Two separate posts on Facebook warn of poison being spread in the wooded trails of Mee Kwa Mooks park. We have not personally gone to the park to verify, however we feel it’s important to err on the side of caution and share this. Hopefully this person is caught asap. 
This photo was taken from Facebook.
Poisoned Mice found in Mee Kwa Mooks Woods
March 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Lost Cats: Have you seen the LaRustica kitties?
March 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Has anyone seen our La Rustica cats? Both of our cats have gone missing. Meecho, our fluffy white and grey cat, was last seen on New Years Eve. Tiramisu, our striped cat, was last seen on Tuesday, Feb 25th. I’ve posted multiple times on Next Door looking for Meecho with no luck, but now our other kitty is missing.
Before anyone starts judging, just know that we love our cats, but they love to go outside and always find a way to sneak out even if we try to keep them in. They live above the restaurant and when people come in or out of the upstairs, they dart between your legs. They are animals and love to be with us, but also don’t want to use the litterbox if they can just go outside.
Both cats had airtag collars but the collars are the breakaway types, and may have come off. Both cats are microchipped and spayed/neutered.
If you have seen them, please let us know. We really miss our kitties
Many Homes without Power along Beach Drive
February 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Many homes are currently without power along the Beach Drive neighborhood following last night’s windstorm. Our weather system actually clocked a gust of 71 mph at 2:40 am. We didn’t lose power until around 7:30 this morning…about the time I thought we were out of the woods. As I write this (around noon), we are still one of the homes without power. I’m thankful that the temps are warmer and that it happened during the daytime.
It’s still gusty and there is a Small Craft Advisory in effect until 7pm tonight.
Stay safe, neighbors! I hope the power is restored for all of us soon!
Barking Dog Report: Stormy Weather Ahead
February 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
HIGH WIND WARNING is now an hour earlier since our last update – starting at noon today with gusts up to 60 mph. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a wind warning that cautions people to stay in the lower levels of their home! (See below). The GALE WATCH has been elevated to a GALE WARNING, which means the weather is imminent.
Next high tides are 1:07 pm today at 9.6 feet and Tuesday morning at 4:18 am at 11.3 feet. The wee hours are when this storm may be the most impactful.
I’m issuing a “barking dog report” to give a heads up that those who live on the water may have some splashing water coming over their seawalls. If you’re a long-time reader of BDB, you know that a “barking dog report” is intended to be a helpful warning and hopefully, it’s much ado about nothing, like your neighbors barking dog.
Tides:
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE…Bremerton and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN…Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Strongest winds will occur during the overnight hours.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
…GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 30 to 40 kt.
* WHERE…Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Seattle and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Federal Way, and Kent
328 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY…
TODAY…Mostly cloudy in the morning, then a chance of rain late in the morning. Rain in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. East wind to 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph becoming south with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT…Windy. Rain likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. Rain likely in the morning. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows in the 40s. South wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
TUESDAY…Windy. Rain at times. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely. Highs near 50. Southwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. South wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph decreasing to 10 mph or less after midnight.
Gale Watch in effect starting Monday afternoon
February 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
UPDATE 3:09 PM: A Wind Advisory is in effect starting 1:00 PM Friday through 7:00 Tuesday morning.
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM PST TUESDAY…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN…From 1 PM Monday to 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
Beginning of original post below.
The tides that coincide with the potential winds starting on Monday are estimated at 9.60 feet at 1:07 pm, going down to -0.67 feet and then heading up to 11.30 feet at 4:18 am on Tuesday morning.
In my opinion, Tuesday morning in the wee hours may be the most exciting part of the storm; especially for those who are lucky enough to live on the west side of Beach Drive. It’s possible we could see some water splashing over seawalls if we have enough 40 mph gusts building up the waves.
If we see constant gusts in the 40’s from 4pm through early Tuesday, we could also potentially have some power outages. This Wind Alert graph is based on forecasted winds for the area around Alki Light House.
…GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt possible.
* WHERE…East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands, Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
Windy Weather: GALE WATCH
February 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
UPDATE 2/22/25 at 3:39 pm: A GALE WATCH is in effect starting Monday at 4:00 pm through Tuesday at 7:00 am.
NOTE: 1 knot is approximately 1.151 mile per hour. 25 to 35 kts is approximately 28.8 to 40.2 mph.
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.
START OF THE ORIGINAL POST:
Based on current forecast from Wind Alert, we could have some spectacular weather coming up. Check this condensed view showing gusts hitting 50 mph on Monday and Tuesday.
Today’s forecasted wind peak with gusts estimated at 39 mph at 4:00 pm while the tide will be low (around 2.7 feet).
On Sunday, the forecasted wind peaks from around 5pm to 7pm, during low tides again. 😅
Monday (and Tuesday) is set to be another story as you saw from my teaser at the beginning of this post.
Of course, a lot can change between now and Monday and I’m using a blend of the available models on Wind Alert. If this is accurate, we may have gusts in the 40s from 4:00 pm Friday to 5 am Tuesday.
How about those tides? At 4:00 pm on Friday, tides are estimated to be around 6 feet and heading down to a low of -0.7 feet at 8:22 pm. The next high tide is estimated to be 11.30 feet at 4:18 am Tuesday when gusts are estimated in the 40’s from the southwest. We will be keeping a close eye on this.
We do have a flood watch in effect through late Tuesday for all the rain that’s in the forecast.
Stay tuned and get those flashlights ready!
By the way, be sure to follow us on Facebook for more updates.
The Letter You DON’T Want to Receive from the Post Office
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
We received this in yesterday’s mail. Ugh! 
Neighbor Seeking Advice for their Seawall
December 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A Beach Drive neighbor wants to repair their seawall as it has cracks and exposed rebar. They have been trying to get a permit for the last couple of years and have recently learned they will need to pay $50K to mitigate the impact to the environment.
If you’ve had any experience that you’re willing to share about repairing a seawall, please let us know! Comment below or reach out to us and we can connect you with the neighbor. 
Gale Warning and Wind Advisory until 4pm
December 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
You don’t need this blog to inform you that it’s windy this morning! Our weather station shows that we had a gust of 49.4 mph SE at around 7:25 a.m.
The next high tide is estimated 12.06 feet at 2:39 pm. Wind Alerts forecast looks like gusts may simmer down to around 35 mph at that time.
…GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt.
* WHERE…Puget Sound and Hood Canal.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON…
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE…Hood Canal Area, Bremerton and Vicinity, Seattle and
Vicinity, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.
Power Outage along Beach Drive
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Just as we’re watching the end of the 49ers vs Rams game….poof! The power is out and we see a flash of light. Seattle City Light reports about 4900 out estimated power returning at 2am tomorrow. Just tell me the 49ers won? 
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