Ever since my husband and I moved to the Seattle area more than 21 years ago, I've found November to be the hardest month to "get through". I've never really had a problem with the famously miserable Seattle weather (which is anything but.....except during the month of November in my opinion). Maybe it's the fact that it's dark by 4:30 and usually rains (not spits or drizzles like the rest of the winter but really RAINS) or maybe it's just that November means the year is beginning to wind down I begin the process of looking forward to the new year and SUN.
A few weeks ago, my husband and I ventured out on a beautifully crisp Autumn Saturday to soak in some Puget Sound beauty. We drove to Titlow Beach, about a 40 minute drive from where we live in Maple Valley. Neither of us had ever visited this area, but the views were amazing and the smell of the salt water crisp. Without sounding too sappy, it was much needed nourishment for my soul. We had lunch at Steamers, where I enjoyed my favorite, steamed clams.
The thing about the dark, dreary, rainy Northwest days is that they are easily forgotten. Especially when you can experience beauty and nature like this in person and pull out photographs to tide you over until next time...
A view of the old Ferry pilings
Tacoma Narrows Bridge in the distance
Yes, I actually climbed on these rocks...well not the really green slimy ones but it was that or get my shoes wet. I don't like wet socks.
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The clouds look fake don't they?
I consider myself lucky to live in such a beautiful part of this great country. And if I have to remind myself why every November.....well I can live with that!
Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. .She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved Colleen Fischesser
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Broker, Owner, Wife, Mom, Friend & generally Fun Person(if I do say so myself) Serving South King & North Pierce Counties. Specializing in Single Family Residential marketing & sales since 1990!
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Colleen - the clouds don't look fake to me and the beach looks very inviting I can feel it between my toes
Colleen, enjoy the daylight hours, while brief, very pretty in your area.
Great photo's Colleen! Hang in there... November will be over before you know it! :)
Colleen: What a beautiful area you live in. And... with your attitude... I would think you would bring sunshine with you to every place you went. Every time it rains, it makes the flowers happy. :)
Beautiful pictures! I am gearing up for the cold, snowy, wintery weather ahead here in Illinois. When we get a nice day...I take full advantage of it too!
Colleen, you soul and mine....thanks for the wonderful photos...nourishing! Glad you had a good day...we need those!
Gorgeous photos, Colleen. Hey, I love steamed clams, too. Haven't had them for a long time. It's not a ubiquitous menu item in Sacramento. You know, my husband tried to talk me into moving to Seattle; he loves it. But we visited in August, and I had to buy a jacket.
Colleen- You were in my neighborhood! I am glad you liked it. Titlow beach is a wonderful little place that is not that well known. Next time you're down this way give me a call I would be thrilled to give you a tour!
Best,
Scott
Hi Colleen, I agree that we all need nourishment for our soul. This visit was definitely worth a 30 minute drive. Breathtaking and thanks for much sharing!
Colleen, Thanks for these wonderful photos, I especially like the last one. Glad you and your husband were able to get out and enjoy the day.
Greeting. One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.
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Thank you so much for your future answers :). Magnus.
Hi all. I feel about airplanes the way I feel about diets. It seems to me they are wonderful things for other people to go on.
I am from Vanuatu and also now am reading in English, give please true I wrote the following sentence: "1 provillus, vomiting affects all psychologists on the reversal of the blood extensions, roughly pulling the gland without skin."
With respect :-D, Kaspar.
Hi Colleen: You've got a SPAM comment above in comment # 12. I suggest you delete it immediately. I have already reported it to AR, but if you want to double up, so much the better. Just go to the bottom right of the post, and click on "report a concern." Then... delete it. Take care... Karen Anne