I know why you live there. Just finished nearly a week near Rosario. It was mesmerizing and we were content staring out into Cascade Bay and East Sound for hours on end. My body returned to Ohio today but I believe part of my soul connected with and stayed on Orcas Island. I am envious of your home and congratulate you on making your dream come true with smart decisions and honest work. Anyone and everyone can have it with the right mindset. God Bless 🇺🇸
@objetty112 жыл бұрын
I lived there in the late 70's- the 80's if you know the Doty's in Eastsound tell them Tom from Ocean Beach Calif say's Aloha
@jimmckinnon71485 ай бұрын
Just saw Velma and Dick Doty around Christmas. Very nice people.
@objetty115 ай бұрын
@@jimmckinnon7148 Hey Jim, nice to hear from you !, And a Very Happy New year to you and yours. When you see any of the Doty family please send them my regards hope they are all well and thriving....Mahalo and Aloha to you,,,,Thomas
@railroad90002 жыл бұрын
Very nice presentation.
@IkeCarterShow2 жыл бұрын
So basically youre rich.
@johnhowlind76122 жыл бұрын
Basically no. Born south central LA. Worked two three jobs mist of my life. Drive old cars, ware old clothes and rarely took vacations. So now I’m enjoying all those years of working hard and saving. You can do it too. Not easy and you do sacrifice a lot …… but you have a choice how and where you spend your money just like you have a choice on everything else but it is simply …… up to you. I know I’m blessed …. But nobody gave it to me.
@IkeCarterShow2 жыл бұрын
@@johnhowlind7612 Thank you for that knowledge sir, I too spent most of my life in Bellflower, Ca before the Navy pushed me up to Whidbey Island. Thank you again.
@TheCaptainhairdo2 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to live up there- been visiting the San Juans for 15+ years- but it's out of of my tax bracket anymore.
@chrissiemullan56792 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@amyhenningsgard86182 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!!
@thehighwayman782 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic!
@KenDavies-qv3fs3 жыл бұрын
Orcas has been and will be a great Island to live.
@digitalflightworks87513 жыл бұрын
Sucks being poor
@johnhowlind76122 жыл бұрын
Big trick. Work hard, don’t do stupid things and spend your money on what’s important to you. Drive old cars and wear a lot of t shirts. You can do it .... I did from south central LA. I KNOW POOR!!! Make good choices and work for it!! Good luck.
@michellegratwicke13113 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for sharing your beloved memories and life on Orcas Island. We just arrived today for a night 9/27/2020 to get a flavor of the island and OMG what Beauty. Thanks for sharing your experience, it definitely is a piece of paradise! 😍
@karson28303 жыл бұрын
don't promote washington, all the californians will move here and ruin it; 68 year resident knows; you'd hate it, it rains here all the time! don't move here!
@idac75494 жыл бұрын
Grew up there until late 70s. Can’t afford to live there now :-( but I would in a heartbeat, or Anacortes) Thanks for the video!
@dmac33894 жыл бұрын
Of all the places to go, why would an ol' Barnstormer choose here? But I do think Shimoda would approve. Blessings from Canada.
@sadieh4874 жыл бұрын
this is the most wholesome video I’ve ever seen I want to go here now
@donnybeilner75854 жыл бұрын
And now I want to live there too.
@devinmichaelroberts99544 жыл бұрын
My god this has been my dream since I was 7.. I use to spend summer weeks on Orcas island as a child. I had to leave the state 7 years ago to make a name for myself as a painter and artist in a cheaper area, now that I make over 60 grand a year as an artist the cost of living has raised so much I can't move back. My entire family still lives out there including parents. Some day I hope i get my art income up above hundred grand a year and maybe then i can afford to get a cabin on Orcas.
@javonniebuck7833 жыл бұрын
You can afford a good home out there with that income you just need good credit.
@devinmichaelroberts99543 жыл бұрын
@@javonniebuck783 Not unless you make over 100k a year. The land alone out there is about a quarter million for a lot, I could afford the payments on the land but a house on land out there is between 500k and a million. Thats not affordable for an average middle class income.
@devinmichaelroberts99543 жыл бұрын
@@javonniebuck783 There isnt a single home out there for below 500k on sale. With utilities thats around 3000 a month.
@devinmichaelroberts99543 жыл бұрын
@@javonniebuck783 This is a tiny little house and look how expensive it is. Ridiculous. Especially considering there isnt much employment out there. My guess is the real estate is so high because all of the rich people buying up second homes. www.redfin.com/WA/Eastsound/22-Eastsound-Shores-Rd-98245/home/22912619
@merrybush15844 жыл бұрын
I surely hope all your friends are multi-millionairs so that they can afford a house half as nice as your! It it such a sad sad place to live today....
@johnhowlind76124 жыл бұрын
I am definitely not a millionaire. I drive 15-20 year old cars and 20 year old jeans and lots of T shirts. I save and spend what money I have earned over the years on what is important to me. Grew up in south central LA. You can do it too!!! Not easy but never give up until you get there.
@irmacruz77715 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻beautiful!!
