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Post by Dane on Nov 1, 2006 21:13:59 GMT -8
Do we have anyway to confirm the launch time. Given it's less than 48 hrs to the event I'm doubtful - it really isn't looking ready.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 1, 2006 21:24:36 GMT -8
Yeah it would be nice to know if this is actually gonna happen on Friday at 3pm!
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 1, 2006 21:36:11 GMT -8
Hmm....Could you see if they had removed the dock and pilings that are right below the ways? I'd assume those would have to be removed a few days prior to the launch.
Blackshadow, what's your story on this?
Fingers crossed that it's all still a go for Friday!
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Post by Retrovision on Nov 1, 2006 21:45:57 GMT -8
Yeah, confirmation would be nice peace of mind, especially for those coming from the island, and even more so for the anyone who's planning on skipping work/school >COUGHkarlCOUGH< for this.
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Post by Dane on Nov 1, 2006 21:54:35 GMT -8
I'm gonna take another look tomorrow but given it's current state I am doubtful, but anything is possible and the most recent work on it has happened in a flash.
Luckily, I'm crossing the bridge at about 2:55pm whether it's being launched or not to get home from school!
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Post by Scott on Nov 1, 2006 22:12:07 GMT -8
Yeah, confirmation would be nice peace of mind, especially for those coming from the island, and even more so for the anyone who's planning on skipping work/school >COUGHkarlCOUGH< for this. Reminds me of when I skipped my university history class to watch all three PacifiCats sail into Vancouver harbour for the auction!  |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 1, 2006 22:17:43 GMT -8
I dont need to skip. I happen to be off Friday which is good. I think you mean to say >COUGHChrisCOUGH<
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Post by Dane on Nov 1, 2006 22:27:06 GMT -8
Yeah, confirmation would be nice peace of mind, especially for those coming from the island, and even more so for the anyone who's planning on skipping work/school >COUGHkarlCOUGH< for this. Reminds me of when I skipped my university history class to watch all three PacifiCats sail into Vancouver harbour for the auction! Ha ha ha bad student  ! I plan on skipping several days of school when the Sonia in here new form arrives. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 2, 2006 16:39:50 GMT -8
Well just under 24 hours now till the launch time. Any word on if this is gonna happen or not??? I dont want to drive all the way over for this then find out it's not gonna happen.
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Post by Balfour on Nov 2, 2006 17:29:26 GMT -8
ok here's what I think we should do. Does everybody know where Phibbs Exchange is? I was thinking we could meet up there, or we could meet at the Tim Horton's nearby at around 2:30-2:45. We could watch the launching from the dike if is open to the public for the launching, or we could watch it from the Second Narrows Bridge. Then I think a trip to Timmy Ho's would be a good way end off another ferry nerd meeting.
I can make it pretty easily, and I think Chris wants to come, and of course Karl. Do we have anyone else wishing to join? Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Post by Retrovision on Nov 2, 2006 17:30:51 GMT -8
...And the kicker:
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Post by Retrovision on Nov 2, 2006 17:34:32 GMT -8
I can make it pretty easily, and I think Chris wants to come, and of course Karl. Do we have anyone else wishing to join? Everyone is welcome to attend! I certainly wouldn't miss this (if it happens or not), heavy-rain or just plain old rain. |
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Post by Balfour on Nov 2, 2006 17:54:58 GMT -8
ah we have an early Pineapple Express! Better dress appropriately...
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 2, 2006 17:58:52 GMT -8
Jeez, may as well leave my rain gear on, when I get off from work....
I'm going regardless of the weather.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 2, 2006 18:04:25 GMT -8
I am not too sure now about tommorrow. We are down to one car at the moment and I might have to drive my parents around to do some errans tommorrow and we have to put money down for our cruise by tommorrow too so that has to be done so I am not totally sure if I will be going. I guess for only 30-60 mins at the most you guys would probably be there I could just as well see the videos of it that you guys get. If I dont end up going tommorrow I might do an afternoon ferry trip somewhere.
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Post by Extreamme on Nov 2, 2006 18:04:59 GMT -8
has anyone heard anything about what route this vessel is going to go on?  |
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Post by Dane on Nov 2, 2006 18:29:40 GMT -8
There was amazing progress today - seriously they must be very efficient employees, the ship looks almost ready to go. Ill be on 2nd Narrows for 3:10pm, hopefully I dont miss it LOL
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Post by Retrovision on Nov 2, 2006 18:55:36 GMT -8
I am not too sure now about tommorrow. We are down to one car at the moment and I might have to drive my parents around to do some errans tommorrow and we have to put money down for our cruise by tommorrow too so that has to be done so I am not totally sure if I will be going. I guess for only 30-60 mins at the most you guys would probably be there I could just as well see the videos of it that you guys get. If I dont end up going tommorrow I might do an afternoon ferry trip somewhere. There was amazing progress today - seriously they must be very efficient employees, the ship looks almost ready to go. Ill be on 2nd Narrows for 3:10pm, hopefully I dont miss it LOL I'm guessing that this, combined with the original word that we got on the date, is good sign that the launch is likely going ahead tomorrow. Karl, I could get you there on transit if you're up for it, and even meet you at the terminal in order to show you what busses to take, because we all know how rare and historic such a launching is; the same goes for anyone else within reach of transit on the Island or the Mainland. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 2, 2006 19:45:36 GMT -8
I'll try and see if I can make it. If I can get a ride with Chris from HSB it could work out. What time will you be going by there Chris???
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 2, 2006 21:06:33 GMT -8
Seeming you're catching the 12:30 out of DPB, I'll leave work an extra hour early, to come and pick you up at 2:10, Karl.
I take it, we'll all be meeting at the Timmy Hoes located beside the Seymour River bridge, on the Dollarton Highway, somewhere around 2:30ish?
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Post by Balfour on Nov 2, 2006 21:14:11 GMT -8
Sounds like we have a plan!
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Post by Retrovision on Nov 2, 2006 21:19:25 GMT -8
2:30 sounds good to me, early enough to get a good spot and make sure everyone makes it. Personally I'll be arriving earlier to scout the area for signs of progress and maybe a good spot to watch from.
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Post by Neil on Nov 2, 2006 21:58:25 GMT -8
I imagine someone has checked with Allied to make sure the launch is actually happening at the time you've been told- if not, Allied's number is 604-929-2365.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 2, 2006 22:21:15 GMT -8
That might be a good idea. I will have to leave by 10:30am at the latest so I would like to know before then if it's not happening, otherwise I will be on the 12:30pm to HSB.
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Post by Dane on Nov 3, 2006 9:31:30 GMT -8
She's now displaying signal flags... I have no idea what they say, though!
The weather is awful.
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! I plan on skipping several days of school when the Sonia in here new form arrives.
