Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 22, 2020 18:37:45 GMT -8
Some people are just immature I know cause I work with 2 at my work and after seeing all the clueless people that are not social distancing these days it is really annoying. I mean I can see if you want to risk your health to do a ferry trip that is up to you but it's not just their health they are risking other peoples health too. I am so used to doing ferry trips almost every week to 2 weeks that it's hard for me not being able to do a ferry trip now. It is one the ways I relax to be out on the water but I can't do that now I mean I could but I won't because that would be stupid. Younger people need to take this more seriously or we are all screwed.
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Post by Mike C on Mar 22, 2020 19:56:35 GMT -8
Took a ride on the much missed Wenatchee today. I thought that was not enough and rode the Wally to bremerton and back. Just gotta wait 14 days till my fate but ok. Your decision to travel was reckless and irresponsible. Going forward, posts like this will be deleted without warning.
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 22, 2020 20:02:33 GMT -8
withtheferries: Dude, seriously. As I mentioned in another thread to you: Think. Before. You. Post. I got banned years ago when I was new to this forum because I failed to heed that advice. Alright...I'll step aside now and let moderators deal with this person further. EDIT: Didn't see that there was another page of posts.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 22, 2020 20:32:21 GMT -8
Took a ride on the much missed Wenatchee today. I thought that was not enough and rode the Wally to bremerton and back. Just gotta wait 14 days till my fate but ok. Your decision to travel was reckless and irresponsible. Going forward, posts like this will be deleted without warning. I'm gonna take a friend's advice here, and that criticizing potentially poor decisions really does nothing to solve the problem and that there are enough of us 'doing enough' to help this get better that the people and their potential 'statemtent(s) of refusal" need only be ignored.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 22, 2020 20:40:57 GMT -8
Your decision to travel was reckless and irresponsible. Going forward, posts like this will be deleted without warning. I'm gonna take a friend's advice here, and that criticizing potentially poor decisions really does nothing to solve the problem and that there are enough of us 'doing enough' to help this get better that the people and their potential 'statemtent(s) of refusal" need only be ignored. I will counter and say that this here forum has a history of being a place of quality information and responsible travel behaviour. We should continue our place of leadership by not giving place to posts that promote or brag about reckless travel. Not on our forum. We're a better place than those posts represent.
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 22, 2020 20:55:00 GMT -8
I'm not sure how young withtheferries is, (I get the feeling that he/she is pretty young) but it's important to remember that some teens and young adults have a feeling they they're basically invincible and may engage in reckless or irresponsible behavior as a result. This is also a result of the brain's prefrontal cortex not being fully developed until age 26. Auto insurance companies know this and charge higher insurance rates for younger drivers as a result. Just something that I felt is worth mentioning...
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Post by Mike C on Mar 22, 2020 20:56:36 GMT -8
Your decision to travel was reckless and irresponsible. Going forward, posts like this will be deleted without warning. I'm gonna take a friend's advice here, and that criticizing potentially poor decisions really does nothing to solve the problem and that there are enough of us 'doing enough' to help this get better that the people and their potential 'statemtent(s) of refusal" need only be ignored. I disagree with this sentiment. These are extraordinary times, and although myself and others would likely not have been as harsh in normal times, the circumstances of this public health crisis constitute it, I believe. I will also disagree with the advice you received and are reverberating here. This is not up to the “majority” to do the right thing, this is up to every single person. One irresponsible individual can undo the efforts of thousands of responsible people. I don’t want to create a culture in this forum of shaming, but we do need to get across the message that these decisions are irresponsible and reckless.
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Post by withtheferries on Mar 22, 2020 20:57:26 GMT -8
15 is pretty young i guess! I will try to not go outside after hearing your guy's suggestions and criticism.
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Post by Neil on Mar 22, 2020 22:05:53 GMT -8
15 is pretty young i guess! I will try to not go outside after hearing your guy's suggestions and criticism. Thing you have to understand, 'withtheferries', is that a disease that might cause someone your age nothing more than the sniffles, or perhaps no symptoms at all, can be so easily passed on to someone older or with health issues which can make it a virtual death warrant. You go on your little ferry excursion and you feel fine, and you touch a door that a susceptible person touches, and they then absent mindedly transfer the virus to their face... Your trip was dangerous, and your post was insensitive. Your area is a hot spot for coronavirus, and it's irresponsible for any of us to engage in any public activities that can put others at risk.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 23, 2020 14:36:11 GMT -8
"As part of the state’s response to COVID-19, all state ferries will remain operating on their winter sailing schedules through at least April 25. Washington State Ferries’ spring season, which includes increased service on some routes, was originally scheduled to begin March 29. The following service additions that were set to begin with the start of the spring sailing schedule will not occur: Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth: Third vessel added on weekend schedule Anacortes/San Juan Islands: Interisland weekend service and addition of couple of afternoon sailings Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney, British Columbia: Start of one round trip to Canada daily (suspended until at least April 26)" No surprises here, but reduced schedules will continue as passenger numbers continue to fall. Interesting to see if WSF will make further cuts with regards to two boats per route, as I have been told that has been considered.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 27, 2020 16:25:03 GMT -8
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Post by withtheferries on Mar 27, 2020 22:10:51 GMT -8
yup i heard! check the alerts page on wsf's website.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2020 6:35:57 GMT -8
Anyone else notice that the Yakima is on the Bainbridge route starting on the 7:55AM departure this morning?
