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Registered Member #7121 Joined: Sun Nov 25 2012, 10:08PM : Posts: 231
Recently the Big Bear Historical Society was able to visit and tour Garstin Island. I was able to take several photographs during that tour. I will post three or four at a time since the internet server seems to be limiting the amount of data it will accept at one time. This will also give time for other socalmountain members to respond. I would especially invite Chris Cook to comment since he was also on the tour and was listening more to the guide rather than taking photos like myself.
Wow, looks the same as when I visited it years ago when Helen leased that Island. Glad to see its staying in good shape with some improvements! Winter can leave now... Lets try to get above 50 degrees???
Registered Member #7121 Joined: Sun Nov 25 2012, 10:08PM : Posts: 231
Here are some additional photos from the outside. Note the one unusual photo is of the utility lines/pipes going to the island. Now would be a good time to update or do any needed repairs.
Great pictures, thanks for posting! It now looks at it did when I kept my boat docked there in the late 90's, early 2000's when you could walk to it.
I'm not sure who's taken ownership since Helen passed away, but I know a few of my friends are helping restore it. But again, I don't know her involvement with it, who she knows and why she's helping.
Regardless it looks great, I stayed there once, a very fun, unique experience! FOLLOW @BENSWEATHER ON TWITTER! OR FOR LOCAL WEATHER [Click Here]
Thanks for the pictures, the place looks great! Since I sold my boat I haven't been out in awhile. FOLLOW @BENSWEATHER ON TWITTER! OR FOR LOCAL WEATHER [Click Here]
Like a lot of people, we have been canceled by Foremost Insurance. Who is everyone else using now? We did try to reach out to the gentleman at Allstate, but he never got back to us with a quote, and our policy is expiring in a little more than a month. We're out in Baldwin, just beneath God's Eye. Any help is much appreciated!
Hwy 247 At Rattlesnake Cyn (between Lucerne Valley And Landers) - Major T.c. - Requesting Medical Helicopter 285 Out Of Big Bear **expect Delays** More Info: [Click Here]
Significant Delays Being Reported Highway 18 In The Arctic Circle Between The Big Bear Dam And Snow Valley Due To Traffic Accident. More Info: [Click Here]
E50 On Scene Hwy 18 East Of Lakeview Point - 2 Vehicle Traffic Accident - Minor To Moderate Damage - 1 Patient With Minor Injuries **expect Delays** More Info: [Click Here]
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Garstin Island visit with Big Bear Historical Society
Don't you age 2 to 1 in Idaho? Now that you made it this far..... what's next?? 
Have a great one and many more!