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Old 07-15-2021, 09:10 AM   #1
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Can’t get enough of this place ….
This is my third visit in the last few years.
Been here since last Saturday.

Helping my friends with electrical work
needed at “ The Castle “ ….





Cars everywhere you look ….





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Old 07-15-2021, 11:04 AM   #2
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I love that area and North.

I've been to Orcas Island, going to my favorite winter spot, Victoria.
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Better go see GB's fleet while you are there
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Orcas is a pretty nice place; my ex-Boss had a beautiful house, and hangar over there. I flew in lots of times to work on aircraft. However, I don't think I could afford to live there now...
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Can’t get enough of this place ….
This is my third visit in the last few years.
Been here since last Saturday.

Helping my friends with electrical work
needed at “ The Castle “ ….





Cars everywhere you look ….





Jim
Jim, I would love for you to come visit tomorrow! I need to go to Deer Harbor sometime soon to check out a '47 1 1/2 ton that I told the owners I could help them get running. I sent their carb and dist to CharlieNY.... I will take you for a spin in one of my creations.
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This island & I are becoming friends.
The West Sound Community Potluck was great.
Jim Hamilton arrived late to the party
in his 1959 Bug Eyed Sprite.
We visited for awhile.
We are going to visit him tomorrow afternoon.
I will here here thru next week.
My cell for voice or text is 260-804-6695.


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Jim got it as a total wreck... It was rolled in an accident while racing. He does all the work himself, body, paint, mechanicals. He can do it all, and does, over and over again. I will give you a call.
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It would be nice to pay you a visit.
Or if you find your way to Deer Harbor
next week feel free to stop by.

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Visited with Gary today at his place.
Grant & him hit it off.
Thank you Gary !


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Visited with Gary today at his place.
Grant & him hit it off.
Thank you Gary !


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Yes, I think it would suffice to say a grand time was had by all!
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