Month October 2021

Florida Stone Crab Season

This time of year is Florida Stone Crab Season. The season has generally run from mid-October to mid-May every year. In 2021, the season officially runs from October 15, 2021 to May 1, 2022, a slightly shortened season. The two weeks shaved off at the end of the May is meant to protect the overall stone crab population and to ensure ongoing viability of the industry. As an additional note that shouldn't impact the consumer, the minimum claw size limit was also slightly increased.

Harbor Seals at Point Defiance

Sailing by Point Defiance in the South Puget Sound will usually yield a view of masses of harbor seals. This is especially true as the evening gets near and the seals huddle together on the beach for the night. The waters around Point Defiance create significant tidal movement and are good feeding environment for the seals, making for abundant opportunities for sightings.

Deep Purple “Turning to Crime”

The album was apparently pulled together through remote sessions - a sign of the Covid times, but also a sign of the power of technology and the ability to create collaborative success across the miles. The current band members are Ian Paice, Steven Morse, Ian Gillan, Donald Airey and Roger Glover.

Price Sculpture Forest

Price Sculpture Forest is a wonderful art exhibit set outside in a walkable forested area outside of Coupeville on Whidbey Island. The Sculpture Forest has two separate but linked walking trails, one is very flat and accessible, with the second being slightly more hilly and uneven.

Deception Pass State Park

It is difficult to capture the expanse and beauty of this Washington State Park. Deception Pass State Park is located between Anacortes and the northern tip of Whidbey Island. From a practical perspective, if driving, Whidbey Island can only be reached by ferries in several locations, or by crossing the Deception Pass Bridge.

Rocky Pond Winery

We were introduced to Rocky Pond in 2018 when a Rocky Pond Chardonnay was featured on the wine list at Anthony's Seafood restaurant in Gig Harbor. After a few dinners with the wine, we made this trip to Woodinville and were exposed to the total wine lineup from Rocky Pond, which is extensive and pretty much full of great hits.