.... and all the pampering Nancy and Neil showered upon us with. It was a most congenial stay. Thank you Nancy for all your cooking and fussing. Yours was the best B&B we've had the pleasure of visiting.
We headed to Johns Sporting Goods, Everett, WA to buy the "only shrimp trap" that really really works.
Danielson Heavy Duty 24" Shrimp Pot 7/8" Mesh Pot Ramp Style
However..... the warehouse was delivering them on Monday... well obviously we weren't going to wait. We had a ferry to catch. So we bought a lure and bade farewell to John and headed to Buzz-In Steak House for lunch. Not a repeat in our book.
We checked out a total of 9 other places for this trap and they all carried something similar but those had the cone shaped inlets, not the rectangular ones, that are the sure thing....
We hit the Ferry Terminal in Ferndale near Bellingham and picked up the tickets and on the way bought the cheapest gas of the trip $3.19 at Arco near North Samish in Bellingham.
We checked into the Travel Lodge on Samish and ate dinner at the Black Angus across the street. Neither establishment is worth a mention, other than, don't waste your time going there... likewise for the I-Hop breakfast the following morning. We really like the manager, same fella was there in 05 when we worked on the boat at Padden Creek. But the food..... not-so-great.
Those new pancakes you see advertised on TV with the fruit and whip cream. Well the berries were frozen and by the time they melted enough to enjoy, the squirt cream was evaporated.../soaked in... whatever. So much for the power of advertising....they really look good on TV.
Friday, April 4
Tried to find Oolong Tea for George. Ended up having to find an Asian herb store to get that kind of tea. It was very near Yeagers Sporting Goods. G had no confidence in finding his shrimp there, cause we always strike out there, But dada! There it was the "Danielson Heavy Duty 24" Shrimp Pot 7/8" Mesh Pot Ramp Style." Hoorah! and who would have guessed it.... the 10th store, and the least likely... Always pays to check it anyway I guess.
Had time to pay a visit to the Bead Shop in Ferndale to have a jewel inset into the charm on my Joan Smetka crystal bracelet before we headed to Ferndale to buy our cheese allotment for the summer. We buy the wheels and store them in the bilge and they age as we cruise. We usually polish them off before they get very aged unfortunately. Love that Gouda.
We drive north of Bellingham into the Ferndale country side and always smile when we see Kickerville Road. About 1/4 mile from the corner is the Pleasant Valley Dairy from whom we buy the cheese.
I LOVE buying direct from the farmer. She makes the cheese right there and has such a pride in her products... Just a diary maid, making cheese, just for us.
We used to buy at the dutch door, but now we go in to "sample" and buy. They have musili, gouda, farmstead. So of course we always have to remind ourselves of the
differences.Check them out.... www.washingtoncheesemakers.org/members.shtml
On the way to cheese I always watch for this landmark... and I muse... not all permanent houses are bigger than our trailer.... or as colorful.
Isn't this just the cutest.I have a childhood memory of a place like this in Cone, Michigan. Maybe not quite this color, but there's something about the design of the structure....
We went into Ferndale and ate lunch at Bob's Steak House. Large portions. Great onion rings. George had a squirrel sandwich. The menu said people come from miles around for this delicacy. It was actually very thinly sliced beef in a scrump-dele-iscious sauce. They serve a great clam chowder also. Recommend for next time you're in Ferndale.
Left our car at Pantec Storage, called Triple A taxi for a van, and headed to the Ferry Terminal.
We hung around and waited a considerable amount of time for it all to get moving. We boarded after putting our bags on the cart, which were smelled by the "drug/weapon/bomb/etc sniffing dog"
The cars were lined up and none were boarding... couldn't quite figure that out - still haven't
But
eventually it all got moving. ... all 90 cars. We were about 1/3 capacity passenger-wise, but max on the cars.Many passengers were jockeying to get good spots on the deck. This is a heated, covered area, open to sea ahead. Here there are reclining lawn-type chairs where people camp out.
And some even pitch their tents.
This is a 36 hour trip to the first port. That was us.... to Ketchikan. Many stayed on for a few more ports and more hours ahead.
I saw The Chipmunk Movie, and as much of The Bee Movie as I could take... wow for Seinfeld that was not such a great production. Cute, but not THAT cute.
It was a relaxing time. I finished "Loot" the paperback I have been reading. Left it for the next guy near the pursers office.
George has pics and stories on his blog. www.teallog.blogspot.com
This one's for you Vick.
Sunset from the Ferry.
Good Evening All.
Next. Ketchikan and Teka's departure to Sitka.
luv/jo
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1 comment:
I'll take that sunset too - beautiful! taken from behind a window yes? at first I was worried that your lens was scratched up - haha.
I hope you find that shrim' trap.
Because you know... "Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sautee it. There's, um, shrimp kebabs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan fried, deep fried, stir fried. There's pineapple shrimp and lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich... That's, that's about it."
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