On Fri, 3 Mar 1995, Stuart MacKay wrote:

> Bored, Nothing on the RBA (can't believe that), Looking for something
> worthwhile to on Saturday (tomorrow) - then give John Flavin a call on (206)
> 744 0805.
>
> He is organising a chain gang, oops, work party to go over to Jetty Island at
> Everett to clear an area on the island of Scots (cringe) Broom to create a
> des-res for a colony of Caspian Terns which are to be evicted from the naval
> base this summer.

I went on the Jetty Island work party with John on Tuesday. Be prepared
for a good days work. Bring a sturdy spade, shovel or potato fork for
uprooting Scots Broom. Rake for raking up debris and a tarp and rope to
gather and move the debris. A peavey and/or large crowbar would be nice for
moving some driftwood logs. Work gloves a must.

You will be stranded on the island for six hours, so bring food, water
and clothing accordingly. Also remember you will be walking a mile or so
lugging everthing you bring. (Well it seemed like a mile.)

It was a fun day even though I still ache. Other commitments prevent me
from going back otherwise I would be there tomorrow.

Ted Becker tbecker at eskimo.com
(360) 794-3708 (FAX by appointment) or (360) 794-9329
26915 Van Brocklin Road, Monroe, WA 98272
"The worst day birding is still better than the best day working."