Topic: Around Here
Passing: Pat DeStaffany
Written on November 16, 2011 at 10:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this from Cindy Destaffany, about her mom: Patricia Anne Somers DeStaffany passed away suddenly on the evening of 11 November, 2011. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, November 20th, one-ish in the afternoon at the Rumor Mill Restaurant. Tea will be served. Pat’s friends are encouraged to bring a copy of Continue Reading
Around the island…
Written on November 16, 2011 at 8:21 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s look around this grey, chilly morning…. • Sunday, islander Matt Wight and his wife Andrea welcomed twins Owen & Hazel into the world in Montreal where they live now…the proud grandparents are Pat Wight & Larry Wight; the proud island is this one. +++++++++++++++++++ • The Home Trust’s Nancy DeVaux says this is tomorrow Continue Reading
Passing: Sally Eaton
Written on November 16, 2011 at 7:29 am, by Ian Byington
Just got a note from Patrica Benton that Sally Eaton passed away yesterday morning in Spokane…everyone who knew her knew her as one of the smilingest & happy people around, and many islanders counted her as a friend. Patricia tells me that Sally was a big fan of Uncle Otto (Mike Adams, Steve Keys, and Continue Reading
U-15 boys end a great season….
Written on November 16, 2011 at 6:42 am, by Ian Byington
Lori Ronhaar reports that the U-15 soccer guys (U-15 means “under 15 years old”) wrapped up a very successful season last weekend tied for the league championship with a 7-1-2 record & five more goals than the other co-champ. Way to go, guys!
The Artists registry is up!
Written on November 16, 2011 at 1:39 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note that you should check out the Visual Artist Registry at the IMA’s website since it just went live! Here’s more from Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso: The Island Museum of Art & Sculpture Park (IMA) is pleased to announce that their online Visual Artist Registry is now a reality. This registry is a generous Continue Reading
Playing this weekend: “Oh, No! Granny’s Got The Remote!”
Written on November 15, 2011 at 9:40 am, by Ian Byington
Last year, the Community Theatre lit up with kids & dance & song in the November show that Penelope wrote (I loved it!), and now they’re doing it again this weekend on Friday & Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. She & musical director Teddy Deane have been working since January to pull this Continue Reading
What does the “big one” look like?
Written on November 15, 2011 at 8:43 am, by Ian Byington
The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist for WA State DNR. Topic will be “The Big One: Tusnami and Quake Impacts of a 9.0 Cascadia Quake.” Here’s more from Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management: Lectures will be on Wednesday November 16th at Continue Reading
Around the island….this Monday
Written on November 14, 2011 at 8:59 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s catch up with what’s up, pup: • I sure like it when someone complained about the weather (rainy & cold & rainy & cold) on Facebook Saturday morning, and the always-wise Peggy Sue McRae replied: When you live in a temperate rainforest… it’s supposed to do this… build a fire and grab a good Continue Reading
Round The County Race
Written on November 14, 2011 at 6:58 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to see the 72 boats that participated in this last weekend’s race as people dealt with the different challenges the different weather changes presented…it’s always good to see so many boats around the island!
Morning song for you….
Written on November 14, 2011 at 12:03 am, by Ian Byington
One of the favorite songs for some folks that we sometimes play at weddings is John Lennon’s Oh My Love…here’s a studio mix, with George Harrison:
11.11.11
Written on November 11, 2011 at 7:24 am, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island: • The calm before the storm – that was yesterday & this week….looks like we have rain today & high winds tonight. Do you know where your candles are? Are you ready? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ • If you get a chance, thank a vet today. The middle school took time yesterday to remember: Continue Reading
Passing: Pat DeStaffany
Written on November 16, 2011 at 10:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this from Cindy Destaffany, about her mom: Patricia Anne Somers DeStaffany passed away suddenly on the evening of 11 November, 2011. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, November 20th, one-ish in the afternoon at the Rumor Mill Restaurant. Tea will be served. Pat’s friends are encouraged to bring a copy of Continue Reading
Around the island…
Written on November 16, 2011 at 8:21 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s look around this grey, chilly morning…. • Sunday, islander Matt Wight and his wife Andrea welcomed twins Owen & Hazel into the world in Montreal where they live now…the proud grandparents are Pat Wight & Larry Wight; the proud island is this one. +++++++++++++++++++ • The Home Trust’s Nancy DeVaux says this is tomorrow Continue Reading
Passing: Sally Eaton
Written on November 16, 2011 at 7:29 am, by Ian Byington
Just got a note from Patrica Benton that Sally Eaton passed away yesterday morning in Spokane…everyone who knew her knew her as one of the smilingest & happy people around, and many islanders counted her as a friend. Patricia tells me that Sally was a big fan of Uncle Otto (Mike Adams, Steve Keys, and Continue Reading
U-15 boys end a great season….
Written on November 16, 2011 at 6:42 am, by Ian Byington
Lori Ronhaar reports that the U-15 soccer guys (U-15 means “under 15 years old”) wrapped up a very successful season last weekend tied for the league championship with a 7-1-2 record & five more goals than the other co-champ. Way to go, guys!
The Artists registry is up!
Written on November 16, 2011 at 1:39 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note that you should check out the Visual Artist Registry at the IMA’s website since it just went live! Here’s more from Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso: The Island Museum of Art & Sculpture Park (IMA) is pleased to announce that their online Visual Artist Registry is now a reality. This registry is a generous Continue Reading
Playing this weekend: “Oh, No! Granny’s Got The Remote!”
Written on November 15, 2011 at 9:40 am, by Ian Byington
Last year, the Community Theatre lit up with kids & dance & song in the November show that Penelope wrote (I loved it!), and now they’re doing it again this weekend on Friday & Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. She & musical director Teddy Deane have been working since January to pull this Continue Reading
What does the “big one” look like?
Written on November 15, 2011 at 8:43 am, by Ian Byington
The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist for WA State DNR. Topic will be “The Big One: Tusnami and Quake Impacts of a 9.0 Cascadia Quake.” Here’s more from Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management: Lectures will be on Wednesday November 16th at Continue Reading
Around the island….this Monday
Written on November 14, 2011 at 8:59 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s catch up with what’s up, pup: • I sure like it when someone complained about the weather (rainy & cold & rainy & cold) on Facebook Saturday morning, and the always-wise Peggy Sue McRae replied: When you live in a temperate rainforest… it’s supposed to do this… build a fire and grab a good Continue Reading
Round The County Race
Written on November 14, 2011 at 6:58 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to see the 72 boats that participated in this last weekend’s race as people dealt with the different challenges the different weather changes presented…it’s always good to see so many boats around the island!
Morning song for you….
Written on November 14, 2011 at 12:03 am, by Ian Byington
One of the favorite songs for some folks that we sometimes play at weddings is John Lennon’s Oh My Love…here’s a studio mix, with George Harrison:
11.11.11
Written on November 11, 2011 at 7:24 am, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island: • The calm before the storm – that was yesterday & this week….looks like we have rain today & high winds tonight. Do you know where your candles are? Are you ready? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ • If you get a chance, thank a vet today. The middle school took time yesterday to remember: Continue Reading
