Party on Pender

Stan and Linda Oglov (Laura’s uncle and aunt) have graciously offered to host a party to celebrate Brandon and Laura’s wedding. It will be held at their beautiful home on Pender Island (in the Gulf Islands). This offers an opportunity for Brandon and Laura’s west coast friends to celebrate without needing to travel to Ontario.

When:

6:00pm, July 9, 2005

Where:

2204 Paisley Road, Pender Island – (250) 629-2076

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Dress:

Island Casual

Travel:

By Ferry http://www.bcferries.com/ (to Otter Bay)

Vancouver/Tsawwassen -> Otter Bay (Pender Island)

Friday July 8^th (4:10PM, 7:45PM)

Saturday July 9^th (8:35AM, 1:50PM)

Otter Bay (Pender Island) - > Vancouver/Tsawwassen

Sunday July 10^th (11:05AM, 3:25PM, 7:25PM)

NOTE: Ferry reservations should be made ASAP as they get full fast and there is no extra fee for reserving early!!!

By Float Plane http://www.seairseaplanes.com/about.php (to Port Washington)

Accommodation / Pender Island Info:

Camping is available on Brandon and Laura’s property which is 18KM from the Party. Utilities and space are limited so be sure to RSVP with Brandon and Laura. (click here for camping information)

Or check in with these sites – book early – summer spaces fill up fast.

http://www.penderisland.info/

http://innonpender.com/

http://www.penderislands.org/pages/links.html

http://www.poetscove.com/

Friends and family in British Columbia will need RSVP. Should you wish to travel in from another province, let us know and we will be sure to keep you informed.

Camping:

For those who wish to camp, here is some addition information on Laura and Brandon's camp site:

Location: Castle Road Lot 8, South Pender (We will have balloons up)

Ammenities: There isn't much. It's a pack in / pack out type of place (we do not have garbage access on the island). We have a trailer with a small bathroom, which is available to all who stay.

Showers: There are public showers located at Port Browning Marina. Showers will cost $1 (1 looney or 4 quarters), but well worth it.

The Driftwood: It is a small strip mall which has a grocery store, bakery/coffee shop, liquor store, gas station, ATM, and small shops.

Food: Please bring your own or use the grocery store at The Driftwood. We do have a BBQ and stove for those who need to cook. Dinner on Saturday will be at the engagement party. Laura and Brandon will be hosting a BBQ lunch on Sunday at our property for those who are still on the island.

Good things to bring: Bottled water, Camping chair, shower stuff, booze, camping supplies.

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