The slide only had the date written on it, but I'm fairly sure of the location. My grandparents had a vacation home on Whidbey.

Interesting looks like there was a restaurant or something there

I wish I lived closer to the islands

That restaurant was torn down sometime in 2005 or 2006, going by Google Earth historical imagery.

MUSIC THU FRI SAT

SOFT ICE CREAM

FROZEN YOGURT

HOT DOGS

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Yep, that’s Clinton.

Torn down many years earlier than that. Where that building stands now has been a public bathroom for the little beach park on the north side of the ferry dock for quite some time. I am curious though, I can’t remember how long it’s been since that building was torn down.

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What islands?

This picture specifically I know is Whidbey island.

Yes, that's true. Whidbey is a single island, cited as the longest in the country. I was asking what they were referring to as "the islands". It doesn't make sense in local parlance. Folks say "The San Juans". But where are "the islands". Like Fox and Anderson? Indian and Marrowstone?

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Whenever I say "the islands" in conversation, I'm always referring to the San Juan Islands and Whidbey Island. I know it doesn't make sense because they're in different counties.

Some vintage rides parked there. Is that a Plymouth Duster in the lower left foreground?

Maybe a Gold Duster, if they were fancy. ;)

The clarity of the Everett skyline is a treat to see. Everett General Hospital (now Providence Colby campus) is easy to spot. Some of the big clustered buildings downtown too, maybe The Bon Marche is the biggest one? I don't think you could see the other department stores from the water.

It’s the longest in WA, but not the country, by far. Wiki says it’s the fourth longest in the country.

Long Island is nearly 120 miles long.

That’s the most common usage I hear as well. Maybe “the islands” were referring to Whidbey and Hat island 🤷‍♂️.

Speaking of hat Island, I would love a small piece of property there. It only has about 50 full-time residence and you can’t even get to the island unless you yourself are a resident or be guest of a resident. There is a private ferry that only runs on weekends, otherwise you need a private boat.

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It's been some time since I have been over that. Certainly the Clinton ferry terminal looks the same. Does that ferry still operate?

I am pretty sure I had my first birthday in that building.

Driver couldn't handle the power

Yes

Maybe referring to Camano and Gedney/Hat as in Island County.

the San Juan Islands

Sounds amazing. I've never been to hat island. I've seen it many times from Everett and the Mukilteo Clinton ferry. I'd love to live on Whidbey.

I lived in Whidbey for a year. Very strong sense of community there. Also hard to escape the incestuous gossip in a community that close. Like with everything it has it’s pros and cons.

What does that have to do with Whidbey?

Nothing specifically. But in a general sense I missed that part of the state thank you for asking

I also miss Cherry Coke.

That is cool,I need to get up that way soon Happy Sunday.

>Does that ferry still operate?

Are you sure you're from Washington? ;)

Are there any ferry routes that have been shut down over the years? Nothing major that I can think of...