Been casually looking for a vintage trailer and this 1973 Swinger popped up for a great price in my area. The seller doesn't know the weight so I'm hoping someone can give a ballpark figure.
Also, there is very limited info about this company and it's the first time I've seen this name. Can anyone enlighten me on the history?
The one and only time we ever stayed at Cama was New Years 2022 in cabin 36. Our oldest was only 4 and the pandemic was still raging which meant her Head Start class was remote and we did it from the table in front of the window on a blustery January morning.
This was our first time back and it's really sad to see all the empty cabins but we are thankful we had the chance to stay before they were shuttered.
We were some lucky SOB's for the final day of dungeness in area 7. Yesterday was very windy and choppy and my kids hated every minute of it. They were hesitant to go out one more time and the forecast didn't look any better so i was worried.
When we got to the marina, it was super calm and quiet. Besides a boat pulling out, we were the only one launching and the parking lot was empty. Apparently other crabbers don't work day jobs 😂.
Didn't see a single buoy the entire way to our spot and we had the whole bay mostly to ourselves. All four traps were accounted for and we took home 11 angry keepers. Twenty crab for the weekend.
Tomorrow's weather calls for strong wind and a small craft advisory. Not a bad way to end the season.
Easily got my limit but if my kids were with me, could have taken home 13.
Two questions about the south sound
1: Why is crabbing only allowed on Sundays and Mondays?
2: Why are the redrock crabs there so big?
We were in Harper yesterday trying our luck on the pier and saw the biggest redrocks. We also saw big ones in Des Moines as well. They are never that big in are 7.
What a lovely gem of a park in Bremerton. Jealous of those who live here.
After weeks of mostly females or under sized males, we took home 9 dungeness and a red rock. Now i have a very happy wife.
One of the best parts of summer
All these years, i thought you were just a boring I-5 suburb wedged in between Seattle and Tacoma. In fact, you are a cute seaside community with a nice fishing pier full of eclectic people, a beautiful harbor, lovely park and a quaint downtown. We will definitely come visit you again.
On Friday, we lost one of our crab pots off the coast of the Edgemoor neighborhood around where the small train trestle is. The line got tangled and the buoy went under. It's probably gone for good but in case anyone is in that area and sees a buoy that is well worn, has black stripes and a phone number starting with 480 that's mine.
Secondly, i was talking to another crabber and he said he thinks someone is poaching all the pots in that area. He has lots of pots to tend to and ours was completely empty. In my case, it could be because we left it out too long. But it got me thinking how much poaching is actually happening in our local waters.
This generator has been sitting on top this pole all day after Xfinity came to do some kind of repair. They have been back several times and most recently, PSE did some kind of repair.
Can anyone explain why the Internet needs a backup plan?
Not new to boating but new to boating on Lake Whatcom. Is it always crazy out there?
We launched in the early evening on Sunday when it was cool and breezy hoping the ramp wouldn't be a shit show. Though busy, it was manageable and heading south to explore was ok. But upon returning to Blodel, we hit the choke point where one boat was fishing while next to them were two jet skis doing donuts and oblivious to our approach. They did finally break apart, but at the last minute. Then we hit a bunch of kayakers in the no wake zone just chillin'' and not leaving much room for other watercraft to squeeze through. And finally, as we approached the dock, a small inflatable fishing boat cut through the pylons then stopped right in front of us and kept fishing.
All my boating experience has been on the bay to crab so i guess I'm used to the room and not dodging too many obstacles. It's enough to not want to go to the lake again.
Keep your neighbors up with the boom booms, the least you can do is clean up your shit from the middle of the road causing a hazard.
Last week, we drove down to Soap Lake on highway 17. Right before entering the town, i noticed a red Honda sedan tucked in the rock wall with a guy just chillin' in the driver's seat. After exploring the town and getting gas, we headed back north on the same route. As we approached the area where the Honda was parked, there was a guy in the middle of the road leaning to the side like he was looking for a specific car. I slammed on my brakes and he ran to his car. Later, i noticed he was trying to catch up to us at a high rate of speed but then backed off and gave space, though he followed us for a few miles. Eventually, he turned off but that shit was weird.
Anyone else have this odd experience?
We are finishing up a week long camping trip at some of our state's most amazing state parks. Thanks to this sub, we made plans to stay at Sun Lakes/Dry Falls but due to a wildfire, the park was temporarily closed so we were forced up north to Steamboat Rock SP. Prior to this, we stayed at Alta Lake for two nights and are now enjoying cooler weather (and shade) at Lake Wenatchee SP. Sun Lakes eventually opened back up so we spent a day there in near 100 degree weather but the park is so amazing and has enough lakes to cool down in that we didn't mind.
While I sit here in the morning enjoying my coffee and a warm fire, i was pondering; out of all the SP's we've camped at, which are my top five and why. We've camped at a lot of parks, mostly on the west side due to convenience, but i know we've only scratched the surface. Eastern WA has a lot of choices that are too far for a weekend getaway but i would love to spend more time here.
List your top five parks for camping and why. For us, it's important to have shade, some privacy, good showers and plenty of amenities like a beach, trails and natural beauty.
Cape Disappointment-Big Sandy beaches, lighthouse, large somewhat private and shaded sites, trails and the overall beauty. It's the most PNW spot we've ever camped.
Steamboat Rock-We didn't plan to camp here but after visiting Sun Lakes, it's the far superior campground in that area. Full hookups, clean and modern Park, nice partially shaded sites (but not all). But what we loved the most were the sandy shallow beaches and warm water, which is perfect for small children. Camping in Grand Coulee is amazing and there are lots of trails to explore. The heat got us a little but we brought an awning and our camper has A/C so we survived. The park is set up for boaters and has an extra parking space at each site to store your trailer. Sun Lakes/Dry Falls is a superior park for its geological formations but the campground and lake were subpar.
Lake Wenatchee-This maybe just because we are currently staying here but it's shaded, private sites, good showers, trails, lake and beach and an amazing view looking down the lake. No wonder it's so hard to book. Compared to Alta Lake and Easton, it's a far better Eastern WA forested campground.
Fort Flagler-We are lucky to have several old military barracks as state parks but we really love this place. Great views, very quiet, nice sites and they also have houses to rent, which we often take advantage of in winter. The kids love exploring the barracks and seeing the wildlife. Plenty of trails, a lighthouse and beach.
Twanoh-Honestly, it won't get 5 stars for its sites but the old stone buildings and layout remind me of the campgrounds of my youth. We like oyster shucking and the entire beach is full of them. And there is something special about that part of the South Sound that i really enjoy. My wife prefers Dosewallips, and that park is better for camping, but I'll always be a Twanoh guy.
As we were heading south on WA 17, we noticed smoke in the distance. When we got to the junction of Highway 2, there was an active brush fire with lots of fire fighter presence and three air tankers filling up at the south end of Banks Lake. We were on our way to Sun Lakes to camp but needed gas first but Coulee City was without power and everything was closed down. Then we learned that the route to Sun Lakes was closed and then discovered the campground, and entire area was closed under an evacuation order.
Though we've never been to Sun Lakes, it's a popular destination and one of Washington's most valued treasures. So much amazing geological history and it's Nick approved. We are saddened that we won't get to spend time there but i hope the area can be saved.