Justice Delayed, posted in September 2025, described a check forgery case that I’m in involved in as a witness. Today I learned in an email that the criminal part of the case is all but over, at least for me anyway.
Continue readingSalmon in Chico Creek
Chico Creek is in the early stages of another great fall chum salmon run. It may not match the abundant 2024 run, but it won’t disappoint anyone interested in seeing lots of migrating salmon up close. That’s my observation after checking several good viewing points along the creek yesterday, including from the bridge at Taylor Road (see photo). The salmon there were already about a mile inland from where Chico Creek flows into Dyes Inlet and seemed to have enough energy left to continue their journey further upstream.
There were no salmon in Chico Creek just a week ago. Perhaps they waited for the creek to rise from last weekend’s heavy rains. Or maybe it’s the lure of being the star attractions in tomorrow’s Kitsap Salmon Tours, an annual fall event that kicks off the celebration of salmon returning to Kitsap creeks and streams. Whatever the case, the fall salmon run has begun and their timing is perfect.
Big, Ugly, and … Gone
The low-quality photo, taken with my old iPhone 7, shows the ugly drifting dock section seen in Mud Bay this morning. Fortunately it’s gone, carried out into Dyes Inlet by the ebbing high tide. There’s another photo at the end of this post showing an even less flattering view.
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First-Class Stamps for Less
The price of a first-class stamp is 78 cents, up 5 cents as of July 1, 2025. But that’s only if you buy your stamps from the USPS. As I found out this month while looking for additional Halloween stamps (see screen capture), there are ways to buy stamps for less than the latest Forever rate.
Continue readingA Brief Halloween Poem
Is Treasure Island really a haunted island in Case Inlet? No one knows for sure, but it certainly could be. Most of the summer crowd is gone by now, and it gets mighty dark at night this time of year. With Halloween season upon us, the Island reader board has posted a spooky reminder to the remaining residents in the form of a brief Halloween poem (see photo). Trick or treat?
In Praise of Frozen Beef Stew
Before last week I couldn’t have written a post like this one. Not because frozen beef stew should be avoided, but because I hadn’t tried it.
Continue readingMysa, Mysa
Last December at Treasure Island, I swapped two of my ancient manual analog thermostats for Mysa smart thermostats (see photo). The changeover included a few surprises, but generally I’m happy with the new units as their second winter approaches.
Continue readingWe Have Forever for a Trump Stamp
DIY Exercise: Use your favorite graphics program to design a USPS-style Forever stamp depicting President Trump. Whether you save the file is optional.
Continue readingTJ’s Greeting Cards
Stamping is a hobby where talented artists create elegant greeting cards for every occasion. But if stamping isn’t your thing and you need that perfect card for a special person or event, the next best thing is to visit the card rack at Trader Joe’s (see photo). It’s my go-to place for greeting cards.
Continue readingStairs to Nowhere
When you own an older vacation place, there are always projects to get done. This summer I dealt with the oldest one on the list: the stairs to nowhere (see photo). Despite getting what turned out to be a reasonable bid from a landscaper, I tackled the project myself.
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