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Happy New Year from Beach Drive Blog

Celebrate New Years on the Beach...just off Beach Drive

Hat Tip to West Seattle Blog...you can get a guided tour during the low tide under a rare Blue Moon at Mee Kwa Mooks Park on New Years Eve.

You must register today (only 4 spots left as of this posting)

Ages: 6 Yrs. to 111 Yrs.

Fees:
- Adult Fee $8.00
- Child Fee $6.00

Description:
Help bring in the New Year with nudibranchs, seastars and sea squirts! Gather your friends and family and share in the fun of exploring the fascinating world of intertidal life! After exploring, we'll provide the toast for the new year! Please wear very warm clothing and waterproof footwear. Also bring a flashlight if you have one or we will provide one for you. All ages welcome but must be able to walk on slippery seaweed! Please register one day before beach walk

Spots Available: 4

Registration Begins:  12-08-09 12:00pm

Member Registration Date: 

Non-Resident Registration Date: 

In-Person Registration End Date:  12-30-09

Behind with the Holiday Season

Thank goodness our tree lights were left up from last year (and they still work) or we probably wouldn't have the yard looking very festive right now!   I'm feeling a bit guilty that I have not posted holiday photos of Beach Drive area homes this year.   It's not a deliberate decision that I've made--it's simply been a matter of time.   Being in the mortgage industry and keeping up with our family has had me pretty darn busy this year!

Beach Drive Blog would love to post photos of your home decked out in lights, pets adorned in their winter gear...do you have a favorite holiday recipe you'd like to share with neighbors?   Let's share this season together--simply email your photos or recipes to rhonda (at) rhondaporter (dot) com. 

You're Invited to Watch the Christmas Ships at the Log House Museum

A few days ago, we posted when Argosy Christmas Ships will be sailing along Beach Drive homes.   This in from the Southwest Seattle Historical Society:

Coming to see the Christmas Ship at Alki?  Stop at the Log House Museum first for cookies, cider and free museum tours.

The Log House Museum will be open Saturday, December 12th from 12:00 noon until 9:30 p.m.   Come see live Seattle history:  The Log House was built in 1904.  And don't forget the Log House Museum when considering a holiday gift.  Family or individual Memberships are a great gift that lasts all year!

The Log House Museum is located one block south of Alki at 3003 - 61st Avenue SW, Seattle.

2009 Argosy Christmas Ship Schedule

This year, the Argosy Christmas Ships will pass along Beach Drive on the evening of December 12, 2009 featuring the Canterbury Belles choir.

Departing Pier 55 at 8:00 pm and heading towards Lowman Beach from 8:50 - 9:10 pm before heading to Alki from 9:40 - 10:00 pm.

You can view the entire Argosy Christmas ship schedule here.

See more of my photos from last year's Argosy Christmas ships here.

 

And what to my wondering eyes should appear?

...if I'm not mistaken...on the sound end of Beach Drive...Christmas lights.

Photo taken by my mobile phone.

Spooky Beach Drive Homes

 


 

Halloween Sightings on Beach Drive

This pumpkin was spotted along Beach Drive.  Is your house spooky?  Do you have jack-o-lanterns to share?  Email your ghoulish photos to me to be posted on Beach Drive Blog.
 

Oh Christmas Tree...Oh Christmas Tree...

When will Seattle Public Utilities pick up your Christmas tree?  According to West Seattle Blog and SPU website, not until your next scheduled yard waste pick up.  I cannot remember the last time my yard waste was removed (which is also packed full of allowed food).  

Tomorrow, we're scheduled for recycle to be picked up.  Yard waste will not be picked up at our home for another week.

To search your address to see whether or not you have yard waste and can toss your tree to the curb, click here.

Beach Drive Holiday Pic for December 31

 

My shakey hands produced a photo that I think is appropriate for New Years Eve.  Happy New Years!