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		<title>Orcas Island Mopeds &#8211; A Fun Orcas Island Transportation Option!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of our guests have inquired about Orcas Island Mopeds, so we thought it would be useful to tell you about a great company on Orcas Island that rents mopeds.
Here is a sample FAQ from their website: OrcasMopeds.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What it is a Moped?
A: It is a classification of Motor Bike that has an <a href="http://www.theorcasohana.com/blog/2010/08/orcas-island-mopeds-a-fun-orcas-island-transportation-option/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of our guests have inquired about Orcas Island Mopeds, so we thought it would be useful to tell you about a great company on Orcas Island that rents mopeds.</p>
<p>Here is a sample FAQ from their website: <a title="Orcas Island Mopeds" href="http://www.orcasmopeds.com/" target="_blank">OrcasMopeds.com</a></p>
<div id="FAQPage_Intro1"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></p>
<p><a id="what"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Q: What it is a Moped?</strong><br />
</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>A:</strong> It is a classification of Motor Bike that has an engine displacement of 50cc&#8217;s<br />
or less, or capable of speeds less than 30 mph.</span></span></div>
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<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ2a"><a id="why"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Q: Where are the Pedals?</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ2Ans"><strong>A:</strong> Originally mopeds did have pedals. Our Mopeds CAN be equipped with pedals,<br />
but would you really want to pedal a 110 pound bike up an Orcas Island hill?</div>
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<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ3a"><a id="whatkind"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Q: Do I need a License to Drive a Moped?</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></strong></div>
<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ3Ans"><strong>A:</strong> YES!  You need a VALID Driver&#8217;s License WITH YOU in order to drive a Moped<br />
or Scootcar.  If you are below age 18 you must also ride with your parent<br />
or guardian.</div>
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<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ4a"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a id="how"><strong>Q: Do I have to wear a Helmet?</strong></a><a id="whatmore"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong> </strong></span></a></p>
<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ4Ans"><a id="whatmore"><strong>A:</strong> Yes, you are required by Law to wear a DOT approved Motorcycle Helmet and<br />
eye protection (glasses) while riding a Moped or a Scootcar.</a></div>
<p><a id="whatmore">How fast can they go? </a><a id="whatmore"><strong><br />
<hr /></strong></a></p>
<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ6a"><a id="how"><strong>Q: How fast can they go?</strong></a></div>
<p></span></div>
<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ6Ans"><strong>A:</strong> Mopeds are regulated by law to only attain a speed of 30 mph.<br />
Due to their small engine size they will go much slower (10-15mph) on steep<br />
hills. Their speed will also be greatly effected by the weight of the rider.<br />
Riders must follow the Rules of the Road and stay to the right to let faster<br />
vehicles pass.</div>
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<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ6a"><a id="how"><strong>Q: I&#8217;ve never driven a Moped, is it hard to ride?</strong></a></div>
<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ6Ans"><strong>A:</strong> No. Our Mopeds have automatic transmissions, so you don&#8217;t need to worry<br />
about shifting.  You just need to use a throttle and brakes to control a moped.<br />
If you can ride a bicycle you should be able to handle a moped.</p>
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<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ6a"><a id="how"><strong>Q: Can I carry a passenger on the back of a Moped?</strong></a></div>
<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ6Ans"><strong>A:</strong> Can I carry a passenger on the back of a Moped?<br />
No, it is illegal. Our mopeds are designed for ONE rider only. To carry a<br />
passenger a Moped must have a set of foot pegs for both the driver and the<br />
passenger.   Our Mopeds do not have foot pegs for a passenger. If you wish to ride  with a passenger you would need to rent a Scootcar instead which can  carry a passenger seated next to you</p>
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<div id="FAQPage_SampleFAQ6a"><a id="how"><strong>Q: Are their Trails around here to ride on?</strong></a></div>
<div><strong>A:</strong> No, there are no trails.  These are road bikes, not meant for off road use. They<br />
are licensed and a legal to use on all public roads on Orcas Island. Scootcars<br />
however are NOT allowed to go on the road to the top of Mt. Constitution.</div>
<p><img src="http://orcasmopeds.parks.officelive.com/images/orcas%20mopeds%20web%20logo.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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		<title>Going Home: A Day in The Life of An Islander</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lacy Kirkland</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ferry Line
