Topic: Around Here
Walking the island….
Written on April 11, 2012 at 7:44 pm, by Ian Byington
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more. ~ George Gordon, Lord Byron from ‘Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage’
Orcas in the strait….
Written on April 11, 2012 at 8:39 am, by Ian Byington
Jim Maya photographed this beautiful breaching transient killer whale earlier this week…
Happiness runs….
Written on April 9, 2012 at 7:35 am, by Ian Byington
Had this song stuck in my head the last couple of days….good one to wake up to. Here’s Donovan recently, inviting everyone to sing along…you can, too:
The Mobile CSO – check them out!
Written on April 9, 2012 at 1:32 am, by Ian Byington
Shannon Monroe from Olympia is bringing the bus to the island – here’s more: Good afternoon, Ian! Our DSHS Mobile CSO is scheduled to be in Friday Harbor on April 11th & 12th at the Friday Harbor Resource Center located at 500 Market St. Our hours will be from 11am until 5pm on the 11th Continue Reading
What’s up….
Written on April 6, 2012 at 9:11 am, by Ian Byington
Just a few things to share this morning, including an egg hunt you’ve gone to, all these years: • Jenny Benedict over at the fire station says they could use a little help (bring the kids!) coloring eggs at the fire station today (Friday) at five…see ya there! ++++++++ • Our baseball boys nearly beat Continue Reading
Looking for a few good stewards….
Written on April 6, 2012 at 8:57 am, by Ian Byington
We take pretty good care of our islands, and the Stewardship Network wants to put a spotlight on the folks who go the extra mile…here’s more from the Preservation Trust’s Kathleen Foley: Nominate an Island Steward! Do you have a friend or neighbor that you’ve noticed takes exceptional care of their land? Perhaps you know Continue Reading
Daniel is aboard at Vinny’s….
Written on April 5, 2012 at 11:22 pm, by Ian Byington
Becki & Julie asked me to tell you about spring kicking off at Vinny’s: Vinny’s Ristorante owners, Julie and Becki, are welcoming not only the arrival of spring but the addition to their team chef Daniel Van Hamersfeld. Daniel‘s history in the culinary arts started at a young age when he was classically trained for Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on April 5, 2012 at 5:01 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up: • Libby Oswald says the tickets are available now – get yours! Here’s more: Tickets are now available for the Family Umbrella Group Luncheon on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Mullis Center. All proceeds go to a need-based scholarship fund for preschool aged children. The gourmet lunch will be catered Continue Reading
The poster winners are…..
Written on April 5, 2012 at 12:39 am, by Ian Byington
One of the great events of the year on the island is the Children’s Festival in May, and every good festival needs a good poster! Here are the winners for this year’s event: 22nd Annual San Juan Island Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners! It was a difficult decision to determine who will win this year’s Continue Reading
Flowers…for you!
Written on April 5, 2012 at 12:29 am, by Ian Byington
Mary & Smithy kick into gear & offer Ryan’s Rhodies this time of year – so now’s your chance to get yours! Here’s the deal: Ryan’s Rhodies! FOR SALE: ~ Rhododendrons! Dozens of varieties, colors, & sizes • Prices vary according to the plant. Many are in bloom right now. Some are fragrant! Most still Continue Reading
Passing: Jim Smith
Written on April 4, 2012 at 9:01 pm, by Ian Byington
Note: The memorial service will be held Friday, April 6 at 5pm at the airport (Westwind’s hangar) James W. Smith (June 26, 1944 – April 1, 2012) Jim Smith passed away suddenly Sunday, April 1, 2012 at his home in Friday Harbor, Washington. Jim’s boat trips to the San Juan Islands inspired him to move Continue Reading
Around the island, this week….
Written on April 4, 2012 at 10:19 am, by Ian Byington
What do you have planned for the holiday weekend? Here’s the scene around here, as the weather just gets better & better: • Take a look at Tim Dustrude’s photos on his 365 (366 this year!) blog, as he posts a photo a day. This is the way to start your day right! Beautiful stuff… Continue Reading
In your dreams…
Written on April 4, 2012 at 8:58 am, by Ian Byington
I just heard about this evening that is set for tomorrow night (AND later in the month) with Ann Marie – check it out at Lavendera Massage Center: An Evening of Dreamtime Curious about dreams? Would you like to spend an evening participating in various methods of dream-work and dream-play? New dream journeyers and veteran Continue Reading
Island Inn at 123 West – reconstruction ahead
Written on April 4, 2012 at 1:07 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from Scott Hale at the Island Inn at 123 West about some sweet plans ahead: Construction Restarts at the San Juan Islands’ Newest Hotel The Island Inn at 123 West sweetens Friday Harbor lodging with new guestrooms The iconic Island Inn at 123 West development project in Friday Harbor, WA on Continue Reading
You can win a vacation! AND…it helps the Animal Shelter!
Written on April 4, 2012 at 12:34 am, by Ian Byington
Just got a note from Leslie at the Animal Shelter – here’s something you’ll want to know! Tickets went on sale today for the Costa Rica Dream Vacation raffle to benefit the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter. Trip includes a 5-night stay at Villa Vigia, a private Mediterranean villa in Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. It Continue Reading
“Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me” opens this Thursday…
Written on April 3, 2012 at 3:17 am, by Ian Byington
Island Stage Left presents its spring play Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. The show opens April 5th and closes April 29th, 2012: Thursdays through Saturdays @ 7:30pm, Sundays @ 4pm. The play, written by award winning Irish playwright and poet Frank McGuinness, is about an Englishman, an Irishman and Continue Reading
Walking the island….
