West Seattle Blog reports that the City of Seattle has scheduled a hearing about building three homes on sprawling lawn of The Painted Lady (the Satterlee house). Read more about it on WSB by clicking here.
Hang on to your Hats
January 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
It’s a breezy one this morning…not quite alarming enough for a "barking dog" report. But it is enough to stay alert and prepared. Here’s the scoop for this morning:
High Tide is a 11.5 at 9:11 a.m.
Current Puget Sound Marine forecast: …SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…
TODAY…S WIND 15 TO 25 KT…BECOMING SW 20 TO 30 KT LATE THIS MORNING. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FT. RAIN TURNING TO SHOWERS THIS MORNING.
The Beach Drive weather station is reporting winds currently at 33 mph with gusts up to 37 from the SSW.
Oh SHIP!
January 28, 2008 by 1 Comment
Late Sunday morning, my husband and I were just minding our own business when I looked out our window and noticed a large cargo ship very close in towards Beach Drive and moving very quickly (I was not able to catch a photo). The views from the condos on Beach Drive and by the light house must have been amazing! 
For the heck of it, we hopped in our car to see what was up. We’ve never seen a fully loaded boat that size come in from Tacoma and make a bee line to Seattle. Following the vessel we wound up discovering Jack Block Park. We have driven the park many times, but have never checked it out until today.
From there, we ventured out to Harbor Island trying to avoid the remote control trains and to learn more about the Hyundai Republic (we wanted to be able to read the name on the boat).
From Terminal 18 Park, we were able to clearly read the name of the ship that cruised by this morning. We also learned that Harbor Island was once the largest man made island in the world. According to the plaque at the park, it was started unknowingly by ships dropping their ballast overboard prior to 1895. Dredging and earth from the Jackson and Dearborn street regrades was also used to create Harbor Island.
A little research revealed that the Hyundai Republic was scheduled for arrival at the Port of Tacoma on January 25 and not at the Port of Seattle.
New Small Beach Drive Resident!
January 27, 2008 by 1 Comment
Thursday’s Swirly Sunset
January 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I can’t decide which photo I like better…so I’ll share both of them.
Tear Down on Jacobsen
January 25, 2008 by 1 Comment
The house that’s been hanging on the hillside along Jacobsen is in the process of being torn down…finally.
Thanks to Rob for the tip and sending the above photo from his cell phone.
Happy 1st Birthday Beach Drive Blog
January 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
It’s amazing how quickly time goes by. One year ago today, I decided to start a blog specific to our neighborhood…not quite sure where it would go. In addition to this blog, I also write for my "work" blog: Mortgage Porter and for a Seattle real estate blog: Rain City Guide. Beach Drive Blog is kind of like a vacation for me. It’s fun to do–it’s a nice break in my day.
Beach Drive Blog has over 450 posts that have created 200 comments from readers. We have had a couple of guest authors over the past year who I’d like to thank including Natalie, Steve and Susan D. Suky and Larry have provided great tips of info and Linda and Ron have provided wonderful photos. BDB welcomes your photos, tips and neighborhood authors!
I still would love to have more contributors so we can represent the entire stretch of Beach Drive. Don’t be shy! Writing a post for a blog is no more difficult than sending an email to a friend.
Recent additions include a Beach Drive Wildlife Album on the left side of the column. I probably most enjoy taking pictures for the blog and re-connecting lost pets to their humans.
I’m looking forward to our next blogo-versary! And welcome your continued participation to BDB…including writing, suggesting and submitting photos. It’s all good!
What’s that Duck?
January 21, 2008 by 5 Comments
Spotted this fella Saturday morning. Do you know what type of duck it is?
Olympic Sunrise
January 21, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Notice "Bob the Seal" in the bottom of the photo…enjoying this morning’s beautiful sunrise.
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