posted 03/23/2010
M.E. Rollins
Waiting in the ferry line in Anacortes, I&#8217;m sitting propped up on pillows and blankets in the back seat of my car, knitting. It&#8217;s a beautiful Spring day. I&#8217;m happy to say I don&#8217;t have cancer or anything like that, but I did get some news from my doctor I did <a href="http://www.theorcasohana.com/blog/2010/03/going-home-a-day-in-the-life-of-an-islander/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_158" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 260px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-158" href="http://www.theorcasohana.com/blog/2010/03/going-home-a-day-in-the-life-of-an-islander/ferry_mtbaker/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-158" title="Ferry_MtBaker" src="http://www.theorcasohana.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Ferry_MtBaker-250x169.jpg" alt="San Juan Island Ferry" width="250" height="169" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">San Juan Island Ferry</p></div>
<p><a href="http://www.sanjuanislander.com/columns/merollins/main.shtml">The Ferry Line</a><br />
posted 03/23/2010<br />
<a href="merollins@sanjuanislander.com">M.E. Rollins</a></p>
<p>Waiting in the ferry line in Anacortes, I&#8217;m sitting propped up on pillows and blankets in the back seat of my car, knitting. It&#8217;s a beautiful Spring day. I&#8217;m happy to say I don&#8217;t have cancer or anything like that, but I did get some news from my doctor I did not like, ironically having to do with my hearing. I hate poetic justice when I deserve it. I knew I should have thought of something other than good hearing to use when writing about good signs in a prospective mate.</p>
<p>A carload of teenage girls are laughing, yelling, generally carrying on at maximum volume one car back in line. Fortunately, I can&#8217;t hear them quite as well as I thought I could. Getting annoyed, but with the sun turning the car into an oven, I roll the windows down a little to get some fresh air, trying my best not to be in a bad mood. What would Byron Katie say about how I&#8217;m thinking about my life right at this moment? Then, suddenly, I simultaneously hear and feel SPLAT!</p>
<p>My window is down no more than two inches, I swear. And yet, somehow, a bird has managed to take direct aim right through the open window, hitting the blankets, the sleeve of my favorite shirt, and the inside of the car door. My reaction is instantaneous. An expletive erupts and shoots out the windows before I even notice who might be within earshot.</p>
<p>Continuing to swear to myself, I strip, right there in the ferry line, desperate to get out of my shirt. I am not laughing, this is not funny. I pull my jacket around me, only half attempting to cover up while carefully removing my arms from my sleeves, trying not to make matters worse. But I can&#8217;t help wondering, was it a seagull or a crow, and isn&#8217;t bird poop white?</p>
<p>After exiting my shirt, I don the jacket. I round up two unused paper napkins and do my best to clean up. A little gets on my hand which I carefully remove with the corner of a napkin. I&#8217;m squeamish about this kind of stuff anyway, but this is beyond gross. I make a pile of the soiled blankets and my shirt after using the sleeve to wipe up what I couldn&#8217;t get with the napkins. My mood is the color of bird poop.</p>
<p>At this point, realizing the bird might still be in the vicinity, I roll up the windows. I get out of the car, locking it, and make my way to the restroom to wash my hands and arms. The OCD part of me is sure a little of the mess has soaked through to my skin. Once inside, I take off my jacket, apologizing to the woman next to me who&#8217;s washing her hands. I blurt out to her what just happened, half laughing at the absurdity of it all. She laughs, and then in spite of myself, I laugh too as I continue exclaiming how disgusting it is. The nice young woman is saying “Eeuuww!” right along with me. As we talk and laugh, my feeling of exasperation begins to dissolve. And suddenly, with one last belly laugh, it&#8217;s gone.</p>
<p>Chuckling and feeling much better, I go back to the car, relieved to see there&#8217;s nothing to clean off the outside of it. That bird had good aim. Two lanes over, there&#8217;s an elderly man who seems to have lost his way. Just as I move toward him, the woman who was sitting in the car next to mine gets out of hers, and she&#8217;s already approaching him. She&#8217;s touching his arm now, they exchange words, then she heads back, assured he can find his way.</p>
<p>I pause a moment, watching the scene. Then, suddenly, the ferry line is moving. Racing around the car, I jump into the driver&#8217;s seat. There&#8217;s barely enough time to turn the key, put the car in drive, release the brake, and drive just fast enough to catch up. Inching onto the ferry, I follow directions, stop and set the brake. Upstairs the ferry is full but there&#8217;s an empty seat near the teenage girls. They&#8217;re having fun and I don&#8217;t mind. I pull out my knitting and sit back for the ride, smiling, ready to go home.</p>
<p>(source: <a href="http://www.sanjuanislander.com/columns/merollins/main.shtml">http://www.sanjuanislander.com/columns/merollins/main.shtml</a>)</p>
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