@alaskin9165 жыл бұрын
We are sold. My boyfriend and I will see you on October 12.
@WilliamBrinkley455 жыл бұрын
Beautiful view from your living room!!
@elizabethmcalister4495 жыл бұрын
Yes! I need a husband though.
@orcaswoman4 жыл бұрын
You won't find one on Orcas. Trust me.
@elizabethmcalister4494 жыл бұрын
@@orcaswoman I met my ex-husband in 1977 on Orcas Island and divorced him in Bellingham in 1993. I think I'll "fish" at a better location. lol
@bammbamm31485 жыл бұрын
Was looking at San Juan for a while, but just started looking into Orcas. Seems less crowded, and a tad less expensive for homes. Thanks for the video!
@jillsmcfarland20015 жыл бұрын
It used to be nice,sellout.
@jillsmcfarland20015 жыл бұрын
Is it a home or advertisment?
@jillsmcfarland20015 жыл бұрын
Oh it couldn't be because your fithy rich.
@johnhowlind76124 жыл бұрын
Well you got that wrong. Born in south central LA, worked hard for a looong time and saved by driving old cars , two, sometimes three jobs but now whatever I do have is hard EARNED. My parents (bless their souls ) never could of imagined. Suggestion. Never criticize anybody or anything until you know what you are talking about. Makes your life much better and easier too. Be true to yourself and be happy. It’s a choice.
@debrabelisle13915 жыл бұрын
Just Beautiful ! Thanks for sharing
@nottthereyet48725 жыл бұрын
We stayed for a week on Orcas Island a few years ago - and to this day - with all of our other travels - we cannot forget the amazing memory of that trip and our visit with the islanders. Please always be as kind and welcoming to those of us who are not as fortunate (yet) to live there ~ But who appreciate the beauty, serenity, and the magical adventure that is Orcas Island. Dreaming of our return in retirement . . . soon . . . Thank you for sharing this video with us!
@IntuitiveGoat6 жыл бұрын
Blessings and Peace
@caseypaul93526 жыл бұрын
Me and my wife went there for our honeymoon in December 2017. We loved it so much!!! Can't wait to go back! We loved the delicious cod at madrona in eastsound
@victoriagomez81966 жыл бұрын
You are a blessed man, thanks for sharing your beautiful life
@jsmith3176 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for sharing it.
@Rosa-hw5vt6 жыл бұрын
So very beautiful, it looks like Sweden, I ask myself about the temperature during the year and if it's possible to swim safely
@merrybush15844 жыл бұрын
survival time in the water is less than 20 minutes....
@jamestravis10376 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading such a great video. I have always wanted to visit Orcas Island and now I most definitey will. Glad to see that you are enjoying life...Thats what its all about! All the best!
@keywestjj6 жыл бұрын
The only good use for the mainland is to get between islands!
@chrisponton42336 жыл бұрын
Wow! Grew up in Vermont. Now live in Vero Bch. Florida. I thought I'd lived in some beautiful country. Boy was I wrong! Your Island is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
@blkpylut7 жыл бұрын
WOWWW!! That's GORGEOUS!! You have the LIFE I want!! hahaha Just flew in there last week: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXmoi4Z6oc90Zsk
@clearwaterguy53427 жыл бұрын
After living in Florida for all these years I would move there in a heart beat!
Holy shit Is that Jules? Rosario isn't still open is it?
@ecmcomichael17 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. My own dream is to live one day on Fidalgo Island, however, even that may be too populated for my liking. How is affordability for the common man? I'm a retired USAF Senior NCO and will soon retire fully in about 2-4 years. Are there any homes that would be within reach for someone with an annual family income of $75K? I desire to get away from the riff raff in Portland and get to a place like this of extreme beauty. I think my wife and I are thrilled doing the outdoorsy things and she's an artist and I'm a bit of a musician and this sounds like it could be an incredible place to land. But the affordability is the biggest question I have. Thank you for any answers you might be able to provide.
@Yooyangs6 жыл бұрын
Not really anymore. I'm from Anacortes and it has exploded with Mc Mansions all over the place.
@harrykuheim61076 жыл бұрын
There may be Land still...You gotta do the rest...
@johnhowlind76124 жыл бұрын
Sorry so long to respond. No idea people other than family would be interested. Old dude not aware of social media impact. There are several real estate agencies here and if you are not right on the water you can find some good deals. Especially if you have some skills. Mine was a “ fixer” upper. Also USAF 4 years. Almost a lifer !!
@pnwlady7 жыл бұрын
Nice video. When he said the first thing to do on the island was watching float planes come in and leave, I thought, this guy is a pilot. :)
@sherrialice7 жыл бұрын
is there horseback riding on the island?
@pnwlady7 жыл бұрын
yes. there are great trails in Moran State Park for riding and Turtle Back mountain.
@sherrialice7 жыл бұрын
thank you! now I really want to live there!
@NickYourHomeLoanFriendKrehnke7 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing a slice of your life :-)
@monjiaitaly7 жыл бұрын
you had me at the boat dock coming in. :) I have a friend who lives there.