From this morning…at yawn, 3am. This Friday is a full moon…I’ll have to have my tri-pod set up to get a better photo.
Southwest Precinct Police Appreciation Day is TODAY
July 15, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Today, from 10 am – 8 pm by the Delridge Home Depot, is your opportunity to let our local Seattle Police Officers that we appreciate their work in protecting our neighborhoods and families. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community for those who dedicate so much for us. West Seattle Blog has more information here.
Don’t forget, 2008 Seattle Night Out is Tuesday, August 5. We just a couple weeks to plan for this fun event with neighbors–who’s in? This year, the SPD is participating with Office of Emergency Management’s SNAP (Seattle Neighborhood Actively Prepare) to help inform us on emergency preparedness for our neighborhoods. Watch for an email soon regarding this event.
Pet Warning: Watch Out for Foxtails
July 14, 2008 by 1 Comment
This warning about foxtails is from Beach Drive neighbor, Sandi:
Last Friday our dog Tazi got into the foxtail plants across from La Rustica and got covered with Foxtail "spikelets". One of the "spikelets" got into his ear canal. He went absolutely CRAZY !!!
We didn’t know what was wrong as there was nothing visibly wrong so we initially thought he had been stung by a wasp or something. Then he went into a state where he just kept shaking his head and crying. We still thought it might be a bee or wasp sting. By about 5 pm, we decided to take him to the Vet and found out it was a Foxtail Spikelet that had worked it’s way down so far that the sharp "point" had contacted his ear drum. If we hadn’t gotten it removed it would have punctured his ear drum. It ended up costing over $350 to get it out of his ear and he had to be sedated because the pain was so bad and it was so close to his ear drum !!!! $85 of the cost was because we took him up Friday night to have it checked AFTER he had eaten, so we couldn’t get it removed that night because the wouldn’t sedate him with food in his stomach. We had to wait until the next day,
so there was an additional charge as well as the anti-inflammatory and pain killer medicine to get him through the night before we could take him back to the vet on Saturday Morning.
All Pet owners should be aware that this is a VERY DANGEROUS plant and it can KILL a dog or cat if it the spikelet gets into the wrong orifice (and Tazi is short hair). Sandi
Photos from Wikipedia. Click here for more information about Foxtails.
Order Yours Today: Very Limited Addition “They Yell at Clams” T-Shirt
July 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Get them while supplies last: "They Yell at Clams" T-Shirts modeled here (cute girls not included) for $14.95.
The artwork is created by local Beach Drive artist, Steve Klinkel and reflects the story of the unsung clam, as told by the Beach Drive Babbler.
Click the logo to the right, under sponsors, to watch the video: They Yell at Clams. And order yours today while supplies last.
REI Work Crew at Emma Schmidts
July 11, 2008 by 1 Comment
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!
Gizmo — Beach Drive Blog’s Pet of the Week
July 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
If you live on Beach Drive, odds are you’ve seen (or heard) Gizmo. He’s a mild mannered sweet dog unless you’re walking by the gate to his yard…a loud series of warning barks just may startle you!
We think Gizmo is G-rrrrific!
Do you have a favorite photo or story about your Beach Drive pet? Please send it to me and we’ll feature your furry friend on a Beach Drive Blog "Pet of the Week".
FREE TV!
July 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Your’s for the taking along the sidewalk in front of 4707 Beach Drive SW.
Sign reads:
Bonus: there is (currently) a remote control included with the TV (pictured on top of TV).
Bald Eagle Photos from Sunday
July 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
So many photo opportunities with this nice weather and low tides…and so little time to post them with my day job! Thought you’d enjoy these photos of a bald eagle hanging out just south of Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point.
Seen around the Sound…so far today
July 8, 2008 by 2 Comments
It all began this morning with a Canadian Coast Guard Ship passing by…
…tall ships returning home…
Update 7/9/2008: The above sailboat is the Schooner Zodiac. Thanks to "Cat Woman" for providing this info via commenting.
Barn Swallows
July 6, 2008 by 1 Comment
We have a pair of Barn Swallows nesting in the neighborhood. I find them ammusing. One of the pair (I’m assuming female) chirps orders constantly at the other, who is busy trying to appease her with twigs for the home and grub for dinner. These little fellas aggressive defend their nest chasing away other birds. I could sit and watch them all day!
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