[Public-List] PNW A-30 rendezvous

Thu Sep 27 23:48:45 PDT 2007

Hi Brian 

All I can say is that we have gone to great lengths, and considerable National Expense, to select these fine people for their very admirable qualities-- and we try to encourage as many of them as we can to stay in the organization.   I mean, a couple of them got loose in D.C, and look what happened.  Think how difficult it would be if they were all out mingling in general society.

BTW, I understand you all do the same at the Blaine crossing, except the promoted ones apparently get transfered to Northern BC as weight scale operators ( I was offered a similar letter  on wonderful Crown stationary a few years back, myself. they almost made me go back to Alaska to buy a log book. Very worthwhile experience. ):>

Well, we must all be vigilant as there are TERRIERists behind every tree - at least the few that are left in  Bushland, as we are told regularly by our president-desider.   Apparently They are now even hiding in the darkened cargo holds and foc'sles of international traveling sailboats. A very dangerous lot generally. 

As far as a rendezvous, the northern boundary is a two day trip for me also... but we could just show up someplace at about the appointed time next spring with fire starters and bar-b-que apparatus in the San Juans or Gulf Islands and not worry to much about organization... I wouldn't mind taking off a few days just to go out and do it...( although I am still thinking about going over to Hawaii in June, so maybe this would be on the way...)

So how about Saturday May 31st. 5pm anchorage.  We can flip a coin about the anchorage. Gulf islands, San Juans.  For an American consolidation prize, the bakery on Lopez island is the best in the northwest...they make huge scones and hot rolls every morning, with embedded cheeses, berries, sausages, and other assorted wild things from the local forest. 

GPB 

S/V Dolce, 

PS, bring along your letter, we can use it to start the campfire

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Brian Hofler <bhofler at shaw.ca>
> Not me Randy...I organized enough gatherings in my time...I agree it is a
> hassle to do the customs thing though. Last summer I sailed directly to
> Bellingham from my dock. Arrived at the Customs dock and called. The officer
> asked me what I was doing there and how I got there. I explained that I had
> sailed straight and this was my point of entry and I was obeying the signs
> by calling and providing passport numbers for my wife and I etc. I was
> informed that Bellingham was not a designated port of entry (this was new
> information to me as my books stated that it was) and the officer proceeded
> to dress me down on the phone, told me to return to the vessel and wait
> until he arrived. Upon arrival he inspected the boat and informed me that I
> would receive a letter from Homeland Security and if this were to happen
> again my boat would be confiscated and perhaps more. Suffice to say that I
> was contrite and offered my hand in thanks which resulted in the officer
> jumping back as if I had the plague...Not to be outdone, I had a similar
> experience on retuning to Canada even though I have a CanPass (similar to
> Nexus)...We may have to meet on an extended holiday during the summer. Keep
> in touch.
> 
> Cheers - Brian A496
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org
> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org]On Behalf Of Randy Katz
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:13 PM
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] PNW A-30 rendezvous
> 
> Glenn,
>     I suspect that behind your comments must be an offer to organize such.
> Or was that Brian?
>     I also have never made the BC gatherings-- I need a couple of days to
> get there, go through customs....   (The NEXUS pass, actually, is a big help
> with customs these days.  For $50/five years you can pass much more quickly
> to and from Canada by auto or by boat.)
>     Perhaps some weekend (late fall? Winter?) at Sucia or Spencer Spit or
> Blind Bay?  Casual and if you show up you show up would be nice....
> 
> Randy K
> 249
> Bellingham/Seattle
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/26/07 1:32 PM, "public-list-request at lists.alberg30.org"
> <public-list-request at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> >
> > Thanks!  We should do an A-30 rendezvous out by the San Juans' some time.
> I
> > think there are 5 or 6 hereabouts including the Canadians...
> >
> > Glenn Brooks
> > S/V Dolce
> 
> Hey Glen:
> 
> Yes - a rendezvous either in the San Juans's or perhaps Port Browing on
> Pender. I have not been able to  make the formal A30 rendezvous during the
> past few years because it has been scheduled on a weekend and a location
> that usually takes me a couple of days to get to providing the weather is
> good. I have been attending Vega reunions (both US  and Canadian friends for
> several years) on both sides of the border. Last year in Fishermans's Bay. I
> ran aground at the entrance on a falling tide.
> Anyway...if you are up to planning an informal get together I'm interested.
> 
> Brian - Putachieside #496
> 
> 
> 
> 
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