Written on April 11, 2012 at 7:44 pm, by Ian Byington
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more. ~ George Gordon, Lord Byron from ‘Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage’
Orcas in the strait….
Written on April 11, 2012 at 8:39 am, by Ian Byington
Jim Maya photographed this beautiful breaching transient killer whale earlier this week…
Happiness runs….
Written on April 9, 2012 at 7:35 am, by Ian Byington
Had this song stuck in my head the last couple of days….good one to wake up to. Here’s Donovan recently, inviting everyone to sing along…you can, too:
The Mobile CSO – check them out!
Written on April 9, 2012 at 1:32 am, by Ian Byington
Shannon Monroe from Olympia is bringing the bus to the island – here’s more: Good afternoon, Ian! Our DSHS Mobile CSO is scheduled to be in Friday Harbor on April 11th & 12th at the Friday Harbor Resource Center located at 500 Market St. Our hours will be from 11am until 5pm on the 11th Continue Reading
What’s up….
Written on April 6, 2012 at 9:11 am, by Ian Byington
Just a few things to share this morning, including an egg hunt you’ve gone to, all these years: • Jenny Benedict over at the fire station says they could use a little help (bring the kids!) coloring eggs at the fire station today (Friday) at five…see ya there! ++++++++ • Our baseball boys nearly beat Continue Reading
Looking for a few good stewards….
Written on April 6, 2012 at 8:57 am, by Ian Byington
We take pretty good care of our islands, and the Stewardship Network wants to put a spotlight on the folks who go the extra mile…here’s more from the Preservation Trust’s Kathleen Foley: Nominate an Island Steward! Do you have a friend or neighbor that you’ve noticed takes exceptional care of their land? Perhaps you know Continue Reading
Daniel is aboard at Vinny’s….
Written on April 5, 2012 at 11:22 pm, by Ian Byington
Becki & Julie asked me to tell you about spring kicking off at Vinny’s: Vinny’s Ristorante owners, Julie and Becki, are welcoming not only the arrival of spring but the addition to their team chef Daniel Van Hamersfeld. Daniel‘s history in the culinary arts started at a young age when he was classically trained for Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on April 5, 2012 at 5:01 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up: • Libby Oswald says the tickets are available now – get yours! Here’s more: Tickets are now available for the Family Umbrella Group Luncheon on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Mullis Center. All proceeds go to a need-based scholarship fund for preschool aged children. The gourmet lunch will be catered Continue Reading
The poster winners are…..
Written on April 5, 2012 at 12:39 am, by Ian Byington
One of the great events of the year on the island is the Children’s Festival in May, and every good festival needs a good poster! Here are the winners for this year’s event: 22nd Annual San Juan Island Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners! It was a difficult decision to determine who will win this year’s Continue Reading
Flowers…for you!
Written on April 5, 2012 at 12:29 am, by Ian Byington
Mary & Smithy kick into gear & offer Ryan’s Rhodies this time of year – so now’s your chance to get yours! Here’s the deal: Ryan’s Rhodies! FOR SALE: ~ Rhododendrons! Dozens of varieties, colors, & sizes • Prices vary according to the plant. Many are in bloom right now. Some are fragrant! Most still Continue Reading
Passing: Jim Smith
Written on April 4, 2012 at 9:01 pm, by Ian Byington
Note: The memorial service will be held Friday, April 6 at 5pm at the airport (Westwind’s hangar) James W. Smith (June 26, 1944 – April 1, 2012) Jim Smith passed away suddenly Sunday, April 1, 2012 at his home in Friday Harbor, Washington. Jim’s boat trips to the San Juan Islands inspired him to move Continue Reading
Around the island, this week….
Written on April 4, 2012 at 10:19 am, by Ian Byington
What do you have planned for the holiday weekend? Here’s the scene around here, as the weather just gets better & better: • Take a look at Tim Dustrude’s photos on his 365 (366 this year!) blog, as he posts a photo a day. This is the way to start your day right! Beautiful stuff… Continue Reading
In your dreams…
Written on April 4, 2012 at 8:58 am, by Ian Byington
I just heard about this evening that is set for tomorrow night (AND later in the month) with Ann Marie – check it out at Lavendera Massage Center: An Evening of Dreamtime Curious about dreams? Would you like to spend an evening participating in various methods of dream-work and dream-play? New dream journeyers and veteran Continue Reading
Island Inn at 123 West – reconstruction ahead
Written on April 4, 2012 at 1:07 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from Scott Hale at the Island Inn at 123 West about some sweet plans ahead: Construction Restarts at the San Juan Islands’ Newest Hotel The Island Inn at 123 West sweetens Friday Harbor lodging with new guestrooms The iconic Island Inn at 123 West development project in Friday Harbor, WA on Continue Reading
You can win a vacation! AND…it helps the Animal Shelter!
Written on April 4, 2012 at 12:34 am, by Ian Byington
Just got a note from Leslie at the Animal Shelter – here’s something you’ll want to know! Tickets went on sale today for the Costa Rica Dream Vacation raffle to benefit the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter. Trip includes a 5-night stay at Villa Vigia, a private Mediterranean villa in Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. It Continue Reading
“Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me” opens this Thursday…
Written on April 3, 2012 at 3:17 am, by Ian Byington
Island Stage Left presents its spring play Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. The show opens April 5th and closes April 29th, 2012: Thursdays through Saturdays @ 7:30pm, Sundays @ 4pm. The play, written by award winning Irish playwright and poet Frank McGuinness, is about an Englishman, an Irishman and Continue Reading