Look at all the cranes!

     I could be wrong, God knows it wouldn’t be the first time, but I believe this is a NOA vessel being worked on docked near the Western side of Lake Union. This was taken from Gasworks Park, the big hill at the North end, looking West.

     This is part of the old Seattle coal gasification plant originally owned by the Seattle Gas Lighting Company operated from 1906 to 1956. It widely polluted the surrounding area now covered by a couple of feet of added top soil. My understanding is this is the only remaining remains of a coal gasification plant in the United States.

     Crows making their nightly migration from Shoreline to the Eastern shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland.

     Out of 50 states, Washington has the forth highest tax rate.  Why?  Why is it that Wisconsin, with a tax rate of only about 2/3rds ours, can adequately fund education but Washington can’t?

     We don’t need new toll roads or other bullshit taxes, we need a responsible government that invests our tax dollars wisely.

     Is it just me or is anybody else pissed off about this new I-405 toll and the general trend of our state to rape the taxpayers at every opportunity?  First they jack the gas tax up, now this?  And not only are they not adding any capacity for non-payers, but they’re taking away a lane.  What a bunch of bullshit.  Where the hell is Tim Eyman when you need him?

     And when several times the people have voted to require a 2/3rd majority vote for tax increases, making it clear to legislators what they want, the legislators have chosen to challenge it in court and get the laws thrown out.

     Well in my view it’s time to toss some of them out on their economically fat asses!  Where can I find out who voted for this crap?

     Mei was having fun chasing this dog around the dog park (she loves to chase or be chased) when he lost his footing and flipped over and she just plowed over him.