It was extra hot today and I needed a cool drink. Rite Aid at 1912 Pearl Street was a good choice since I also needed band-aids. The Rite Aid was just like every other Rite Aid, but the cashier was particularly upbeat and delightful. That makes such a difference!
Seems to be my week for water storage! Here is the water tower on S. 10th and Mason.
The Alaska Street Reservoir is located on the south side of South 19th Street between South Wilkeson and South Ainsworth. There are trees painted on the side of the reservoir and for something so large it blends surprisingly well. The reservoir provides drinking water for the city of Tacoma.
There is just something cool about geodesic domes and this one which is occupied by Grant and Associates at 3002 S 47th St. Tacoma, WA 98409 is the only one I know in Tacoma. The building was constructed in 1978.
For more information about geodesic domes, go to this web page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geodesic_dome
Penrose State Park is one of the prettiest parks around. Situated on Mayo Cove at 321 158th Avenue Kp South, Lakebay, WA. the park offers over two miles of shoreline, picnic tables, shelters, a grassy area and a rocky beach. It is obviously a popular spot for pleasure boats and kayakers. Dear daughter and I walked a fair distance along the beach, discovering that flip flops were a poor shoe choice considering the slippery mud and rocks/shells filled with barnacles. But we went slowly and did OK. The best part was wading in the water and flipping over rocks to catch little crabs, both regular and hermit. In the picture of shells below some of the shells house hermit crabs and some snails.
Although it is September, Summer seems to be here still. Perhaps to make up for its very late arrival this year! The Proctor Farmer’s Market was packed with cheerful folks in the summer outfits. I strolled from one end to another and came away with a flat of blackberries (soon to be cobbler), organic pumpkin dog treats which the dogs love, zucchini, corn and pop in your mouth delicious cherry tomatoes.
The market will be open until November 19th and operates between the hours of 9 – 2. There website is here http://www.proctorfarmersmarket.com/
The first full day back at work for a while called for a treat. But not caffeine because it was too late in the day. Espress O Yourself at 1009 Regents Blvd at Alameda Ave in Fircrest, won me over with a strawberry lemonade smoothie that was very delicious! I went in instead of taking advantage of the drive through lane. While waiting for my drink, I munched on a couple of free chocolate covered espresso beans. Espress O Yourself (love that name) is more than a coffee shop. They serve a light breakfast and lunch and have indoor and outdoor seating.
Wednesday I went to a very crowded meeting at Mt. Tahoma High School at 4634 S. 74th Street, Tacoma. The original building was constructed in 1961. The school, which as named after the Native American name for Mt. Rainier, was substantially remodeled in 2004. The school’s mascot is the Thunderbird. The photo I took Wednesday isn’t very good, so I’m using photos from 2008.
Apparently it is a mini quest to go to all of the coffee shops and stands in Tacoma! There are 26 Big Foot locations, two of which are in Tacoma. This is the Highland Hills location at 5921 6th Avenue South. The iced coffee was good and the service was fast and friendly.
http://www.bigfootjava.com/locations/bigfoot_java_tacoma_highland_hills.php
On Sunday the time got away from me and it was dusk before I was driving home and realized I didn’t have a new place of the day. After a fair amount of indecisiveness I said to myself that I was using the next commercial building I saw! This small commercial building at 711 48th Street was the one! It was built in 1921 and as of 1931 was functioning as a grocery store.
