Outstation Report

In between changing channels from ESPN to the World Fishing Network, Eric informed me he doesn't have the time to write this month's Outstation Report. As most say when they are newly retired, "I don't know how I ever had time to work." He's no different!

We were told that quite a few people came over for an end-of-the-year event - the sign-in log had a lot of names in it.

Special thanks to Jody Russell for cleaning the grills in the galley. It's great to see this marvelous facility used year-round. We were up in the San Juan Islands for about 10 days - the weather was just incredible for much of the time, and there were hardly any boats out, so we had everything to ourselves.

The Past Commodores from the Grand Fourteen found their way to Bainbridge Island mid-January. The weather improved after a soggy Friday and it turned out to be quite nice. It was fun showing off the improvements in the clubhouse to many that had visited before. Past Commodore Dale Roberts and Susie put on quite a weekend, with a steak fry Saturday night and Past Commodore Ron Rolstad and Carolyn putting on the omelet breakfast Sunday. Even more important, they did a great job cleaning up after the event!

We are having a hard time figuring out when to schedule the annual "Work Party" at the Outstation. At this point, it looks like it will be April 17 - 18th. We're usually able to get most of the projects done on Saturday, but there always seems to be some work that needs to be completed on Sunday. If you can only come for one day, that's fine -we'll take all the help we can get. We had a lower-than-usual turnout last year, and as a result, the gardens have grown; so we expect to really dig into them (get it?). Details will be in next month's report.

Maybe I can get Eric to skip an episode of Oprah or that fishing show he likes to watch and write next month's report. Hope the clicking of these computer keys doesn't wake him.

Barbara Wood