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Re: Other: A Contrast; Two Strip Builts
By:Ben Staley
Date: 3/25/2002, 10:23 am
In Response To: Other: A Contrast; Two Strip Builts *Pic* (Ted Henry)

Hey Ted, That looks familiar!!

I do a loop around Jetty about twice a week.

You have any shallow water problems? I've been out walking in the mud a few times not too far from where your photo was taken.

Looks like it was a nice day!

: I know, I know. It's a stretch to call one a strip built. But still, it makes
: for an interesting contrast.

: For the curious, the ship is the last in line of several being used as a
: break water at the mouth of the Snohomish River, near Everett, Washington.

: Being flat calm, it was a great day to go looking for whales which must have
: been somewhere else. Late in the day we got into a large group of sea
: lions harassing a school of fish. One was not paying attention and nearly
: ran into us. Two eagles put on a show fighting over a bird carcass. After
: shredding and eating most of it, the first was forced to give it up but it
: fell in the water. The second made 3 tries at the sinking morsel but
: missed. To my surprise he settled on the water, folded his wings, and went
: fishing for it with his toes. And he made it, looking a little overhweight
: to shore. Hope he was dressed for immersion. ;)

: Ted

: Ted

Messages In This Thread

Other: A Contrast; Two Strip Builts *Pic*
Ted Henry -- 3/24/2002, 2:29 pm
how long does it take you to sand the big one? :) *NM*
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/26/2002, 10:22 pm
Re: Other: A Contrast; Two Strip Builts
Ben Staley -- 3/25/2002, 10:23 am
Re: are those...
Ross Leidy -- 3/24/2002, 6:34 pm
Re: Great Photo, Ted! Love the contrast! *NM*
John Schroeder -- 3/24/2002, 5:34 pm