Hey Everyone,

The runway will be closed all day on December 4, 2018.  Please plan accordingly.

Thanks

I met a guy over at Oak Harbor – he flies for Point to Point Air.  I’m always looking for another option for our neighbors to use to get up to the island.

They have a couple Cessna 172s, and will fly you from Seattle up to Stuart for $140.  I haven’t used them, if you have any experience with them let us know.

Maybe they can help you, or your guests, get up to our island.

From Charlene…. (thanks Charlene)

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Double Take?????  Your eyes are not deceiving you!!!

Yes, there are two elk on Stuart Island.  This bull was seen and captured on photo by Eve Rudd running across the runway.  Later she and Randy saw a cow (female elk – ha) too.

Fish & Wildlife have been notified of their presence on Stuart.  Apparently, some elk swim from one island to the next in the San Juans.  It is suspected that this pair “illegally” crossed the border from Canada and without the proper NEXUS credentials as a pre-screened traveler – ha.

The San Juan County Sheriff, along with Fish & Wildlife plan to monitor the travels of this bull & cow.  FYI – Both enforcement authorities stated it would be a violation to shoot an elk on Stuart.  You may, however, shoot pictures to share.

It will be interesting to see how the local deer population respond to these interlopers.

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So there you go, Elk on Stuart.  I’m still not sure it’s not Bill and George in an Elk suit – Halloween is coming up..

I had a long conversation today with our friend and one time neighbor Scott Munro.  He told me the sad news that his wife Kat passed away last weekend.

Scott and Kat recently moved to the Florida Atlantic coast, just south of Jacksonville, from Rhode Island.  They were beginning to get settled into the retirement lifestyle.  I don’t have any details, but she passed away very quickly last Saturday.

Keep Kat, Scott and their families in your prayers.

I took some info that Scott included on his Facebook page, with his permission –

Click here to read his post about Kat

Hi- Here’s next year’s bookclub selections (attached). I’ll also post one in the mail shack. Happy Reading everyone!

I got this message from Harbor Propane..

recent email follows.. contact Randy if you are interested in bidding….

All, the association is raising some money in order to make improvements to our boat ramp.  There have been a couple fund raisers that have helped.  Recently owner Pat Hart donated a very nice trip to his lodge up in Alaska.  I will post details soon, but the intent is to auction the trip off and use the proceeds on the ramp project.  My understanding is that bidding is open and the winner will be announced over the labor day holiday activities.  I will post more details soon.

Thanks Pat Hart!