The Argosy Christmas Ship™ festival in the Pacific Northwest continues through December 23, 2009 bringing people together for a traditional holiday celebration on the Seattle Waterfront.

Whether you’re cruising aboard one of the parade of ships or among the crowd gathered along the shore of Elliot Bay, this is an event to remember. Reservations, ticket information, cruise schedules and more can be found online at Christmas Ship™ festival. Joy!

Photo Courtesy Argosy Cruises

 Photo Courtesy of Argosy Cruises

pike place market

Pike Place Market is a premiere attraction for locals and visitors alike: bustling with shopping, entertainment, dining establishments and more, perched above Elliot Bay in an amazing historic district of Seattle.
 
And if it’s photos of The Market you’re seeking?….a unique collection can be found online at the Seattle Municipal Archives. Below are a few examples of some photos discovered there that are available to download: others date back 100 years or more. Enjoy!

Photos Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives

Photos Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives

Photos Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives

One of my favorite announcements this week in Seattle Sports: Ken Griffey Jr will return with the M’s for the 2010 season! Another Shout Out for Griffey!!!! here’s a short clip of Jr’s 3 Run Home Run from late Sept in the ‘09 season - love the look on my nephews face as he joins the fans in a standing O for one of my all time favs!!!! and I’m reading Ichiro thinks it’s pretty sweet too….
 Excitement is in the air for Seattle Sounder FC soccer fans this year. Celebrating the team clinching a playoff spot is only part of the story. There’s plenty of post regular season news featuring SSFC and the 2009 MLS Cup scheduled this month.

One place for more buzz about the club is the SeattlePI.com  Ruffneck Scarves is also making headlines. Check out the new Seattle Sounders FC scarf  - “The Bluest Skies You’ve Ever Seen…”