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

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Accident on 59th and Boyd: Avoid 59th and Admiral

December 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment

A Beach Drive neighbor just notified us of an accident that happened about two hours ago. A truck with a trailer lost control heading south on 59th Ave SW taking out 5 cars along the way before stopping at the intersection of Boyd, Charleston and 59th. There is no signage at 59th and Admiral to alert drivers to detour.

Fortunately, no injuries to people or homes along the way. The police have been called.

 

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Barking Dog Report: Coastal Flooding and Wind Advisory

November 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Here come the wind and waves! As I write this, 7:00 am, we have the following warnings issued by NOAA:

Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm today.

Wind Advisory until 4:00 pm today.

Special Weather Statement until 2:00 pm: Rainfall and high winds today will lead to increased threat of landslides in Western Washington.

High tide is 12.10 feet at 9:05 this morning.

Puget Sound and Hood Canal-Marine Forecast
244 AM PST Tue Nov 9 2021

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON

TODAY
S wind 25 to 35 kt. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain in the morning then rain in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
S wind 20 to 30 kt easing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft after
midnight. Showers and a slight chance of tstms in the evening
then a slight chance of rain after midnight.

Current screenshot from Wind Alert

Even though high tide is two hours away, we already have some splash coming over the seawall. Even though the Marine Forecast (published at 2:44 am) says winds from the south, it’s coming from the southwest (as what Wind Alert is showing).

Stay safe!

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The Big Clam Dig

July 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment

We’ve had seats in the wings watching the reconstruction of the seawall at Emma Schmitz Memorial Viewpoint. It’s been kind of fun watching the machinery roll down to the beach each morning and scurry back up when the tide rolls in.


I’m toying with the idea of getting my hubby his own Tonka trucks so he can play along as he watches the work take place. He has offered to use his clam gun to help the crew out!

We’ve been pretty lucky so far with the tides and the noise hasn’t been too bad (at least not for us) so far….and it’s been interesting to watch.

 

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Mortgage Rates at Record Lows

January 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment

And now a quick word from our sponsor…ME! My full-time day job is as a Mortgage Originator. In fact, this year marks my 20th anniversary at Mortgage Master Service Corporation helping people buy and refinance their Washington state homes. 🙂

I thought I should take a quick moment to share with my neighbors that mortgage rates are at currently at record lows again.

You might considering refinancing if you have rates in the mid-4’s or higher, have private mortgage insurance, an adjustable rate mortgage, home equity line of credit that you would like to combine or if you would like to take cash out.

Plus, 2020 mortgage loan limits for FHA and conventional mortgage loans have increased to $741,750 for “high balance” loans. Loan amounts over $741,750 are considered “jumbo”.

I invite you check out my mortgage blog, The Mortgage Porter, and if you have any questions, or are interested in refinancing or buying a home in Washington state, I am happy to help you!

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Buy Your Tickets Now for Shrek Jr.

January 16, 2020 by 1 Comment

Proudly presented by Alki Elementary School. You can buy your tickets clicking this link.

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Storm Response Map for Seattle

January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment

A huge thank you to Stephanie, one of our readers, for sharing this link showing which roads are being serviced in the event of snow. I’ve added a link to this helpful site to “Swell Links” on the right side of this blog.

It appears we have a chance of snow in the forecast until this weekend.

And it looks like tonight will be another windy one. Stay warm, Neighbors!

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Send us your Beach Drive Halloween Pics!

October 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment

This neighbor’s scary yard captured our dog’s attention on our walk today.

Hitch losing a scary stare down with three black cats!

If you have a spooktacular yard, kiddo or pets (or you!) in costume or a favorite Halloween recipe that you would like to share with your Beach Drive neighbors, give us a howl!

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Water Response off of Beach Drive and “This is Just a Drill”

September 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment

You may be hearing helicopters and seeing large emergency responses happening on Puget Sound.

Ferry with emergency response including helicopters.

Drills are taking place along the Seattle waterfront today including an active shooter on a Washington State ferry. KOMO News has video of it here.

It just so happens there was an actual emergency response off of Beach Drive when someone called in for what appeared to be a paddle-board without a person. In fact, the board is tied up to a buoy and the owners are safe and sound… it didn’t take long at all to get a major response with the timing of the drill.

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Argosy Christmas Ships passing by this Friday

December 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Argosy2008The Argosy Christmas Ships are scheduled to sail along Beach Drive this upcoming Friday, December 7, 2018.  They are scheduled to be at Lowman Beach Park at 7:55 p.m. and then arrive at Alki Beach Park at 11:40 p.m.

Currently the weather for Friday looks like it will be cold and without rain. 🙂

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Holidays, Puget Sound, Uncategorized
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