Topic: Around Here
Meanwhile, on the island….
Written on September 2, 2010 at 10:28 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s catch up a bit around here…. • Last weekend the Island Arts League celebrated their open house and the opening of their new studio space at 774 Mullis Street (behind Whidbey Bank)…thanks to Trudy Dallas, the IAL’s new president, they have a large, light-filled spot. The IAL is a gathering of artists with the Continue Reading
Updating the Update….
Written on September 2, 2010 at 9:40 am, by Ian Byington
The last couple of days I was doing some updates to the Update’s backend, so we were offline, but today I think we have everything working, so I’ll be catching up with you. Thank you to all who wrote or called with your concerns…no, we weren’t hacked; no, I didn’t go fishing (shoulda, though); yes, Continue Reading
Tuesday in the rain & the wind…
Written on September 2, 2010 at 12:00 am, by Ian Byington
It was nice to hear the rain this a.m. and to feel the earth soaking it up…the weather report says something about a 90% chance it’s gonna be wet & wetter today, then dry out later in the week. Here’s more: • This weekend, Ruth at waterworks gallery presents Caroline James for a special exhibition Continue Reading
Today is site maintenance day!
Written on September 1, 2010 at 7:09 am, by Ian Byington
The Concours d’Elegance rocked…
Written on August 30, 2010 at 9:53 am, by Ian Byington
It was a cheerful, nearly sunny day on Sunday at the San Juan Vineyards, where this year’s Concours d’Elegance was put on by the Rotary Club. People came from all over the sound to show off their sports cars, and it was pretty awesome. As Josie & I walked around, we noticed we kept hearing, Continue Reading
Singalong Simon & Garfunkel…
Written on August 30, 2010 at 8:58 am, by Ian Byington
Around the island….
Written on August 27, 2010 at 9:21 am, by Ian Byington
Little of this, little of that… • There’s a lot of things to do around the island this weekend…see you out & about! If you see some kids who look a little weary, that’s because the high school sport seasons began this week with fall practice. And…school is actually going to start soon. That always Continue Reading
Thursday’s news….
Written on August 26, 2010 at 10:08 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up around here…. • Colleen & Bill at San Juan Safaris said it was an honor to be chosen when congressmen came to the island earlier this week…here’s more from Colleen: San Juan Safaris took Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., chairman of the Appropriations Committee; Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior, Continue Reading
Opening tonight…
Written on August 26, 2010 at 9:22 am, by Ian Byington
Tanya at the Community Theatre reports:
Only a Ridgeline Away opens August 26 at San Juan Community Theatre
A story of the incredible bond of friendship forged between comrades-in-arms opens THIS Thursday, August 26 at 8 pm — the second locally written, full-length, adult play produced at San Juan Community Theatre.
It’s been a great century….
Written on August 26, 2010 at 8:36 am, by Ian Byington
Jensen Shipyard Invites You to Celebrate 100 Years
From the oldest family-owned business on the island…
Albert Jensen & Sons, Inc. (aka Jensen Shipyard) has been in business at 1293 Turn Point Road, Friday Harbor since 1910. To celebrate their maritime business longevity they are hosting an Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy fresh fish…
Passing…
Written on August 26, 2010 at 4:40 am, by Ian Byington
A memorial service for Mrs. Champlin is scheduled for Sunday:
Mary Margaret Gavin Champlin was born April 19, 1918 to Irish immigrants in Chicago, Illinois. She met and married David Champlin in November, 1940.
Mary and Dave moved to California in 1942. She was actively involved with her family at Saint Albins Episcopal Church, Scouting as a Den Mother, Cotillion, PTA, camping, sailing and gardening.
Under the full moon…
Written on August 25, 2010 at 9:09 am, by Ian Byington
Tuesday night’s haunting full moon….photo by Cyndi Brast. See the large version here.
Music notes…
Written on August 25, 2010 at 9:05 am, by Ian Byington
Ferry down this morning…
Written on August 25, 2010 at 9:04 am, by Ian Byington
Just got a note from Ingrid this morning (Wednesday):
Thought you’d want to know if you don’t already that the 8am sailing today (the 25th) is cancelled. A water pump problem is the cause but after your comment on visitors and their schedules (not to mention islanders trying to get off for doctor & business appointments), I thought your readers might want to know.
Ingrid Malone
Update at 9:15am: The WSF says the Hyak will be back in service with the 9:35am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and the 10:45am sailing from Lopez to Anacortes.
Remembering the San Juan County Fair….
Written on August 25, 2010 at 3:25 am, by Ian Byington
This year’s Fair was a friendly, smiling, laughing reminder of why we live in a small town, why we live in a place where we’re guaranteed to get to know each other, to look after each other, to work & play with each other. Over the next few days I’ll have more photos and stories Continue Reading
Passing….
