Can Be A Nut Tour - Hotel Deadline June 11

[Carlos Cruz]

Countrymen - *I am not using that term loosely here*,

Consider this fair warning - you may be called on to bail us (me) Hispanic
looking Club members out of the pokie during the Can-Be-A-Nut tour.  I'm not
one to mix politics with fun, but I came across something today that has me
wondering what-if.  There is a thought-provoking article in this week's
Seattle Weekly, titled *Rough Seize*.   It discusses a new border patrol
initiative centered in Anacortes.  Border patrol has evidently set up shop
and are detaining Hispanic looking individuals for possible deportation.

Fortunately I'm as American as the border patrol officers - but the mere
inconvenience and possible detention while they sort it all out has me
wondering...  So consider this fair warning, if you don't see me sitting
around the camp fire that evening singing along and raising a beer with you
- you better pass the hat, collect some money for bail and come looking for
me.  I'm counting on you.

One of the many ironic things I found in the article was the fact that the
program is centered around ferry traffic between the San Juan Islands and
Anacortes ( or Ana Cortes ) - both quite prominent Hispanic names.  Anyway,
I look forward to meeting more of you then - I hope!

!hasta luego!
Carlos Cruz




On 6/7/08, Eric Dremel <edremel at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Cascaders:
>
> Just a reminder that the deadline to reserve rooms for the Can Be A Nut
> Tour
> is June 11th. I've spoken to the Marina Inn in Anacortes and learned that
> we
> have 9 rooms reserved. Apparently there were more reservations but some
> canceled? If you have already made a reservation, it might be a good idea
> to
> confirm it with the hotel to be sure you are all set. If you have yet to
> register please do so this week, there are just a few rooms left in the
> club's name and the hotel has no additional rooms to allocate. Once our
> block is all reserved or the June 11 date passes there will be no more
> rooms!
>
> Anacortes is a difficult place in summer due to ferry traffic. We also have
> a great rate ($95.00) at this property which has recently undergone
> extensive updating! Don't delay!!
>
> Marina Inn
> 3300 Commercial Ave
> Anacortes, WA  98221
> (360) 293-3545
> www.marinainnwa.com
>
> Eric Dremel
> CAHC Activities Coordinator