Concerning Fake Cable-Guy on Beach Drive Last Night

June 10, 2009 by Leave a Comment

West Seattle Blog has a disturbing story about how a man (mis)represented himself as an employee of Comcast when knocking on a door at 7pm last night at Beach Drive and Douglas Place.

Read the entire story by clicking here.

Warm summer nights breeds opportunity for criminals when doors and windows are left open.  In this case, Chris from Beach Drive was taking a nap when the stranger awoke him knocking on the door.  I do encourage you to read the entire post at West Seattle Blog and to call the Police when you suspect something's not right.

Filed Under: Safety

There is the season… Tern Tern Tern.

June 6, 2009 by 1 Comment

A true sign of summer is when the Terns appear to fish to Puget Sound.

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Filed Under: Puget Sound, Wildlife

DejaVu All Over Again: Early June Weather

June 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Remember that storm in early June last year?  I do…the spray from the salt savaged my tomato plants and several trees.  Tonights blast of wind is pretty amazing too.    I must admit, as someone who likes to share a "barking dog report" when the weather changes on us; this one caught me by surprise.   One moment, I was enjoying a beautiful sunset with my husband on the deck… and then my Sister-in-Law calls from Woodmont to ask if the wind has hit us yet…during our call it did!

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West Seattle Blog is reporting that parts of North Admiral may be out of power (our lights have flickered while writing this post).

Editors Note:  I'm posting live from my laptop as I write this just in case we lose power, internet, etc.

All this hot sunny weather has had my "barking dog" reports taking a comfy snooze…but not Cliff Mass…his post from today says all Hell is breaking loose!

Filed Under: Weather

Tour Alki on a Bike Tour this Sunday

June 4, 2009 by Leave a Comment

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society (SWSHS) invites residents to bike into history as the 2nd Annual SWSHS Bike Tour returns to West Seattle Sunday, June 7, 2009, 12:30 to 2 p.m. The Bike Tour accompanies SWSHS’ popular Walking Tour series, showcasing some of West Seattle’s most influential landmarks. Beginning at the Log House Museum on Alki Beach, the Bike Tour is a casual 5-mile bike ride around the Duwamish Peninsula via Alki and Harbor Avenues and West Marginal Way. Featured sites on the route include the Log House Museum, the newly reconstructed Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza, Alki Beach, Anchor Park (formerly Luna Park) and the new Duwamish Longhouse on West Marginal Way. Admission to the Bike Tour is $7for non-members, $5 for museum members. Donations are accepted. The Log House Museum is located at 3003 61st Avenue SW, a half-block off Alki Avenue. Participants are encouraged to register by contacting Sarah Frederick at (206) 938-5293 or shop@loghousemuseum.org. For more information about SWSHS, log on to www.loghousemuseum.org.

Filed Under: Alki, Charity, Current Affairs

Only a Drill…thankfully

May 31, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Tis the season for water rescues.   Seattle Fire Department's Ladder 11 was just at Mee Kwa Mooks running a rescue drill.

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Filed Under: Safety

Learn at the Log House Museum

May 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Tuesday, June 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Log House Museum, Joan Hockaday talks on "The Olmsted Legacy in West Seattle" from her new book, Greenscapes,  Olmsted's Pacific Northwest (WSU Press 2009).  Hockaday is a gardener historian who researched the Schmitz family and West Seattle connection in the archives of the Log House Museum.  Frederick Law Olmsted traveled to Seattle to design the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and offered his advice to the Parks Board, including Federdinand Schmitz.
 
Event is free but donations are always gratefully accepted.
Filed Under: Charity, Current Affairs

Bagpiper on Beach Drive Yesterday

May 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Did you hear the bagpiper yesterday evening?  He was playing at Emma Schmitz Memorial Viewpoint–treating nearby listeners with his solo concert.  It was great timing as we were celebrating  my sister's 40th birthday with family members.

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Over a year ago, a Beach Drive Blog reader was curious who the "Beach Drive Bag-Piper" was…I understand this person is not the same musician.   He did a great job–but I can tell you that he doesn't take request (at least not to play Happy Birthday).

Filed Under: Just for fun, Parks

Hear Author Joan Hockaday at the Log House Museum June 2

May 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Joan Hockaday, author of Greenscapes, Olmsted's Pacific Northwest, which WSU Press has published this spring, will talk about the influence of John Charles Olmsted on West Seattle, particularly his friendship with Ferdinand Schmitz whose land became Schmitz Park and Me-Kwa-Mooks Park.  The talk is Tuesday June 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., sponsored by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. 
 
Contact the museum for more information:  206-938-5293 or loghousemuseum@comcast.net.  The talk is free; books will be available. 
Filed Under: Books

Alki Community Council Meeting Tomorrow Night

May 20, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Alki Community Council General Meeting
Thursday, May 21st from 7 to 8:30 PM
Alki Community Center, 59th Ave and Stevens
 
Topics:
 
Update on Alki Crime Situation by Lt Steve Paulsen, Operations Officer, Southwest Precinct
 
Update on Alki's Wildlife Habitat Day at the Bathhouse, Saturday, May 23rd from 11 to 3 PM
Filed Under: Crime, Events, Safety, Wildlife

Baseball Bat and Bag Found (last year–woops!)

May 14, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Last Sunday, we received this comment on the Mother's Day post:

We found a baseball bat and bag at the end of season last year at EC Hughes field, then moved it an all our stuff into storage during a remodel, and have only just found it again.
The bag has a bat in it with the name Henry R. Anyone know this kid? We feel bad that it's been missing in action this long, and would love to return it.
We'll gladly return bat and bag to you. sorry for long delay.

Filed Under: Lost and Found
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