What birds did they see last time?

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--- Jeff Gilligan <jeffgill at teleport.com> wrote:

>
> The following is something that I sent to OBOL and
> about 25 Oregon birders.
> While this cruise will not be off Washington in day
> light hours, I thought
> that some might find it interesting.
>
> Jeff Gilligan
> Portland, and, near Nachotta, WA
>
>
> ------ Forwarded Message
> From: Jeff Gilligan <jeffgill at teleport.com>
> Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:44:54 -0600
> .
>
> As previously mentioned, the fabulous Golden
> Princess (a configuration like
> the ship we were on in SEP 2007) is sailing from
> Vancouver, BC at the
> prefect departure time of 5:00 PM on SEP 28, 2008,
> and arrives in LA early
> in the morning on OCT 1. (This should put the ship
> off Oregon at dawn and
> off about Point Reyes at dawn.) If you google
> "Golden Princess" you can see
> the ship. The thin dark line over the bow ifs the
> covered deck where the
> birding is typically best.
>
> Distance from shore typically varies by latitude
> from about 65 to 40 miles.
> The ship's speed typically has been about 21 to 23
> mph.
>
> I have arranged a group rate that saves $50.00 off
> the regular price per
> person. (Disclosure: I have no financial interest
> in arranging this. This
> is a service to promote far off shore birding and
> because it is fun.)
>
> Cost: Inside room per person: $303.94 inclusive of
> taxes and port fees.
> The travel agent indicated that this is a savings of
> about $50.00 per person
> off the inside unit price. (Princess is listing the
> price as $314.00 plus
> taxes and fees.)
> Balcony room: $398.94.
>
> The prices are inclusive of food. Some brought
> adult beverages aboard last
> SEP. Tips which are standard - I think at about
> $10.00 per day - are added
> on. You can opt to tip individually. I use the
> standard option. The
> employees on the ship are paid very very little by
> the cruise line.
>
> I already know of 9 who intend to go.
>
> If there are at least 14 who desire, I will arrange
> a bus to get us to
> Vancouver, BC. In SEP 2007 that cost about $60.00
> per person - and saved
> about $180.00 per person off flying and ground
> transportation.
>
> If you fly back from LA, or fly to Vancouver, I
> highly recommend getting a
> cruise ship transfer that is arranged by the cruise
> ship line to and from
> the ship. It can be obtained through the travel
> agent.
>
> If a birder needs to find a roommate, I can prepare
> a list and send it to
> you of others who are looking for a roommate.
>
> It is highly recommend that you take a scope and
> tripod as well as bins.
>
> Some find it useful to bring a high deck chair with
> them for being able to
> sit and use a scope over the railing.
>
> The discounted rate that I arranged is only
> available if you go through Dan
> Johnson at Fairview Travel. You must mention the
> group rate and my name to
> associate with the discounted rate. His telephone
> number is 503-666-3893.
>
> This is not an organized tour. That being said the
> more than 20 birders on
> the bow last SEP were all very supportive of each
> other. Some of the past
> cruises have produced very interesting sightings of
> birds and mammals.
>
> Jeff Gilligan
> Portland
> (I will be at 520-399-0773 through December.)
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Richard Carlson
Full-time Birder, Biker and Rotarian
Part-time Economist
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