Written on August 24, 2010 at 9:15 am, by Ian Byington
Tuesday news….
Written on August 24, 2010 at 8:50 am, by Ian Byington
Checking in…hope your morning is off to a good start. Did you stay up late watching the full moon? • Ferry backups…people lining up at 12-1 yesterday to go to Anacortes were already overloaded to the 4:50 ferry. When you hear there’s a ferry meeting about the schedules, we need to let the folks at Continue Reading
This year’s Concours d’Elegance is Sunday…
Written on August 24, 2010 at 12:27 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the scoop on this year’s event – see you there! This year’s Concours d’Elegance is on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at San Juan Vineyards. The event is from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. This is an annual event and is organized by the Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands in association with the Continue Reading
What’s happening…
Written on August 23, 2010 at 10:41 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around…. • Good to hear he’s back on his feet – Kyle Reitan was back on the island this past weekend – he’s been living in Seattle, where he ran into a car on his bike Wednesday. He went over the car, according to his brother, and had a pretty good Continue Reading
Paul comes to visit the Whale Museum…
Written on August 23, 2010 at 9:26 am, by Ian Byington
Jenny from the Whale Museum welcomes Paul Watson to this year’s lecture series: The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: An Evening with Capt. Paul Watson The Whale Museum’s 2010 Lecture Series will host a special evening with Capt. Paul Watson on Friday, August 27th at 7:00 pm. For 30 years, Captain Paul Watson has been at Continue Reading
Amanda’s art…at waterworks gallery
Written on August 23, 2010 at 9:16 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the word from Ruth at the gallery: Just in, a new group of textile collages by Amanda Richardson. This landscape series depicts the mosses, rocks and flowers of the San Juan Islands. These custom dyed, silk velvet and brocade scenes are created using a heat activated fusion process, sharp scissors and a backing cloth. Continue Reading
Gear Up for school!
Written on August 23, 2010 at 8:48 am, by Ian Byington
• Michele Morton asked if I’d let you know that the drive is underway! Islanders Bank’s GEAR UP FOR OUR SCHOOLS 2010-2011 Every year teachers are found buying school supplies for their students who can’t afford them. To help eliminate the burden on teachers and help classroom learning, Islanders Bank Teams are sponsoring “Gear Up Continue Reading

Meanwhile, on the island….
Written on September 2, 2010 at 10:28 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s catch up a bit around here…. • Last weekend the Island Arts League celebrated their open house and the opening of their new studio space at 774 Mullis Street (behind Whidbey Bank)…thanks to Trudy Dallas, the IAL’s new president, they have a large, light-filled spot. The IAL is a gathering of artists with the Continue Reading
Updating the Update….
Written on September 2, 2010 at 9:40 am, by Ian Byington
The last couple of days I was doing some updates to the Update’s backend, so we were offline, but today I think we have everything working, so I’ll be catching up with you. Thank you to all who wrote or called with your concerns…no, we weren’t hacked; no, I didn’t go fishing (shoulda, though); yes, Continue Reading
Tuesday in the rain & the wind…
Written on September 2, 2010 at 12:00 am, by Ian Byington
It was nice to hear the rain this a.m. and to feel the earth soaking it up…the weather report says something about a 90% chance it’s gonna be wet & wetter today, then dry out later in the week. Here’s more: • This weekend, Ruth at waterworks gallery presents Caroline James for a special exhibition Continue Reading
Today is site maintenance day!
Written on September 1, 2010 at 7:09 am, by Ian Byington
The Concours d’Elegance rocked…
Written on August 30, 2010 at 9:53 am, by Ian Byington
It was a cheerful, nearly sunny day on Sunday at the San Juan Vineyards, where this year’s Concours d’Elegance was put on by the Rotary Club. People came from all over the sound to show off their sports cars, and it was pretty awesome. As Josie & I walked around, we noticed we kept hearing, Continue Reading
Singalong Simon & Garfunkel…
Written on August 30, 2010 at 8:58 am, by Ian Byington
Around the island….
Written on August 27, 2010 at 9:21 am, by Ian Byington
Little of this, little of that… • There’s a lot of things to do around the island this weekend…see you out & about! If you see some kids who look a little weary, that’s because the high school sport seasons began this week with fall practice. And…school is actually going to start soon. That always Continue Reading
Thursday’s news….
Written on August 26, 2010 at 10:08 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up around here…. • Colleen & Bill at San Juan Safaris said it was an honor to be chosen when congressmen came to the island earlier this week…here’s more from Colleen: San Juan Safaris took Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., chairman of the Appropriations Committee; Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior, Continue Reading
Opening tonight…
Written on August 26, 2010 at 9:22 am, by Ian Byington
Tanya at the Community Theatre reports:
Only a Ridgeline Away opens August 26 at San Juan Community Theatre
A story of the incredible bond of friendship forged between comrades-in-arms opens THIS Thursday, August 26 at 8 pm — the second locally written, full-length, adult play produced at San Juan Community Theatre.
