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pala4833 t1_izp78cb wrote

Reply to comment by Cmdr_Starleaf in Clinton ferry terminal, looking towards Everett and Mukilteo. Circa July 1978 by Nixx_Mazda

Yes, that's true. Whidbey is a single island, cited as the longest in the country. I was asking what they were referring to as "the islands". It doesn't make sense in local parlance. Folks say "The San Juans". But where are "the islands". Like Fox and Anderson? Indian and Marrowstone?

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[deleted] t1_izpfi7g wrote

Whenever I say "the islands" in conversation, I'm always referring to the San Juan Islands and Whidbey Island. I know it doesn't make sense because they're in different counties.

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Cmdr_Starleaf t1_izqos9g wrote

That’s the most common usage I hear as well. Maybe “the islands” were referring to Whidbey and Hat island 🤷‍♂️.

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Cmdr_Starleaf t1_izqozp9 wrote

Speaking of hat Island, I would love a small piece of property there. It only has about 50 full-time residence and you can’t even get to the island unless you yourself are a resident or be guest of a resident. There is a private ferry that only runs on weekends, otherwise you need a private boat.

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[deleted] t1_izso46v wrote

Sounds amazing. I've never been to hat island. I've seen it many times from Everett and the Mukilteo Clinton ferry. I'd love to live on Whidbey.

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Cmdr_Starleaf t1_izsoyx2 wrote

I lived in Whidbey for a year. Very strong sense of community there. Also hard to escape the incestuous gossip in a community that close. Like with everything it has it’s pros and cons.

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NYCHilarity t1_izqhgt1 wrote

It’s the longest in WA, but not the country, by far. Wiki says it’s the fourth longest in the country.

Long Island is nearly 120 miles long.

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