The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: Ship Canal

  • Exploring Seattle–Ivar’s Salmon House

    Recently my late boyfriend’s sister and brother-in-law came through town and took me out to dinner. It was so good to catch up with them, and it was also nice to talk to someone who knew Chuck. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to do that, and sometimes you just need to…

  • Exploring Seattle – Part One

    There are a million things to see and do in my new home, and I intend to go exploring every chance I get. When I do, I’ll take you all with me. Here’s the first of what I hope will be many installments. I got my credit card bill today. 9,000.00 dollars in relocation expenses,…

  • 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…