Things I see and do on the beautiful Discovery Coast of Washington State. This area is also known as the Long Beach Peninsula and my life here is busy. Life's just better at the beach! But sometimes I leave the beach and explore other areas, countries and cuisines.
My Real Estate Life
Want to learn about real estate on the beautiful Discovery Coast? Please visit me at Discovery Coast Real Estate!
I live in Ilwaco, Washington. While not technically on the “Peninsula”, we are a part of the Peninsula when it comes to community. Right now the storm is raging with winds gusting over 70 mph. Power is out in numerous places. Here at our office in Long Beach, the power went off for a few minutes, then returned. A little later, our internet came back!
While real estate is my profession and occupies most of my waking thoughts, I do have a life outside of that. I am a weaver, spinner, golfer, knitter.
Living here gives me the opportunity to enjoy life, friends, family and yes, even the weather. Although I won’t be playing golf this week, I was able to spend a lot of time in my studio on Sunday, working on weaving projects. My daughter, Angela, taught a Nuno Felting Class at The Picture Attic in Long Beach on Saturday. Angela and husband, Alan, own Cedar Creek Alpacas.
So, if you’re looking for a place to call home, this might just be it. There is something happening all the time, every season, every type of weather. Watch for more info on what to do in this beautiful place I call home!
Okay, I admit it. I love cats! All shapes, sizes, colors. I think there have only been a few of my adult years that didn't have a cat in it. I also don't think I ever had just ONE cat at a time. Two at a minimum.
When I moved to the Long Beach Peninsula in August of 1992, I had 6 cats. I didn't add to the herd, but through normal attrition, when we moved to our home in Ilwaco, two slightly elderly cats made the move. Charlie looked at the size of the house and said that it was too big for Milo and Zack and that we needed a kitten, a black kitten. I insisted that we needed TWO kittens, whatever the color. So, after a few trips to the South Pacific County Humane Society there were finally two 8 week old litter mates in the preferred color. I fell in love at first sight, of course. Charlie was instructed to go check them out for himself before signing the adoption papers. Imagine my surprise when he called and said we'd take the two kittens as long as he could have the big, grey one in the other cage. So, in one fell swoop, Jake & Elwood (the kittens) and Smokie (8 months old then) arrived in their forever home. Needless to say, things were lively!
Milo and Zack lived long and happy lives (17 and 18) but crossed the Rainbow Bridge within a year of each other. Frank joined our happy family after I visited the shelter to pick a cat to sponsor for adoption. He grabbed me from his cage and when I opened the door to see him better, he wrapped both front legs around my neck and just held on for dear life. After a very short discussion with Charlie, the handsome white cat with Sinatra blue eyes came home. And then there were 4.
Next came Gabby (her real name is Andeer Gabriella of Seahorse) and yes, she's a purebred. She's a silver tabby but has a bit of a defect (that no one would notice except a breeder). What an incredible personality she has. She immediately became the queen of the household and when her cousin, Julie, came available, we didn't hesitate. In fact, we didn't even ask to see her first, just told the breeder to bring her over. Her defect is more noticeable. She has one eye that doesn't open all the way and I think her depth perception is off. She's now a full-figured gal, happy to be part of the family.
So, that's how we ended up with six cats. They're like potato chips - you can't have just one! I hope you enjoy the slideshow!
