It's not everyday we have this scene in our backyards, the Puget Sound…just adding to a beautiful day.
Water Fight Anyone?
May 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Low Tide plus Sunny Day = the Moon Snail Poacher (or is she just harvesting)
May 14, 2010 by 4 Comments
She's back stocking her bag full. I first noticed her collecting shells on Emma Schmitz Park, however she has since moved south to private property along Beach Drive.
This person is frequently along these shores illegally harvesting moon snail shells. Here's a link to a previous post with more information about the violation and who to call when you see poaching.
People who have lived in this area for a long time will tell you how the shores used to be stocked with shells. Harvesting, especially someone as active and consistant as this lady, has diminished this sea-life.
Let's hope she's not selling this to a restaurant.
Update 12:30: check out her full bag of loot…and she's still looking for more.
Update 1:30 pm. Another concerned neighbor contacted the SPD who did meet this lady on the beach. This is out of the SPD's jurisdiction however she did cooperate and show the Officer that all of the shells are empty. He instructed her to contact the Fish and Wildlife Department to confirm whether or not removing empty moon snail shells from a marine reserve is legal.
We hope to do a follow up post on whether or not the removal of empty shells from Emma Schmitz (or a marine reserve) is legal.
Public Safety Newsletter
May 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The latest issue of the Seattle Public Safety Newsletter is available for you to download by clicking here: Public Safety Newsletter May 12
The newsletter announces the upcoming Seattle Night Out on August 3, 2010 and gives safety tips on avoiding being a crime victem with our warm weather.
Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Contestants Have Been Announced…and…
May 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
And I'm proud to say that one contestant for Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu is none other than Miss Kelsey Porter, my step-daughter. Here are all the lovely ladies in alphabetical order.
Kelsey Bills
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Victoria Ferrulli
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Melanie Frey
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Kelsey Porter
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Rosemary Anne Ko Unite
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You can read their bios here Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Candidates bios 1 and here Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Candidates bios 2
A Beautiful Day for a Sail Boat Race in Seattle
May 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
It appears the Seattle Yacht Club is having a Regatta around Vashon and Maurey Island today. This is the second race in a series of three. The last of the Tri-Island will be Blake Island on June 5, 2010. I can't wait!
I'll be updating this post with more photos.
Just Crusing By
May 8, 2010 by 1 Comment
It looks like we have the Seattle Yacht Club racing in our back yards today…a post will follow. While I've been happily snapping photos of the sailboats on this beautiful sunny Seattle day, I noticed this Army Tug.
I believe it's the LT 802 MGen. Henry Knox 1994 …but I'm not 100% certain. Do you know?
West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day
May 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Homes across West Seattle will be taking place on this sunny day in a community garage sale. Are you having a garage sale around the Beach Drive neighborhood? If so, feel free to share your garage sale local in the comments section below or on our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/beachdriveblog
Safety and Our Roads
May 7, 2010 by 1 Comment
This message is from Brenda who commented on a recent post:
It's that time of year when more and more people are outside enjoying our neighborhood. Please remember that 61st Ave. SW may be a short cut to Admiral Way but it is not a freeway to Admiral Way. There are families that live on 61st AVE SW that need to get their cars in and out of their driveways. There are children out on bikes, skateboards, or roller skates. There are elderly that take slow strolls, There are dogs and cats that may have sneaked out of their yards. As you drive by keep a look out! Most importantly, PLEASE SLOW DOWN! Thank you.
I couldn't agree more.
During summer months, the traffic on Beach Drive and neighborhood roads increases dramatically. I'm often sadly amazed how fast I see people of all ages drive in our residential neighborhood.
If those of us who live here just drive the actual speedlimit, it may discourage visitors from using Beach Drive and 61st as a speedway to or from Alki. It starts with us.
Last Night’s Sunset following the Storm
May 4, 2010 by 2 Comments
I don't mind a blustery day when it's followed by a beautiful sunset, do you?
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