I figure we can be serious during the week
encouraging one another on to be the best we can be however the weekend is a
good time for old fashion fun and having a happy one.
Here in northwest and Western
Washington we are having a nice sunny weekend. The temperatures are in the mid-60s
up to low 70’s. I know for many places this is normal for April unless you are
in Colorado where it is snowing. Here we call it a time for a party because the
temperatures are usually more in the fifties. Here we take off our jackets by
noon while other places think we are crazy in doing so.
On Saturday morning I took my
usual walk around Gig Harbor waterfront. It was nice though slightly cold
because of a little wind however something I could handle. I knew by the time I
was finished I would be quite warm which turned out to be the case.
First I went by Skansie Park
where you see net shed where the Skansie brother’s way back in the day would gather
nets onto their fishing boats getting to go north for the summer. The Park is
used for people walking around along with having farmer’s market on Wednesdays
while having concerts Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. This day I saw
the teenagers going through some exercising and getting ready to take out their
kayaks onto the harbor. They are one of the best kayak groups in the nations.
Next to Skansie Park is Jerisch
Landing where there is boats tied to the dock. People will be taking off soon
to enjoy the day in their boats. Walking north along the waterfront next is
several marinas with lots of boats. I expect busy places in the next few hours.
Walking another block or two
are small shops that visitors can go in and enjoy. Two new buildings are in
process where businesses will occupy them in the next several weeks.
Next you come up to a deli
where you can get donuts along with sandwiches. There are people hanging out
right now. Next to the deli used to be able to get your nails done. They have
moved to another location and a new evening restaurant will be opening in the
spot in the next month or two specializing in pizza and beer. Not sure of the
name yet however they will be open from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Continue walking north there is another small
park you can visit to and then there is a new house being under construction
next to another net shed. The next place is Eddon Boat. It is now owned by the
city of Gig Harbor and was originally by Ed Hoppen whose son Guy runs it when
he is around. He spends the summer fishing up in Alaska like so many others. In
his case a family affair since his children are involved as well. At Eddon Boat
there is a nice gift shop along with a boat shop. You can actually see people
building boats especially on the weekend. Actually if you want to you can get a
small boat built yourself all you have to do is ask how.
You continue walking around the
harbor there are more places to see including small restaurants that you can
eat at that have delicious food including sea food. A must whenever you come to
Gig Harbor.
There are so many other places
in Western Washington to visit on the weekend as well. Many of the towns have
waterfront to walk around too. Going to Seattle there is the waterfront and the
Pike Place Market is only a few blocks away where you can walk or take a taxi.
The Space Needle and all the other places near it are not too far away either.
Having a Happy Weekend works well here in Western Washington; enjoy yours too.
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