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St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« on: April 07, 2005, 02:38:42 PM »
Hiya all, for those who missed the post, we are doing a trip to Salt Spring Island/St Mary's Lake on June 24th - 26th to fish for smallmouth bass and some beach fishing etc. Originally it was just going to be a pretty small trip but quite a few people have signed up already. So far:

Rodney & Nina
Chrome Mykiss
Trout Slayer
Hung & Family
Hiker & Wife
Keithr, Bilbo & Their Wives
Fishin Chick & Hubby Chris
TtotheE
Fishin Chick and TtotheE's dad
Canoeman and family

(Updated May 11th)

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Itosh
LukeYVR
Fishersak

We are all staying at Lakeside Garden. Call Mark for booking if you are interested in joining us (250-537-5773). It's best to have your own float tube, pontoon or pram for this. PM me for more question. Please also let us know if you have booked.
« Last Edit: May 11, 2005, 11:03:21 PM by Rodney »
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2005, 06:00:35 AM »
Does anyone in the group so far make music (besides me)?
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2005, 08:23:38 PM »
:o

Are you going to make us sing? ;D
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2005, 10:48:49 PM »
Sing?  No, but if there were a couple of people who maybe play guitar or fiddle or mandolin or banjo(or like that), I'd bring my bass (not a fish) and acompany them.  And you could sing if you wanted, I suppose.  But if no one else plays I won't bring my bass either.  I'm always looking for people to play with.
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2005, 11:26:24 PM »
Give Rodney a bottle of beer and he'll be singing like a bird. Two beers and he'll tell you all his secret spots. ;D
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2005, 12:54:32 AM »
Keith, I'll ask the other people. :) Best if I don't sing by the way.... ;)

FA, you should come with us.... these smallmouth are easier to catch than the pinks, I promise... ;) I'm sure you can even buzz bombing them with that 10.5'. ;D

Anyone else? This is what you can look forward to....













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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2005, 01:06:38 AM »
Quote from: Rodney on April 09, 2005, 12:54:32 AM
Keith, I'll ask the other people. :) Best if I don't sing by the way.... ;)
Why Rodney? Are you like William Hung? ;D ;)

Looking forward to the trip. :)
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2005, 11:33:06 PM »
Aah, bought my plane ticket already and can't wait until summer  ;D  ;)

Salt Spring Island is definitely my idea of summer holiday  :)

And by the way, Rodney actually has a very nice singing voice, believe or not!  ;D  ;)   ::)
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2005, 01:53:00 PM »
:-[

17 people confirmed so far.

With that many people, maybe it is a good idea to organize some kind of BBQ dinner for Saturday evening when the trip gets closer.
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2005, 11:52:39 AM »
All cottages are booked, only cabanas and campsites left.
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2005, 10:10:30 AM »
Bumping it up for those who may still be interested. There are probably a couple of cabanas left.
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2005, 11:24:00 AM »
Would it be easy for kids?
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2005, 11:30:47 AM »
It would be!

There is a floating dock where the kids can catch yellow perch at anytime of the day. There are always a few big bass hanging around that dock as well. :) Once we were fishing for yellow perch, one huge bass came up and tried to eat a yellow perch that I was bringing in. :o

The bass fishing on the boat is fairly easy too, once you've located the fish.

There is also a beach where kids can hang out if they get bored. Plus pedal boats, canoes etc.

One thing to note. The cabanas are ideal for a couple as there is a double bed on the upper deck. If the kids are not fussy, the futon on the bench at the lower deck sleeps ok, but bring extra blankets. I'll find a couple photos of the interior of the cabanas if requested.
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2005, 01:23:36 PM »
Here are more pics of the cabanas.




The bottom deck, two benches.


The stove/cooking area just outside of the cabana, chef is not included. :)


The interior again. Look how I was not paying attention to the girls, that was how hungry I was after fishing! ;)
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Re: St Mary's Lake trip, June 24th - 26th
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2005, 10:32:42 PM »
20 people now. :)

The canoegang is the latest addition. :)
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