The beloved local institution next door has a new owner. We have been watching as worker bees are cleaning, sanding, painting and refreshing the Grand Old Sou'Wester Lodge. Enjoy this video. We will be covering the "Re-opening Party"- happening this next weekend.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Goats in the Hood!
Seaview is a sleepy little Victorian beach community. It really only comes alive June to mid September. We have old family beach homes, little shacks, B&Bs, historic homes, fine restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and a funky Lodge built in 1892.
The neighboring Sou'Wester Lodge sold last week. I will write more on this event later, but today is about Goats. Yes, Goats in the neighborHOOD.
What a sight it must have been - a dozen goats on ropes walking back from visiting the Pacific Ocean. My phone started ringing! It turns out the neighboring Lodge has some visitors - of the furry kind. Goats!
One of the little recycling station has gotten a bit run down. But it makes a perfect manger.
One week old babies!
Later that night, we heard bleating... and my visiting grandpuppy had to check out the action. The goats were jumping out of the manger! It was a site as we ran around gathering them up and looking for their owner. I didn't get a photo of that fun action. Sorry. Take my word for it - Goats can JUMP!
Last night we heard the unfamiliar sound of goats. Kind of fun actually. Ask me tomorrow how I feel about it then. I was up at 5am with birds screeching - either at the goats or the heron who is stalking our koi pond.
Today the goats got to enjoy a little enclosed pen with fallen trees filled with yummy moss, lichens, twigs and leaves. Hey wait! I wonder what the deer are going to think about the goats eating their tasty treats? At least you can hug goats. The deer only get close to our cat.
The neighboring Sou'Wester Lodge sold last week. I will write more on this event later, but today is about Goats. Yes, Goats in the neighborHOOD.
What a sight it must have been - a dozen goats on ropes walking back from visiting the Pacific Ocean. My phone started ringing! It turns out the neighboring Lodge has some visitors - of the furry kind. Goats!
One of the little recycling station has gotten a bit run down. But it makes a perfect manger.
Last night we heard the unfamiliar sound of goats. Kind of fun actually. Ask me tomorrow how I feel about it then. I was up at 5am with birds screeching - either at the goats or the heron who is stalking our koi pond.
Today the goats got to enjoy a little enclosed pen with fallen trees filled with yummy moss, lichens, twigs and leaves. Hey wait! I wonder what the deer are going to think about the goats eating their tasty treats? At least you can hug goats. The deer only get close to our cat.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
O'Mally - 11 yr old Boston Terrier is lost! Please help!
Please help us find O'Mally and return him home. This 11 yr old cutie was hanging out with his mom, Leslie Brophy (Pacific Realty) yesterday. He was last seen in the Seaview area. He has a collar and tags. He is a brindle (brown) color with white front. Poor guy.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Charming Seaview Inn has Groupon special - what a deal!
Just a few blocks north of us - is the Historic Shelburne Inn. I was speaking with David this morning and he mentioned the phone is ringing off the hook from their Groupon offer. So I hopped over to Groupon to check it out. Wow, what a deal! 2 nights with wine and other goodies.
The Shelburne has a long history and it was built by Seaview founder's son-in-law, Charles Beaver. Beaver built our home too. We share many of the architectural features and we love exploring The Shelburne Inn - to solve our own home mysteries as we work to restore our own historic home.
Enjoy the photos - credit to Groupon where I grabbed them to post. I am certain that Laurie (David's spouse and hard working Inn Keeper) took the photos. She is a master with the camera.
If you decide to visit Seaview - be sure to let us know. ~Nansen
The Shelburne has a long history and it was built by Seaview founder's son-in-law, Charles Beaver. Beaver built our home too. We share many of the architectural features and we love exploring The Shelburne Inn - to solve our own home mysteries as we work to restore our own historic home.
Enjoy the photos - credit to Groupon where I grabbed them to post. I am certain that Laurie (David's spouse and hard working Inn Keeper) took the photos. She is a master with the camera.
If you decide to visit Seaview - be sure to let us know. ~Nansen
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Snow at the beach- in mid March - so here is a craft project!
We woke up to snow this morning! Holy smokes - it is mid-March!
I am dreaming of lovely warm days - perfect for being stuck inside is this do-it-yourself project from Wedding Chicks Blog.
