About the Author
Ian Byington

I’ve been writing this & adding to it since 1997, and it has morphed into what you see now during that time – a collaborative effort between our community and me to tell the story of what makes an island tick, and to celebrate the cool things that happen.

Recent Posts by Ian

Cell phones & cars…

July 10, 2009 at 5:17 am

I thought it was a good idea when the state passed that law saying you can’t talk on the phone while you’re driving. The other day I was on the mainland coming up I-5 when I noticed the car in front of me had a decided weave to it…since it was going kinda slow, I  Continue Reading

His first….

July 10, 2009 at 5:12 am

John Simon wrote to tell me: After living on San Juan Island for over 5 years, I finally landed a salmon…thanks to Jim Lawson of Puget Sound Anglers!

New sign….

July 10, 2009 at 4:50 am

Can’t miss it now…that’s a nice new wooden sign Michael Horn has in front of his office on Spring Street, across from Spring Street International School & Harbour at the Village.

Music on the Lawn went great…

July 10, 2009 at 4:38 am

It was fun to drop by the Music on the Lawn at the Historical Museum on Wednesday & see all the folks dancing….here’s more from Recreation Director Sally Thomsen at Island Rec: Hi, Ian! Despite the dreary weather over 150 people attended Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn free concert last night. The crowded enjoyed  Continue Reading

Relay for Life profiles: Brian & Rachel Goodremont

July 10, 2009 at 12:30 am

In our ongoing series about people who are in this year’s Relay for Life – this week, it’s Brian & Rachel: My wife, Rachel, and I walk in memory of my mother Lynda, and all those who have lost loved ones to cancer.  We also walk for the survivors who are fighting. We walk in  Continue Reading

Relay for Life profiles: Brian & Rachel Goodremont

July 10, 2009 at 12:30 am

In our ongoing series about people who are in this year’s Relay for Life – this week, it’s Brian & Rachel: My wife, Rachel, and I walk in memory of my mother Lynda, and all those who have lost loved ones to cancer.  We also walk for the survivors who are fighting. We walk in  Continue Reading

Celebrate Mike's show with the Ale House

July 9, 2009 at 2:56 pm

You already know that Mike Vouri is doing his final performance at General Pickett this weekend (a few tickets remain – call now at the Community Theatre), but there’s more – here’s more from Oren at the Front Street Ale House for Saturday night: 10% discount Friday evening for The Life & Times of General  Continue Reading

Celebrate Mike’s show with the Ale House

July 9, 2009 at 2:56 pm

You already know that Mike Vouri is doing his final performance at General Pickett this weekend (a few tickets remain – call now at the Community Theatre), but there’s more – here’s more from Oren at the Front Street Ale House for Saturday night: 10% discount Friday evening for The Life & Times of General  Continue Reading

Sparkly clean…now's your chance!

July 9, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Get it clean! This weekend, you have a lot to do, but one thing you don’t have to do is wash the car. Here’s why, from Corey at Islanders – let them do it for you: Islander’s Bank Relay for Life Team invites everyone to the Islanders Bank Parking Lot at 225 Blair Ave. for  Continue Reading

Sparkly clean…now’s your chance!

July 9, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Get it clean! This weekend, you have a lot to do, but one thing you don’t have to do is wash the car. Here’s why, from Corey at Islanders – let them do it for you: Islander’s Bank Relay for Life Team invites everyone to the Islanders Bank Parking Lot at 225 Blair Ave. for  Continue Reading

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