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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Oct 11, 2018 - 07:08am PT
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Congrats to you and Mari! Looks like a lot of new route possibilities.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Polebridge, Montana
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Oct 11, 2018 - 08:56am PT
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ditto on Bruce. Bring him back
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Oct 11, 2018 - 11:00am PT
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A good restorative to hear of Bruce Special K Kay.
Eerily similar to me meeting Randy A on SSI.
And Jon Nelson was here, too.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Oct 11, 2018 - 12:14pm PT
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You mean you haven’t been attacked by a bear yet?
And do let us know how soon the toe fungus starts!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 12, 2018 - 07:00pm PT
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Not too much of an update yet. We busted our asses cleaning up the debris of a couple of decades of renters, started the renovation process (not too jumbo -- the place is quite livable as is) and then bailed for Seattle in order to continue the renovation process there.
But, if you are interested, a couple of photos...
A bit of background first. Powell River is just 65 miles from Vancouver and 62 miles from Squamish. As the crow flies. But crows can fly over water and you can't, so, to get to Powell River from anywhere on the North American mainland requires two ferries. Which takes time, but which can also be time well spent. Peaceful. Great views. And...
...okay, here's a couple of photos of the return journey to Seattle last night:
Of course, ferry operators are no different than tools elsewhere...
But, while they might not let you climb on their boats, they can't stop you from climbing on things like this. See those three peaks in the middle distance? Click on the photo and blow it up. There is some granite there...
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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Oct 12, 2018 - 08:12pm PT
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Why would you leave Seattle for that...?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Oct 12, 2018 - 09:51pm PT
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RJ, better growing conditions - for toe fungus. That’s the last blue sky they’ll see for 6 months.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Oct 13, 2018 - 06:20am PT
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Say hey to Bruce ,it all looks great.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 14, 2018 - 07:37pm PT
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Oct 14, 2018 - 07:43pm PT
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Directions on how to get there.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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Oct 14, 2018 - 08:18pm PT
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Then move to San Bernadino Aunty Christ......
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 14, 2018 - 08:38pm PT
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Directions on how to get there.
From Salt Spring Island? No way. You're stuck there.
However, if you can get someone to rescue you, and get you to either the mainland or Vancouver Island, you might have a chance.
It will not be easy, but you will be made welcome if you arrive.
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Oct 15, 2018 - 11:51am PT
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These days I leave SSI only reluctantly, but I'll be going to YVR on Wednesday.
Transport cost to get there:
bus to ferry: $2.25
ferry to Swartz Bay: $0.00
ferry to Tsawwassen: $0.00
bus to YVR: $1.85
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Oct 15, 2018 - 12:43pm PT
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I'm wishing you all the best in this next phase of your life. It sounds like a wonderful move, full of many opportunities. Take care and be well.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Oct 16, 2018 - 05:05pm PT
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Hey David, just finished the book. Do Alex and Linda make the drop? Inquiring minds want to know; you can't just leave us hanging! Pretty good, except the FCC is the Federal Communications Commission; I suspect you meant the FAA! Nice touches with location; it's obvious you know the locales, but, as I'm sure you know, it no longer takes 25 minutes to get from Seattle to Tacoma.
Looks like you chose a great place. Enjoy.
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