Shilshole Blog

from MyBallard news…

Seattle City Light is planning to create an electric vehicle charging site at the former Market Street Substation (2826 NW Market St) next to Sloop Tavern and the VFW, and they’re looking for community feedback on the idea. Read more here…

from BoatUS magazine..

The roots of many phrases and words we use every day can be traced to a life afloat. Here’s a smattering of nautical sayings that have come ashore over the years…

Saturday morning’s snow…

A big “thank you” to the Port for using the snow blowers to clear the docks during the day and having snow shovels available to check out!

We have some cold weather in the forecast and it may or may not contain snow, but it’s the time of year to always be prepared…

• Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly or those with limited mobility and if you need it, don’t be afraid to ask for help-either from your neighbors or the Port staff at 24/7 cell:  206-601-4089
• Be careful with space heaters-don’t use them with extension cords and turn off your water heater breaker at night so you can have more amps and won’t blow your main breaker
• Be careful walking the docks-stay in the middle
• Snow shovels are available to check out at the office
• Be patient with the pumpout services…if the marina pumps are frozen, they can’t use them either
• Keep your water tank topped off when your hose defrosts
• Don’t drive if you don’t have to, but top off your car gas tank in case you get stuck out driving, and have water, snacks, blankets and boots in the car
• When it warms up and starts to melt, make sure your scuppers are clear to drain

Here is Seattle’s plowing priority map…

Sometime between last Thursday, February 4 and today, Monday February 8, the catalytic converter for my car, a Toyota Prius was stolen. We are under siege. I’m told four catalytic converters from Prius’ were stolen in the last two weeks.
This was two rows away from E dock. Continue Reading »