Oct 19, 2009 - More Adventure!

We made another 200 miles in 31 hours overnight. We were concerned that the fuel system would need to be bled first but we got lucky! At the fuel dock in Bodega Bay we added 76 gallons and were full! I feel certain this won't happen again. ... Not much to report here in Bodega Bay, stormy southerlies blowing last night and this morning but should turn to northerly (we want wind from the north to push down the coast!). ... It is our intention to make Sausalito or Half Moon Bay, at least.We made another 200 miles in 31 hours overnight. We were concerned that the fuel system would need to be bled first but we got lucky! At the fuel dock in Bodega Bay we added 76 gallons and were full! I feel certain this won't happen again. ... Not much to report here in Bodega Bay, stormy southerlies blowing last night and this morning but should turn to northerly (we want wind from the north to push down the coast!). ... It is our intention to make Sausalito or Half Moon Bay, at least....

Jun 24, 2009 - Bodega Bay and 'THE BIRDS'

Tuesday June 23 we headed for BODEGA BAY.Bodega Bay harbor on one side, The actual Bay itself on another ant the Point leads to the Pacific Ocean. ...

Jun 17, 2009 - Bodega Bay

Today began with another vastly scenic drive to Bodega Bay on the Pacific. ... Bodega Bay was the launch site for our Kayaks. ... Andreas fault runs very close to Bodega Bay. ...

Apr 17, 2009 - Bodega Bay

Today we drove about 20 miles to visit the small town of Bodega Bay. ... Bodega Bay is where "The Birds" by Alfred Hitchcock was filmed. ... Everywhere you go you will see items for sale with memorabilia from the movie.Today we drove about 20 miles to visit the small town of Bodega Bay. ... Bodega Bay is where "The Birds" by Alfred Hitchcock was filmed. ... Everywhere you go you will see items for sale with memorabilia from the movie....

Nov 14, 2008 - Previous 2 weeks on the west coast

Sorry for the delay. We are currently camped at Bodega Bay (Nov 17) and will head across the Golden Gate Bridge towards Santa Cruz tomorrow. ... Staying put there Nov 19-Dec 2 to visit family.Sorry for the delay. We are currently camped at Bodega Bay (Nov 17) and will head across the Golden Gate Bridge towards Santa Cruz tomorrow. ... Staying put there Nov 19-Dec 2 to visit family....

Aug 3, 2008 - End of Week 1

Week 1 is drawing to a close and although we knew there was going to be an emotional component to leaving dock neither one of us were truly ready for the reality of it. We made the decision to take advantage of a weather window on Friday to head to Bodega Bay so we left around 8:30 AM under yet another marine layer and cold air. ... After enduring both moderate and light winds and 4-5 foot seas the winds started picking up around 11 to about 15-18 knots and we enjoyed some nice sailing for the next several hours with the sun actually coming out for about 2 of those hours.Week 1 is drawing to a close and although we knew there was going to be an emotional component to leaving dock neither one of us were truly ready for the reality of it. We made the decision to take advantage of a weather window on Friday to head to Bodega Bay so we left around 8:30 AM under yet another marine layer and cold air. ... After enduring both moderate and light winds and 4-5 foot seas the winds started picking up around 11 to about 15-18 knots and we enjoyed some nice sailing for the next several hours with the sun actually coming out for about 2 of those hours....

Jun 30, 2008 - Bodega Bay - The Test Run

It was the blue lobster, rearing up on its hind legs … uh, tail, that got me. Our friend Tony Powers (who will be babysitting our house while we’re gone) is the campground host at Doran Beach, so off to Bodega Bay we went. ... We’d taken day trips to Bodega Bay before but this time we had about a week to actually do something other than eat and play in the sand. ... The UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab visit was a piece of serendipity.It was the blue lobster, rearing up on its hind legs … uh, tail, that got me. Our friend Tony Powers (who will be babysitting our house while we’re gone) is the campground host at Doran Beach, so off to Bodega Bay we went. ... We’d taken day trips to Bodega Bay before but this time we had about a week to actually do something other than eat and play in the sand. ... The UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab visit was a piece of serendipity....

Jun 20, 2008 - bodega

We left Las Vegas early Thursday morning hoping to make as many miles as we could as we need to be on the left coast Friday. On Friday morning we are back on the road heading to Bodega Bay, Ca. ... It is situated on a finger of land between the Bodega Head inlet and Bodega Bay. ... As we approach the camp ground, going down highway 1, the temperature starts dropping.We left Las Vegas early Thursday morning hoping to make as many miles as we could as we need to be on the left coast Friday. On Friday morning we are back on the road heading to Bodega Bay, Ca. ... It is situated on a finger of land between the Bodega Head inlet and Bodega Bay. ... As we approach the camp ground, going down highway 1, the temperature starts dropping....

Jun 11, 2008 - A needed break

We have been busy here, Hazel has been spending time and having fun with Darlene, Cas & I have been working at the house on Ramona Lane, getting it ready to rent. We decided we needed a break so today we headed to Bodega Bay for dinner and on the way we went to a couple of wineries, just to check out what was new for the year. ... Bodega bay is famous, as it was the site for the Alfred Hichcock movie "The Birds", not much has changed in the town since the movie, but they have a great restaurant right on the bay front, we enjoy coming here every trip to the area. ...

Feb 24, 2006 - Bodega Bay, California

One of the advantages of going to a Coast Guard school is that they are usually located near large bodies bodies of water. On this date the entire class (63 students, 4 of which are Air Force, and instructors) loaded into several vans and drove to Bodega Bay for a day walk. ... They could not have planned it on any better of a day.One of the advantages of going to a Coast Guard school is that they are usually located near large bodies bodies of water. On this date the entire class (63 students, 4 of which are Air Force, and instructors) loaded into several vans and drove to Bodega Bay for a day walk. ... They could not have planned it on any better of a day....

Oct 11, 2005 - Redwoods and Highway One

I hear rain in the night and it is overcast when I wake. I drive to Bodega Bay, glad for this afternoon of sea and country. ... Glad to be here.I hear rain in the night and it is overcast when I wake. I drive to Bodega Bay, glad for this afternoon of sea and country. ... Glad to be here....