The Catalina Island Thread

[HB Vic]

Rudolph stopped by to say hi this morning. Wonder if it's a sign? Nah, who am I kidding [emoji23]

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[2manymustangs]

Rudolph stopped by to say hi this morning. Wonder if it's a sign? Nah, who am I kidding [emoji23]

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ALL the bucks were out lookin for some last night eh?

[HB Vic]

ALL the bucks were out lookin for some last night eh?

That was this morning. Maybe he was just getting home or maybe it was the walk of shame? Hahaha


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[2manymustangs]

ahahahahahahah :)


there must be some nice bucks on the island, it's popular here to hunt for "sheds" (shed antlers) in February/March timeframe... If the deer are totally protected on THE ROCK there must be some monster bucks/racks there...

[HB Vic]

Cold and rainy day all day today. Haven't seen it like this since I've been coming here. Good thing. This island is out of water. I really hope this rain helps.

Kind of a quiet Thursday night so far, probably because it's so friggin cold. But it's still early [emoji6]

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First time here I've seen the water so brown

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Not a bad view from my room. Wrigley manor is at the top left [emoji41]


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[HB Vic]

I'm still here lol

By far my favorite place to eat, drink, and hang out.

Sea bass with lemon caper sauce, fresh veggies and pilaf [emoji39] nom nom nom


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[HB Vic]

Yum

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[HB Vic]

Super duper nice day on the island

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[HB Vic]

I don't recommend doing a shot of this unless you have a bucket of ice to chill your face in afterwards [emoji23]

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[riverrunner1984]

I love a good Jalapeño martini and I love tequila so I may have to give this a try


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[2manymustangs]

Yum

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how is that chowda? is it as good as berth 55 chowda?

have you got to try any of the local lobster yet , im keen to try one and see if they taste as good as a NE/Maine lobsta...

[HB Vic]

The white stuff is delicious. I would say better than 55. The local stuff is really good, but I'm not sure how it would stand up to a nice big fat juicy NE dude [emoji39]


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[2manymustangs]

The white stuff is delicious. I would say better than 55. The local stuff is really good, but I'm not sure how it would stand up to a nice big fat juicy NE dude [emoji39]


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BETTER chowder than Berth 55??? That is substantial......

[HB Vic]

BETTER chowder than Berth 55??? That is substantial......

Now see what you've done? I'm going to have to go there tonight and double check my work lol

[2manymustangs]

:wink: AND THEN go to Berth 55 when you get to LB for comparison... It may never end...

I would kill for a quart of Berth 55 chowda right about now...

[HB Vic]

:wink: AND THEN go to Berth 55 when you get to LB for comparison... It may never end...

I would kill for a quart of Berth 55 chowda right about now...

I'll send you a name, you send proof, and I'll overnight 2 quarts [emoji23]

Jk of course [emoji6]


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[2manymustangs]

:smilies_mit_hut002:

[HB Vic]

You're in luck 2MM, lobster season lasts till March. Come on out [emoji41]


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[HB Vic]

Just another day in Paradise [emoji23] Happy Friday the 13th

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[HB Vic]

It's a new week. Good morning Catalina

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[riverrunner1984]

I want to go on a cruise so bad!!!


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[HB Vic]

I think we're gonna do the booze cruise as soon as it warms up a little. I'm not happy about the 15 drinks a day limit though, so we may need a plan V (smuggled in Vodka) lol

[ChumpChange]

I think we're gonna do the booze cruise as soon as it warms up a little. I'm not happy about the 15 drinks a day limit though, so we may need a plan V (smuggled in Vodka) lol

Wow!

[HB Vic]

Probably the best Fish n Chips I've ever had, including Gordo Ramsey's [emoji51]

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Bluewater Avalon [emoji1360]


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[HB Vic]

So this monster storm thats on the way has the locals on the island going across the channel today to buy food. The markets here (both of them) are supplied by the barge. The barge will probably not be running for several days, which means the markets will probably run out of the common stuff.




The seas are supposed to be 6'+ starting tomorrow then up to 12' on Saturday with 30+ MPH winds. I was supposed to leave Friday, I'm moving that up to tomorrow night with the hopes I can get off the island before the shit hits the fan lol.




Going to be interesting next couple of days if what they say is true.

[Mrs.K034]

So this monster storm thats on the way has the locals on the island going across the channel today to buy food. The markets here (both of them) are supplied by the barge. The barge will probably not be running for several days, which means the markets will probably run out of the common stuff.




The seas are supposed to be 6'+ starting tomorrow then up to 12' on Saturday with 30+ MPH winds. I was supposed to leave Friday, I'm moving that up to tomorrow night with the hopes I can get off the island before the shit hits the fan lol.




Going to be interesting next couple of days if what they say is true.


Damn, I think I would stay just to check it out. Lol.


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[HB Vic]

Some peeps are leaving today. Scared. I was planning on leaving tomorrow, if I can great, if I can't, I'll just stay and drink lol

[Mrs.K034]

Some peeps are leaving today. Scared. I was planning on leaving tomorrow, if I can great, if I can't, I'll just stay and drink lol

I think that would be fun! Could get some awesome pictures I bet!


