Moon Shell Harvesting–Your Thoughts?

DSC_0021 Last week I noticed a group of men that appeared to be collecting a significant amount of moon shells along the beach in front of Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point.    I also see this person (photo) on a regular basis doing the same…armed with decent size tote, plucking many shells from the beach. 

One day I asked this person what she was doing (she had gone well past the park and was on private property); she informed she was collecting moon shells and beach glass. 

One shell here or there may not make a significant change but weekly raidings may have an environmental impact.   I have no idea if the moon shells are being harvested for food or decor.

What are your thoughts?    

Juvenile Bald Eagle spied near Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point

This morning, this fine feathered fella was spied in the large tree near the south end of Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point.

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You can see more of my photos of this (and other Bald Eagles) by clicking here.

Earthcorps at Mee Kwa Mooks

Today, the fine folks at Earthcorps were out at Mee Kwa Mooks Park.

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Rock Stacks at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook

Are these artistic arrangements done by the same person who sent us these photos last year?

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Shhhh…It’s a Surprise

At 7pm tonight, a gentleman will be ariving with his signficant other at this site at Mee Kwa Mooks.

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I had to grin when the Chef told me the name of his company: Rain City Catering…it shares the same name as on of the blogs I’m an author at.  Unfortunately, I’m not able to find info on this catering…if anyone has info, please comment and let me know.

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REI Work Crew at Emma Schmidts

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My husband, aka The Junior Reporter for Beach Drive Blog, noticed this work crew from REI volunteering at Emma Schmidts Memorial View Point earlier today.   They certainly picked a nice day for it!

Another Accident on Beach Drive

Earlier a neighbor reported how their car was smashed along Beach Drive with no note or contact from the "guilty party".   Just this morning, on my way home from the grocery store I was stunned to see someone drove through Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point.  Smashing a park bench, taking out a bus stop sign and ripping apart bushes along the street.   A resident said she heard it happen last night but did not see the car.

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It’s amazing the vehicle was able to drive away and must have significant damage.

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A gentleman who works for the parks department just happened to drive by and stood the bus sign up.   There is glass all over the road from the damaged vehicle.   Both the Seattle Parks Department and Police Department have been notified.

Update:  WSB reports in the comments below that there was a 911 "aid" call at 4:02 am.   Unsure if someone actually hit and ran–sounds like someone might have been rescued. 

Sewer Pipeline Inspection

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At the south end of Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point at the base of Jacobsen and Beach Drive, part of Beach Drive is blocked off for a sewer inspection by King County.   

It’s a crappy job…but somebody’s got to do it.  Sorry, I just can’t help myself (even though I should).

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Enjoying the Sunny Weather taking a Dip at Emma Schmitz

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Alki Play Field Work PARTY

Friday April 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Let’s make Alki Play field a better
place to play. Join the Alki Community Center Clean Team.We will
sweep, paint, trim, and pick up garbage.Call for more info: 684-7430.

Alki Community Center

5817 SW Stevens St.