Outstation Report

With the good weather in June (yes, we did have some good weather in June) boats started arriving for the Big Brother's Cruise. The docks filled quickly and George and Nancy Austin took one of the last places at the dock, with ten inches to spare fore and aft! (Even the Blue Angels would have been impressed.)

Jim Damery mowed the lawn and some members helped me get the clubhouse in shape for the party. It's always fun visiting with the Bremerton crowd.

One of the activities that weekend was a poker run. Susie Roberts was the winner, and won $170. She handed me the money and said, "Get something for the Outstation!" I thought about it for a few weeks and decided what we needed most were some decent ice chests (the old ones leaked and the ice melted quickly). I went to Costco and purchased two large ice chests that are well insulated and are supposed to keep ice for up to five days. As I wheeled these two ice chests around Costco, I discovered a new way to meet men - I had three men, in less than 20 minutes time, ask if I was going salmon fishing! So thank you, Suzie, on two counts!

July 4th is always the biggest event at the Outstation, and Jacqueline and Steve Weiss were calm, cool and collected as they planned out a fun-filled three days. Eric and I missed the party but we understand from all that attended, a good time was had by all.

Speaking of old-what's-his-name, I saw him on the roof caulking around the skylight that was leaking last winter. Usually he's doing brightwork…

You may notice a new addition to the women's bathroom - Sherry and Jon Whitworth purchased a wall mounted hairdryer for the women's bathroom. Now, the ladies don't have to walk back to their boat with a wet head after using the showers!

Bob Lindal recommended that the outside of the clubhouse get a new coat of stain this summer and so he donated some stain for that purpose. Eric was able to find some eager and willing members (they didn't see him coming) to complete this project. A big thank you to Carl Weiss, Jess Wallick, Bob Stettner and Dick Kasperson for taking on this job.

I've had some helpers with the lawn-mowing and in the gardens this summer. Marge Hillman worked several hours in the gardens. Stephanie Weiss surprised me with a mowed lawn as I came home one evening from work. I was thrilled! Al Jones, member number #35, took over the job last week as I started to mow the lawn. (I dare say Al has the lowest member number to ever mow the lawn! Eric, when is it your turn?)

All in all, it has been a quiet summer here on the island. On July 31st, we were the only boat here for a few hours! Even the public dock next door has not been as full as in past summers. Perhaps the high fuel prices are keeping people closer to home. (Eric misses his boyfriend on the Jesster.)

Just a reminder, winter moorage at the Outstation starts September 15th. That means that the inside of the U is for winter moorage boats only. Don't worry - there always seems to be plenty of space to tie up on the outside during the off season.

All for now - am off to Costco to wheel around large ice chests. I don't plan to buy them, just push them around the store…

Barb Wood