September 17, 2010

Field’s End – the Bainbridge Island Writer’s Community

How My Blog Was Born I am surprised I have not posted about Field’s End before, because, well, it was really from Field’s End that this blog was born.  I got involved with Field’s End after we moved up here  – if you are not familiar with what or who […]
September 15, 2010
Lake Union Houseboat Tour - things to do on or around Bainbridge Island

Lake Union Houseboat Tour & Gasworks Park – Day Trips From Bainbridge Island

Funky Visual Feast On Sunday my friend Wendy and I went on the Funky to Fabulous Houseboat Tour on Lake Union in Seattle.  Floating homes have always intrigued me.  And of course, back in 1993,  we were all intrigued by Sam’s (Tom Hanks) hip houseboat in Sleepless in Seattle (gray […]
September 7, 2010
Life on Bainbridge Island

Day Trip to Point No Point & Port Gamble

The sun was pretty shy over this past three day Labor Day weekend.  But on Sunday, it popped out in the afternoon, so our family did the same. Less Than an Hour Away In well under an hour, you can get from Bainbridge Island to Point No Point.  A quaint […]
August 19, 2010

Two More Days to Donate to Project Backpack on Bainbridge Island

Project Backpack is sponsored by Helpline House on Bainbridge Island. Each year they furnish school supplies to between 150-225 school children in the area.  Last year, in 2009, they provided supplies for 193 students.  Below is a list of the most needed items.  Pick up a couple extra items while […]
August 10, 2010
A collage of pictures from Bainbridge Island, taken with my new camera

So, I got this new camera for my birthday. . .

And, then I went sailing . . . and went back to the Farm Kitchen in Poulsbo . . . and went crabbing on Point White Pier . . . I’ve generally been having a summer, with my new Nikon in tow.  I am happy to have finally entered into […]
July 10, 2010

Summer Has Arrived on Bainbridge Island

In typical Northwest fashion, summer officially arrived after the 4th of July.  We had our first taste of heat last week, when temperatures reached the 90’s -quite unusual for Bainbridge.  Now, with school out summer brings: An end to softball season and the start of Allstars – great job BI […]
June 23, 2010
The Sea of Clothes at the Rotary Auction | Jen Pells Realtor

My Stuff is at Rotary. Is Yours?

Today is the last full day to drop off and you have until 8:30 pm. Tomorrow drop-off was just addedand the hours tomorrow are from 7 am-5 pm.  I have taken four loads now and have never had to wait in line at drop off.  Everyone is so nice and […]
May 9, 2010
Seabeck taken by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

Mother’s Day on the Hood Canal – Seabeck