Follow these easy instructions HERE.
I am dreaming of lovely warm days - perfect for being stuck inside is this do-it-yourself project from Wedding Chicks Blog.
Follow these easy instructions HERE.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
We went to check out the recent beached whale
Just north of the Long Beach WA approach - you can smell it from far away.
Poor whale.
We have had many storms this year - so whales that have perished at sea are washing up more often.
Poor whale.
We have had many storms this year - so whales that have perished at sea are washing up more often.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Another deceased Orca washes ashore here.
It's whale migrating season. Glimpses of the giant mammals are usually confined to shooting spouts of water out on the sea horizon. However, we have had our share of sad whale demise washing up on the local beaches.
This past weekend, a 12 ft female Orca washed ashore. The whale experts are performing tests to determine the pod home and cause of death of the little gal.
(photo by Ron Malast in the Chinook Observer here)
Last month a 39 ft Sperm Whale and also a 13 ft newborn Gray Whale washed ashore. We saw another Orca - but a small baby only weeks old in November.
In 2006, a 54 ft Humpback Whale was a sad but majestic sight. I blogged about it HERE.
This past weekend, a 12 ft female Orca washed ashore. The whale experts are performing tests to determine the pod home and cause of death of the little gal.
(photo by Ron Malast in the Chinook Observer here)
Last month a 39 ft Sperm Whale and also a 13 ft newborn Gray Whale washed ashore. We saw another Orca - but a small baby only weeks old in November.
In 2006, a 54 ft Humpback Whale was a sad but majestic sight. I blogged about it HERE.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Great ocean views at Cape Disappointment
A few weeks before Brian Cantwell of Seattle Times came out to Cape Disappointment, I posted on Jan 7, 2012 about Waikiki Beach, Cape D's Lighthouse, and North Head Lighthouse.
His article about Cape Disappointment gives some great info and tips.
During winter storms — or cold-season sun breaks — Cape Disappointment State Park offers some of the best viewpoints on the Washington coast.
Seattle Times Outdoors editor
ILWACO, Pacific County — If you're a glutton for winter storms, and peering down from cliff tops into chasms of lashing saltwater makes you really feel alive; or if you simply love gazing out on a seascape of dimpled waves and watery blue sky swept clean by a howling nor'wester — Cape Disappointment is plainly misnamed.
"Cape D," as locals call it, is no disappointment to the winter thrill-seeker.
"This is one of those places where, when you get a good, solid winter storm, it can remind you of how small you are!" says Stephen Wood, a park ranger and interpreter at Cape Disappointment State Park.
But it's not a small place. The 1,900-acre park edging the fishing village of Ilwaco, at the mouth of the Columbia River, includes two of the state's most scenic lighthouses, two miles of ocean beach, a hidden niche called Deadman's Cove, and a surfer's hangout called — no kidding — Waikiki Beach (more about that in a moment).
Monday, February 06, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Clam Digging in Long Beach, Washington with Kenny Osborne
Kenny Osborne is a lifelong resident of our beach community. You can find more about Kenny on this Real Estate page here.
Like many of us here, Kenny serves on a variety of community organizations. He is on the Chinook Water District Board, Pacific County Planning Commission, and Friends of Chinook School. Kenny is the President of Sea Resources, Inc - the Historical Fish Hatchery in Chinook Washington. I am the Vice Pres of this group of community volunteers. We operate the oldest Salmon Hatchery in Washington State.
Kenny loves to travel with his camera and frequently sends us photos of the Chinook Watershed, Pacific Ocean and local wildlife. So I was delighted when his sister went Clam Digging with Kenny this past week - and the result was a fun little video.
Like many of us here, Kenny serves on a variety of community organizations. He is on the Chinook Water District Board, Pacific County Planning Commission, and Friends of Chinook School. Kenny is the President of Sea Resources, Inc - the Historical Fish Hatchery in Chinook Washington. I am the Vice Pres of this group of community volunteers. We operate the oldest Salmon Hatchery in Washington State.
Kenny loves to travel with his camera and frequently sends us photos of the Chinook Watershed, Pacific Ocean and local wildlife. So I was delighted when his sister went Clam Digging with Kenny this past week - and the result was a fun little video.
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