All about the West Seattle neighborhood around Beach Drive
I was just walking my dog by Angeline and Beach Drive where a lady was frantically calling for her dog. She told me that he was last seen running south on Beach Drive. I wasn't able to get her contact info–I'm hoping she lives on Angeline…I believe she drives a Volvo sedan.
Please keep a look out for a Husky who's missing his human.
On Sunday, Hiawatha Community Center will be open from noon – 5:00 pm for shelter should you need it. From the Press Release:
“Seattle Public Utilities reminds residents to prepare water pipes for cold weather. Shut off outside faucets, drain the water and protect them by insulating them with rags or foam covers. Pipes in exposed or unheated areas (attics, basements and garages) should be wrapped with tape and insulating materials, available at local hardware stores. Drain and remove all outdoor hoses, and shut off and drain in-ground sprinkler systems.
Residents are also urged to protect indoor sink pipes that are against exterior walls, by opening under-sink cabinet doors, allowing heat to circulate. During severe cold, allow the faucet farthest from your front door to slowly drip cold water. Set your thermostat no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit, day or night (even if you are away).
If a water pipe breaks, immediately close the main shut-off valve to stop excessive flooding. If you cannot turn off the main shut-off valve, SPU customers can call (206) 386-1800 and a crew will turn off the water at the meter for a standard service charge.”
I just received this email from King County with a request to post this safety information on my blogs for our local community:
Are you prepared? Steps to stay safe in this weekend's storm
With high winds forecast for this weekend and possible power outages, it's time to take steps to stay save and avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide can kill you or cause serious injury. Carbon monoxide gas comes from burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, oil, kerosene, natural gas, coal or wood. Here are some steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
During a power outage or at any other time, do not operate fuel-powered machinery such as a generator indoors, including in the garage.
Avoid combustion "space heaters" unless there is an exhaust vent.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can strike suddenly and without warning. In some cases, physical symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include splitting headache, nausea and vomiting, and lethargy and fatigue. If you believe you could be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, get fresh air immediately. Call for medical help from a neighbors home. The fire department will tell you when it's safe to reenter the home.
For a full list of carbon monoxide prevention tips and other safety and disaster information in English and other languages, visit www.kingcounty.gov/health/disaster
Other important safety tips
Is your Beach Drive home decked out for the holidays? Please email me your photos to rhonda (at) mortgageporter (dot) com.
West Seattle Blog has compiled a great list of things to do to prepare for the pending wind/snow storm and emergency numbers here. I remember almost exactly two years ago, we were without power for 6 days! From listening to the news, it sounds like our area will be hit more with snow and east King County/Cascade foothills will be slammed with strong winds. Let's hope for another near miss with Mother Nature!
From the Seattle City Forecast (click here for updated reports):
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY…
TODAY…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S TO LOWER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
TONIGHT…WINDY…SNOW…HEAVY AT TIMES ESPECIALLY WEST OF PUGET SOUND. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES EXCEPT UP TO 12 INCHES WEST OF PUGET SOUND. LOWS IN THE 20S. EAST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
SUNDAY…SNOW AT TIMES IN THE MORNING…POSSIBLY MIXING WITH OR CHANGING TO FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET. SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL SNOW AND POSSIBLY SLEET ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 3 INCHES. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. BREEZY WITH SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT…
TODAY…E WIND 10 TO 15 KT RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 1 OR 2 FT BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FT IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW DEVELOPING LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT…SE WIND 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. SNOW…MIXING WITH SLEET OR FREEZING RAIN SEATTLE SOUTHWARD LATE.
Brrrr-rr-r-r-r-r-r-r!
This message is from Libby Carr:
When we had the big Plaza Celebration Day on September 6th, about 50+ people had expressed their regrets for having missed out on getting a brick in the new Plaza. With those requests, we knew there would be many more to come so we decided to open sales up again and create a Maintenance Fund that would be dedicated to maintaining this place at Alki Beach.
Well, to date, the numbers have proved that a correct assumption with 343 new bricks being sold, 5 Tribute Plaques being spoken for and so far raising approximately $45,000 in this new phase of fundraising.
Tribute Plaques: This category was driven by a request from an old family friend (of Libby's) for a bench on the plaza to honor his son who had been killed by a drunk driver many years ago. He thought this place with its views of all places his son loved would be a perfect place to remember him. So, he wanted something special for that purpose. Unfortunately, we were completely out of benches.
As an alternative, we thought up the idea of a Tribute Plaque. Designer Matt Hutchins and Project Manager Patrick Donohue decided to place them in the concrete strip (poured in 15 sections) which borders the promenade on the water side entrance of the plaza. My friend was quite satisfied with that solution to his request.
We have now only 10 plaques left to sell before December 31, 2008. Please consider what a great gift this can be to honor loved ones or to express yourself and your love for Alki Beach. The plaque is the same size as all other plaques in the plaza and is $2000.
Christmas Brick Special: Back because of popular demand is the Christmas Brick Special == 3 bricks for the price of 2 with the basic price being $200 per brick. So, you will get 3 bricks for $200 for this special. Take advantage of this super Christmas present that will not disappoint, or disappear – ever, because it's case in concrete.
People were very creative in the first phase with what they had inscribed on their bricks. Go to www.sealady.org, click on the MAP link and you will get a 33 page PDF file where you can read all 1503 inscriptions on laid on the plaza. This will give you plenty inspiration and ideas on what you might put on your brick(s) in this final phase of brick sales. Take advantage of this opportunity because at the end of this year, this sale will be over. You have my word on that one!
Time Capsule: This is your opportunity to literally become a part of Alki History. The Log House Museum is collecting the writings, photos, objects and ideas for the new Time Capsule that will be placed in the plaza probably in April 2009.
In talking with Andrea Mercado of the LHM, we thought it would be wonderful to have people write a short story (several paragraphs) telling people in the future about your life now here at Alki. Why do you live here? What are your values and just share your own life's story from the big picture to the mundane, albeit briefly. Or maybe you have plenty of other ideas on what might be of interest to people 50 years in the future. Remember, now is your chance to really be part of history. Great pains will be taken to preserve the contents so water doesn't get in to destroy the contents.
Thanks so much for whatever contributions you are able to give towards the Maintenance Fund. If you have any questions, please call or email me.
Libby Carr libby@carrbiz.com 206-938-8721
This fella decided to pull over and chain up after sliding around a bit on Beach Drive. While I was walking my dog, I noticed the road is pretty absent of cars trying to make it around in the snow.
Beach Drive at Jacobsen (photo above).
The City of Seattle forecast states we'll see up to an inch of snow…we've passed that!
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