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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!!

A Visit to Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic

August 30, 2010Kitsap, PoulsboBest of North Kitsap, cat, cats, dog, dogs, Poulsbe Marina Veterinary Clinic, Poulsbo, Poulsbo Marina Vet, Poulsbo Wa, Vet, Vet Poulsbo WA, Veterinarian, Veterinarian Poulsbo WAnow

Usually I post about fun places to go, but this post is about a good place for your dogs and cats when they are in need of medical services. This vet clinic seems a little like the “old time” vet offices, where help and service were paramount, instead of expensive decor or taking your wallet to the cleaners.

Voted first place in Best of North Kitsap in 2009 and Best veterinarian in 2008, Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic has definitely earned it’s place in the local pet world. They have a constant busy schedule and treat all types of animals, plus do a lot of humane work.

The office is unpretentious and efficient with a large, friendly considerate staff. They are consistent with their hours and service. With a staff of three experienced veterinarians they are able to provide just about any service you need or will refer you forward if necessary.

Give this office a try if you are needing services or looking to change your vets. Most likely you will not regret the choice.

Kingston Wa Chamber of Commerce

July 1, 2010Kingston, Kitsapchamber office, event Kingston Wa, Flowers, kingston, Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Kingston WA, Kingston Washington Chamber of Commerce, Kitsap Countynow

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!)

Recent Visit to Port Gamble, WA

April 14, 2010KitsapArtful Ewe, Community Hall, espresso, fire station, Hood Canal, milkshakes, National Historic Landmark, Old Market Building, Olympic Outdoor Center, Port Gamble, Port Gamble General Store, Port Gamble Wa, Post Office, yarn shopnow

On a wonderful sunny Sunday we visited Port Gamble, WA., a 120 acre National Historic Landmark located on the shores on Hood Canal. A visit to this little town is always pleasant, rain or shine. We started out at the Port Gamble General Store, which is under new management. Actually our goal was the store as we had heard they have awesome hand dipped milkshakes, and I am testimony to the fact that they do! They are large so you might consider sharing one. They also have a good selection of top notch ice creams so we did a little sampling of the spumoni and it was superb. I noticed they have espresso drinks and a restaurant in the back. I did not go there but next visit will check it out. It is good to see the store up and flourishing again.

Across the street from the General Store is Olympic Outdoor Center located in the old fire station. I used to visit the Artful Ewe yarn shop in the old station and loved the building. The yarn shop has moved down the street into the Old Market Building. Olympic Outdoor Center moved from Poulsbo Wa sometime last fall I believe. That is just one of several changes I noticed around the town. Actually there are lots of changes, new businesses arriving, several moving, and a couple leaving.

Next we meandered over to the community hall and post office. I don’t exactly know why but I am always seized by an urge to go inside this building, but we couldn’t because it was Sunday. I think it has alot to do with the wonderful wooden floors and the incredible old feeling. Having said that ALL of the buildings in Port Gamble are old, but for me this one has a great feeling to it. On my next visit to Port Gamble the building might be open and I can take some photos from inside.

Stay tuned as we make our way on down the street. I highly recommend a visit to this charming quaint little town that functions at a much slower pace than the rest of the world.

New Bakery in Kingston WA

March 16, 2010Kingston, Kitsapbakery, baking company, Borrowed Kitchen Bakery, coffee, Cookies, Cup & Muffin, granola, kingston, Kingston Edmonds ferry, Kingston ferry, Kingston WA, Mirracole Morsels, Old Kingston Hotel, Pastries, Port of Kingstonnow

Kingston has a new bakery in town! Just what we have wanted for so long. It is located in the Old Kingston Hotel at First and Washington.

This new bakery is a combination of bakers and businesses under one roof from what I gathered on my visit.

Mirracole Morsels is a family owned baking company, serving the local community with natural morsels of goodness. I spoke with Nicole Matheson while I was there and she is the provider of the wonderful cookies (we shared a raisin oatmeal because of the extra large size) and their famous granola. Lacey Menne of Borrowed Kitchen Bakery is the baker of the breads. We purchased a tomato baguette which we took home and made a super sandwich out of brie cheese and tomatoes.

The view from the deck of the bakery is fantastic, overlooking the Kingston-Edmonds ferry and the Port of Kingston. This will be a wonderful place for breakfast, lunch, or snack times in the summer. I can’t wait to sit out on the deck or in the garden and enjoy their great pastries with a cup of coffee, which by the way comes from Cup & Muffin just down the street.

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