oldtimers' all know, all of the 'Seven Sisters' were lengthened by 84 feet, and five of the seven had upper car decks added. Now the New West is the only one still standing ...
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hoobie
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Post by hoobie on Nov 1, 2022 12:01:04 GMT -8
Hello my name is Nicholas Markovic. I have sort of been interested in ferries since I was around 7 or 8, but I actually became a ferry fan around a year ago.
my favourite ferries are the following. Mayne queen powell river queen klitsa kahloke tachek queen of new Westminster centurion vii stormaway iv skeena queen
I am attempting to do something very difficult that no ferry fan has done before, I am on a quest to drive every bc ferry. I have driven 21 ferries so far including the Following in the order I drove them
tachek (got to back out and it was the last day of Gordon nettleton before his retirement) powell river queen queen of Cumberland mayne queen Klitsa (actually docked) Skeena queen Kahloke Baynes sound connector (technically) Centurion vii Kuper Queen of surrey Queen of new Westminster Queen of capilano Coastal celebration Salish eagle Queen of oak bay Island gwawis Quinsam island mist (doesn’t count protection island ferry just putting it in because it’s a ferry) queen of cowichan Spirit of vancouver island Island kwigwis
I hope I can complete my quest and become the ferry master
I will see you around
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