Micro Libraries on Beach Drive

June 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Micro-libraries are springing up all over and on Beach Drive, we have at least two (please let us know if we’re missing any)! These private mini-libraries offer free books and often encourage the community to borrower a book and perhaps, leave or donate a book. Each micro-library has their own unique design and personality.

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This is the first micro-library that I noticed on Beach Drive. It’s located by 4171 Beach Drive.

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This micro-library is located at 4710 Beach Drive, features a mini-garden along with a couple of chairs to relax in, should you decide to start reading there.

Want to find other micro-libraries in your area? Check out http://littlefreelibrary.org  which features an interactive map.  I wasn’t able to locate our Beach Drive libraries on the map – however, you’ll notice there are several others located in West Seattle.
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I’ve been meaning to write this post for quite a while…you could say it’s over-due. 🙂

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Baby Seal off shores of 4800 block Beach Drive

June 20, 2014 by 6 Comments

There’s a very young seal pup that is currently swimming around the 4700-4800 block of Beach Drive. Right now you can hear the youngster calling for (I imagine) their mother.  Earlier this morning the youngster was beached on the shores when the tide was down.  Seal Sitters did photo graph and document the pup and remind everyone to leave this cute pup alone and contact Seal Sitters should he/she wind up on the beach again.

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Coast Guard hanging out off of Beach Drive

June 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

If you’re wondering what the Coast Guard has been doing hanging out off the shores of 5000 block area of Beach Drive, they were called in for a boat that was near the seawall from a buoy coming loose.  We witnessed a small boat in that area which could have been the one the caused the concern. It appears it safely made it’s way out of the area and the Coast Guard has left the area.  There is a buoy near the bulkhead that seems to have broke loose.  We’re experiencing a decent amount of chop in the water which can loosen buoys and/or boats.

Here is the current Puget Sound Marine forecast:

TONIGHT
SW WIND 5 TO 15 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS. SHOWERS AND
SLIGHT CHANCE OF TSTMS IN THE EVENING…THEN RAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT.

FRI
SW WIND 10 TO 15 KT…RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 1 TO
2 FT…BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FT. RAIN LIKELY IN THE MORNING…THEN A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.

FRI NIGHT
SW WIND 15 TO 25 KT…BECOMING S 10 TO 20 KT AFTER
MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT…SUBSIDING TO 1 TO 3 FT. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.

SAT
SW WIND 10 TO 20 KT…BECOMING S 10 KT IN THE AFTERNOON.
WIND WAVES 1 TO 3 FT…SUBSIDING TO 1 FT OR LESS IN THE AFTERNOON.

If you have a buoy, if nothing else, this could serve as a good reminder to double check yours.  The person who installed our buoy recommends inspecting chain and shackles every two years after installation (why not check every year?).  We wound up having to replace a good portion of ours recently after five years.

Filed Under: Puget Sound, Weather

Is this your chair?

May 15, 2014 by 2 Comments

We had a request from a Beach Drive neighbor:

Earlier today, there was a white chair sitting outside of a house on Beach Drive between LaRustica and 61st and Beach Drive with a “Free” sign on it.

Unfortunately, I can’t remember the exact place.

Well, nobody seemed to be interested because whoever it was, dumped the chair at the corner of 56th Ave SW and SW Oregon.

Perhaps if you post a picture of the chair, it might pique someone’s memory and we can track down these litter bugs…

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So if this was your chair… or if you would like a free chair, please swing by 56th and Oregon and pick it up. 🙂

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Found Dog: Small Black Pug-ish Dog

April 25, 2014 by 2 Comments

This in tonight:

Can you please post this found dog?  I know someone must be looking for him.  Very sweet…..playing in my backyard on 63rd SW.

Found running loose this afternoon on 61st SW and Hinds…..no collar.

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Filed Under: Lost and Found, Pets

Found: Cat

April 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Are you missing a stocky cat? This kitty has been hanging out around 58th and Chilberg.  A Beach Drive neighbor describes the kitty as:

“He has a long tail and was not spooked by me but would not come near me. A bit larger than the average with thick looking legs. He did not seem feral but wary. He is not here any longer but hung out for about 20-30 min. Hopefully he is just roaming and will go home but he does not look like any of the neighbors cats and the raccoons are back so wanted to check…”

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Filed Under: Lost and Found, Pets

Are you missing a kayak?

April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment

UPDATE 9:50 AM: The kayak is being retrieved by the SPD.

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There appears to be a submerged kayak floating off the shores of Emma Schmitz Park this morning.

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The Seattle Police Department has a boat that just happens to be in Port Orchard, that will be checking this out. The Coast Guard has been notified as well.

Filed Under: Boats, Lost and Found, Puget Sound

LOST DOG: Have you seen Charlie?

March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment

This just in:

Missing poodle mix !!! He is in a foster home and the leash slipped out of their hands!
He is wearing his collar, leash, harness and has his microchip tag on him!!!!

Please call 208-320-2590

He was lost in the area near 35th and Barton.. They lost sight of him near Fauntleroy Park.

Charlie was last spotted Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm at 44th & Cambridge. He ran back into the park.

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Filed Under: Lost and Found, Pets

Are you missing a puppy? (FOUND & REUNITED!)

March 20, 2014 by 1 Comment

Update 9:30AM Found the hound!

Thanks to several Beach Drive neighbors… Charlotte, Judy, Kevin, Jeff, guy with stroller, lady with dogs, passing cars with sightings, etc. we managed to track Brownie down and reunite him with relieved owners.

Original Post…

Reports are coming in of a puppy who looks to be about 40 pounds and a lab-sheppard mix, running scared around Jacobson and Beach Drive.  He is too frightened to come when called.

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Filed Under: Lost and Found, Pets

Missing Kitty: Have you seen Fiona?

March 1, 2014 by 1 Comment

UPDATE: Fiona has been happily reunited with her human.  

Fiona is a black and white kitten who has been missing from the Beach Drive area since February 20th. You may have seen some of her flyers posted along Beach Drive.

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Filed Under: Just for fun, Pets
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