Koastal Karl
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Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
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Post by Koastal Karl on Apr 22, 2008 9:49:23 GMT -8
I have never felt that after getting off a ferry. The only time I felt that was last May after I got off the Norwegian Star after a 3 night cruise up the coast after rolling around in the heavy seas. I felt like I was still on the ships a few days after. But the ferries dont seem to do that for me anyways. lol!
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Mill Bay
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Long Suffering Bosun
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Post by Mill Bay on Apr 22, 2008 10:56:47 GMT -8
I have never felt that after getting off a ferry. The only time I felt that was last May after I got off the Norwegian Star after a 3 night cruise up the coast after rolling around in the heavy seas. I felt like I was still on the ships a few days after. But the ferries dont seem to do that for me anyways. lol! Awe, Karl, you don't know what you're missing ;D.
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Quatchi
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Post by Quatchi on Apr 22, 2008 11:55:07 GMT -8
I have been on some pretty rough sees for way longer than this on a smaller boat and been fine. I think I am just really tired and haven't been able to recoup yet. I am better today.
Cheers,
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Mill Bay
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Post by Mill Bay on Apr 22, 2008 12:36:11 GMT -8
I have been on some pretty rough sees for way longer than this on a smaller boat and been fine. I think I am just really tired and haven't been able to recoup yet. I am better today. Cheers, That's true, I've experienced small boat conditions before too and usually the most I would ever feel was a gentle rocking sensation as I was falling asleep. Guess I'm just old and decrepit now... it also helps to have an inner ear problem too, but that makes one thing possible: I am the king of ferry hangovers because mine is still going on ;D.
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Post by Esquimalt Queen on Apr 22, 2008 18:24:41 GMT -8
Maybe we should start a new topic for people to talk about their ferry hangovers! hehehe.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Apr 22, 2008 18:39:24 GMT -8
I have only felt that after a round trip from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, sleeping in a cabin on the ferry and the return trip with some pretty good rocking and rolling. We docked at 10pm and I finally went to bed about 12 at the hotel. It felt as if my bed was rocking when I layed down. Other times on boats I have felt it for short periods after, if I was on my feet a long time.
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D'Elete BC in NJ
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Apr 23, 2008 5:29:37 GMT -8
lol...I've felt the "wobble" before, too, mostly when we were out for a few days on our boat. But, the ferry from Ft Lauderdale to Freeport did it to me, too; about 7 hrs on open water. One good trick to stop the "bed spins" is to stick a foot on the floor. I won't say how I learned the trick , but it usually works.
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Post by Nickfro on Apr 23, 2008 10:36:01 GMT -8
Excellent summaries and photos, everyone! I'm jealous of you all because of all the benefits that you managed to achieve on almost every ship you set foot on! A bridge tour is something that I really want to do, but haven't been able to make it happen. . .and you had four of them in one group trip! I'm also chuckling about these 'ferry hangover' discussions from some of you. Try going fishing for 14 hours straight and see how your sea legs fair after that! ;D
Bottom line: this sounds like a ferry group trip for the memory books. Congrats to all that made it happen and. . .good news. . .the Tsawwassen's curtain call keeps getting delayed!
PS, Was the dogwood carpet only on the Tachek? Was there any on the NIP? Those pictures of the NIP are really making that old cat grow on me. She has that unique feel to her that is a rare thing in the BC Ferries fleet!
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Post by Mike C on Apr 23, 2008 20:31:20 GMT -8
Thanks, nickfro. To my knowledge, yes, the '70's dogwood carpet is exclusive to the Tachek... however you may pronounce it... I heard several, such as "Taychek" or "Tackek" - I still say "Tah-chek", but whatever, doesn't really matter - Tachek is the same in text no matter how you pronounce it
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Neil
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Post by Neil on Apr 23, 2008 20:53:37 GMT -8
If I'd known that people were going to go over to Hornby, I could have met you down at the Spit, and rode over and back. Did you do it on the Saturday, as you had mentioned you might?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 24, 2008 6:16:18 GMT -8
Beyond this, I'm engrossed as to why you mean so much to those who follow you. Are you speaking to the ship, the 'Tsawwassen?
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Neil
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Post by Neil on Apr 24, 2008 10:43:45 GMT -8
I was wondering about your current usual time dedication to visiting your former namesake island, Neil. Do you mean how long do I usually stay on Hornby? Six days, this time. It varies. Beyond this, I'm engrossed as to why you mean so much to those who follow you. Was this comment directed to me, and, if so, could you help me out with your meaning? I don't follow.
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Post by Balfour on Apr 24, 2008 11:27:20 GMT -8
Beyond this, I'm engrossed as to why you mean so much to those who follow you. Are you speaking to the ship, the 'Tsawwassen? That has got to be one of the greatest things I've seen posted on this forum...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 24, 2008 20:19:49 GMT -8
Beyond this, I'm engrossed as to why you mean so much to those who follow you. ...And yet to follow you is to leave others behind. But what is beyond this? When we die, do we touch the skies? Do we lurk in the murk of the seas? Tsaw-was-sen, Tsaw-was-sen, who are you what have you sacrificed? Don't you get me wrong, all I want to know is this: Mrs. Tsawwassen, are you trying to seduce me? So cheer up sleepy-Jean, oh what can it mean to a ferry-believer and a Tsawwassen-Queen.