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Post by Kahloke on Mar 28, 2020 6:52:20 GMT -8
I'm wondering if they're going to reduce service in the islands, too, making the 3-vessel weekend schedule daily. They haven't said that yet, but it wouldn't surprise me with the drastic falloff in traffic.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 28, 2020 9:14:34 GMT -8
Anyone else notice that the Yakima is on the Bainbridge route starting on the 7:55AM departure this morning? Should be just for today while Tacoma receives some sort of inspection.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2020 9:21:16 GMT -8
Anyone else notice that the Yakima is on the Bainbridge route starting on the 7:55AM departure this morning? Should be just for today while Tacoma receives some sort of inspection. That makes sense. Of course I was thinking of all the times for the Yakima to be on the Bainbridge route is when I can't go ride it.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 28, 2020 9:22:56 GMT -8
Should be just for today while Tacoma receives some sort of inspection. That makes sense. Of course I was thinking of all the times for the Yakima to be on the Bainbridge route is when I can't go ride it. Funny how it works, its awesome and all and we can't; thanks a lot life . They're expected in Anacortes as A1 tomorrow morning. Still kind of glad Samish got her time in the spotlight as A1 this winter, kinda cool IMHO.
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Post by withtheferries on Mar 28, 2020 21:14:06 GMT -8
That makes sense. Of course I was thinking of all the times for the Yakima to be on the Bainbridge route is when I can't go ride it. Funny how it works, its awesome and all and we can't; thanks a lot life . They're expected in Anacortes as A1 tomorrow morning. Still kind of glad Samish got her time in the spotlight as A1 this winter, kinda cool IMHO. Oh man the temptation on this one's gona be real! Its my favorite super class too.(the Yakima)
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 28, 2020 21:21:33 GMT -8
Funny how it works, its awesome and all and we can't; thanks a lot life . They're expected in Anacortes as A1 tomorrow morning. Still kind of glad Samish got her time in the spotlight as A1 this winter, kinda cool IMHO. Oh man the temptation on this one's gona be real! Its my favorite super class too.(the Yakima) I'm humble to admit that I had the same thought. Would've been there right now if I had a choice. But making responsible choices sounded like a better idea. Specifically, watching fun new shows and obsessively watching ferries move online instead....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2020 6:41:07 GMT -8
She's still at Eagle Harbor as of this morning. I think we all had the temptation to get out there and take a ride but it was just a fleeting thought. I am thinking the same thing; thanks a lot life, perfect timing! I can't wait to this is all over to take a day long ferry adventure! I have one planned already. For the time being it's my duty to keep my health, my loved ones health, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems that I could come in contact with safe. To add to that we are in a lockdown status which means riding the Yakima would not be essential travel. I agree with you about the Samish getting her time in the spotlight this winter, kinda cool indeed.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 29, 2020 9:48:36 GMT -8
She's still at Eagle Harbor as of this morning. I think we all had the temptation to get out there and take a ride but it was just a fleeting thought. I am thinking the same thing; thanks a lot life, perfect timing! I can't wait to this is all over to take a day long ferry adventure! I have one planned already. For the time being it's my duty to keep my health, my loved ones health, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems that I could come in contact with safe. To add to that we are in a lockdown status which means riding the Yakima would not be essential travel. I agree with you about the Samish getting her time in the spotlight this winter, kinda cool indeed. Yakima still sits at the Bainbridge terminal in Slip 2 as they apparently have delayed the Anacortes move to replace the Kitsap. I 100% respect your choices to stay home; besides, if you got to go, that would be TOTALLY unfair to the rest of us and I'd be tempted even more.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 29, 2020 19:54:23 GMT -8
Is Washington State Ferries planning on using bigger boats on Bainbridge Island and Bremerton routes during the weekdays with service reductions?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2020 20:21:50 GMT -8
Is Washington State Ferries planning on using bigger boats on Bainbridge Island and Bremerton routes during the weekdays? Do you mean during the reduction in service due to the Coronavirus? With the amount ridership is down I think the Kaleetan will do on the Bremerton route as the only vessel. The Wenatchee is on the Bainbridge route and she's the largest ferry the state has so there's nothing else that can be added there.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 29, 2020 20:29:08 GMT -8
Is Washington State Ferries planning on using bigger boats on Bainbridge Island and Bremerton routes during the weekdays? Do you mean during the reduction in service due to the Coronavirus? With the amount ridership is down I think the Kaleetan will do on the Bremerton route as the only vessel. The Wenatchee is on the Bainbridge route and she's the largest ferry the state has so there's nothing else that can be added there. The Wenatchee will operate Bainbridge and Kaleetan will operate Bremerton until further notice, running the "Boat 2" schedule on each route respectively, with the last round-trip cancelled. No boat size increases are planned, or necessary for that matter.
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Post by withtheferries on Mar 29, 2020 21:21:44 GMT -8
Do you mean during the reduction in service due to the Coronavirus? With the amount ridership is down I think the Kaleetan will do on the Bremerton route as the only vessel. The Wenatchee is on the Bainbridge route and she's the largest ferry the state has so there's nothing else that can be added there. The Wenatchee will operate Bainbridge and Kaleetan will operate Bremerton until further notice, running the "Boat 2" schedule on each route respectively, with the last round-trip cancelled. No boat size increases are planned, or necessary for that matter. I may have ridden the Yakima at bremerton a long while ago.
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