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Post by Ferryman on Jul 20, 2006 19:45:28 GMT -8
Just checking in from the trip. It turned out to be only Jordan and I this time. The Surrey was running about 15 mins late. They were running the Surrey hard, as we managed to get to Langdale in 35 mins, and about the same on the return trip. The sun really made it a bit muggy on the Ferry, so shady spots on the outer deck were the best places to be, as the A/C didn't seem to be running. Once we arrived at Horseshoe Bay, the Vancouver started coming around the corner. Talk about perfect timing! Anyways, I got a really good recording of her horn today, and the link to hear it will be provided below these pics... Just to confirm, there is a mix between beer, and pop cans on the Arbutus Tree beside Berth 3....  The "Secret Garden" at Berth 2. ![]() [http://ferrymaniac.sitesled.com/Pics/surrey%20007.jpg/img] JORDAN! GET YOUR HAND OUT OF THERE!  Two V's seen from Horseshoe Bay  The Vancouver in Berth 1 at Horseshoe Bay  The Vancouver departing for Departure Bay.  More pics will be uploaded to my site tomorrow evening. Now finally for you horn lovers out there, here's the Queen of Vancouvers horn at Horseshoe Bay. (WMA): ferrymaniac.sitesled.com/Audio/qvancouver.wma(RealPlayer): ferrymaniac.sitesled.com/Audio/qvanchouver.rm |
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Post by Doug on Jul 20, 2006 19:51:44 GMT -8
Nice pics Chris! It was a beautiful day for this type of thing.  Anyone know how long the Oak Bay will be out for? I will likely be traveling via Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay this Monday.... |
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Post by Curtis on Jul 20, 2006 19:55:50 GMT -8
The Rare moment of 2 V Classes at Horseshoe Bay that doesn't happen much anymore. Wish I could have joined on the Tour
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Post by Mike C on Jul 20, 2006 20:02:46 GMT -8
Yeah. Oh well.
Chris: Nice job! You saved this board a bit of controversy by posting that pic of the "Beer Can Tree." Thanks! ;D
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 20, 2006 20:39:45 GMT -8
Nice pics Chris! It was a beautiful day for this type of thing. Anyone know how long the Oak Bay will be out for? I will likely be traveling via Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay this Monday.... Yeah, it was an awesome day to get out there. Gotta take advantage of this nice weather! Oak Bay is supposed to be back in service on Sunday, according to the service notice. I too will most likely be taking Route 2 on either Sunday or Monday. Glad to be at your service, 'B' Class Teen. I guess I missed a few links...There were two more pics to be shown..... JORDAN! GET YOUR HAND AWAY FROM THER, I KNOW YOU SAW THAT LITTLE YELLOW SIGN.... The little "Secret Garden" beside Berth 2.  |
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jul 20, 2006 22:10:01 GMT -8
Dude, send some of the sun here to Indiana! I want my beach time here! And I had too much coke and now I am paying for it by staying up late. Oh well. Nice pics and Jordan, are you illiterate or something? LOL!! JK
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 20, 2006 22:14:31 GMT -8
It's good to know that Jordan's wrist-watch is perfectly synchonized with the clock on Chris's camera.
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Post by Dane on Jul 20, 2006 22:57:06 GMT -8
You know Horseshoe Bay once was my bastion of a V-Classless world, and now it's crumbling around me.  Nice pics, btw! Perhaps I'll try and get out on the Vancouver one of these mornings, if I can work it with my schedule at work. |
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Post by Dane on Jul 20, 2006 23:03:00 GMT -8
Saturday I will be sailing at 6:20am from Horseshoe Bay, and returning immediatly from Departure Bay at 8:30am if anyone is up for some very early morning ferrying.
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 21, 2006 14:56:38 GMT -8
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Post by CN2972South on Jul 21, 2006 18:52:34 GMT -8
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Post by Doug on Jul 21, 2006 19:35:04 GMT -8
Thanks Chris. It must seem to go by so fast on the Surrey huh. Last time I was on the Langdale run it only seemed like a 15 minute crossing.
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 21, 2006 19:44:08 GMT -8
Yeah, it really did seem to go by quick. The Captain was pressing for time, so it made it seem even faster. We left Horseshoe Bay 10 mins late, and left Langdale 5 mins late. Then she was running right on time after that, according to the current conditions last night.
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Post by Curtis on Jul 21, 2006 20:00:37 GMT -8
It sure does seem faster than it should be don't you think. One minute you're looking at Horseshoe Bay the next you see the Queen of Esquimalt in Berth 2 at Langdale
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Post by Dane on Jul 21, 2006 20:46:07 GMT -8
Booourns
I guess I'll be sleeping. Damn fast repair times, what it this? A public transport system?
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Post by Airchime on Jul 21, 2006 22:26:56 GMT -8
"Smithers, are they booing me?"
"Why, no sir Mr. Burns. They're saying "Booo-urns!, Booo-urns!"
(Asks crowd) "Are you all saying Boo, or Booo-urns??"
(Crowd) "Boooooo!!"
Sorry, I couldn't resist! Carry on.............
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Post by Airchime on Jul 21, 2006 22:42:55 GMT -8
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Post by Airchime on Jul 23, 2006 7:51:33 GMT -8
You know, there has been three trips on Route 3 in the last three months and no one has walked off the ship at Langdale on either of these trips!! Not to worry, I got you guys covered:   Not in operation yet, obviously, the new Boarding Pass machine:  |
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