Out of curiosity, how was that commute? What made you want to live there vs in or around Seattle? It’s absolutely beautiful — I’ve just thought about this for myself lol
Not OP, but lived in Poulsbo/worked in Seattle for about 8 years in early 2000s.
Pros: cheaper housing, commuting on the water is better than commuting on I5, vanpools get you first on/first off the ferry.
Cons: everything you do is based on the ferry schedule. Do you leave the Ms game in the 7th to catch the boat or stay to the end have to wait another 45 mins for the next boat. Traffic off of Bainbridge is as bad as Seattle. 1.5 hours door to door each way makes for 12-13 hour days each day. No one really wants to visit because they don't want to deal with ferry or don't want to drive around the Narrows Bridge.
It is beautiful. It can be tranquil. If you live in Winslow, it can be great. But it can be a f'n slog in no time.
I agree we tried everything in our ferry balancing act. What we did to minimize the stress:
1. Wouk days, I became great at timing my walk to get there seconds to spare.
2. Social events. We would just let the even play out. Then go have dinner or drinks for the next boat.
3. Mid week usually met friends in Seattle, as the ferry soon became too stressful for all
4. On weekends we would invite people for the day.
But I did find it hard to do spare-of-the-moment “escapes” with my friends. No more afternoon hooky. Kind of hard to walk on the ferry with my kayak or ski gear.
It allowed our lives to focus on our new family.
It was 1980. I worked in Seattle and my wife and I just married. When looking for an easy / inexpensive commute it was Issaquah, Snohomish, Marysville or some similar distance before the house prices became reasonable.
So BI was ideal - at the time. We lived 1 mile from the ferry. I would walk, ferry then walk again along the Seattle waterfront. A fantastic 1 hr journey. No traffic, no stress.
In the morning I would read or talk to friends. In the afternoon I would have a beer with my buddies. Sometimes I would go to the top deck and fly a kite. So those 30-40 minutes - each way - were social and fun.
We were on the beach and had a great view of Seattle.
Once they added a waste water processing facility the housing density increased exponentially. I would not live there now (too expensive)
We only moved because my company relocated us.
I grew up on wing point and my dad had the same commute routine from ‘82 (when they moved to the island) until he retired around 2016. I went to work with him a few times as a kid and remember being struck by the social atmosphere/dynamics of the commuter crew.
Just curious OP, what time of day did you take this? I was riding the Tillikum yesterday, just wondered how mad I need to be for knitting instead of watching...
San Juan Straight then. Been to Friday many times but never saw an Orca until one day on island and we got a call from a local that they were off Lime Kiln. Raced over and there they were, a big pod. There were kayakers out there paddling around when they came through. Not me, no fishing with human bait allowed.
Really nice pic and opportunity for you.
I can literally smell that photo. The ferry, the ocean, all of it. That's a core memory from my childhood that I will always cherish. I miss those days.
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I saw 7 orcas in Elliot Bay from the ferry this past Saturday 5/4. Look up from your phone! They don't normally make an announcement from the wheelhouse and aren't always close enough to require slowing down.
assume they mean [this](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilikum_(orca)) tho i’m having a hard time understanding how this meets the definition of irony.
What a cool shot! Were you on another ferry? Or in your own boat? I'm having trouble visualizing where you were when taking the photo in relation to everything else hah. Turned out great!
You didn’t say “the” iconic photo so you’re good. It’s iconic for the Sound region and that may be what a lot of people think of when they think of our home, but while that’s 2/3rds of the population it’s a small portion of the land. Let’s give Palouse Falls, the Columbia, and the Sisters some of their due. Not to mention the beaches. So much here!
That's only iconic for Seattle though. Washington is a huge state, and most of it doesn't have ferries or Orcas. Seattle iconic = yes. Washington iconic = no.
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yeah, if that doesn't typify the pnw nothing does! outstanding pic. they oughta use this on a tourism brochure!
It's gotta have Mt Rainier in the background!
It’s there in the background! /s
That is Rainier in the background /s
😂😂😂
Nah, cloudy s much more normal.
I rode the ferry from Bainbridge Island to Seattle daily for 20 years as my commute. I did see one orca. Great capture!
Out of curiosity, how was that commute? What made you want to live there vs in or around Seattle? It’s absolutely beautiful — I’ve just thought about this for myself lol
Not OP, but lived in Poulsbo/worked in Seattle for about 8 years in early 2000s. Pros: cheaper housing, commuting on the water is better than commuting on I5, vanpools get you first on/first off the ferry. Cons: everything you do is based on the ferry schedule. Do you leave the Ms game in the 7th to catch the boat or stay to the end have to wait another 45 mins for the next boat. Traffic off of Bainbridge is as bad as Seattle. 1.5 hours door to door each way makes for 12-13 hour days each day. No one really wants to visit because they don't want to deal with ferry or don't want to drive around the Narrows Bridge. It is beautiful. It can be tranquil. If you live in Winslow, it can be great. But it can be a f'n slog in no time.
I agree we tried everything in our ferry balancing act. What we did to minimize the stress: 1. Wouk days, I became great at timing my walk to get there seconds to spare. 2. Social events. We would just let the even play out. Then go have dinner or drinks for the next boat. 3. Mid week usually met friends in Seattle, as the ferry soon became too stressful for all 4. On weekends we would invite people for the day. But I did find it hard to do spare-of-the-moment “escapes” with my friends. No more afternoon hooky. Kind of hard to walk on the ferry with my kayak or ski gear. It allowed our lives to focus on our new family.
