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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 17, 2011 19:11:16 GMT -8
August 6, 2011 views of the crunched dolphin at Tsawwassen's berth-3.   |
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Post by chinook2 on Aug 28, 2011 22:59:26 GMT -8
Was the test kitchen building the first foot passenger terminal building? I seem to recall seeing a photo or two of Tsawwassen Terminal in its original form with that building being the only significant structure, even before what is now the maintenance building. going through a few old threads....the test kitchen was never open to passengers, afaik it was stores building. Prior to the original overhead passenger ramps being added circa 1970, there was only a covered, not enclosed walkway from the ticket booth, and foot passengers boarded on the car deck. |
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Post by Ferryman on Sept 11, 2011 18:42:36 GMT -8
Update with Berth 5, Tsawwassen Terminal. September 8th  Pile driving  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 27, 2011 19:09:53 GMT -8
I'll post this gem of a quote here:
- from a National Post story on Dave Hahn's retirement announcement, on the subject of justifying the high payroll cost of the BCFS senior management group:
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Post by Mike on Sept 27, 2011 19:43:14 GMT -8
I'll post this gem of a quote here: - from a National Post story on Dave Hahn's retirement announcement, on the subject of justifying the high payroll cost of the BCFS senior management group: Ole Nothing about our old rusty ships and dirty bathrooms?  |
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Post by glasseye on Sept 27, 2011 19:45:23 GMT -8
Comparing the state of some of Greater Vancouver's infrastructure to that of Mexico is insulting to Mexicans.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Sept 27, 2011 20:33:02 GMT -8
I'll post this gem of a quote here: - from a National Post story on Dave Hahn's retirement announcement, on the subject of justifying the high payroll cost of the BCFS senior management group: Ole Now it looks just like an airport! |
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Post by mrdot on Sept 27, 2011 21:08:22 GMT -8
:)Take me back to old Swartz Bay, and I will wave the dogwood and escort the millionare on his way to his next pearch! :)mrdot.
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 27, 2011 21:12:39 GMT -8
- from a National Post story on Dave Hahn's retirement announcement, on the subject of justifying the high payroll cost of the BCFS senior management group: An insulting remark! The man is delusional. The full National Post article is here. |
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Post by mrdot on Sept 28, 2011 9:36:36 GMT -8
:)with regard to the memory problem at Tsawwassen terminal, I remember well the old days and the flea market kind of flavor and only mrs. hahn might have had a problem shopping there as it didn't quite measure up to Tiffany's of Macy's, but I was a child of the downstairs, and not the upstairs world! as I digest his condesending remarks about the old ferry world, I remember Bennetts navy, it will never be Hahn's navy! :)mrdot.
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Post by Neil on Sept 28, 2011 9:57:33 GMT -8
I'm with Hahn on this one, despite the exceedingly crass way that he put it. Tijuana, no, although it did somewhat resemble a tasteful flea market.
I think the Tsawwassen and Departure Bay terminals today are a vast improvement over ten years ago. If I'm stuck waiting for a ferry for a couple of hours, I want at least a newsstand and a variety of eateries to choose from. I'm not particularly interested in browsing someone's shell art or macrame, as we used to have at Tsawwassen.
Poll the public and I think you'll find they're quite happy to have Starbucks, pizza outlets, gelato, and more upper scale gift shops. BC Ferries has an obligation to get some sort of return out of their terminals when you consider the cost of the ferry operations the public demands. An airport style mentality is not out of line.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 28, 2011 10:08:01 GMT -8
I'm with Hahn on this one (partial off-topic) I guess the question for you, Neil, is: - is the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce better today than it was pre-Hahn ? That's the real test of Mr. Hahn's success. ;D |
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Post by Neil on Sept 28, 2011 11:22:11 GMT -8
I'm with Hahn on this one (partial off-topic) I guess the question for you, Neil, is: - is the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce better today than it was pre-Hahn ? That's the real test of Mr. Hahn's success. ;D I'll give him his just desserts; he's done a pretty good job on that count.  |
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Post by lmtengs on Sept 28, 2011 14:31:27 GMT -8
I'm with Hahn on this one (partial off-topic) I guess the question for you, Neil, is: - is the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce better today than it was pre-Hahn ? That's the real test of Mr. Hahn's success. ;D Hey, you forgot the cheesecake and the strawberry shortcake! Chocolate cake? Pffft, you can get that anywhere. -Does anyone remember the egg nog Cheesecake from last Christmas? Mmmmmmm ;D |
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 13, 2011 2:20:54 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 14, 2011 0:00:43 GMT -8
Great shots, Luke! Looks like you are enjoying your D7000! 
