Blue Gull Inn » porttownsend http://bluegullinn.com Just another inndx blogs and websites for innkeepers Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:22:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New ferry Salish begins sea trials April 13 http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/04/new-ferry-salish-begins-sea-trials-april-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-ferry-salish-begins-sea-trials-april-13 http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/04/new-ferry-salish-begins-sea-trials-april-13/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:15:25 +0000 john http://www.bluegullinn.com/blog/?p=141 SEATTLE – Keep a look out for the new state ferry Salish this week as it completes builder’s sea trials in Puget Sound. The vessel is expected to begin serving the Port Townsend-Coupeville route this summer, restoring full two-boat service to the route for the first time since 2007.

Contractor Todd Pacific Shipyards is conducting sea trials to demonstrate the vessel to U.S. Coast Guard and WSDOT Ferries Division (WSF) inspectors before WSF accepts delivery of the vessel. Later this spring, WSF crews will begin operational training and familiarization with the Salish on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route to get the vessel ready to sail this summer. “We’re pleased to be getting this vessel on the water for its initial sea trials on schedule and on budget,” said Steve Welch, President.

“These sea trials bring the state one step closer to getting a second new ferry into service,” said David Moseley, assistant secretary for WSF. “Much like our friends in Port Townsend and Whidbey Island, we look forward to the Salish restoring full service on the route.”

The Salish’s sister ship, the Chetzemoka, began service on the Port Townsend-Coupeville route in November 2010

]]> http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/04/new-ferry-salish-begins-sea-trials-april-13/feed/ 0 Port Townsend Kitchen Tour http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/04/port-townsend-kitchen-tour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=port-townsend-kitchen-tour http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/04/port-townsend-kitchen-tour/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:53:19 +0000 john http://www.bluegullinn.com/blog/?p=135 The 14th Annual AAUW Kitchen Tour, Saturday, April 30, 10:00-4:00. Tickets are $14 in advance, $18 day of tour. For information: 385-2224 or visit www.aauwpt.org

]]> http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/04/port-townsend-kitchen-tour/feed/ 0 Victorian Teas – Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20 http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/03/victorian-teas-saturday-sunday-march-19-20/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=victorian-teas-saturday-sunday-march-19-20 http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/03/victorian-teas-saturday-sunday-march-19-20/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:57:07 +0000 john http://www.bluegullinn.com/blog/?p=133 Port Townsend Victorian Heritage Days March 18 – 20 offers several activities for guests to participate in. Teas are on Saturday & Sunday, tickets $25 per guest, reservations are still available!! For more information see www.Victorianfestival.org

]]> http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2011/03/victorian-teas-saturday-sunday-march-19-20/feed/ 0 Rooms available for Jazz Fest!! http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2010/07/rooms-available-for-jazz-fest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rooms-available-for-jazz-fest http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2010/07/rooms-available-for-jazz-fest/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:57:46 +0000 john http://www.bluegullinn.com/blog/2010/07/rooms-available-for-jazz-fest/ We still have rooms available for the Jazz Festival in Port Townsend, lots to see and do, music – shopping – great food!!

]]> http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2010/07/rooms-available-for-jazz-fest/feed/ 0 Specials & Packages http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2010/05/specials-packages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=specials-packages http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2010/05/specials-packages/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 22:52:31 +0000 john http://www.bluegullinn.com/blog/?p=118 We have several fun ideas to enhance your stay with us, check out our Specials & Packages! One of our guest favorites is “I Love Italian” featuring a bottle of Italian wine, Biscotti, and a gift certificate to Lanza’s Italian Ristorante…  The food is the best!

]]> http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2010/05/specials-packages/feed/ 0 Deception Pass Bridge http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2009/03/deception-pass-bridge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deception-pass-bridge http://bluegullinn.com/blog/2009/03/deception-pass-bridge/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:31:03 +0000 john http://www.bluegullinn.com/blog/2009/03/deception-pass-bridge/

Photo by Ryan Burns

Originally uploaded by bluegullinn
This was an early morning shot of the Deception Pass Bridge that connects Whidbey Island with the main land. It was foggy, so the water isn’t visible, but this area is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see. Whidbey is just 20 minutes from Port Townsend by ferry, and a great day trip for our guests.

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Photo by Ryan Burns
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A beautiful sunset on the water in the Pacific Northwest! Photo by Ryan Burns.

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Ed is very friendly, loves our guests and vice versa. He and Jin are the best of friends, and stay with “Grandma & Grandpa” most days while the kids go off to work. How did that happen, anyway?!!

We love this family portrait taken by Ryan P. Burns. Our middle daughter Bonnie, “baby Ed”, and future son-in-law Rickey.

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A new addition….‚Äî
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Eddie is
the newest addition to the Blue Gull Inn family, he belongs to our kids, Bonnie & Rickey. He is a 4 month old terrier/dachshund mix adopted from the Kitsap Humane Society. He’s quite energetic and really gives Jin a run for her money.

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