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SV Kalliope - Monday, September 15, 2008:
The misadventures of the sailing vessel Kalliope
Gulf Islands - Sunday, August 17, 2008:
BYC Youths at the races - Friday, August 08, 2008:
Running The Safety Boat for The Kids Race.
Fun in the head - Sunday, August 03, 2008:
Sailing is all about lazy days in the sun ... and the head.
Spencer Spit - Saturday, May 24, 2008:
A Memorial Day Trip to Spencer Spit on Lopez Island
Fouth of July - Friday, July 04, 2008:
A different kind of 4th of July weekend. And we get to leave Blain for while.
Custom Spice Rack - Monday, June 23, 2008:
A spicey new addition to our boat.
Exciled to Blaine - Saturday, June 07, 2008:
Kallipe moves to her new home in Blaine.
Escape to Sucia - Monday, July 14, 2008:
How is Blaine for a staging place?
Cats Attack Deer - Sunday, June 01, 2008:
My crazy cats attacking a deer in the backyard.
BYC Opening Day - Sunday, May 04, 2008:
This year we moved Kalliope down to the BYC guest dock so that we could be in the thick of things.
Latest Modifications - Thursday, May 13, 2004:
Quickly find out what's been changed.
The Big Snow - 18" - Monday, December 04, 2006:
See what happens when Bellingham gets hit by 18" of freshies.
The Bumbleberry Bungalow - Friday, September 01, 2006:
Heck, we did it. Bought a house and moved out to Bellingham, WA.
BYC Junior Sea to Ski - Saturday, May 10, 2008:
This year Kathy and I helped out with BYC's junior regatta.
Inati Bay Raftup - Monday, May 19, 2008:
Whew! Spring finally arrived with temperatures in the high 70s to lower 80s.
Tall Ships on Bham Bay - Thursday, August 30, 2007:
Cammy and the Kids came out for a vist. And we got to go for a Pirate sail!
Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - Wednesday, September 19, 2007:
A couple of photos from Port Townsend's wooden boat festival.
A new shack has been found - Friday, September 01, 2006:
We've moved to Bellingham, WA. After looking at something like 30 cities. Crazy but true.
test - Tuesday, February 13, 2007:
Exodus from Bainbridge - Tuesday, May 09, 2006:
Kalliope gets a new home.
Rainy Day Women - Wednesday, January 18, 2006:
What' Washington really like in the winter?
A quest for a new shack - Wednesday, January 18, 2006:
We embark on a 12 city tour of the west.
Christmas Update - Saturday, December 24, 2005:
July Showers Too - Monday, July 11, 2005:
Fourth of July at Roach ... I think not.
May Flowers - Friday, May 27, 2005:
A mellow hang out weekend at the dock - no we get to go for a cruise.
April Showers - Saturday, April 16, 2005:
A quick weekend flight out.
To cruise or not to cruise? - Monday, July 11, 2005:
The 3rd cruising season is looking busted!
Engine Room - Friday, May 14, 2004:
What's lurking in the Engine room?
Useful Links - Sunday, April 03, 2005:
Some interesting sailing links.
Christmas Parade - Monday, December 13, 2004:
Wrapping up another season.
Turnbull Cove - Sunday, August 15, 2004:
Ya just gotta go here. Lion's and Tigers and Bears (One outa three ain't bad)
Going Back South - Sunday, August 22, 2004:
Andy exchanges crew for the trip back down south.
Alert Bay - Tuesday, August 17, 2004:
Totem poles and Potlatch's
Sullivan Bay - Saturday, August 14, 2004:
What's the big deal?
Shawl Bay - Monday, August 09, 2004:
Drunken Pancake Breakfast
Greenway Sound - Monday, August 09, 2004:
Another nice hike to a hidden lake.
Echo Bay and Pierre's - Sunday, August 08, 2004:
A genuine pig pickin' in the middle of nowhere!
Lagoon Cove - Wednesday, August 04, 2004:
Fun Potlucks in the rain. Plus a whole lotta Prawns.
Johnstone Strait and Matilpi - Tuesday, August 03, 2004:
This is one of the nastier bodies of water that we have to pass through.
Blind Channel - Sunday, August 01, 2004:
Back to Blind Channel for some tasty food and a chance to figure out what the hell to do next.
Shoal Bay - Saturday, July 31, 2004:
A great stop for a burger and a view.
Pendrell Sound - Friday, July 30, 2004:
The warmest ocean waters north of Mexico! Infested with water skiers.
Isabell Cove - Wednesday, July 28, 2004:
This beautiful cove make an almost convenient place to visit the Laughing Oyster.
Parent Tour - Monday, July 26, 2004:
A sampler tour of the Desolation Sound area.