A word of caution to anyone taking any photography at/from Tsawwassen - You'll likely "experience the difference".After sailing on every ship in the fleet and going to every terminal except Bella Bella, I have never experienced such issues as those I have experienced at Tsawwassen, and only at Tsawwassen.After the first incident involving a grossly misinformed terminal attendant telling me that photography is not permitted on the terminal due to TC regulations on November 11, 2010, I then had a second incident involving another terminal attendant and a Western K9 guard on March 20th of this year. After these two encounters, I have tried my best to avoid photography at Tsawwassen completely. In the rare circumstance, I have only taken photos of the terminal from vessels. In fact, I have not taken a photo from Tsawwassen itself since March. I simply have come to the realization that I have better things to do with my time than help promote BC Ferries on my own dollar when it involves a trip to or through Tsawwassen. To me, it is simply not worth the hassle. I encourage those who experience any issues while at Tsawwassen Terminal to immediately ask to speak with the Terminal Supervisor, or their superior, the Terminal Manager if they are on the terminal. |
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 14, 2011 0:23:40 GMT -8
Great shots, Luke! Looks like you are enjoying your D7000!
I encourage those who experience any issues while at Tsawwassen Terminal to immediately ask to speak with the Terminal Supervisor, or their superior, the Terminal Manager if they are on the terminal. Thanks Scott, and yes I am enjoying the new camera! I read the manual as if it were a novel of epic proportions, and I know all the ins and outs now. ;D
I shall speak to the Terminal Supervisor if it comes up, but may I ask, what exactly do we tell them? |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 14, 2011 1:30:30 GMT -8
I shall speak to the Terminal Supervisor if it comes up, but may I ask, what exactly do we tell them? If you are asked about your photography, explain who you are and what you are photographing to the person who is asking. However, if you are not given the opportunity to explain yourself, such as what I encountered on November 11th, 2010, or if you feel that the discussion is not going to come to a resolution, you should then ask to speak with the terminal supervisor or terminal manager. Start by explaining what I mentioned in the first sentence in this post and go from there...
I have replayed the situation over and over in my mind trying to think what I possibly could have done wrong by taking photos of the Burnaby and the New West from the Berth 2 patio and the Berth 5 patio, respectively. To this day, my biggest regret is not talking to someone of authority at the time of the incident. Even though there would have been a chance that I would have missed my sailing, I would have felt much better about the whole situation. Our hobby should be fun, not one that makes us second guess and worry about what we're doing is interpreted as somehow wrong at only one specific terminal... I would hate to see a tourist get told what I was told about taking photographs from the terminal...... "Experience the difference ......at Tsawwassen" |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 14, 2011 12:04:23 GMT -8
Thanks, Paul! You had me laughing there at moments! ;D
The next time I am planning to take photos from Tsawwassen, I will be speaking to someone at the customer service desk regarding photography at the terminal. As I mentioned previously, I have never encountered such an issue before, so I think it might be a case of a few misinformed employees.
While I have no issues being asked about my photography, I do have problems being told fictional rules.
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 17, 2011 17:07:30 GMT -8
Is TSA's berth 1 ever still used for passenger operations?
If not, when was the last time that time that it was used regularly?
I know there's no skywalk to berth 1 anymore, so maybe that's when they stopped using it...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 17:26:17 GMT -8
Is TSA's berth 1 ever still used for passenger operations? If not, when was the last time that time that it was used regularly? I know there's no skywalk to berth 1 anymore, so maybe that's when they stopped using it... I'm quite sure the Bowen Queen still uses berth 1 for route 9A during the summer. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 17, 2011 21:45:30 GMT -8
Is TSA's berth 1 ever still used for passenger operations? If not, when was the last time that time that it was used regularly? I know there's no skywalk to berth 1 anymore, so maybe that's when they stopped using it... Berth 1 at Tsawwassen is used all summer long, for Route 9A's Bowen Queen. - foot passengers embark / disembark via the vehicle deck, crossing the Terminal exit lanes and into/from the back-door of the footie ticket building. |
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Post by alaskanmohican on Nov 24, 2011 16:23:38 GMT -8
Question about the "control towers" at some of the major terminals, what exactly are they used for? I know what they are used for in the aviation field, just wondering what they used for at the terminals.  Taken from the Nanny. Another question about the Tsawwassen terminal specifically, what are the white girder-like structures that extend above the tower and other buildings for? Just wanted to add that I really enjoy seeing the different terminal pictures, this one in particular is quite nice. Love the colors and reflections. Here are some photos taken at Tsawwassen at dusk on Thursday night:  |
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Post by Mike C on Nov 24, 2011 16:51:34 GMT -8
Question about the "control towers" at some of the major terminals, what exactly are they used for? I know what they are used for in the aviation field, just wondering what they used for at the terminals. Although I'm not 100% sure, I believe this is for observing the sorting of vehicles and supervising terminal operations in the holding areas. Others can add if I'm missing something/incorrect. Another question about the Tsawwassen terminal specifically, what are the white girder-like structures that extend above the tower and other buildings for? These are just part of the industrial-art-deco that was installed for the terminal overhaul in the mid 90's, no real purpose at all beyond that. |
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Post by alaskanmohican on Nov 24, 2011 16:56:38 GMT -8
These are just part of the industrial-art-deco that was installed for the terminal overhaul in the mid 90's, no real purpose at all beyond that. Gotcha, reminds me a little of what happened with a power plant in Fairbanks, AK. When a new building is constructed with state funds there is a certain percentage that must go to "the arts." So what could be done to a power plant that would qualify? They built a giant airplane mobile that spins in the wind on the roof of the power plant. ;D |
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