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January 2012 – Winter in Kitsap County

January 30, 2012Kingston, Kitsap, Silverdalegulls, Jefferson Beach, jefferson beach fishing pier, Kingston WA, Kitsap, Kitsap County, mallards, Park, Silverdale WA, silverdale waterfront park, waterfront in silverdale wa, winter weather, yacht club broilernow

January’s snow storm provided a wonderful sledding hill on the road going to the Jefferson Beach Fishing Pier near Kingston Wa. The sledders were flying down as soon as the road became packed enough for the sleds. Since the road curves and is a good distance from start to finish it was an exhilarating experience for sledders of all ages including moms, dads, kids, and even grandpas. Approximately 6 inches of snow was received in a day long burst of winter weather making a winter wonder land for everyone to enjoy. People seemed to be out all day taking walks, sledding, visiting neighbors, and sharing food. Chili, fresh baked corn bread and hot chocolate were enjoyed in our neighborhood, especially by the youngsters who worked up enormous appetites dragging their sleds up the hills. Our local children slept especially well that night.

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A Visit To The Studio And Home Of Kingston Artist, Judy Odell

November 1, 2011Hansville, Kingston, Kitsapboys and girls club of america, chess, chess sets, city of edmonds, edmonds library, edmonds wa, Flowers, giclee, Hansville Wa, inter-city kids, International Society of Acrylic Painters, John Solminen, Judy Odell, kingston, Kingston WA, kitsap arts and crafts, kitsap arts and crafts festival, kitsap arts and crafts festival poster, nordstrom, original painting, Point No Point, Point No Point Lightshouse, Pt. Loma Artists Assn, Puget Sound, puget sound artist, salmon fishing, San Diego Watercolor Society, Seattle Co-Arts, Sergei Bongart, sport fishing, United States Lighthouse Society, watercolorist, west coast, west coast artistnow

Judy Odell was born and raised in the Northwest, consequently she is naturally drawn to the sea. She has an incredible view of Puget Sound from her home and in recent years has discovered sport fishing by casting her line from her own beach on Puget Sound. Her abstracts, seascapes, landscapes, sea birds and brightly colored florals, for which she is nationally acclaimed, represent the abundance and color of the West Coast.

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Out and About In Kingston on the Summer Solstice

June 27, 2011Kingston, Kitsap, Uncategorizedcommuters, edmonds kingston shuttle, ferry, Fishing, fishing pier, fishing pier at jefferson beach, Flowers, Jefferson Beach, kingston, kingston rotary, Kingston WA, mother nature, mount rainier, Port of Kingston, port of kingston marina, pro shop, Puget Sound, summer, summer solstice, summer weather, white horse golf clubnow

On the Summer Solstice this year Mother Nature gave us the most incredible whole day of gorgeous summer weather. The Port of Kingston Marina was fantastic with Mount Rainier shining in the background. Even the commuters unloading from the ferry were strolling, not hurrying.

This sign in this summer weather probably made golfers long to be on the golf course. That Kingston Rotary event must have done quite well with a large turnout. The White Horse Golf Club is beautiful and offers a free Edmonds/Kingston Golf Shuttle for golfers coming from the other side of Puget Sound. The Pro Shop is open seven days a week and you can reserve your tee times online.

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Winter Weather at Jefferson Beach, Kingston WA

January 16, 2011Kingston, KitsapBainbridge Island, Beach, Beaches, crabbing, Fishing, fishing pier, high tide, Indianola, Indianola store, Indianola Wa, indianola wa store, Jefferson Beach, Jefferson Beach Kingston wa, kingston, Kingston WA, poodle, salmon fishing, standard poodle, stormy weather washington, waves, winter weathernow

Here is the dock at Jefferson Beach outside of Kingston WA during a winter day. It is true the sky was blue and it was a gorgeous day, but what doesn’t show in the photo is how incredibly cold it was that day. Clear and cold. The wind was howling which made the very high tide even more dangerous and wild.

This fishing pier is a very popular salmon fishing spot in the fall. It can be virtually lined with fishermen and young boys doing some crabbing.

This photo shows how high the tide was — all the way up to the steps going out on the pier.

The tide was so high it covered most of the boat launch and tossed up large logs.

This photo demonstrates the powerful waves as it was tossing large logs like toothpicks. Bainbridge Island is in view in the distance. The tide is normally low enough on this side of the beach to walk all the way to Indianola Wa. A great walk completed by a stop at the wonderful Indianola store.

The wind was blowing so strongly that this local Jefferson Beach standard poodle was barely able to walk toward the beach. Mother Nature was giving her a brushing!!

Kingston Wa Chamber of Commerce

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Kingston has one of the cutest, most user friendly chambers in Kitsap County. They have come a long way from their humble beginnings in the little modular building across the street.

The chamber office is manned with the most informative volunteers, plus there is virtually a treasure of information available. Every event for miles around seems to be covered. You are sure to find more info and brochures than you intended.

Besides now being an absolutely pleasant addition to town the little building is an eyeful for the flower lover/gardener. It is, quite simply put, “looking good”! The office just seems to invite one to stroll about and continue on down the street.

And last but not least, a note of gratitude —

to Kitsap County for the fantastic new garbage bins they have been putting around. They are clean and efficient, and so much better than the old blue barrels (which, by the way did their duty!)

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