Power Point Presentation of the Alki Sidewalk Project

April 8, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Hat tip to Larry Carpenter, Membership Secretary of the Alki Community Council for sharing this information about the proposed sidewalk linking Alki to Beach Drive:

If you missed last Wednesday’s public meeting on the Alki Point sidewalk project, here’s the link to SDOT’s website and the PowerPoint presentation. Just scroll down and click on the Alki project to view the slide show. It’s not too late to send your comments pro or con to SDOT’s Sidewalk Program Director Sandra Woods, telephone 733-9408, sandra.woods@seattle.gov.

http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/btg_nsf.htm

West Seattle Blog covers this project here.

Filed Under: Current Affairs

USS John C. Stennis, Sail Boats and Yacht Photos

April 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment

While I was taking a break, my husband captured several photos that I want to share with you.

On March 28, 2008 the Aircraft USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) was cruising through Puget Sound leaving Bremerton after six months of pampering and upgrades to get her into "ship-shape" form.

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The very next day, March 29, 2008 we were treated to a sail boat race.   Does anyone have more information on this event?

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Later that afternoon, a "ghost ship" passes by…

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And last but not least, it appears Delta Marine was cruising one of their luxury yachts. I believe this one is the Marama.    Delta Marine’s most famous yacht is the Laurel.

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Filed Under: Puget Sound

I’d like to dedicate this sunset to JP Patches

April 3, 2008 by 1 Comment

Happy 80th Birthday, Chris Wede aka JP Patches

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Filed Under: Current Affairs

Today: April 3, 2008 is Good People Day

April 3, 2008 by Leave a Comment

If you know me at all, then you know I’m a wine lover.  I also get a kick out of Gary Vanderchuk, a wine reviewer who uses funny, easy to understand terms for us "normal" folks who don’t know what lychee, bilberry or acacia smell like.   The burgandy colored Wine Library TV badge on the lower left side of this blog is a link to his wine reviews.

Good People Day is all about recognizing all the fine folks in our lives.  Gary is trying to do this via the web and fellow bloggers.   I can’t help but support his efforts.

I’d like to recognize all our neighbors, BDB readers, friends and family and all who do good.   Thanks, Guys, you’re the BEST!

Spread the word!

Filed Under: Current Affairs, Just for fun, Wine and Cellars

It’s been a little while

March 31, 2008 by Leave a Comment

I’ve taken a few days off and I’m looking forward to sharing some photos with you that my husband has snapped in my absence.   Coming soon!

How about this early April Fools joke Mother Nature is playing with us…did I really just see snow?

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Alki Play Field Work PARTY

March 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Friday April 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Let’s make Alki Play field a better
place to play. Join the Alki Community Center Clean Team.We will
sweep, paint, trim, and pick up garbage.Call for more info: 684-7430.

Alki Community Center

5817 SW Stevens St.

Filed Under: Parks

Hang on to your Easter Baskets!

March 23, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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What wild weather we’ve had today with rain and strong winds.   We have salt stained windows up to the second floor of our home.   High tide is a 10.5 at 7:24 pm.  The waves have been specatular.

Here is the current marine forecast:

…GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT…

…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY…

TONIGHT…SW WIND 25 TO 35 KT…EASING TO 15 TO 25 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES 4 TO 6 FT SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FT. SHOWERS.

Seattle City forecast:

TONIGHT…WINDY THIS EVENING. SCATTERED SHOWERS WITH CLEARING AT TIMES. LOWS IN THE 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND 20 TO 30 MPH WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 45 MPH THIS EVENING. WIND DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

Filed Under: Puget Sound, Weather

Happy Easter from Beach Drive Blog

March 23, 2008 by Leave a Comment

This home is techically not on Beach Drive, however it’s hard to miss on the the corner of 61st and Admiral…it’s always adorned with the latest holiday decor.

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Filed Under: Holidays

Easter Greetings from a Beach Drive Neighbor

March 22, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Duckies Dressed to Do Their Easter Duties — Make You Smile…. from your neighbor, Ron Sterling.

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Filed Under: Holidays

Seattle Breast Cancer 3 Day

March 21, 2008 by Leave a Comment

You may have noticed a new button on the upper right corner of Beach Drive Blog… I’m supporting the memories of two of my friends and co-workers who have passed away from breast cancer.   Michelle Brown was my dear friend and processor for almost six years…she passed last December and Tammy Swanberg was a fellow loan originator who passed a few years ago.   Both of their surviving husbands are walking in their honor and I’m doing what I can to support them.

In addition to the link to donate on the blog…I’ll be sending out reminders prior to the big event.   You may recall that last year, the last leg of the 3 Day event was also along Beach Drive to Alki.   Many neighbors created "cheer stations" along the way by decorating their homes, providing water or snacks (like trick-or-treat bags of m&ms) or clapped and cheered on the many who marched on by.   And the participants are quite a site to see. 

It’s great fun and a wonderful "feel good" moment to get involved.

Donate

Participate

Cheer ’em on!

Filed Under: Charity
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