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orcas island
Gugie - the orange Semi-Pro was an EBay deal; reasonably priced and just my size (54cm). I'm actually in the SF Bay area, but have a cottage up on Orcas island that we visit in the summer.
It may be a bit premature to mention it now, but I'm planning to build out a couple of small, no frills "camping cabins" for vacationers and bike travelers to use when they are visiting Orcas. The San Juan Islands are a beautiful place to visit on a summer tour, and I'm planning to stock some spares and bike tools should any guests need to make repairs while traveling. Basically a bed, hot shower, limited kitchen, small deck and fire ring. I will let the C&V crowd know more as I get these built. It would be nice to meet some of the forum's contributors if they are in the area.
Well, I'm a Bay Area transplant in Portland (I know, a cliche). Me and my family are just starting to explore the PNW, the islands are on our list. I typically do a credit card tour (or 2) a year, your camping cabin idea is exactly what I'm always looking for!
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