Friday, September 12, 2014

Gig Harbor, WA - Saturday Snapshots

Taking advantage of our beautiful weather while it lasts, my friend Nan and I ventured to Gig Harbor, WA, today for lunch. It's about a half-hour drive from our neighborhood to the MarketPlace Grille, a small cafe with good food and a gorgeous view. Here are a few snapshots from our excursion. 
(Click on photos to enlarge.)

View from our table at the restaurant.

We walked a little ways along Harborview Drive and were
rewarded with a view of Mount Rainier, peeking over the 
trees on the horizon.

Since Nan and I share a fabric addiction, we stopped
at this delightful quilt shop. Beautiful fabrics.

Then back across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
headed for home (with views of Mount Rainier
along the way)


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24 comments:

  1. B ReadingSeptember 13, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    Great views!

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  2. Sean @ His And Her HobbiesSeptember 13, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    The photos remind me of the area around Bar Harbour in Maine. I too could do some serious damage to my bank balance in the fabric store.

    Sean at His and Her Hobbies

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    1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:15 AM

      Since I already have several projects underway, I managed to leave the store without buying any fabric. How's that for self-control?

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  3. grammajudybSeptember 13, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    Lovely! If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be near water! and quilt stores!!!! LOL

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    1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:16 AM

      Same here! But although we live within driving distance of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, we don't visit often enough. My goal is to change that in coming months.

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  4. Sheila (Bookjourney)September 13, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I wish I would spend more time on lakes and rivers and beaches! Gorgeous!

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  5. Anne@HeadFullofBooksSeptember 13, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Gig Harbor is such a fun town. I need to drive across the bridge and visit it soon. Here is my snapshot of the week

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    1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      It's such a charming place and easy to get to from my house. I'll go there again soon.

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  6. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 13, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Oh, I am green with envy at your beautiful surroundings, both in these photos and others you have shared. I am longing to jump in the car and drive!

    Thanks for sharing...and here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST

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    1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 13, 2014 at 4:15 PM

      "Get your motor running. Head out on the highway." -- Do it!

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  7. LeoviSeptember 13, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Wonderful photos, I like to catch this beautiful place, beautiful tour!

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  8. Dace PedecisSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    That view and deck railing look so familiar! Your photos are wonderful reminders of a nifty little. Gig Harbor is one of my favorite places.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 13, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      It's really close to you. Maybe you'll venture over there while the weather is so nice.

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  9. westmetromommySeptember 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Oh, I know that bridge well! We have to go over it whenever we go up to visit my in-laws!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 13, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      It's definitely a memorable bridge, especially if you know the history of "Galloping Gertie" (which this bridge replaced). I'll let you do your own research if you want because I don't want to scare you.

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  10. Susan LindquistSeptember 13, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    What a wonderful day out! I would have enjoyed the quilt shop!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 13, 2014 at 9:57 PM

      They had a great selection of gorgeous, high-quality fabrics, as well as a computerized long-arm quilter that they demonstrated. It was a nice shop.

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  11. LindsaySeptember 13, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    As always you give us great pictures.

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  12. jacquieSeptember 14, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Looks beautiful...love that the water is so blue:)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Wow, you live in a very beautiful part of the world. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photo's.

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