All about the West Seattle neighborhood around Beach Drive
I can’t think of a better way to start summer then unveiling "The Beach Drive Babbler" aka "Rambling Embers". Sit back, enjoy the sunset and the beginning of hopefully some warm weather. Relax and listen to the tales of "They Yell at Clams".
Note: This was originally posted on June 20, 2008 to celebrate the first day of summer. Unfortunately, we had video issues so I’m reposting this (now that it’s been corrected) so this post can have "more time in the sun".
If you’re walking past the 4700 area of Beach Drive and get a terrible whiff; someone did not leave out their rotting garbage, it’s simply a scent of the Voodoo Lily. This one just blossomed this morning…don’t worry, the flower only lasts (along with the odor) for a few days! Be glad this photo isn’t "scratch and sniff"!
This message is from Marcy Johnsen, Trustee of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society:
SWSHS Members Annual Picnic and Fourth of July Celebration
The annual member’s picnic on the 4th of July well, that just seems to be the right way to reconnect and revitalize ourselves.
Not a member yet? Come on over-join the Historical Society and support the Log House Museum! Hamburgers (beef and veggie), hot dogs, and all the fixings will be provided by the SWSHS. You bring a favorite side dish, the people, and stories you’d like to share about your life experiences. Music, door prizes, and a raffle will round out the day’s fun.
This event is always a success because YOU make sure it does!
When: Friday, July 4th from 12:00 noon – 3pm
Where: Log House Museum Courtyard, Rain or Shine!
*If you’d like to volunteer to help with the picnic, please call the Log House Museum at 206-938-5293 and leave a message for Marcy.
A neighbor mentioned to me that it can be challenging to easily find my contact info on Beach Drive Blog–we don’t want that! Therefore, thanks to her tip, I’ve added to the upper left corner, my email information.
The more Beach Drive neighbors participate with the blog, the better it will be for all. Here’s just a few examples of what you can email to us:
Just scroll down the Categories section (to the right) and you’ll get an idea of what we’re looking for!
Simply email me and I’ll post it for you. You can be anonomous (submitted by a Beach Drive Neighbor) or get credit for your content (thanks to Jane Doe for this photo)…please let me know.
While I’ve made it easier for you to contact me, you can also network with me at the following places:
Thanks to BD neighbor, Kathleen, for contributing this photo of a Pileated Woodpecker. She captured this shot west of the Mee Kwa Mooks greenbelt in a Cherry Tree.
As I was just talking with Tracy of WSB during our Rain City Guide Radio show (more to follow) it reminded me of a hysterical post that West Seattle Blog had about a woodpecker…to read it (don’t miss the comments) click here.
On Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00 pm, I will be on a "radio-podcast" with non-other than our local Tracy Record, Editor of West Seattle Blog. This is taking place via Rain City Guide, a Seattle real estate blog that I contribute to.
You are welcome to call in or tune in–for more information, click here.
Or simply call in (to hear):
Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
Call ID: 17904
And/or
And visit this website (to see text messaging and maybe hear…I’m not 100% sure if you’ll be able to w/o calling in).
Update: Listen to West Seattle Blog’s Tracy Record’s interview by clicking the link below.
Earlier a neighbor reported how their car was smashed along Beach Drive with no note or contact from the "guilty party". Just this morning, on my way home from the grocery store I was stunned to see someone drove through Emma Schmitz Memorial View Point. Smashing a park bench, taking out a bus stop sign and ripping apart bushes along the street. A resident said she heard it happen last night but did not see the car.
It’s amazing the vehicle was able to drive away and must have significant damage.
A gentleman who works for the parks department just happened to drive by and stood the bus sign up. There is glass all over the road from the damaged vehicle. Both the Seattle Parks Department and Police Department have been notified.
Update: WSB reports in the comments below that there was a 911 "aid" call at 4:02 am. Unsure if someone actually hit and ran–sounds like someone might have been rescued.
All the sirens last night were for an apartment building that had caught fire at 3821 Beach Drive…the good news is that no one was injured. To read more and see photos, check out West Seattle Blog’s coverage.
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