Koastal Karl
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Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 23, 2006 9:20:36 GMT -8
yeah you got that right Flugel!  Now that it's summer and hot out I dont think I will be wearing me red sweater anymore though! lol! |
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Post by shipwatcher on Jun 23, 2006 9:57:04 GMT -8
Your like me Grahame, I like to get as close as possible to get those great shots. I just wished I had a digital camera so I could post them, but I still got a 35mm and storing the pictures the old fashioned way, Photo Albums. ah who knows maybe by the time the Super "C'S" arrive I may have gone digital. For peoples info I went for a walk to Descanso Bay regional park yesturday, about a 20 minute walk from the ferry. It is a campsite and day use park with great views from the shore of the Duke Point and Departure Bay ferries. Also you can watch the Quinsam sail back and forth. You can walk, bike or drive into the campsite and camp if you want, $15.00 a nite plus taxes. I did see the Hovercraft leave Nanaimo as I was walking up to the bus stop after I got off the ferry. It was just rounding Gallows point outbound.  |
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Post by Ship watcher on Jun 23, 2006 10:36:57 GMT -8
Here is the link to the Descanso Bay Campground including some pictures. www.rdn.bc.ca/cams.asp?wpID=543 I think it would be neat to spend a few days hear. You would be able to watch the ferries at all times of the day. Also of note that The campsite is only a short 1/2 hour or so walk to the Malaspina Galleries and Gabriola Sands Provincial park which has nice sandy beaches perfect for swimming.  I remember watching the Queen of Alberni late at nite from NewCastle ISland when I was there last. |
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jun 23, 2006 12:42:34 GMT -8
Warning: 404 ahead.
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Post by Ship Watcher on Jun 23, 2006 14:14:41 GMT -8
SORRY about that. Go to the RDN website and follow the links from there. rdn camping. lets hope this works www.rdn.bc.ca  |
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Post by Retrovision on Jun 23, 2006 18:41:16 GMT -8
I'll be gone for a couple hours, so here's a preview of what I'll be uploading later tonight; stay tuned.  |
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Post by ship Watcher on Jun 23, 2006 19:50:37 GMT -8
I am looking forward to that. I probably won't get anymore computer time tonite so I will see the new pics tomorrow or when ever I get a chance. |
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Post by Retrovision on Jun 24, 2006 13:48:35 GMT -8
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Post by Dane on Jun 24, 2006 13:58:51 GMT -8
Pretty much identical to the Oak Bay?
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Koastal Karl
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Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 24, 2006 18:44:18 GMT -8
yup, she is pretty much!
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Post by Ferryman on Jun 24, 2006 18:59:25 GMT -8
The cafeteria seems slightly different to me in this picture: www.ferrypicsbygraham.fotopic.net/p30827699.htmlAfter looking at this picture, it's pretty gut wrenching how easy with the flip of the wrong switch, how fast everything can go south on you. Notice the sign that says, " Warning! Power Supply to Auto Pilot Inside, Do Not Turn Off. Steering Loss Will Occur" www.ferrypicsbygraham.fotopic.net/p30827690.htmlBut as always, great photos, Graham! I can't wait to see the rest of them to pick through the differences between Oak Bay and Surrey now! |
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Post by Ferryman on Jun 24, 2006 19:53:00 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Jun 24, 2006 20:08:42 GMT -8
I think I know Exactly where that photo was taken |
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Post by Ship Watcher on Jun 24, 2006 20:53:28 GMT -8
re Queen of Surrey bridge.
Long gone is the radar I remember looking through as a kid when I was up there on a tour.
The Radar had a black piece that you looked through.
I just returned from the French Creak Marina, watching the ms Zuiderdam, Radiance of the Seas and Diamond Princess pass. What a awesome evening for cruise ship watching!
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Koastal Karl
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Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 24, 2006 21:45:00 GMT -8
yeah no kidding eh. I was down at Ogden Point and saw the Norwegian Star, Sun Princess and Westerdam! Took some photos from out on the causeway as all three ships dock stern too so you get good bow views from the end of the causeway!
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 25, 2006 0:25:06 GMT -8
I was able to get one final look at the Surrey last evening (albeit 15 minutes notice). I got a quite a few photo's - and have uploaded them to my photo site located here... |
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Post by Retrovision on Jun 25, 2006 1:23:30 GMT -8
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Koastal Karl
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Been on every BC Ferry now!!!!!
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 25, 2006 8:24:45 GMT -8
Awesome photos guys!
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Post by Curtis on Jun 25, 2006 10:27:53 GMT -8
Great Job the Photos look great. Hooray for the Surrey
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Post by Dane on Jun 25, 2006 11:20:21 GMT -8
The cafeteria area does look different in how some of the machines (Ice CReam, Iced Cappaciono are laid out differently I think)
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Post by Mike C on Jun 25, 2006 12:01:26 GMT -8
Alright, 7 down, 3 to go.
BTW, thanks for the shots Scott and Graham!
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Post by Retrovision on Jun 26, 2006 3:29:51 GMT -8
New Collection[glow=blue,1,700]Departure Bay: Queens of Surrey and Cowichan, Canadian Coast Guard's Hovercraft, and other various sights
...As seen on Thursday, from Newcastle Island. Cheers.
www.ferrypicsbygraham.fotopic.net/c1003067.html[/glow]
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Post by Mike C on Jun 26, 2006 7:52:35 GMT -8
Alright! Thanks again Graham! |
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Post by Retrovision on Jun 26, 2006 17:17:09 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island (including Spririt of British Columbia)
[glow=blue,1,700]www.ferrypicsbygraham.fotopic.net/c949603.html[/glow]
Cheers.
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Post by Mike C on Jun 26, 2006 18:28:09 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island (including Spririt of British Columbia) Well, I think we can tell which Spirit you like better! Thanks again! |
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Now that it's summer and hot out I dont think I will be wearing me red sweater anymore though! lol! 
