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December 14, 2009
I could use one of those about now. I generally have a problem with uniformity; however, if it solves decision making problems on dark winter mornings and eliminates clothes shopping . . . sign me up. If you know me, you know I do not love to dress up. I […]
December 11, 2009
The Bainbridge Island Musical Fire Truck is getting into gear – it starts tonight and goes until Christmas Eve. Find your neighborhood on the map below. The truck is out in the evenings from 5-9pm. Last year we had snow when they came through our neighborhood – my kids are […]
December 11, 2009
this is what our Christmas tree would look like. For now, ours is the Evergreen Style, and this one is sitting proudly in the window of Kennedy and Kate in downtown Winslow. Buy local and enjoy the amazing window displays downtown. Below is part of the award-winning display for Churchmouse […]
December 8, 2009
Even though we are a stone’s throw from the big Mermaid herself (yes, I mean Starbuck’s), Bainbridge Island only has one – and it is in our Safeway, which, as you can imagine, lacks any sort of coffee house vibe. Thankfully, we are well taken care of […]
November 27, 2009
Before the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving started, I snuck away for a Thanksgiving-Eve walk out at Fort Ward. The reward for my brisk walk is the view of Mt. Rainier at my half-way point on South Beach. Love my iPhone for taking quick picts of all the island has […]
November 22, 2009
Yesterday, Helpline House collected food for Project Wishbone. Project Wishbone is a Helpline House project that matches the generosity of the Bainbridge Island Community with those in need. Helpline House becomes a store full of Thanksgiving provisions, where local families in need can receive all the ingredients needed for a […]
November 10, 2009
Suyematsu Farms 9227 Day Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.842.4388 Yes, this year we made it to the pumpkin patch and I actually remembered my camera. Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch with its vineyard, water tower, and horse drawn carriage, is a must do every year for islanders and visitors. These were taken before […]
November 6, 2009
Update as of 11/06/09 President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 into law today. The legislation greatly expands the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit by making more first time homebuyers eligible for the credit and now includes homebuyers that are not first time homebuyers. This […]