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[shueman]

If ya come back to the mainland, we'll buy ya lunch on Saturday :D
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[HB Vic]

If ya come back to the mainland, we'll buy ya lunch on Saturday :D
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Hopefully I can leave today. But only to work Fri & Sat somewhere else lol

Rain check [emoji12]


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[HB Vic]

Not a bad view

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[HB Vic]

No horseplay on the golf cart sir [emoji23]

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[Mrs.K034]

No horseplay on the golf cart sir [emoji23]

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[emoji1532] do you need a bandaid? [emoji26] I know, some New Skin! Ask Chris about that stuff! [emoji12]


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[HB Vic]

[emoji1532] do you need a bandaid? [emoji26] I know, some New Skin! Ask Chris about that stuff! [emoji12]


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Hahaha no bandaids. 4 margaritas and air dry [emoji1360]


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[HB Vic]

Yes, that is a switch on the ceiling of my hotel room [emoji23]

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[Mrs.K034]

Yes, that is a switch on the ceiling of my hotel room [emoji23]

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https://www.periscope.tv/w/a3EjCTFNV0V3ZHd6YW5NUWJ8MWxEeExWWlduWWJHbWndiANBHw Nu8cb2lUqnC8Ktqrhq9wbvVKtXyWoL82gv where's the switch bitch?


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[HB Vic]

What is that? Can't see but it looks like my room [emoji23]


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[ChumpChange]

Turn your AC off!

[HB Vic]

Check this out 🤣

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[2manymustangs]

Yes, that is a switch on the ceiling of my hotel room [emoji23]

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Kid proof....

[HB Vic]

Still here. If you haven't had a chance to eat at the Seaport Bistro, you're totally missing out on possibly the best food on the island.

Thursday is prime rib. And ohhhhhh man is it killer [emoji39]

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And check out the wedge

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Delish


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[HB Vic]

Special treat last night at the Trap. Box and California King Crabs. Kinda of hard to eat, but man were they delish [emoji39]

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Not on the menu. You have to know someone [emoji4]


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[2manymustangs]

:eat:

[HB Vic]

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Incredible weather on the island now


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[HB Vic]

Breakfast the other morning

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[2manymustangs]

I wanna trade jobs!!!!!!!!! :biggrin: <<< Green with ENVY...

[HB Vic]

Finally got to have prawns and White Sea bass. Omg is all I have to say.

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[HB Vic]

Movie night last night. Been awhile since I've been there. Great old movie theater, really love the place. Sinatra was playing, totally made you feel like you stepped back in time 30+ years.

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[HB Vic]

Somehow I ended up at the Chi Chi club. That is all [emoji4]

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[HB Vic]

It was my uncles birthday today so I treated myself to lobster [emoji23]

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[HB Vic]

Pasta night at the Buffalo Nickel [emoji39]

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Oh man [emoji39][emoji39]

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[HB Vic]

Incredible day or today But the harbor is empty. I need to take up sailing [emoji631]

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[HB Vic]

Wow [emoji41]

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[2manymustangs]

Incredible day or today But the harbor is empty. I need to take up sailing [emoji631]

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WOW that is empty, I imagine that it will be filling up soon for the holiday weekend!

About two rows out from the motor yacht in the right side of that picture, we had the most awesome fishing on a bait ball... From sunrise until about noon, it was incredible fun for a midwest freshwater fisherman... Macs, opal eye, calico bass, fortunately the yellowtails stayed down low enough that I didn't hook one or it would have been game over for my lightweight spinning real set up... :)

[2FORCEFULL]

Wow [emoji41]

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x2 wow.... that pic would make a great wall mural

[HB Vic]

Kind of cold out here today, but that hasn't stopped these people [emoji1360]

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[HB Vic]

I think this place is on life support [emoji23]

Toured the island last night. Bitchin [emoji41]


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[HB Vic]

I'll bet you all thought I left [emoji41]

Right now

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[2manymustangs]

:biggrin: <<< green with envy

[HB Vic]

Well it’s been awhile since I posted here. Picked up a little condo for the duration of my stay. No complaints here [emoji41]

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[Mrs.K034]

Well it’s been awhile since I posted here. Picked up a little condo for the duration of my stay. No complaints here [emoji41]

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Nice! [emoji41]


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[2manymustangs]

:action-smiley-035:

Breaking in that new grill right...

[HB Vic]

Did the Casino tour yesterday

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[ChumpChange]

Definitely have had a good time out there!

[HB Vic]

Definitely have had a good time out there!

The history of that Island is really a fairy tail. I'd give a spare body part to have been alive in that era. People like Mr. Wrigley were nothing short of visionaries who fortunately had the wealth to make it happen. If you research the amount of time it took them to build the Casino it would mind boggle even modern day constructors. And to not spare any expense. Simply amazing.

The walnut paneling in the foyer alone is worth more today than he paid for the entire Island.

That place is no joke

[ChumpChange]

I know the island well. I used to manage the USB branch there for business banking. I'd go over there a few times a year. I have deeds on a few properties over there. Tough explaining to many of the people they are equity rich but cash flow poor.

[HB Vic]

Wow managed to find this old thread and dust it off. Sea bass in lemon caper sauce with a little zucchini and asparagus. Simple yet delicious

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[HB Vic]

And then this happens [emoji1361]

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[tchb]

Did you talk to Brian at SCE?

[HB Vic]

Did you talk to Brian at SCE?

Definitely. I hear he's going to Mountain View. Might help me that he's going there :)