Harrriot Bay - Saturday, July 24, 2004:
Back to Harriot for a little crew change.
Octopus Bay - Thursday, July 22, 2004:
Back to the Garden Islands for a little swim and a little art.
Shooting the Gorge - Tuesday, July 20, 2004:
A rollicking early morning sail across Desolation sound to Gorge Harbor.
Desolation Sound Bound - Friday, July 16, 2004:
First stop was supposed to be in the Copelands, but weather from the South made us head for a more protected anchorage.
Garden Bay Blues - Wednesday, July 14, 2004:
Crossing the Straights of Georgia to Pender Harbor.
North to Nainamo - Thursday, July 08, 2004:
After being booted out of Sydney by the Seattle Yacht Club, we head North.
Sydney and Sails - Tuesday, July 06, 2004:
The saga of new sails continues.
Roche Harbor Roundup - Saturday, July 03, 2004:
Is it possible to raft every boat in the harbor?
Pacific NW Redux - Friday, July 09, 2004:
Look Ma we are now in our 2nd cruising season!
Back to Bainbridge - Sunday, June 13, 2004:
Leaving Colorado proves to be somewhat difficult.
Amsterdam or Bust - Monday, May 17, 2004:
A quick trip across the pond.
Back In The USSA - Saturday, April 10, 2004:
Spending more money and moving back to the USSA.
Spring Fling - Saturday, April 10, 2004:
A little boat relocation and a little hop across the pond.
Steamboat - Tuesday, January 13, 2004:
A different type of boat for the winter.
Rerig-O-Rama - Wednesday, October 08, 2003:
Or how to spend 10 units without really trying.
Winter Fun - Wednesday, October 01, 2003:
A big change in plans equals a new way to spend lots of cash.
Port Townsend - End of Trail - Thursday, August 28, 2003:
An unplanned stop and an unexpected end to the journey.
Saturna - Tuesday, August 26, 2003:
Good Wine, Good Food and a burned out dock.
Ganges Habor - Monday, August 25, 2003:
The Aspen of the Gulf Islands or maybe rather the Telluride.
Montegue Harbor Again - Sunday, August 24, 2003:
Bustin' South
Nanaimo Again - Friday, August 22, 2003:
Dropping off some guests and then some a quick chill out.
Ford Cove - Thursday, August 21, 2003:
A nice little spot to stop on the way south.
Manson Bay - Wednesday, August 20, 2003:
Ring around Cortes Island
Harriot Bay - Saturday, August 16, 2003:
This place is for sale, only 1.5 mil (Canadian).
Octopus Islands - Thursday, August 14, 2003:
I'd like to be under the sea in a ....
Handfield Bay - Wednesday, August 13, 2003:
A good day to do nothing.
Fredreick Arm - Tuesday, August 12, 2003:
There's gold in thar there hills.
Blind Channel - Friday, August 08, 2003:
This channel really is blind, but what a treat around the corner.
Big Bayliner Bay - Thursday, August 07, 2003:
Big "Bayliner" Bay is great if you are a 40 foot stinkpot, otherwise it kind of sucks.
Tenados Bay - Wednesday, August 06, 2003:
Warm water swimming at its best.
Gorge Harbor - Tuesday, August 05, 2003:
Time to pick up a couple of guests in the Gorge.
Manson Marine Park - Monday, August 04, 2003:
A cool spot to chill during a hot day.
Lund - Saturday, August 02, 2003:
Lund days = Goofy local festival
Powell River - Thursday, July 31, 2003:
Where the intrepid crew discover how to interpret their "Dreamspeaker" guide.
Princess Louisa Inlet - Monday, July 28, 2003:
Supposed to be the 8th wonder of the world.
Agememnon Bay - Sunday, July 27, 2003:
Getting ready for the Princess Louisa Plunge
Pender Harbour - Saturday, July 26, 2003:
A nice no drama crossing!
Nanaimo - Thursday, July 24, 2003:
High Drama on the open seas.
Montaque Harbor - Monday, July 21, 2003:
Short trips can be good trips.
Sydney - Thursday, July 17, 2003:
Belini gets to visit a brand new country and we get to figure out customs.
Oh Canada - Sunday, July 20, 2003:
Kalliope goes international
Sucia - Wednesday, July 16, 2003:
Island life at its best
Garrison Bay - Monday, July 14, 2003:
Orcas, Orcas everywhere ...
Fisherman Harbor - Saturday, July 12, 2003:
A new crew arrives and we head off into the rain.
Plus: dancin' in the dark.
Orcas - Friday, July 11, 2003:
Hanging out is good to do.
Deer Harbor - Almost - Wednesday, July 09, 2003:
Well the intent was Deer Harbor on Orcas, but reality bites its ugly head.
