Fort Worden Trip

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GF Mark I unit insisted on a road trip and wished to go explore "Olde Concrete" again since its a good way to spend a partially sunny afternoon with Boyfriend unit + dogage. (it also drags me away from the computer)

Now in posession of a digital camera, a return trip to Fort Worden seemed a good idea. If you've ever wondered what that little static LCU on the West coast looks like....here's your chance:

Picture 1. Looking NE from the main parade grounds just after you enter the fort. The houses in the distance were i believe officer's homes for self and family members (you can now rent one out for a weekend excursion though not all have been restored)

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Coastal arty museum:

(opposite parade grounds)

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"Andrew's Castle"

The oldest structure still standing on the grounds (IIRC, from before the place was militarized)

Recently used to house familiar map maker for WitP. He was not let out till he finished.

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Looks like a battleship. I say we shoot first and ask questions after......

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Battery Haldman Putnam (3in)

We're having a slight problem sighting our target Ferry__i mean, "enemy battleship" Someone forgot to mow the lawn. A certain beefy beta is attempting to confirm the visual range to the target.

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Who is that sexy lady manning the invisible disapearing gun?

In front of her is a vicious coyote.

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Purty lady who likes Geeks with guns, sitting on a church pew inside one of the ammo bunkers. (no...don't ask me why it's there.....i havn't a clue)

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This Ft Worth Texas? I'm just a wee ignorant Canadian don't ya know.[:)] You have good taste in ladies, Steve.[&o]

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No...correcting. Long day (longer hike)

Fort Worden

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Close up of foundation for one of the 10in disapearing guns

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Port Wilson light house a the NE tip of the Fort grounds.

I'd better check if we're at war with HANJIN before opening fire.

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Blurry picture of local wildlife....about to attack the photographer.

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Main gun line of the Fort (northern portion of park)

photo shot from roof looking East.

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Diligent officer type.....waiting patiently for Mogami's landing. Only wimps land in Canada first.

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Yeah....I knew he wouldn't show......no Beer concession stanad anywhere to be found.

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Vehicle connecting tunnel as we walk along the main gun line.

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Last several photos taken around Battery Ash.....you can sort of make out the guns in the photo.

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ammo mag

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foundation for lower hoist for 10-12inch shell.