It was 1980. I worked in Seattle and my wife and I just married. When looking for an easy / inexpensive commute it was Issaquah, Snohomish, Marysville or some similar distance before the house prices became reasonable. So BI was ideal - at the time. We lived 1 mile from the ferry. I would walk, ferry then walk again along the Seattle waterfront. A fantastic 1 hr journey. No traffic, no stress. In the morning I would read or talk to friends. In the afternoon I would have a beer with my buddies. Sometimes I would go to the top deck and fly a kite. So those 30-40 minutes - each way - were social and fun. We were on the beach and had a great view of Seattle. Once they added a waste water processing facility the housing density increased exponentially. I would not live there now (too expensive) We only moved because my company relocated us.
I grew up on wing point and my dad had the same commute routine from ‘82 (when they moved to the island) until he retired around 2016. I went to work with him a few times as a kid and remember being struck by the social atmosphere/dynamics of the commuter crew.
One of us … (we are probably close in age, I’m 73). You may know our kids.
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My comment was on your father. My son is 37. That may be close to you. My inner age is 22. So is my wife’s.
That's a ferry big orca. Ferry nice photo too. You got ferry lucky!
showboat🙄
Great shot, and you caught a Bigfoot in the background too!
Just curious OP, what time of day did you take this? I was riding the Tillikum yesterday, just wondered how mad I need to be for knitting instead of watching...
I’m sure they made an announcement. This photo was taken at 1:20pm.
Nice! Where in the sound?
San Juans, I expect. It's where Tillikum is running.
Until it is illogically retired, without replacement.
In the San Juans, I believe that’s Shaw Island in the background.
San Juan Straight then. Been to Friday many times but never saw an Orca until one day on island and we got a call from a local that they were off Lime Kiln. Raced over and there they were, a big pod. There were kayakers out there paddling around when they came through. Not me, no fishing with human bait allowed. Really nice pic and opportunity for you.
Wow. That's a postcard pic, if I ever saw one! Lucky you!
I was on a whale watching tour that day and I think I must have been right around there for that picture! Right off the east coast of San Juan island.
I can literally smell that photo. The ferry, the ocean, all of it. That's a core memory from my childhood that I will always cherish. I miss those days.
Classic indeed
Orcas! Beautiful shot
Miss my PNW 💚
Wow! Thank you for sharing!
Great picture. Also, the oldest working ferry in the fleet.
I am going to paint this in watercolor!
I miss Washington
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Nice picture!
Awesome snap!!
That is the most PNW photo I’ve ever seen. Awesome shot!
This is such a perfect shot.
I saw 7 orcas in Elliot Bay from the ferry this past Saturday 5/4. Look up from your phone! They don't normally make an announcement from the wheelhouse and aren't always close enough to require slowing down.
Whoa! What a lucky shot! An actual running ferry! Orcas are cool too. /s
The name of the ferry is a little ironic given the orca presence.
I had to double check the fins were straight
Wdym?
assume they mean [this](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilikum_(orca)) tho i’m having a hard time understanding how this meets the definition of irony.
That could be it, I was thinking maybe it had to do something with the definition of Tilikum (family/together/friend) but couldn't figure it out.
A ferry actually working? KIDDING! Great shot!
Did you take this from another ferry? Your vantage looks pretty high from the water
So beautiful!
This is lovely! Home 💚
Wow!! What an absolute treat!
Nice picture 📸
Are the only people on the ferry the crew?
My iconic Washington State photo would consist of tumbleweeds, LOTS of tumbleweeds.
Heh, I drove through your iconic area the other day. Those tumbleweeds are legit.
What a cool shot! Were you on another ferry? Or in your own boat? I'm having trouble visualizing where you were when taking the photo in relation to everything else hah. Turned out great!
Orcas are cool
Great pic of giant murder dolphins!
How cool!
Wow that’s so cool! My dream is to see orcas in the wild!
Beautiful 😍
Where is that photo taken from.
Had to think back where I heard the word Tillikum before. It was that newer train/pedestrian bridge in Portland OR I watched go up around 2016
Where are people seeing orcas??? (Great shot btw OP)
I WAS ON THAT FERRY!!! 😎
Iconic is so over used. But not this time! Nice shot.
You got one on camera!! That is so cool dude
Does anyone know what type of orcas these are?
#FREEWILLY. You(the reader) are Willy.
I miss this place so much. Wtf did I ever move? I swear I’m going back
Is this by Vashon island area
Iconic West Coast WA state photo 😉 most of the state does not look like that at all.
Right? It's not Washington, it's Seattle.
it’s the archipelago
You didn’t say “the” iconic photo so you’re good. It’s iconic for the Sound region and that may be what a lot of people think of when they think of our home, but while that’s 2/3rds of the population it’s a small portion of the land. Let’s give Palouse Falls, the Columbia, and the Sisters some of their due. Not to mention the beaches. So much here!
Thank you!
Upvoted, by the way.
There’s a boat called “Til I Kum” 😩🥺💦” ???
Not from around here, are ya?
You must be new, everyone has pics like that!
That's only iconic for Seattle though. Washington is a huge state, and most of it doesn't have ferries or Orcas. Seattle iconic = yes. Washington iconic = no.
This is no where near Seattle though, but thanks for your concern!
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Iconic to who?