San Juan Islands over Memorial Day - Scott and RaNae Schmidt

[ScottSchmidt]

Orcas Island – We didn’t have much time on Orcas Island so I can’t comment on it too much. As for the town, it is in-between Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor in size. It has the highest peak in the San Juan Islands and many more restaurant options than Roche Harbor.

We landed and had heard about the biplane guy. I believe his name is Rod and his story was fascinating. Here is a link to his website.
http://www.magicair.com/HOME.html
His hanger is like an old attic with stuff everywhere. Paige headed right for the small planes on the ground and of course she wanted the pink one. I guess I can get a pink Extra 300 for her someday.

They have a nice “nature” walk from the airport to the town where we ate dinner at Verns. It was recommended from many of the locals. It was great food with a nice view of the bay.

[ScottSchmidt]

This trip was incredible and the pictures don’t do it justice. I’m sure many of you north westerners have done this trip many times but I highly recommend it to anyone. We will definitely do it again someday.





The flight home was non-eventful. We did it in one stop from Decatur Island to Nampa, ID for fuel and a P&J sandwich and then straight home to Salt Lake City. The flight time was 4 hours and 10 minutes. We had light rain around the island in the morning but it was perfect flying weather.

It must have been smooth, my passengers slept the whole first leg so we just kept going and going.








This is one of my favorite pictures of all time. Notice how the mic is strategically placed to hold Paige’s binky in.

[dav1111]

Dear Scott and ReNae:

Your pictures with Paige makes Ann and I wonder when you guys are going to take the plunge and start your own family. You obviously would make great parents.

We loved your trip write ups, keep them coming.

[DeltaRomeo]

Dear Scott and ReNae,

Thank you so very much for posting these pictures. You could work for one of those travel magazines!!! I'm completely sold.

Best always,
Doug

[pmccoy]

Wow! What a great trip write up. I live in SoCal, and would love to take a similar trip when my 9A is done. Thanks so much for sharing.

[the_other_dougreeves]

Un-be-lievable. What a great trip write up. This is why I want a better traveling airplane.

Thanks again for the inspiration.

TODR

[frankh]

We went up to Orcas Is for a week in our old Zodiac from Corvallis...Its just over an hour away by RV...

Beautiful place

[RV7Factory]

Awesome! I always look forward to your write-ups and pics... keep'em coming!

For some reason, I now have a sudden urge to build a -10.

[David_Nelson]

Dear Scott and ReNae,

Incredible write up and pictures. Thank you for sharing this with us! I made sure to forward the link to my Wife.

I noticed you had an in-dash DVD player. What model? Any EMI issues? Is the display easy to see when it's bright outside? Would you do it again?

Thanks,
/\/elson

[ScottSchmidt]

Originally Posted by David_Nelson

I noticed you had an in-dash DVD player. What model? Any EMI issues? Is the display easy to see when it's bright outside? Would you do it again?

Thanks,
/\/elson

It is a Clarion DVD. In bright sunlight it is difficult to see. But it was overcast that day and was easy to see. I also have screens in the back seats and they are great in any condition. I would do it again but will upgrade when someone comes out with a sunlight viewable DVD player. It really entertains the small children on longer flights. The DVD player was added up front so that kids could watch in the back. Another easy way to go is the portable units that can hang over the seats. That way you don't have to carry it around with you the whole time.

If I wasn't going to have young children in the plane I wouldn't add it. When it is just my wife and I we just listen to XM radio or CD's.