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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 8, 2017 14:34:34 GMT -8
Salish Raven made a stop at Darrell Bay this morning for dock fitting. She's currently southbound in the strait, likely bound for Tsawwassen. I don't get it... Darrell Bay? I'm assuming that Darrell Bay is part of the Province's emergency-plan for how to do transportation in the event of a significant long-term closure of the Sea-to-Sky highway because of landslide/earthquake/whatever. Because the Salish class are a new class and there are 3 of them, it would be logical for at least one of those ships to be called on to move traffic in such a situation.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 8, 2017 8:11:19 GMT -8
But this is very much a period of transition for me. I'm planning on selling my Hornby property in the spring. I've determined that being a 'hermit' isn't what I aspire to, although it was five years ago. I like the fact that even when one enters the seventh decade of life, things keep unfolding and changing, new people come along, and life offers opportunities to explore. There will be some pain in letting go of a place where my daughters played as little kids, and where we laid on a blanket at Grassy Point watching the satellites and stars. I've enjoyed following this season of your journey, with your Hornby-Hermit updates. Life has many transitions. I start my sixth decade soon (hey everyone, remember that the first decade is single digits...)
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 7, 2017 10:37:52 GMT -8
BCFS CEO Mark Collins mentions various interesting future capital projects in this interview with the Vancouver Sun: from HEREI don't think I'm being overly partisan when I suggest that the tone of Mark Collins' remarks would not have been possible under the Christy Clark regime. I don't think the Horgan government will fold BC Ferries back into the crown corporation umbrella, but clearly, the direction for our ferry system has changed from the tiresome accountant's essentials, with no regard to what communities actually need. (No offense intended to any accountants formerly known as ultra walkers, horn players, or whatever else their wives got used to calling them ) I think this forum started in 2003 (?). That's the same year Gordon Campbell instituted the 'privatized' model. In all our discussions since, we've never known anything different. This could be an intriguing era for our dialogue, let alone for people who absolutely depend on their marine transit system to get around. Good words. I agree that this new era for BCFS will be interesting to observe. Already, I see BCFS responding to things like traffic demand and regional growth. The Coastal Ferry Act structure appear to be flexible enough that the BCFS top management can take their cue from the tone at the Provincial Government, whatever that cue might be.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 6, 2017 17:56:56 GMT -8
BCFS CEO Mark Collins mentions various interesting future capital projects in this interview with the Vancouver Sun: from HERE
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 5, 2017 10:20:25 GMT -8
I think the person was mistaken in believing that jumping from a ferry wouldn't be noticed, nor that she wouldn't be searched for. And search & rescue efforts are not "negative energy." I think it's just the opposite... she was noting the intense effort to find her, and her guilt in putting people to that trouble was the 'negative energy'. aha, that makes more sense. Thanks for that.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 5, 2017 8:10:13 GMT -8
I think the person was mistaken in believing that jumping from a ferry wouldn't be noticed, nor that she wouldn't be searched for. And search & rescue efforts are not "negative energy." The efforts of ferry crews and search&rescue were selfless and remarkable, as they always are. ------------ This article gives me insight into the complexity of people. I was wrong earlier in this thread where I assumed a mental illness.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 5, 2017 7:42:53 GMT -8
It's not very often that you get to read someone's own words about a failed attempt at suicide. Here's a story in today's Times Colonist. (ps: if you want to comment on wondering why someone would choose to end their life, you can do that on the Times Colonist website, not here. Thanks) Story here
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 3, 2017 19:54:43 GMT -8
Alberni Pacific Railway is running a "Santa Train" this weekend.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 3, 2017 13:27:50 GMT -8
Alberni Pacific Railway is running a "Santa Train" this weekend. The route takes it from the old train station (near Alberni Quay) towards town, but not as far as Rogers Creek bridge. Therefore, the plan was to run the #7 steam locomotive, per my conversation with the conductor and engineer. However, that locomotive didn't co-operate (I'm assuming problems because of lack of activity lately), and so the #11 1942 "GE" diesel-electric locomotive (in MacMillan Bloedel red) was pulling the train. The 1912 Shay "Two Spot" was at the station for show. I was in Port Alberni for work, this morning. After my work was done, I was driving to Alberni Quay to see Tenaka, but this caught my eye instead. I didn't ride the train, but I was happy to get photos (and video) of it. - then I drove to the Quay and saw that Tenaka still exists. DSC08536 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr DSC08530 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr DSC08520 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr DSC08502 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr DSC08508 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 2, 2017 14:09:17 GMT -8
Not quite... you get a preview, but you have to sign up to see all the reviews. I think it's kind of like 'rate my doctor'... most of the people are moved to post because of negative feelings. Oh my, that sounds like a well nigh impossible task to "sign-up"!
How you think has no statistical bearing on facts, and there is a sub set of individuals on the earth who see any negativity as a form of confrontation to be avoided, or refuted without evidence, to assuage some developmental deficiency.
Here's a head's-up, chief:
Most would leave Seaspan if presented with a legitimate option.
Sorry if that is a challenge concept, but it is a challenge that isn't mine to bear.
