All about the West Seattle neighborhood around Beach Drive
Last night we had fun watching the bioluminesce as our neighbor paddled around in his canoe (we're easily entertained). Several times we spied fish going after the plankton as well producing quick darts of glowing light.
Tonight should be another good night to catch the show.
It's been a while since I've posted anything new here at Beach Drive Blog. I've been pretty busy with my day job trying to keep with everchanging underwriting guidelines and doing some teaching about social media and writing on my mortgage blog…and our family was on vacation last week. Occaisally I've been posting on my cooking blog–but it's pretty rare. Boy, I sound like I'm just full of excuses, don't I?
The fact is, anyone who lives in the Beach Drive neighborhood is welcome to be a writer here as long as what is posted in relevant to our readers. We don't want "self promotional" articles but a few more reporters/writers at BDB would be greatly welcomed.
If you don't want to write post for BDB, you can help by emailing me interesting stuff. You can just review the categories to get some ideas… such as:
Just to name a few….
The Log House Museum and Sowthwest Historical Society are sponsoring a fun event on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Park, 4503 Beach Drive SW, West Seattle.
Alan Schmitz and the Olmsted Society will give the history of the Schmitz family land that became a gem of a park on Beach Drive.
No reservations required and of course donations are appreciated.
I had the pleasure of hearing Alan at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park last year–he's a delight.
For more information, please call the Log House Musem at 206-938-4293.
I've never seen a heron on a residential roof before, have you?
…nor have I ever had a heron fly so closely over my head!
Check out the coverage from West Seattle Blog on last night's Seattle Night Out event. Neighborhoods in West Seattle did everything from live music to outdoor formal sit-down dinners and a show of support for the family who lost their home to the fire last week.
If there were any SNO events last night along the neighborhood of Beach Drive, please let us know. It would be great to have some photos!
Our community forum is the perfect place to plan for this event which typically takes place the first Tuesday in August. We now have 12 months to plan for Seattle Night Out 2010.
Hopefully your block has organized a neighborhood social event…but if there is not get-together planned near you, you can still support National Night Out. The Seattle Police Department asks that you turn your porch lights on by 8 p.m. tonight in a show of support. And this day is also a good reason to stop by a neighbors to say hello and get reaquainted. This is also a great time to start a Block Watch or to schedule a Block Watch meeting if it's been a while.
Next year I'm hopeful that we use BDB's new community forums to be more organized for this event. It would be nice to know of all the events planned in our neighborhood to be more "connected".
If no party has been planned in time for tonight's national event… there's no reason not to plan a "post" neighorhood night out on a more convenient date.
West Seattle Blog reports that digging up 100+ clams on the beaches along Beach Drive. Not only is this unhealthy, it's illegal and needs to be reported to the proper authorites. Be on the lookout for a copper/gold Suburban-type SUV with plate starting with 861, blue and white cooler.
Update 8:30 pm: catch the rest of the story at West Seattle Blog.
This is from a concerned BDB Reader who contacted officials while dealing with a moon-shell harverster (who has been seen as recent as this week back on the beach poaching shells).
Emma Schmitz Park is a City of Seattle designated Marine Reserve, AND a Washington State Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) designated Marine Preserve. City rules ask that people not remove anything from the beach. WDFW Marine Preserve designation make removing anything from the beach a misdemeanor. This encompasses the area from high tide to minus 4.5 (extreme low water).
I have the new 2009 Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Fishing in Washington guide, which contains all the sport fishing and harvesting rules. We are in Marine Area 10, found on p.114. This states there is no harvesting at Marine Preserves. You can get these at no cost from most sporting goods stores.
You can also find this information on line, but it's confusing navigating through all the WDFW options. I've attached the page in the Fishing Regulations from the website. Scroll through the attachment to find Marine Area 10.
You can call State Patrol for violations in progress, and you may also call the WDFW Bellevue office. Please let me know if you would like me to get the phone numbers for you.
Thank you for your concern for our beautiful parks and the animals that live in Puget Sound.
Please let me know if you need more information.
Please come out and visit with Beach Naturalists in the area on low tide summer weekends, if you can. I'm attaching a flyer. Beach Naturalists do a lot of educating about why we don't take any materials except trash from our beaches.
Janice Mathisen
Seattle Aquarium
206 386-4365Harvest violations?
State Patrol (for violation in progress) for Richmond Beach and Seahurst Park call (206)464-6610. Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife: Individuals that witness and would like to report a violation, can call toll-free 1-877-933-9847, or 1-800-477-6224 for wild animal encounters.
July 28, 2009
Dear Community Friends,
Hot Weather Safety Tips:
The following are some tips from the Washington State Department of Health:
q Stay indoors and in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible unless you are sure your body has a high tolerance for heat.
q Drink plenty of fluids but avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar.
q Eat more frequently but make sure meals are balanced and light.
q Never leave any person or pet in a parked vehicle.
q Avoid dressing babies in heavy clothing or wrapping them in warm blankets.
q Check frequently on people who are elderly, ill or may need help. If you might need help, arrange to have family, friends or neighbors check in with you at least twice a day throughout warm weather periods.
q Make sure pets have plenty of water.
q Salt tablets should only be taken if specified by your doctor. If you are on a salt-restrictive diet, check with a doctor before increasing salt intake.
q If you take prescription diuretics, antihistamines, mood-altering or antispasmodic drugs, check with a doctor about the effects of sun and heat exposure.
q Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun. Awnings or louvers can reduce the heat entering a house by as much as 80 percent.
If you go outside:
q Plan strenuous outdoor activities for early or late in the day when temperatures are cooler; then gradually build up tolerance for warmer conditions.
q Take frequent breaks when working outdoors.
q Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sun block and light-colored, loose-fitting clothes when outdoors.
q At first signs of heat illness (dizziness, nausea, headaches, muscle cramps), move to a cooler location, rest for a few minutes and slowly drink a cool beverage. Seek medical attention immediately if you do not feel better.
q Avoid sunburn: it slows the skin's ability to cool itself. Use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection factor) rating.
q Avoid extreme temperature changes. A cool shower immediately after coming in from hot temperatures can result in hypothermia, particularly for elderly or very young people.
For more information, click on the following links:
Registered blocks will be granted free street closure for Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Information on registered blocks is shared with the Fire Department so they are aware of streets that will be closed.
Picnic at the Southwest Precinct is Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 1-4 pm!
All Southwest Precinct community members are invited to the
Police Blotter, http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/
Subscribe to SPD: Crime Blotter http://feeds.feedburner.com/SeattlePoliceSouthwestPrecinct
Police Blotter, Megan Sheppard, West Seattle Herald
West Seattle Blog, Tracy Record, Editor
Seattle Police Department main web pagehttp://www.seattle.gov/police/
Southwest Precinct Web-page http://www.seattle.gov/police/Precincts/Southwest/default.htmSeattle
Police Crime Statistics
For More Information Call: Benjamin Kinlow,
Crime Prevention Coordinator, (206) 684-7724 or email benjamin.kinlow@seattle.gov. Check out www.seattle.gov/police/precincts/southwest/prevention.htm
I don't recall ever seeing this much military so close to home in Puget Sound….'tis the season for Seafair! It was amazing to watch the ships position for their grand entrance to Elliott Bay for Fleet Week.
Below is USCG Bertholf with USS Shoup following in the background.
Above are USS Shoup (on the left) and USS Momsen (right).
Above is the USS Momsen. Below is Canada's HMCS Brandon.
The USS Momsen corners Alki Point to Elliott Bay…imagine the view for those homes!
Last but not least, from the Canadian Navy, HMCS Nanaimo.
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