Graffiti at Beach Drive and Jacobsen
June 13, 2008 by Leave a Comment
It looks like we’ve had some punks "tag" the new home being constructed at the base of Jacobsen as well as some public street signs. Graffiti is vandalism and when it’s done on public property, the City of Seattle wants you to report it (which has been done in this case) to 206-684-7587. By the way, this is also the same number you c an use for illegal dumping.
The Seattle Police Department states that
"Graffiti is created to be seen by others, so the best thing to do if it appears on your property is to paint it out thoroughly and immediately."
Speaking of vandalism, Seattle Night Out is just a few months away and it’s probably a good time to start planning neighborhood events and to renew our Block Watch efforts.
Ideas?
The Dreaded Yellow Sign at La Rustica
June 12, 2008 by Leave a Comment
You know what I’m talking about…the yellow sign that typically in our neighborhood means that an older home is going to be torn down for a townhome. I’ve noticed the sign a few times this week while driving my kids to the bus stop in the morning and I just didn’t have the time to check it out until now.
To my relief, LaRustica is applying to add a sidewalk cafe! Yummy.
Did you witness a car accident this week on Beach Drive?
June 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This message from Beach Drive neighbor, Judy:
A young man living with us this summer has his car rammed on Beach Drive at the north end of Me-Kwa-Mooks Park sometime between 8 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. this morning. There is quite a bit of damage to the back left tire, fenders, etc., with white paint left. No note was left. We’re wondering if anyone saw or heard anything.
Please contact Judy if you noticed someone ramming a car earlier this week.
Help Needed for Bulkhead Repair — Who Do You Know?
June 10, 2008 by 1 Comment
I just received this comment on a BDB post:
"We live down in the Seola Beach Area and have had some damage to our bulkhead and drains. Can anyone recommend a company who specializes in this?"
With all the bulkheads along Beach Drive…I figure someone out there must know of a bulk head specialist–please comment here and help out a neighbor.
Official Barking Dog Report: Nasty Wind and Waves
June 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Latest Puget Sound Marine Forecast:
…GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY…
TONIGHT…SW WIND 25 TO 35 KT BECOMING N 10 TO 20 KT NORTH PART AT TIMES. WIND DIMINISHING LATE TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT EASING TO 2 FT LATE. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
My first report from the Marine Forecast was that the gale warning would last until 11 
tonight (just prior to our high tide of 11:21 pm). In light of how nasty this has been and that the wind and waves are still going strong, I think this justifies a "barking dog" report.
The City of Seattle says things will lighten up after midnight:
REST OF TONIGHT…WINDY. SHOWERS THIS EVENING…THEN NUMEROUS SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH THIS EVENING…DECREASING TO 10 TO 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
To be on the "safe side" we are dragging out our pumps and preparing for worse case scenario. What are you doing?
Another Howling Day
June 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This must be January…it can’t be June! Here’s the latest from the Puget Sound Marine Forecast:
…GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING…
TONIGHT…SW WIND 25 TO 35 KT…BECOMING NW 10 TO 20 KT N OF SEATTLE DURING THE EVENING. WIND DIMINISHING LATE TONIGHT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT EASING TO 1 TO 3 FT LATE. SHOWERS
Our high tide is an 11.8 at 11:21 p.m. It should be a fun evening!
I don’t know about you but I am ready for a sunny summer.
Update/6:19 pm: the Beach Drive weather station is currently reporting gusts up to 44 mph.
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