Are You Ready For Snow?

Certain parts of the country probably have already had snow but for those of us in the Pacific Northwest we are still enjoying fall. In our area we rarely see snow early if at all. Last winter was my first winter back in Bremerton after spending 3 years in the dry warm desert of California [...]

Uptown Mike’s

NY Hot Dogs with Attitude!
On my travels on the Boardwalk I came across what I could see as the only “on the Boardwalk” eatery.  There are those that overlook the Boardwalk but only one that is “on” the Boardwalk.  Uptown Mike’s, NY Hot Dogs with Attitude! First I thought to myself, “Is there a Mike?” and [...]

Santa Claus is coming to “Park”

Be sure to mark your calendar for these special events.  Santa Claus is in Bremerton and is coming to your favorite park!
On Wednesday, December 19th the best known citizen of the North Pole will be visiting Evergreen Park between the hours of 10am - Noon.
Bring your kiddos, your furry kiddos or just come to see [...]

Just Like Vegas Baby! - Reenlistment Bonus!

With the lure of high salaries in the private sector the Pentagon had to do some “wheeling and dealing”.  The Pentagon has paid out more that $100 Million - yes I said MILLION in bonuses to veteran Green Bret and Navy SEALS alone.  On every military chat board you see the post about bonuses. So what to [...]

Bremerton Naval Museum

The oldest building located on the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard site was relocated by the US Navy to  Harborside Fountain Park to become the new home of the Naval Memorial Museum of the Pacific.  The new location along with the opening of the museum was dedicated this past August. 
This majestic 100 year old building is the perfect place [...]

Are You A Good Neighbor?

So your neighbor’s home is on the market - for sale - sign in the yard and everything!! 
So how do you feel?
Are you glad they are moving?
Are you sad they are leaving?
Are you jealous and maybe want to “sabotage” the process a little?  
 I think it is only human nature to feel weird about houses [...]

Harborside Fountain Park

Bremerton’s newest park addition - and all I can say is WOW!! 
I had read a little about the park which opened in May of this year but had yet to visit.  What is called “Harborside” is at the other side of the Boardwalk.  I was able to walk up the stairs to the ferry terminal [...]

So You Want To Be A … 1st Time Home Buyer?

Good for you!!  Are you ready? Do you know what you need to do?   This is a big step in your future and you will be making some very serious decisions but there is no need to be intimidated by the process. 
               Here it is in 5 easy steps.    
•1)    Contact a Real Estate Professional
In [...]

Evergreen Park

EVERGREEN ROTARY PARK
One of the reasons I chose to live in Bremerton was because of the water. I love being around water and if I can’t be on an ocean beach I will take any beach.  This is why Evergreen Park is my favorite park in Bremerton.  This must be a lot of “Bremertonites” favorite [...]

Saving for a Down Payment - hmmm - Depolyment Pay!!!

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE……That’s the song that I sing when my husband heads out on a deployment. Yep, he is in the Navy but I have never had the pleasure of being involved with a Navy command.  We have spent all of our years together hanging out with the Marine Corps.
Deployment can be a very difficult time [...]