My parents went to Orcas Island last year and loved it.
Mal: Cut it out. Job's not done until we're back on Serenity. Zoe: Sorry, sir. Didn't mean to enjoy the moment.
'Ariel'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
smonster - Apr 25, 2008 8:54:50 am PDT #8321 of 10002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Java cat - Apr 25, 2008 2:10:26 pm PDT #8322 of 10002
Not javachik
I was thinking of coming to look that up! It's where An Officer and A Gentleman was filmed, correct?
Fort Flagler offers a variety of unique accoommodations for rent. The Fort Flagler Environmental Learning Center (ELC) makes a fun overnight camp get-away for large groups, and several vacation homes are available for overnight family vacationing.
Fort Flagler ELC:
The ELC, consisting of Camp Hoskins (capacity: 180), Camp Richmond (capacity 52) and Camp Wilson (capacity: 29), accommodates a total of 261 people in three dormitory camp arrangments. Guests can reserve one, two, or all three facilities. All camps include a dining hall, kitchen, plates and cooking utensils, as well as restroom/shower facilities. Prices vary depending on size of the group. For information or reservations, call the ELC office at (360) 902-8600 or toll free at (800) 360-4240.
P.M. Marc - Apr 25, 2008 2:37:23 pm PDT #8323 of 10002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
We stayed at one of the Camps. I think it was Hoskins, which means it was probably Richmond. *g*
IIRC, Officer and A Gentleman was filmed at Fort Warden, which is in Port Townsend. Fort Flagler is like Fort Warden, but less touristy/restored. Sadly, the whole running-around-after-dark-in-abandoned-bunkers stuff we did in '96 would probably be harder to get away with now, but I maintain that it's a great place.
Kathy A - Apr 25, 2008 2:58:30 pm PDT #8324 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
And Port Townsend has some great shopping, too! (I got lots of nice stuff there a few Christmases ago.)
juliana - Apr 25, 2008 3:12:36 pm PDT #8325 of 10002
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
My stepfather was Mayor of Port Townsend, back in the day. He helped establish the Jazz Fest.
omnis_audis - Apr 26, 2008 4:01:48 pm PDT #8326 of 10002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Fort Flagler ELC:wow I popped in at the right time. I've been avoiding the thread since I can't make this years f2f. But that sounds like fun! Is it too early to cast a vote?
Java cat - Apr 29, 2008 1:57:36 pm PDT #8327 of 10002
Not javachik
We're not to that point, but it is true that if we were to do something like that, it would probably be necessary to make reservation and/or put down a deposit now/this year. I'd be willing to do some legwork to see if that's true or not. Or, you know, if anyone else wants to before I get around to it, have at it.
Liese S. - Apr 29, 2008 2:17:03 pm PDT #8328 of 10002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
I adore the idea of an Orcas outing, especially if it were off the normal F2F schedule (which does not generally work out for me). That was my fantasy vacation that I used to periodically investigate details about, even though I had no intention of ever going.
It would be even more superfantabulous with Buffistas.
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 29, 2008 3:24:34 pm PDT #8329 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
My vacation request for late June has been approved, so barring an unfortunate shuffling of deadlines my attendance at f2f has become much more likely. Now if GWB will just get that check to me, I will be happy to stimulate the economy of Wisconsin.
Java cat - Apr 29, 2008 5:00:17 pm PDT #8330 of 10002
Not javachik
What time of year were you thinking, Liese? August or Sept., maybe?
I looked around yesterday for places similar to the Orcas place, but on larger islands or spots closer to city centers and services, to see if it might be possible to appeal to country- and city-mice. Being on a small island sounds like heaven to me but might not to all, so escape to a marvelous town or small city nearby might be good for those who are drawn to them. Or even just a larger island, like Bainbridge, or San Juan itself. Anyway, the hard thing is coming up with search terms to find them.