FRIDAY HARBOR RETIREMENT CONDO

If you are thinking of an affordable retirement home in a beautiful place, go no further. This west facing, top center, 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath condo has one of the best locations in Friday Harbor. One block from the ferry and overlooking historic Sunken Park, this condo has a large sunny deck with a great harbor view. Ceramic tile, laminate and carpeted floors, custom built-in kelp etched glass dining table with chairs, fireplace and skylights make this condo so special. Lovely sunsets and located 2 blocks from the center of town.

The price is $224,500 and the NWMLS No. is 101762

My folks retired in the neighboring unit in the 80's and I can vouch for the great livability of the Harrison Condominiums.

Great Weather

One day last week it was so warm after dinner I put my shorts on (a rare occasion) and walked downtown and bought a big chocolate ice cream cone at the "Doctor's Office" shop by the ferry landing and watched the international ferry unload. Our Customs guys do a very thorough job. They even have a rig on a truck which detects any radioactive stuff. We have had about a week now of absolutely fantastic weather.

Last evening (Wednesday is rhythm and blues night) I walked to town again to catch a set of R & B at the new restaurant - "The Rumor Mill". This place was for many years called "The Electric Company", and was the home of the Island City Jazz Band and the beginnings of the famous San Juan Island Goodtime Classic Jazz Festival. But now it's been completely remodeled by the new owners, Orrin and Peggy, of Ale House fame. The place was packed, the music was great (and loud), and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I sat at a table with (Ex) FH Mayor, David Jones, my neighbor. David does not miss a single R&B note each week, and is the official vendor of the Band's CDs.

AAAh, Summer in the San Juans is here!

4th of July in Friday Harbor

The parade started at 10:30 am and there were about 55 entries. The occasional cloud provided some relief from the beautiful, long awaited sunshine. The crowds lined Spring St. from M&W Car lot to the ferry landing- downtown they were 7 or 8 deep!

The FH Old School Band was on the Lions Club float, and played dixieland tunes for 40 minutes straight. Your blogger is on the Cornet.

Fun at Roche Harbor's Woodlands Cottages

Spent Friday, July 2nd working an open house at the Woodlands Cottages, a delightful series of model cottages available for sale at Roche Harbor. They are beautifully laid out and constructed by Fairbanks Const. Of course, my granddaughters came to see Grandpa at work and wanted a ride in the courtesy cart. Twas a beautiful sunny day at Roche Harbor.

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Ready for the 4th?

Well, there are lots of visitors roaming the streets of Friday Harbor, and it is shaping up to be a glorious 4th. My Band, the Friday Harbor Old School Jazzers, is ready to hop onto the Lions Club float on Sunday morning and play in the parade, which starts at 10:30. Our son and family get here on the Victoria Clipper tomorrow, and our 2 granddaughters will keep us hopping until Monday. Maybe we will go out to Whale watch park on the west side of the island and look for a sighting of the 2 baby Orcas which are said to be cruising with their families in our waters this Summer. The weather is supposed to be in the 80s next week. Fairly predictably, our warm season starts after the 4th of July.

Happy Birthday, America!