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RichardG
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Initially Posted - 08/31/2004 : 21:25:34

While I'm not a member of Fleet 7, and though these pics didn't make the cut on JimB's website, they're in my photoalbum, so I thought I'd share.

Jim's boat, my boat and a big, fast-looking red boat (triple spreaders), although we got reprimanded by Mr. Ranger after I got the shot.

Same boats next morning -- foggy and calm.

RichardG 81 FK/SR #2657
Terminal Island, CA

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 08/31/2004 : 21:35:12

Hi Richard,

Nice pics!

<font color="blue">... we got reprimanded by Mr. Ranger after I got the shot.
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Why

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 09/01/2004 : 13:00:07

Many of the trails on the island are closed so that you don't disturb brown pelican nesting spots. We had just landed, Richard wanted to hike to a nearby point through the old campground to get that shot. Even though all the tables were turned over and there were signs saying trail closed, he had tunnel vision. I read the signs but followed along like a good sheep. Richard got the photo. Looking the other direction, we watched brown pelicans fly off their cliff.

On the way back, we met the ranger, Randy. He scolded us about taking that little trail. I believe that Richard honestly didn't notice the signs (even though he had to step over them). But I did.

Randy gave us a lecture, answered all our questions, and showed us what trails were open. We departed on our partial circumnavigation by foot, following his directions. It turned out to be more of a hike than we bargained for. Even though we followed Randy's directions to a T, on the way back we had to step over a sign saying "Trail Closed". The only other option was to retrace our route of about a mile including climbing the highest peak on the island. The sea gulls had to take their chances with us.

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 09/02/2004 : 11:39:40

I'm usually a lot more aware and respectful of signs like that. I guess I was so taken by the beauty of the place (and so focused on getting the shot with our boats with the arch in the background). Hopefully, the pelicans have returned home.

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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 09/02/2004 : 19:05:21

I just made the top pic my new background. Cool!

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