It’s been a great century….
Written on August 26, 2010 at 8:36 am, by Ian Byington
Jensen Shipyard Invites You to Celebrate 100 Years
From the oldest family-owned business on the island…
Albert Jensen & Sons, Inc. (aka Jensen Shipyard) has been in business at 1293 Turn Point Road, Friday Harbor since 1910. To celebrate their maritime business longevity they are hosting an Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy fresh fish…
Passing…
Written on August 26, 2010 at 4:40 am, by Ian Byington
A memorial service for Mrs. Champlin is scheduled for Sunday:
Mary Margaret Gavin Champlin was born April 19, 1918 to Irish immigrants in Chicago, Illinois. She met and married David Champlin in November, 1940.
Mary and Dave moved to California in 1942. She was actively involved with her family at Saint Albins Episcopal Church, Scouting as a Den Mother, Cotillion, PTA, camping, sailing and gardening.
Under the full moon…
Written on August 25, 2010 at 9:09 am, by Ian Byington
Tuesday night’s haunting full moon….photo by Cyndi Brast. See the large version here.
Music notes…
Written on August 25, 2010 at 9:05 am, by Ian Byington
Ferry down this morning…
Written on August 25, 2010 at 9:04 am, by Ian Byington
Just got a note from Ingrid this morning (Wednesday):
Thought you’d want to know if you don’t already that the 8am sailing today (the 25th) is cancelled. A water pump problem is the cause but after your comment on visitors and their schedules (not to mention islanders trying to get off for doctor & business appointments), I thought your readers might want to know.
Ingrid Malone
Update at 9:15am: The WSF says the Hyak will be back in service with the 9:35am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and the 10:45am sailing from Lopez to Anacortes.

Remembering the San Juan County Fair….
Written on August 25, 2010 at 3:25 am, by Ian Byington
This year’s Fair was a friendly, smiling, laughing reminder of why we live in a small town, why we live in a place where we’re guaranteed to get to know each other, to look after each other, to work & play with each other. Over the next few days I’ll have more photos and stories Continue Reading
Passing….
Written on August 24, 2010 at 9:15 am, by Ian Byington
Tuesday news….
Written on August 24, 2010 at 8:50 am, by Ian Byington
Checking in…hope your morning is off to a good start. Did you stay up late watching the full moon? • Ferry backups…people lining up at 12-1 yesterday to go to Anacortes were already overloaded to the 4:50 ferry. When you hear there’s a ferry meeting about the schedules, we need to let the folks at Continue Reading
This year’s Concours d’Elegance is Sunday…
Written on August 24, 2010 at 12:27 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the scoop on this year’s event – see you there! This year’s Concours d’Elegance is on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at San Juan Vineyards. The event is from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. This is an annual event and is organized by the Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands in association with the Continue Reading
What’s happening…
Written on August 23, 2010 at 10:41 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around…. • Good to hear he’s back on his feet – Kyle Reitan was back on the island this past weekend – he’s been living in Seattle, where he ran into a car on his bike Wednesday. He went over the car, according to his brother, and had a pretty good Continue Reading
Paul comes to visit the Whale Museum…
Written on August 23, 2010 at 9:26 am, by Ian Byington
Jenny from the Whale Museum welcomes Paul Watson to this year’s lecture series: The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: An Evening with Capt. Paul Watson The Whale Museum’s 2010 Lecture Series will host a special evening with Capt. Paul Watson on Friday, August 27th at 7:00 pm. For 30 years, Captain Paul Watson has been at Continue Reading
Amanda’s art…at waterworks gallery
Written on August 23, 2010 at 9:16 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the word from Ruth at the gallery: Just in, a new group of textile collages by Amanda Richardson. This landscape series depicts the mosses, rocks and flowers of the San Juan Islands. These custom dyed, silk velvet and brocade scenes are created using a heat activated fusion process, sharp scissors and a backing cloth. Continue Reading
Gear Up for school!
Written on August 23, 2010 at 8:48 am, by Ian Byington
• Michele Morton asked if I’d let you know that the drive is underway! Islanders Bank’s GEAR UP FOR OUR SCHOOLS 2010-2011 Every year teachers are found buying school supplies for their students who can’t afford them. To help eliminate the burden on teachers and help classroom learning, Islanders Bank Teams are sponsoring “Gear Up Continue Reading










































