Topic: Around Here
Soccer mini-camps set for this weekend….
Written on October 4, 2011 at 7:03 am, by Ian Byington
The FHHS Girls Soccer Team & Coach Mark Fishaut have another game they want to help win…here’s more from Mark: OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH For the sixth consecutive season, the Friday Harbor High School Lady Wolverine soccer teams have taken this on as their way of saying “thanks for your support” to our Continue Reading
Looking ’round….
Written on October 3, 2011 at 10:39 am, by Ian Byington
Hope you got out in the sun some this weekend, and get a chance to get out in the rain today 🙂 Here’s what’s up: • Seems like it just happened – I was thinking about how cool it is that we have the Mullis Center yesterday (I went over to visit folks during the Continue Reading
The weekend looms ahead….
Written on September 30, 2011 at 1:03 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, what’s happening…. • You knew it: Duck Soup Inn has Friday Happy Hour tonight, and is now on schedule for Thursday through Sunday each week…. +++++++++++ • Just heard that the FHHS girls soccer team nudged La Conner 2-1 in overtime last night, while the Wolverine volleyball team was passed 3-0 by the Braves. Continue Reading
Carve out some time to see Lonnie!
Written on September 29, 2011 at 7:22 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s amazing to see Native artwork, but even more amazing to see it being created. Lonnie is here for Artstock, and I’ll be singing as well…here’s more from Barbara & Lee at The Arctic Raven: Arctic Raven Gallery is pleased to host Lonnie Acord, acclaimed adopted Tlingit Native American carver. He will be demonstrating carving Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on September 28, 2011 at 7:21 am, by Ian Byington
Lots going on! Let’s check in: • The Backdoor Kitchen shows fall is really here: Noodle Bowl Monday starts on Monday, October 3rd! 11:30 to 2:30. See ya there! • Blood Drive! Today at the Mullis Center! Noon-6pm – see you there! • At San Juan Supplements, Jerry & Dennis have a deal to tell Continue Reading
After the storm passes….
Written on September 28, 2011 at 6:35 am, by Ian Byington
Wow, what a ride! Monday’s stormy & windy weather sent a lot of islanders inside, but folks reported to me that the ferries were still running & rocking…apparently the Sidney ferry was a real adventure, with stuff sliding around, and by the end of the day, the boats were just a half hour or so Continue Reading
Passing: Larry Chamberlain
Written on September 28, 2011 at 6:27 am, by Ian Byington
This was shared by Larry’s family: Larry Allan Chamberlain, 68, passed away at home in Friday Harbor, WA on Monday, August 22, 2011. Larry was born on August 19th, 1943, in Janesville, WI to Samuel E. and Mildred M. Chamberlain. He graduated from Janesville Senior High in 1961. Following his graduation, Larry joined the U.S. Continue Reading
We’re on TV…!
Written on September 28, 2011 at 6:20 am, by Ian Byington
Late Monday, I got this note from Robin at the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau that the cameras from Seattle were coming this way….I checked this morning & the cooking section AND Robin talking about Artstock & Savor The San Juans IS posted on KING 5’s website for us right here. It’s cool to see Continue Reading
Here’s a new fun run….
Written on September 27, 2011 at 12:06 am, by Ian Byington
This will be next Sunday – plan now! Here’s the word from Rebecca Clarke at Island Rec: Run, Walk & Wag 5K Come join the pack for a frisky, fun 5K (3.1 miles) on Sunday, October 2nd. A race where you can walk or run along side your 4-legged friend! Fun prizes will be awarded Continue Reading
Windy day, windy night….
Written on September 26, 2011 at 4:30 pm, by Ian Byington
Pretty windy Sunday & all day Monday….the weather people said there were gusts up to 50 mph. Here’s what it looked like, at a glance:
ARTSTOCK! It’s this weekend!
Written on September 26, 2011 at 4:08 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s happening! Here’s the scoop: ARTSTOCK 2011 The 5th annual Artstock – “a fall festival of art,” celebrating the diverse artistic culture of the area, is coming to San Juan Island on October 1st and 2nd. Two days of open art studios, art galleries, museum and other events will take place to delight your senses Continue Reading
Art cats….
Written on September 26, 2011 at 12:45 pm, by Ian Byington
Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, … and what is done in love is done well. Vincent Van Gogh
Book review: Raising Elijah
Written on September 26, 2011 at 9:49 am, by Ian Byington
It’s possible that our island happens to be one of the best-read communities around….it’s pretty common to see folks with books on the ferry, with bookmarks deep into 700-page novels. Similarly, and with as much passion, we have some of the most informed & involved parents you’ll ever meet. Put ’em together & you get Continue Reading
Dan Pink: Drive – The surprising truth about what motivates us…
Written on September 26, 2011 at 8:33 am, by Ian Byington
Thought I’d share this with you for maybe three reasons…. I think the critical part of this presentation is the notion of the difference between “compliance” and “engagement.” How many times in our day are we just checking things off a list, rather than finding ourselves engaged with them? And…most especially with people & friends Continue Reading
Fog in the marina….
Written on September 26, 2011 at 8:20 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday’s foggy morning burned off for the sun, then the afternoon downpour, then more sun….just another day in paradise. Hope you get a chance to get out in today’s warm & windy rain…cleansing before the autumn really kicks in.
