A pocket park where old men play under cover.
This is Hing-Hay park in downtown Seattle. The International District. The elder men of the neighborhood still gather to play Mahjong, Chess/Checkers and Socialize.
If you sit quietly to the side and watch for a while they will draw you in and explain the games. If your respectful. Great bakeries border the park.
My Step-Father ran the Bank of American Branch there for many years. A district I'm tied to and love.
His name is Matt.
He's a good man and a good friend.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
My Favorite Seattle Places #1
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Very coo.
I really need to visit Seattle some day. I'm afraid if I go there I'll never leave though.
Brad that sounds like a wonderful area - calm, peaceful, and welcoming. How did I ever miss finding it when I was in Seattle? I did find the downtown market with mounds of flowers and tons of fresh fish.
If I ever get back to Seattle, I'm looking you up!
You're gonna love Wife Swap! And, I'm joining you at Mary's.
Seattle sounds like such a wonderful place to live. I think the only negative thing I've ever heard about it is that it rains a lot. How's the crime rate?
I've been past there before, never spent time. It really is beautiful.
Oh... I'm so nervous! But I really hope you enjoy the book!
I want to come visit!!
It looks so welcoming!!!
How are you and your P feeling? Better, I hope?
It's almost friday and mermaid says hi!
Always,
Elizabeth
I know where that is! And those bakeries are the bomb. Your step dad sounds like a good man - I'm glad you were so lucky to have one you like.
PS - about the bees - that is scary! I feel like I see fewer honey bees in my garden these days - it seems like it's mostly bumbles and carpenters, but I could just be making that up since I have read about the parasite problem. I haven't found any dead ones yet though.
I may have to take Stanley by there.
We are forunate to live here aren't we?
Did you get snow yesterday too?
i used to live near there.. now my step mom does-- my sis used to live by there too.
anyhow-- too much rain for me.
but it is pretty.
happy thursday-
You SWEET thing.
The package arrived today.
How can I begin to say thank you?
To both of you!
There aren't any words.
I've never been to Seattle but it sounds like a great place. One of these days I'll have to get out that way.
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