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D'Elete BC in NJ
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Apr 25, 2008 3:39:05 GMT -8
Beyond this, I'm engrossed as to why you mean so much to those who follow you. ...do we touch the skies? Do we lurk in the murk of the seas? Hmmm...the Island Sky...the Salish Sea...?? Oh yeah, if I'm going to follow a bunny with a pancake on his head, I better see some syrup!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 25, 2008 6:47:02 GMT -8
...do we touch the skies? Do we lurk in the murk of the seas? Hmmm...the Island Sky...the Salish Sea...?? Oh yeah, if I'm going to follow a bunny with a pancake on his head, I better see some syrup! That part was a direct quote from a song from Spinal-Tap. " The majesty of rock". David St. Hubbins' songwriting spoke for endless generations of ferry nerds. Derek Smalls' bass playing is stronger than any deep vibrations that the Coastal Renaissance can muster. And Nigel Tuffnell's guitar riffs could launch a thousand ships. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Northern Exploration on Apr 25, 2008 7:03:10 GMT -8
I better see some syrup! Blueberry syrup, Saskatoon berry syrup or Canadian Maple (none of that Vermont stuff I hope)?
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Post by Esquimalt Queen on Apr 25, 2008 7:31:21 GMT -8
...And yet to follow you is to leave others behind. But what is beyond this? When we die, do we touch the skies? Do we lurk in the murk of the seas? Tsaw-was-sen, Tsaw-was-sen, who are you what have you sacrificed? Don't you get me wrong, all I want to know is this: Mrs. Tsawwassen, are you trying to seduce me? So cheer up sleepy-Jean, oh what can it mean to a ferry-believer and a Tsawwassen-Queen. I am going to sing this loudly and off tune while strolling around on the Queen of Tsawwassen when she is on route 9!
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 26, 2008 20:14:47 GMT -8
Beyond this, I'm engrossed as to why you mean so much to those who follow you. ...And yet to follow you is to leave others behind. But what is beyond this? When we die, do we touch the skies? Do we lurk in the murk of the seas? Tsaw-was-sen, Tsaw-was-sen, who are you what have you sacrificed? Don't you get me wrong, all I want to know is this: Mrs. Tsawwassen, are you trying to seduce me? So cheer up sleepy-Jean, oh what can it mean to a ferry-believer and a Tsawwassen-Queen. Comic Book Guy voice: Best convoluted answer while still being understandable ever. Sorry for that last one, folks, typed a little too fast after being distracted painting some red with friends.
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 27, 2008 0:09:59 GMT -8
...And yet to follow you is to leave others behind. But what is beyond this? When we die, do we touch the skies? Do we lurk in the murk of the seas? Tsaw-was-sen, Tsaw-was-sen, who are you what have you sacrificed? Don't you get me wrong, all I want to know is this: Mrs. Tsawwassen, are you trying to seduce me? So cheer up sleepy-Jean, oh what can it mean to a ferry-believer and a Tsawwassen-Queen. Comic Book Guy voice: Best convoluted answer while still being understandable ever. Sorry for that last one, folks, typed a little too fast after being distracted painting some red with friends. I'll spit out 65 pics for now but more are on the way. Queen of Tsawwassen (etc.) Pics by Graham[/URL][/b] American Gladiators with high-profile money behind them aside, I'll whip you up this and a load full of moderation in no time, just dial '911' before most local calling. If not, if you can't understand, say ' goodnight'. Can you name where our society acquired the term and verb "Dial"?
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Post by Northern Exploration on Apr 27, 2008 7:11:15 GMT -8
Great pics everyone! Grahams captions are informative and Donella's are funny. Good mix.
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Post by Mike C on Apr 27, 2008 13:09:40 GMT -8
at Westview... bored as hell this morning
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Post by BreannaF on Apr 27, 2008 21:28:35 GMT -8
Can you name where our society acquired the term and verb "Dial"? No. But I'll tell you that I have given this WAAAY too much thought in the last 5 minutes and realized that my two kids, aged 28 and 30, have never "dialed" a telephone. Therefore, I'm not allowed to know what that means. Of course, someday they will teach me how to do that "text messaging" thing.
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Post by Esquimalt Queen on Apr 28, 2008 6:39:36 GMT -8
my two kids, aged 28 and 30, have never "dialed" a telephone. I may be only 24 years old, but when I was a kid, I had an old rotary telephone. When I hear the word "dial" I think of the turning of the rotary, similar to turning a dial. I miss my rotary phone. I think I took it apart when I was in grade 4, to see its inner workings. I could imagine kids these days freaking out if they had to use an old rotary...."oh no, where's the speed dial?"
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Post by Northern Exploration on Apr 28, 2008 8:15:13 GMT -8
We had a rotary dial Mickey Mouse phone for a long time - about a 15 or so inches high. I liked visiting my grandmother because she kept her rotary dial for a long time until BCTel made her change to the push button phone in the similar shape and housing. Her new apartment finally had a slimline version.
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