The View from a Drawbridge

The random musings of an autistic bridgetender with entirely too much time on her hands.

One Star Struck Bridge Operator

For the past week I’ve been training to operate the Ballard Bridge over the Ship Canal in Seattle. This is a very cool bridge, with a view of the Lake Washington Locks. I think I could get used to this. (Ballard Bridge with Falcon in foreground) But imagine my surprise when a coworker handed me…

For the past week I’ve been training to operate the Ballard Bridge over the Ship Canal in Seattle. This is a very cool bridge, with a view of the Lake Washington Locks. I think I could get used to this.

Ballard

(Ballard Bridge with Falcon in foreground)

But imagine my surprise when a coworker handed me the binoculars and pointed out the vessels Northwestern and Wizard from the show Deadliest Catch! Yes, when they aren’t out bringing home the crabs for us hungry consumers, they dock right here by this bridge, and I get to gaze upon them, hoping for a glimpse of Sig Hansen!

Northwestern Wizard

Life is good.

15 responses to “One Star Struck Bridge Operator”

  1. Carole Lewis Avatar
    Carole Lewis

    You just needed a little time for the fog to clear. Onward & Upward into that beautiful future.

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      That’s the plan. 🙂

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  2. KerikM Avatar
    KerikM

    Ballard is one of my favorites!

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      Loving it so far, and it’s the closest one to my house, too.

      Reply
  3. pouringmyartout Avatar
    pouringmyartout

    Oh man… I want to meet those guys…

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      I’m told most of them are pretty gruff when dealing with the bridges, but yeah, I’d like to meet them too.

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      1. pouringmyartout Avatar
        pouringmyartout

        Fame has gone to their heads…

      2. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
        The View from a Drawbridge

        Or they were all grumpy to begin with. Who knows.

      3. pouringmyartout Avatar
        pouringmyartout

        I refuse to believe that.

  4. joehoover Avatar
    joehoover

    Bridge envy!

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      It’s nice to be envied. I’ll take it. 🙂

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      1. KerikM Avatar
        KerikM

        Of course they would be envious! They get to risk their lives in a miserable climate, and you get to run a magnificent machine–and stop traffic in the bargain. I’ve never been into the “star” thing, or people in general for that matter, so have no interest in meeting these guys…bridge operators, now, that’s another story…
        I might have ridden right under your window this morn, if you had the early shift; I had doings in Ballard. Enjoy the nice weather, it won’t last.

      2. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
        The View from a Drawbridge

        I’m sure they’re making a heck of a lot more money than I am, though. Didn’t work today. And yes, I’m spending as much time outdoors as possible.

  5. cupitonians Avatar
    cupitonians

    That sounds amazing! Wow!

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      Everything about this place is amazing. 🙂

      Reply

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