Last night’s storm dumped seven inches of snow on my driveway, which, in an S-curve, snakes down a steep hill to reach my house (see photo). I’m snowed in. Trapped—at least as far as motor vehicle access. But I might not be marooned.
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Monthly Archives: February 2019
Escaping from Mud Bay
Posted in Mud Bay & Rocky Point, Weather
Another Roof Leak
The people at Patriot Roofing in Gig Harbor, Washington, stand behind their work. That’s based on the company’s quick and professional response this week to the latest leak in a troubled area of my roof (see photo). The best part: They did the work at no charge.
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Comfort Food: The Perfect Egg Sandwich
The Mud Bay Blog makes no claims about how healthy this sandwich is.
I have been making the perfect egg sandwich since I was a teenager. A buddy in high school showed me the steps to prepare one, a simple process that I learned on the first take. After more than five decades, it’s time to pass on what my friend called “the perfect recipe.”
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Will 50 Be the New 40?
Note: This post is about temperature not age.
The historical average daily temperature in Bremerton in February is 42 degrees. Many scientists tell us that our planet is gradually warming. Whether Bremerton’s average daily temperature for February will reach 50 degrees in our lifetimes isn’t known. I don’t have the ability to analyze reams of weather data in an effort to predict the future. It’s easier to relate a temperature anecdote instead.
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Demolition Happens
As mentioned in the last two posts, I visited Kalaloch on the Washington Coast this week. While I was out of town, a nearby house on Mud Bay was demolished and removed (see photo). Although I used to see it every day, I had to scramble to remember exactly what it looked like.
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