B-Town Blog’s Candidates Forum

April 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment

This is via a comment from Mark Neuman of the B-Town Blog:

I wanted to let you know about the B-Town (Burien) Blog's Candidates Forum featuring the four announced candidates for 34th District State Representative, Position 2.

The Candidates Forum is set for Tuesday April 27, 2010 at the Highline Performing Arts Center on SW 152nd next to Highline High School in Burien, just east of I-509. It'll run from 7pm to 8:30pm.

John Carlson of KVI and KOMO will serve as moderator. (John is originally from West Seattle, and actually ran for 34th District State Representative way back in the mid-80s).

All four announced candidates have agreed to participate:
Mike Heavey, Joe Fitzgibbon, Marcee Stone and Geoffrey "Mac" McElroy.

I am hoping you could forward this email to your Community Association mailing list and anyone else you think might be interested in attending.

Filed Under: Politics

Beach Drive Blog and Social Media

April 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment

I’m pretty involved with various forms of social media personally and professionally.  I really enjoy the information and connections it provides.  With my lil’ ol’ neighborhood blog, Beach Drive Blog, I’ve pretty much stuck with just the blog.

Last year I added “Ning” which provides the community forums linked above.  Recently Ning has announced on their blog that they are going to start charging for their site in the next 10 weeks.  They have not announced fees yet and if it’s nominal, I may keep the Ning site…so far Beach Drive Blog only cost my time and energy.  Once I have more information, I’ll let you know what changes (if any) will take place.

Yesterday I created a Facebook Page for Beach Drive Blog.  If you’re on Facebook, I invite you to join our page and be a fan “like” us.

What else is brewing for Beach Drive Blog?  I would still love to have more neighbors contributing to the blog.  You can be a BDB Reporter, Author or Photographer–just send me an email and let me know you’re interested.   The more people we have participating, the more interesting the blog will be.  Plus, I don’t know what’s going on all the time along the neighborhood that spans Beach Drive.

How many of you are on Twitter?  You may have noticed that I’ve added a Twitter feed on the right side of this blog.  Currently it’s showing Seattle tides and what ever West Seattle blog is tweeting.   I may add more information to this feed and perhaps create a Twitter profile for Beach Drive Blog…are any of you on Twitter?  (If so, follow me @mortgageporter).

UPDATE:  You can visit (and join or “like”) Beach Drive Blog on Facebook by going to www.facebook.com/beachdriveblog

Filed Under: Weblogs

UPDATED: Meeting regarding the Murray Pump Station at Lowman Beach

April 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Update April 23, 2010:  Read West Seattle Blog's coverage of the meeting here.   Be sure to read the comments which also contain a great deal of information.

Tonight at 7pm at the Morgan Community Association's quarterly meeting, the controversial discussion regarding Murray Pump Station continues.   West Seattle Blog has an update here. The meeting takes place in the basement of The Kenney at 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle.

Some options to deal with the "combined sewer overflow" include:

  • digging up a majority of Lowman Beach Park
  • claiming some Beach Drive homes across from the park (via eminet domain)

Dr. Ron Sterling, author of West Seattle Sound Angels blog, states this is

"…the only meeting I am aware of that is scheduled to take place BEFORE King County submits it's plans for SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) approval in June 2010…. Be there if you care!"

Filed Under: Beach Drive Homes, Current Affairs, Parks, Puget Sound, Safety

Last Day to Register for the West Seattle Community Garage Sale

April 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Got stuff?  Got extra stuff you'd like to get rid of? Take part in the 6th annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale which will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010.

Act quickly…today, April 22nd, is the last day to register and take advantage of being promoted with this event.   For more information, click here:  West Seattle Community Garage Sale

Filed Under: Events, Garage Sales

Lost: Black Kitten, Milo

April 21, 2010 by 1 Comment

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Milo is missing from his family.  If you find him, please call his humans at 206-890-3937.

 

Filed Under: Lost and Found, Pets

Leschi Fire Rescue Boat

April 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment

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It's not everyday you see the Leschi cruising in this area… at least I don't!   The Leschi seemed to slowly linger just south of Emma Schmitz View Point for a little while.

I'm not sure what they were doing in this neck of the pond, do you?

Filed Under: Puget Sound

The Vashon Hum: Do You Hear It?

April 19, 2010 by 7 Comments

Almost every night, when I'm settling into bed and the house is quiet, I hear a very low grade hum.  My husband doesn't hear it.  Sometimes I've wondered if it's a tug boat or large ship going by, but often times I don't see anything cruising in the sound…making me wonder if it's a sub lurking about.

I was beginning to think it was just me…until I read an article in the Seattle PI about "The Vashon Hum".  Now I'm wondering if any of my Beach Drive neighbors are hearing a hum too?

Filed Under: Puget Sound

Celebrate Earth Day at Lincoln Park

April 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Earthday

Today from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, you can join the Seattle Parks Department in celebrating Earth Day by cleaning up the beach area at Lincoln Park.    As the sign posted on the telephone pole says, bring a picnic and meet at Shelter #5 by the beach where you'll be joined by Camp Long staff. 

Filed Under: Current Affairs, Parks

She’s Back…Harvesting a Giant Bag of Moon Shells

April 16, 2010 by 2 Comments

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Harvesting shells from this area is a crime.   She's been on private property doing this as well as Emma Schmitz which is a Marine Reserve…this is not her first occurance (she's the same person photo'd in this post). 
 

Filed Under: Crime, Parks, Puget Sound

Seal in the Sunset

April 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment

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This fella was calmly floating around the Puget Sound last night.  When we first spied him, he was floating on his side with a flipper straight up in the air…of course by the time we grabbed our camera, he stopped.

Filed Under: Puget Sound, Sunrise & Sunset, Wildlife
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