You may have noticed a tour bus with a large group wandering along the waterfront of Mee Kwa Mooks down to Beach Drive and Jacobsen.  Apparently it is a group of American and Japanese geologist studying earthquakes and tsunami’s and they stopped here for a tour before beginning their conference.   The geologist that I briefly taked to stated that they are interested in this area because of the similarities to California and Japan. 

I’ve written about speeders on Beach Drive before so you can imagine my glee that we   now have one of those flashing spedometers across from Emma Schmits View Point.   I just noticed it while walking the pooch.   More to follow.

Update ~ October 9, 2008 8:30 am:  Out for my morning walking of the dog…I can hear cars slowing  down as the approach the automated speed limit sign.   It’s working!

This just in…I’ll update this post as I get more information.  Keep an eye out for a green Suburu Forester with a broker mirror.

"….as my son was loading up his car this morning along Beach Dr, a green Subaru Forester was speeding by and actually hit the door of our car, (just missing my son) and broke off the Forester’s outside mirror.    Of course the speeding car did not stop. Unfortunately my son did not get a license plate number."

Update: the broken mirror is on the Suburu’s passenger side and the event happened on the 6500 block of Beach Drive.   If you spot a car matching this description, please contact the Seattle Police Department.

The suspect was caught…it happened this afternoon in a "secure" condo.   To get the full scoop, read about it on West Seattle Blog.

At the Seattle Night Out event last month, the SPD mentioned that many burglaries happen during warmer weather because of people leaving doors and windows unlocked.  In fact, they warned of increased incidents where people were gardening in their front yards while someone would sneak in through the back and snatch a purse (or something else quick).  I have no idea if this is what happened this afternoon.   At the very least, it’s a reminder for all of us.

Read it here:Download southwest_precinct_public_safety_newslette_august_15_2008.pdf

Beach Drive had a nice pot luck at our Night Out event and were visited by several of Seattle’s finest police officers. 

Apparently the latest crime trends in our area are:

• portable navagation systems and laptops being stolen from cars.
• stolen landscaping (such as fountains)
• new construction sites are being targeted.
• break ins through back doors left open during the hot weather while someone is gardening in the front yard.

I know we really enjoyed seeing neighbors we thank Alyson for sharing her yard and making this event possible.   Watch for recipes on future posts from the delish potluck dishes.

Were there other Seattle Night Out events in Beach Drive?  Please let me know.

I’m looking forward to seeing all our neighbors at tonights event.  Do you have a SNO event planned in your block/area?  It’s not too late to call your neighbors or go door to door and plan a quick get together–what a fun excuse to say hello and enjoy a beautiful sunny evening!   

I’m having residents all over Beach Drive contact me regarding Seattle Night Out which takes place next Tuesday, August 5, 2008.   If you are a Block Watch Coordinator/Captain or if you are having a Seattle Night Out gathering along Beach Drive, please let me know so that I can send people in the right direction–to the gathering closest to them. 

“Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities. It is a great chance to learn about crime prevention, while also celebrating your community and spending time with your neighbors. 

Can you believe it?  Hopefully you have something planned within your block/neighborhood to participate in this event celebrating community and safety.   The Seattle Police Department would like to know if you are planning a Seattle Night Out event no later than August 2, 2008 and Night Out takes place the evening of Tuesday, August 5, 2008.

I sent an email this afternoon to those on my distribution list.  If you are a Beach Drive neighbor and would like to be added to my email list or are interested in the Block Watch/Night Out get together please let me know.

We will also need volunteers to hand out flyers, get the word out, etc.   

Last years event was a pot luck and great fun.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact me.