OCTOBER 26, 2009
Deep Sea Tom and Dakota Brown took the DIXIE to Tacoma on Friday afternoon to tow back the HARVESTER ENTERPRISE from the Trident Base. Tom said it was blowing a steady 40 on the wind meter but he just raised his periscope and away they went. It was flat calm on Saturday morning at 0600 when they got underway for Seattle. They picked the right day and stayed made up on the hip all the way to Seattle. When you get there the evening before the tow you get a good night’s sleep – at least that is what I always tried to do; like Pat says ‘you’ve got to sleep sometime, so do it right’.
DIXIE UNDER WAY FROM TACOMA WITH HARVESTER ENTERPRISE.
DAKOTA BROWN READY FOR ANYTHING.
DIXIE AND HARVESTER JUST CLEARING RAILROAD BRIDGE FOR LOCKS.
IN THE LOCKS.
DEEP SEA TOM AT HIS OFFICE.
DIXIE AND HARVESTER LEAVING LOCKS.
I had everybody, except Capt. Erik, busy all week on a big construction project, of course they always sneak off to do those tow jobs in the middle of my projects. I think it is just an excuse to get away from the harassment and get back on the boats for a break. Of course I taught them so I should expect something different? I am sworn to secrecy so you have to ask Capt Erik where he has been.
Margie’s sister, Ellen, came out from New Jersey to celebrate her 60th birthday. We all
had a good time, although it rained most of the time but we were able to sneak off to LaConner on Sunday for a nice lunch and some shopping. A lot of shops have closed in LaConner during these hard times. They are having an Arts Festival the first weekend in November if you’d like to help out a little.
ELLEN, MARK AND MARGIE.
EVERY ONE NEEDS 2 CATS THAT THINK THE WORLD OF YOU AND WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND.
Deep Sea Tom towed a 58 foot seiner by just as we went to work so got a few pictures but it was almost dark and she was 28 feet wide. I always figured a 3 to 1 beam to length ration was just perfect for a work boat.
DIXIE WITH WIDE SEINER IN TOW JUST CLEARING FREMONT.
CAN YOU BELIEVE THE BLUE SKY, GRACE AND BLUEBERRY.
DIXIE AND RELIANCE INTO STABBERT'S.
Here are some pictures from our man in Coos Bay, Bob Richardson. Great tug boat photos, thanks Bob.
GEORGE WALES PILOT IS BOARDING CANADIAN TUG SEA COMMANDER AN EX ARMY 149 FOOT LT JUST OFF THE ENTRANCE TO COOS BAY.
TERRY L BRUSCO RUNNING LITE SHE IS HANDLING DUMP SCOWS INSIDE THE HARBOR.
DORINE BRUSCO IN THE SWELL.
DORINE BRUSCO TOWING DUMP SCOW TO SEA.
JOSEPH SAUSE TOWING IN A BIG BARGE.
BLANCO OWNED BY GUS BEAUDRY AND GEORGE WALES.
OLD PICTURE OF TUG STARCRESCENT THANKS BOB.
COOS BAY PILOT BOAT CHECKING BOARDING LADDER ON WAY OUT TO PICK UP CHARLIE AND GEORGE.
The next group of photos are from Stan Willhight, thanks Stan, always fun to get tugboat pictures.
MARTHA FOSS AND DUNLAP'S SNOHOMISH.
TILLICUM IN SHIP CANAL IN NOV, 1975 WILLHIGHT PHOTO
SEAHAWK IN BELLINGHAM A K-SEA TUG
A NEW BUILD BY ROZEMA BOAT WORKS FOR KUWAIT.
One last bit of news I am going in Tuesday for an operation on my right eye for a cataract things have been getting too cloudy so I will take a whack at changing that.
FAIRTIDE MARK
RENTAL PROPERTIES & SERVICES WE OFFER.
· Quiet, protected open boat moorage to 70 feet at FREMONT BOAT COMPANY at 206-632-0152.
· Great office space at the O.H. Doc Freeman office building. Water views over our marina on Lake Union. Only five single offices now available! Kitchen, sun deck and conference room are included. Call Margie at 206-632-0152.
· Tugboat service & barge rentals call Erik or Tom at 206-632-0151
· Dog walking, Petsitting and Lodging – call Heidi Freeman at Happy Camper Pet Service, 206-784-5291.
· Single family homes for lease in the Ballard area.
Call Margie at 206 632 0152 or Erik at 206-632-0151.
· Covered & open boat moorage plus brokerage situation available at DOC’S DOCK on Lake Union. Call Dayle at 206-697-4552.
· New book for sale “TUGBOATS ON PUGET SOUND”. Call 206-632-0152 to buy your signed copy – we’ll send one to you; or pick one up from Fremont Boat Co. at 1059 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103.
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