HELP!! I’m goint to be “locked up” in West Seattle to raise funds for MDA

MDAI'm scheduled to be "locked up" to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on April 7, 2011 at Angelina's Trattoria in West Seattle. 

While I have no idea who the special person was who nominated me to this event, I do know that I'm tasked to raise $2,000 to help King County families.

Please help "bail me out" by making a donation (click here).  Every donation counts and I appreciate your support for this important cause.

Thank you!

Seattle Scenes

Just a few photos I caught with my Droid-X while we were cruising through Seattle today.  With the "s" word in the forecast, we stopped by REI for some mittens and other warm winter wear.  

The first two photos are of Seattle's historic Steam Plant.

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You can just see part of Qwest Field, where the Seahawks and Sounders play, to the right of King Street Station from Pioneer Square.

Seattle Skyline Over the Years

This video is actually very clever marketing for the proposed new building Fifth and Columbia in downtown Seattle.

The West Seattle Grand Parade

I must confess, I love parades.   And for me, the West Seattle Grand Parade is at the top of my list.  Not only is it in my home town, it features JP Patches, Seafair Pirates, marching bands, drill teams and Miss West Seattle HiYu with her court.  

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This year, my step-daughter, Kelsey, is a candidate for Miss West Seattle HiYu which makes the parade extra special.

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Here are more of my photos from yesterday’s West Seattle Grand Parade.

Take a Sunday Drive to Alki Point Lighthouse in West Seattle

The Alki Point Lighthouse in West Seattle is open to the public on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 

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Here's the panoramic view from the top! 

It's an amazing bit of Seattle history and a beautiful place to visit.  Established in 1887, the current tower was first lit in 1913, the lighthouse will be celebrating her 100th birthday in a couple years.  

Come check it out before Labor Day!   Here are more of my photos of the Alki Point Lighthouse in West Seattle.

Garden Glass Art

Our Seattle home is situated very close to our both neighbors.  In fact, the view out our dining room window are the grey shingles of our next door neighbor’s house.  My husband and I started keeping an eye out for glass art to create a garden.  Last weekend, at the West Seattle Summerfest, we spied a booth, Simply Qwirky, selling beautiful yard art made from vintage looking glass plates.

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They really brighten up the view and add a little whimsey.   I’m told the artist, Julie and Carline, are typically at the Fremont Sunday Street Market.  Below is more of their pretty flower glass plates from the West Seattle fair last weekend.

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Seafair Pirates invade Alki Beach in West Seattle

My photos of the Seafair pirates landing at Alki are posted here.

Late Night Friday Funny

I just caught this funny video via Talon Title on Facebook  and had to share… Seattle's BLEAK!  Go Team USA–Go SOCCER!!

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