Soccer mini-camps set for this weekend….
Written on October 4, 2011 at 7:03 am, by Ian Byington
The FHHS Girls Soccer Team & Coach Mark Fishaut have another game they want to help win…here’s more from Mark: OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH For the sixth consecutive season, the Friday Harbor High School Lady Wolverine soccer teams have taken this on as their way of saying “thanks for your support” to our Continue Reading
Looking ’round….
Written on October 3, 2011 at 10:39 am, by Ian Byington
Hope you got out in the sun some this weekend, and get a chance to get out in the rain today 🙂 Here’s what’s up: • Seems like it just happened – I was thinking about how cool it is that we have the Mullis Center yesterday (I went over to visit folks during the Continue Reading
The weekend looms ahead….
Written on September 30, 2011 at 1:03 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, what’s happening…. • You knew it: Duck Soup Inn has Friday Happy Hour tonight, and is now on schedule for Thursday through Sunday each week…. +++++++++++ • Just heard that the FHHS girls soccer team nudged La Conner 2-1 in overtime last night, while the Wolverine volleyball team was passed 3-0 by the Braves. Continue Reading
Carve out some time to see Lonnie!
Written on September 29, 2011 at 7:22 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s amazing to see Native artwork, but even more amazing to see it being created. Lonnie is here for Artstock, and I’ll be singing as well…here’s more from Barbara & Lee at The Arctic Raven: Arctic Raven Gallery is pleased to host Lonnie Acord, acclaimed adopted Tlingit Native American carver. He will be demonstrating carving Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on September 28, 2011 at 7:21 am, by Ian Byington
Lots going on! Let’s check in: • The Backdoor Kitchen shows fall is really here: Noodle Bowl Monday starts on Monday, October 3rd! 11:30 to 2:30. See ya there! • Blood Drive! Today at the Mullis Center! Noon-6pm – see you there! • At San Juan Supplements, Jerry & Dennis have a deal to tell Continue Reading
After the storm passes….
Written on September 28, 2011 at 6:35 am, by Ian Byington
Wow, what a ride! Monday’s stormy & windy weather sent a lot of islanders inside, but folks reported to me that the ferries were still running & rocking…apparently the Sidney ferry was a real adventure, with stuff sliding around, and by the end of the day, the boats were just a half hour or so Continue Reading
Passing: Larry Chamberlain
Written on September 28, 2011 at 6:27 am, by Ian Byington
This was shared by Larry’s family: Larry Allan Chamberlain, 68, passed away at home in Friday Harbor, WA on Monday, August 22, 2011. Larry was born on August 19th, 1943, in Janesville, WI to Samuel E. and Mildred M. Chamberlain. He graduated from Janesville Senior High in 1961. Following his graduation, Larry joined the U.S. Continue Reading
We’re on TV…!
Written on September 28, 2011 at 6:20 am, by Ian Byington
Late Monday, I got this note from Robin at the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau that the cameras from Seattle were coming this way….I checked this morning & the cooking section AND Robin talking about Artstock & Savor The San Juans IS posted on KING 5’s website for us right here. It’s cool to see Continue Reading
Here’s a new fun run….
Written on September 27, 2011 at 12:06 am, by Ian Byington
This will be next Sunday – plan now! Here’s the word from Rebecca Clarke at Island Rec: Run, Walk & Wag 5K Come join the pack for a frisky, fun 5K (3.1 miles) on Sunday, October 2nd. A race where you can walk or run along side your 4-legged friend! Fun prizes will be awarded Continue Reading
Windy day, windy night….
Written on September 26, 2011 at 4:30 pm, by Ian Byington
Pretty windy Sunday & all day Monday….the weather people said there were gusts up to 50 mph. Here’s what it looked like, at a glance:
ARTSTOCK! It’s this weekend!
Written on September 26, 2011 at 4:08 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s happening! Here’s the scoop: ARTSTOCK 2011 The 5th annual Artstock – “a fall festival of art,” celebrating the diverse artistic culture of the area, is coming to San Juan Island on October 1st and 2nd. Two days of open art studios, art galleries, museum and other events will take place to delight your senses Continue Reading
Art cats….
Written on September 26, 2011 at 12:45 pm, by Ian Byington
Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, … and what is done in love is done well. Vincent Van Gogh
Book review: Raising Elijah
Written on September 26, 2011 at 9:49 am, by Ian Byington
It’s possible that our island happens to be one of the best-read communities around….it’s pretty common to see folks with books on the ferry, with bookmarks deep into 700-page novels. Similarly, and with as much passion, we have some of the most informed & involved parents you’ll ever meet. Put ’em together & you get Continue Reading
Dan Pink: Drive – The surprising truth about what motivates us…
Written on September 26, 2011 at 8:33 am, by Ian Byington
Thought I’d share this with you for maybe three reasons…. I think the critical part of this presentation is the notion of the difference between “compliance” and “engagement.” How many times in our day are we just checking things off a list, rather than finding ourselves engaged with them? And…most especially with people & friends Continue Reading
Fog in the marina….
Written on September 26, 2011 at 8:20 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday’s foggy morning burned off for the sun, then the afternoon downpour, then more sun….just another day in paradise. Hope you get a chance to get out in today’s warm & windy rain…cleansing before the autumn really kicks in.