A visit to Sacks Feed & Garden in Kingston Wa

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We stopped by Sacks Feed and Garden in Kingston recently and were greeted at the door by a sweet golden retriever.   She escorted us as we shopped for doggie treats (was that why she was so devoted?), slug repellent, grass seed, and some fall plants.  The store is stocked with gardening books, gifts, feed for all kinds of critters, and most enjoyable for us, flowers.  It was a fantastic sunny day and the plants were putting on their best display for us.  We decided to go next door to the Cup and Muffin to get a latte and stay a little longer.  With only a trace of fall in the air plus the warm sun, it was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

Puget Sound Salmon Fishing

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We recently went Salmon fishing in the Puget Sound between Suquamish, Bainbridge Island and Indianola.  We tried using buzz bombs, fake squid and shiners, shiners and herring and lures.  No Salmon on this outing.  We did see one fisherman haul in a good size silver.

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View of Suquamish from our boat

We did catch a few bullheads and one dog fish, but more importantly we had a good time out on the Sound enjoying the salty sea and relaxing views.  If any of you have some fishing tips, they are welcome.

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Booth at Kingston Farmers Market

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This is but one of the craft booths at the Kingston Farmers Market.  It is a local artist who does raku pottery creations and certainly represents our Puget Sound area.  There were numerous local produce booths so we had to buy carrots, squash, tomatoes, fantastic apricots, and salad mix.  Of course there was no escaping without purchasing a handmade pastry and then wonder of wonders, the handmade cheese.  Delectable!

Salmon Fishing under the Agate Passage Bridge

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A  good area to go salmon fishing is under the Agate Passage bridge.  The bridge connects Bainbridge Island with Kitsap county and there is beach access from the Bainbridge Island side.  If you are crossing the bridge toward Bainbridge, take the first left after the bridge  and follow the road until you get to a large power line tower park then walk down the short trail.

From the Suquamish side I usually access the beach from Chief Seattle Park and walk to the bridge.  There may be access from the park and ride area on the Kitsap side of the bridge.

Salmon Fishing under the Agate Passage Bridge

Even if you don’t catch a salmon, it is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the beaches, views and salty air of  Puget Sound.