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[LJ]

My mom lives there and has been somewhat trapped by the pandemic but at the same time I know that she is likely safe there too. Such a wonderful place really. 

Unless you need to go to the hospital.

[todd]

Is it the same loophole for Point Roberts as it is for Alaska to get out of COVID restrictions?

[Victoria Watcher]

Is it the same loophole for Point Roberts as it is for Alaska to get out of COVID restrictions?

 

it might be but most americans living in pr are used to doing business in canada not the usa.   and businesses there overwhelmingly serve canadian customers in normal times.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 26 August 2020 - 02:01 AM.

[G-Man]

^ This is completely accurate and often misunderstood.

A good example is when BC changed its liquor laws in 1986 it actually killed the bars in Point Roberts.

[G-Man]

You can read my latest article on The Capital about Beacon Hill Park

https://www.capnews....tent-encampment

[G-Man]

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[G-Man]

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[todd]

My latest blog post is on Sidney Island. Let me know what you think. https://www.sidewalk...rias-easy-idyll

left out the bomb shelter

 

 

 

 

OK here is the secret to a $27 vacation.

Next summer when the Alpine ferry is traveling between the Sidney Pier and Sidney Island you have to lay down $20 a head for a round trip ticket.

Take a tent and some grub with you and camp out at the park. You can reserve if you want. The camping fees are a little less than $14 so if there is two of you that is $7 a head.

This is one of the nicest spots on the planet.

Check this out.



Or this



Here is a shot of some of the camping spots.



There are lots of areas to explore like this bunker.



Or just marvel at the landscape.

[G-Man]

Oh wow yeah did not see that thing at all.

[Sparky]

^^ ah the old photo bucket days.

[Sparky]

Funny story about Sidney Island.

When the kids were small we loaded up our small runabout with tents, dogs, and whatever else we could carry and head for the nice west beach just south of the dock.

Once the camp was set up we would throw out the crab trap and boil up some water.

Everyone that walked by would be offered some free freshly boiled crab from the “Crab Cafe”. We made a bench and a table out of drift wood, the beach fire was crackling and the beachcombers thought they had gone to heaven.

Great way to spend a weekend.

[G-Man]

That is amazing. There was definitely no cafe open when I was there.

[Victoria Watcher]

Just finished my latest article, this time on things to do in Point Roberts, Washington this time of year. Have a read and let me know what you think!

 

https://www.sidewalk...n-in-the-spring

 

 

 

On-season, Point Roberts hosts up to 6,000 people, which drops to about 1,250 in the off-season. And since the closure of the border, he estimates there are now between 800 and 900 people left.

Right now, there are five gas stations to serve fewer than a thousand people, one grocery store that, at its peak, would serve 5,000 customers a day, an empty marina, many closed businesses including the golf course, one bank that announced it will close in December and one restaurant.

Every morning, Calder heads over to the Saltwater Cafe for breakfast — Point Roberts' last restaurant standing — but that's something that could soon change, too.

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...covid-1.5740806

[todd]

 

On-season, Point Roberts hosts up to 6,000 people, which drops to about 1,250 in the off-season. And since the closure of the border, he estimates there are now between 800 and 900 people left.

Right now, there are five gas stations to serve fewer than a thousand people, one grocery store that, at its peak, would serve 5,000 customers a day, an empty marina, many closed businesses including the golf course, one bank that announced it will close in December and one restaurant.

Every morning, Calder heads over to the Saltwater Cafe for breakfast — Point Roberts' last restaurant standing — but that's something that could soon change, too.

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...covid-1.5740806

 

Ghost towns can be a big tourist attraction 3 Valley Gap, etc.

Edited by todd, 28 September 2020 - 02:30 PM.

[G-Man]

I think that Point Bob will have a little trouble in the short term but after COVID it will eventually bounce back. It has been hard having my parents there during this and I am looking forward to getting back soon. If Biden wins I think the border will open sooner so fingers crossed. 

[G-Man]

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[G-Man]

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[G-Man]

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[G-Man]

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[G-Man]

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