Fall is here.

September 30, 2007 by Leave a Comment

We spent today doing errands to prepare for fall and possible storms.   One stop was to R&R Rentals in Burien where they sale and rent Honda pumps and generators.   If you’re planning on buying one (which I recommend you make a purchase, if you flood) then you may need to order it in advance.  Next, we went up to Ballard to Sutter Home and Hearth to get a new fireplace insert gas logs and burner (our old one rusted).    It was a nice evening to sit by the fireplace.Dsc_0057

It’s not time to freak out…just time to prepare for fall and winter.

Speaking of preparing, there will be a Block Watch Meeting on Tuesday evening for Beach Drive SW around the 46-4800 Blocks.  Neighbors can log on to the password protected BD Neighbor site or email me for more details. 

Filed Under: Safety

Sunday brunch at Blackbird Bistro

September 28, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Update September 2008:  Blackbird Bistro is closed for business. 

Img_5908 Once again, we found ourselves drawn to Blackbird Bistro for a weekend brunch.   My husband stuck with his favorite Huevos Rancheros and I decided to try their breakfast burrito.   It was really tasty!  I especially liked the mole sauce and the chicken sausage.   

My husbands kids ordered the yogurt parfait and the french toast (the plain type, not the banana bread one).   I did hear some grumblings across the table that the french toast was too "soggy".    I didn’t have a bite so I can’t confirm or deny!

The service at Blackbird has been top notch.   Your coffee cup and water glass are always full.   We don’t go out all the time for brunch…Blackbird will definitely stay on our lists for good eats in West Seattle.

Filed Under: Food and Drink, Reviews

Estate Sale Tomorrow and Saturday

September 27, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Estatesale Estate Sale at 4110 Beach Drive SW, Seattle.  Starting tomorrow and ending Saturday at 4.  Heck, the photo says it all!

Filed Under: Garage Sales

Do you know the Bagpiper of Beach Drive?

September 25, 2007 by 1 Comment

Over the last two summers (since we’ve been on BD), occasionally you would hear the sounds of a bag pipe winding down a beautiful sunset.   From our viewpoint, we could see the bagpiper’s silhouette along the rocks at Emma Schmitz View Point.   It was magical. 

This summer, we have not seen or heard the Bagpiper.   Maybe it’s just been our personal misfortune and we’ve just missed his impromptu concerts?  Or maybe he’s relocated or retired his pipes?

We’ve been wondering and so has one of our readers.    If you are or know of this Bagpiper, please speak up. 

Update:   The Me-Kwa-Mooks group is hoping to locate him and ask if he could play on the 6th at the sign inauguration.    Please contact Judy for more info.

PS:  I’m told he was heard playing earlier this month! 

Filed Under: Just for fun, Parks

Baby Seal Alert at 65th and Beach Drive

September 24, 2007 by Leave a Comment

West Seattle Blog just posted a plea for help.  There is a baby seal (quite possibly the one who’s been floating around here) that is tangled in fishing wire right NOW. 

If you have experience in animal rescue, your help is needed at 65th and Beach Drive.

UPDATE 6:09 p.m.:  The baby seal has been saved!  Read WS Blog’s update here.

Filed Under: Wildlife

Name that duck

September 22, 2007 by 2 Comments

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I flipped through our bird book…however it’s better for decorating a coffee table than finding out what kind of duck this is.

Filed Under: Puget Sound, Wildlife

Fire at LaRustica today

September 21, 2007 by Leave a Comment

I heard the sirens but had no idea… West Seattle Blog has the scoop.

Filed Under: Food and Drink

Alki and Beach Drive Project$

September 21, 2007 by Leave a Comment
This email is from ACC.  There are projects impacting Alki and Beach Drive.  You may want to check it out.   
This was mentioned at the ACC meeting last night.  We are in the running for $ for a project to continue the sidewalk on the water side of Alki Ave from the west end of the promenade to Alki Point.  The DPD has made this a bit complicated, but here the link to rank ALL of the projects in the order you’d like to see the money distributed:
Our project is way down the list:
2007-495 Alki Ave SW from 65th Ave SW to Beach Drive SW  $ 620000 – 760000
Here’s the main page for voting with background info:
Here’s the ranking criteria:
Here’s the online survey and your chance to mark the 2007-495 Alki project #1:
Or if you’d like to mail in your response, here’s a pdf to print:
Responses are due by THURSDAY, SEPT 27th, 2007.
Of course, if you see other projects you’d like to support include those, too!
Filed Under: Current Affairs

Seal Pup

September 21, 2007 by Leave a Comment

This fellow was smaller than the seal we call "Bob"…we’re thinking he’s a pup.   He was wading close to shore this morning and decided to "stay in".   Probably after realizing that our beach is not like sandy Alki.

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Filed Under: Puget Sound, Wildlife

Something new to do with your Zucchini

September 20, 2007 by Leave a Comment

From the Seattle Times:

Who says you can’t play with your food? Head to West Seattle Farmers Market Sunday for its Zucchini 500 Races, where handcrafted squashmobiles will zip along a wooden track for prize ribbons.

All competitors receive a sturdy, race-worthy summer squash, four wooden wheels and plenty of décor (feathers, pipe cleaners, stickers, etc.) to customize each racer. The event is free and open to entrants of all ages. The market runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street in the parking lot behind Key Bank.

Filed Under: Food and Drink, Just for fun
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