Under the category of trying to figure out a poster's agenda and style, this here is a bit interesting. Obviously a bias against a company, with posts that started with vague references, and now to what I'd call an unhelpful and unfriendly style. Just the style that I try to avoid as much as possible. So if you'd like this to be a productive discussion, please be helpful in your comments, give enough reasons/facts/background to support your assertions, and assume that people will be interested in what you have to say. And expect that people will ask you questions, and so be ready to provide responses that are more than just "here, look this up." We do things in a clear and friendly way here. And we have a lot of fun doing it. If this isn't your style, then perhaps the time is right to set up a "Seaspan Ferries Sux" Facebook group.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 1, 2017 13:32:39 GMT -8
The theme for the February-March 2018 flagship is our annual "Best of the Previous Year" ferry photos. What we are looking for are your best, or favo(u)rite, ferry photos from 2017. Quick rules: - the photo must have been taken in 2017 - the photo must be your own - it must be a photo of a ferry, or 2, or 3... - Limit of 2 photos per person (normally, we allow 3 nominations, but due to the all-inclusivity of this category, we expect a large number of entries) ----------------------------------------- Entries will be accepted until 5:00PM PST, January 29th, 2018, followed by a 2 day voting period - Preferred banner size is 1200 x 340 (pixel size), however we will accept banners down to 1080 x 300. But 1200x340 looks best. Anything outside these dimensions will not be eligible. - Please post your entries no wider than 1024 pixels, with a link to the larger image. - Please ensure all of your links work, and your thumbnail displays properly - Please note that headers that won previously in 2017 are not eligible for re-submission For the complete Forum Flagship Rules, including the new text regulations: ferriesbc.proboards.com/thread/3510/forum-flagship-rules-information(ps: this post is entirely plagerized from Kahloke's "best of 2015" thread done 2 years ago)
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 1, 2017 7:33:02 GMT -8
If you want an insight into Seaspan, have a look at the Glassdoor reviews. Poisonous/degrading work environment with inexperienced management, etc. Not a good mix. However, if you are comically ineffectual, nothing will bar your advancement. Do you have a web-link to "Glassdoor Reviews" or at least an explanation of what this is? Just curious.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 29, 2017 14:35:32 GMT -8
Here is a link to a two-page letter from Lady Rose Marine Services to the Bamfield Community Affairs Society, in September 2017. It's the most definitive evidence that I've seen about the company's plans to use the ex-Tenaka for a vehicle route to the west coast. HERE------------- The end part of the letter mentions that the company is interested in purchasing a 2nd ex-BC Ferry, which would carry 16 cars. - This would likely (certainly) be the Nimpkish.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 27, 2017 22:27:32 GMT -8
Ouch ! That is bad news. Expected, given the age of the fleet, but still bad.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 26, 2017 18:13:12 GMT -8
A cluster of ferries, from left: Mayne Queen, Queen of Cumberland, Seaspan Swift, Coastal Inspiration. Tres Magnifique ! Galiano Bluffs was a fantastic perch for you.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 25, 2017 13:13:46 GMT -8
That was a good read, full of sad and interesting history. Thanks for that link.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 25, 2017 8:27:42 GMT -8
I was in Sechelt recently, and I got to see a bit of the gravel barges being loaded at Trail Bay. Low light, but you can see a few details. This is from November 23, 2017 DSC07514 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr A closer look . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr I didn't pay close enough attention to AIS to remember the name of the tug.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 24, 2017 23:34:30 GMT -8
My views from on board a DeHavilland Beaver with Harbour Air, from Sechelt to Nanaimo
- November 24, 2017
It is a great perspective to see our local waterways and landmarks from the air.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 24, 2017 17:51:04 GMT -8
John MacFarlane and Orval Bouchard: 2 classy and interesting people who do their work very well. It was nice to read a Nauticapedia article on that ship and her crew.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 21, 2017 10:17:06 GMT -8
MARTA bus #1445 is the most famous bus in the USA today.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 20, 2017 12:57:27 GMT -8
I do get the logic of standardizing the fleet, but just as you don't need a vessel like Chetzemoka serving Tahlequah, this '44' vessel seems overbuilt for a run like Hornby, which would be better off long term with a new Quinitsa. Not every vessel needs to be interchangeable, when you can save a lot of money building something simpler for a route where the boat is going to be there for decades. Wait a sec, BC Ferries' website says that the Quinitsa carries 44 cars, so this new vessel would be the same capacity as the Quinitsa. Doesn't seem overbuilt at all to me. To update you, BC Ferries has been changing their capacity figures for various ships, over the past year or so. It's at the point where any vessel-to-vessel comparison of capacity, especially for a not-yet-built ship, is an unproductive exercise.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 19, 2017 21:47:48 GMT -8
Maybe the thought is let your pet die in the fire or drown? The harsh reality of any marine evacuation is just that. It's harsh, but then a sinking ship is serious emergency. In those harsh situations, I think it's generally accepted that human life is valued above animal life.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 18, 2017 12:21:20 GMT -8
HSQ arriving at Crofton, and then departing, with the unloading and loading stuff in between.
I was there on a rainy & windy November day, so I recorded this from inside my warm, dry car.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 16, 2017 21:08:52 GMT -8
I cant find mention of the CPR truck and rail ferry CARRIER PRINCESS. I have come by one of the two lifeboats off her that I am converting to a displacement power cruiser with a 2cyl Yanmar for power. Does anyone know anything about the second lifeboat? Welcome. We have mention of, and photos, of Carrier Princess throughout this here thread: HERE- that thread has all (or most) of the current and past truck/rail ferries operated by Seaspan, with some formerly operated by CP and others by FM Yorke & Sons. For the lifeboat question, I don't have the answer. Sorry.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 15, 2017 21:01:10 GMT -8
Kuper seen by me from a roadside location in Chemainus, as she loads and leaves on a trip from Chemainus to Penelakut Island. - November 13, 2017
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