Aleck Bay - Tuesday, July 08, 2003:
Crossing the Straits of San Juan de Fucca can be boring.
San Juans - Sunday, July 20, 2003:
Now we are finally on vacation
Port Townsed - Monday, July 07, 2003:
Knots are only useful if you use them.
Crossing the Sound - Edmonds - Sunday, July 06, 2003:
Moving from Bainbridge Island to Edmonds is a cultural shock indeed.
Back to Bainbridge - Friday, July 04, 2003:
Bainbridge was so much fun, we just had to go back.
Poulsbo - Thursday, July 03, 2003:
Pre-Fourth of July fun in Norway
Eagle Harbor - Thursday, July 24, 2003:
Amazing the fun thing that can break when you are under way.
The crew goes back to work on the boat!
Gig Harbor - Wednesday, July 23, 2003:
What is the gig with this place?
Boston Harbor - Tuesday, June 24, 2003:
We finally hit the road (so to speak).
Cruising the Sound - Tuesday, July 22, 2003:
You didn' think that we were ever going to leave Olympia did you. Well neither did we ...
See Ya Olympia - Monday, June 23, 2003:
We really are going to leave. Seriously.
Summer Solstice - Sunday, June 22, 2003:
Pagan fun for everyone.
Limbo Land - Wednesday, June 18, 2003:
Itchin' to go, but still tied down!
Week of Prep - Saturday, June 14, 2003:
Getting a boat ready for a three month trip can be really fun.
Homeward Bound - Wednesday, June 04, 2003:
I'm off to Huntsville and Kathy's off to Fort Collins.
Stepin' Out - Tuesday, June 03, 2003:
Ah, today we get to be a sailboat again. It is kind of embarrassing to be docked without a mast.
Fishing for Anchors - Monday, June 02, 2003:
Road trip to Seattle to spend some more cash!
Olympia - Thursday, June 05, 2003:
A day of exploring in Olympia
Splash Down - Friday, May 30, 2003:
Today was supposed to be an easy day.
Good Vibrations - Thursday, May 29, 2003:
After a good nights sleep we were ready to start tackling the boat.
Crossing The Bar - Tuesday, May 27, 2003:
Another bad night for Trier. We also have to meet the trucking company at 9:30 am.
Sick Kitty - Monday, May 26, 2003:
Trier is a very sick kitty.
Washington Bound - Saturday, May 24, 2003:
The last couple of days have been hectic trying to get the house closed up for the summer.
Outfitting in Olympia - Saturday, May 24, 2003:
Axioms:
All electronics on a boat over 2 years old are crap.
Upgrades done by previous owners are always wrong.
Movin' Out - Wednesday, May 21, 2003:
This is the big day. We are loading her up and shipping her out.
Load 'em up - Monday, May 19, 2003:
So, I managed to make it to San Diego. As an added bonus my rental car company (Enterprise) closed before I could get my car.
Shipping Out - Sunday, May 18, 2003:
Today I'm supposed to be flying to San Diego to get Kalliope ready for her trip up north to Olympia.
Web site turn on - Wednesday, May 14, 2003:
One week before we ship Kalliope to Olympia. I spent yestday morning getting my SSB license and EPIRB registration in order.
Boat Prep - Tuesday, April 01, 2003:
Getting ready in San Diego - Monday, March 03, 2003:
Describes life after buying the boat and all of the crazy things that we had to do to move her to Washington.
The Spark - Saturday, June 14, 2003:
The Boat Decision - Friday, November 01, 2002:
Or "Why a boat is a better investment that the stock market."
Straits of San Juan De Pucca - Wednesday, June 30, 2004:
Note to self: Don't overindulge in spirits the night before a big open water passage.
2003 Cruising Map - Sunday, January 25, 2004:
Where we were in 2003
2004 Cruising Map - Friday, December 17, 2004:
This is just the Canada Portion of 2004.
Nav Station - Friday, May 14, 2004:
Logs and Maps
Capn's Library - Thursday, May 13, 2004:
A list of the books that gets the Capn through the day.
eMail Us - Thursday, May 13, 2004:
eMail the crew of Kalliope
Guest Book - Thursday, May 13, 2004:
View and/or Sign our Guest Book
Crews Quarters - Thursday, May 13, 2004:
Sign our Guestbook or email us
Capn' Andy's Logs - Saturday, May 31, 2003:
Wherefor the humble minion and Capn' of the good ship Kalliope attempts to describe his follies and triumps in an uncompletely unbiased manner.
Galley - Friday, May 14, 2004:
See what's cooking below
Salon - Friday, May 14, 2004:
See what's in our library and entertainment center.
Admiral's Library - Thursday, May 13, 2004:
This is what the Admiral is reading these days.