Moved In and Living on His OWN!!!!

On Tuesday, September 25th, Masaki drove his car with his stuff to his apartment.  He was able to unpack and store some of his things in the apartment until he would move in on Thursday.  The apartment needed some repairs to the bathroom before he moved in.  On Thursday afternoon, Masaki moved into his apartment and on the same day, the owners moved out.  They sold their home in late August and are now living in Olympia.  The new owners are to move in some time in the next few weeks.  Perhaps their will be some repair or remodeling done first, we are not sure.  

Masaki has spent the last few weeks with Steve and Janis H. in Poulsbo, Washington and we can not thank them enough for helping Masaki.  Now, Masaki is going to be attending meetings in Port Townsend and Chimacum as well as attending school Monday thru Friday from 9 to 5 pm.  Next weekend, there is a young people's get together down in Gig Harbor and so he will be joining in on that.  

There is a deck out here and looking toward the water.

Layout of Masaki's apartment.

kitchen area

front view and his front door on the left. 

Bed and Table for eating and study

Bathroom basin 

Shower only.  (Masaki will miss the Japanese BATH!!)

Masaki is really ready to get started!!!!!

Here are a few photos uploaded from the NWSWB Facebook page.  This will be Masaki's school for the coming 12 month course in Large Crafts and Repair and Restoration Program.  Boy, is he excited to get going!!  

October 2nd is the first day, beginning at 9 a.m. in the classroom for morning refreshments and introductions.  

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding getting a fresh paint job.

More refurbishing of the school.

A look a the school from the water.

The new bow shelter, built by the students in the Repair and Restoration class, is on the right.  Boats from left to right are The Center for Wooden Boats TRUANT, the PUFFIN and Wayne Chimenti's US Navy Lifeboat conversion FELLOWSHIP.  The Rubb Shelter lies behind the new bow shelter on the right.  

The Large Craft Course's project for the last three years. 

The Forest Service Boat 

Heading to the water for the test run.

Getting a lift into the water.

Test run.....

Lovely interior!

Small Craft Course projects.

Jeff Hammond -- Chief Instructor with two of this year's graduates. 

Three of the Large Craft Instructors for
the Forest Service Boat Project.

Tim Lee

Boatbuilder, Instructor and Education Coordinator

Ben Kahn
Instructor

Bruce Blatchley
Boatbuilder, Instructor

Katie Whalen
Business Manager

Graduation Cake with a message

View of Mt. Baker from the peninsula. 

Autumn Fog on the water....  

Meeting New Friends and Enjoying New Experiences.

On Saturday, September 9th there was the annual Salmon Bake, in the Tacoma Field.  With a large number of friends coming out with their contributions to the feast of fresh barbecued salmon.  Thanks to Dave L for organizing it and all those who helped put it all together.  Wonderful experience.

The head organizer in the middle!!

Thanks for a lot of help from Daniel

The salmon are all laid out and
ready to be seasoned and grilled.  

A buddy from the past, Brant!

Brock and Brant at the bake!!

Seasoned Salmon on the grill.

Friends overseeing the grills and others waiting to share in the feast.

Another photo of me and my Buddy!!

The brown horse is Buddy and the black one is Montana.    Buddy is Lee's horse and Montana is the girls horse.  I rode on Montana with no saddle, bareback.  It was a bit scarey.   

My horse friend,  Buddy.

Can you guess what this is???

Yes, a water fountain in front of the house.
It is in the middle of the driveway round about.  

Daytime view of the same water fountain.  

Some of the friends from the area.

This is the ferry route for Masaki from Edmonds (North Seattle) to Kingston.
Masaki's apartment is another 50 minute drive up Route 104 to Port Hadlock.

Seattle to Bainbridge Island Route is the ferry he would
take to go Poulsbo, Washington.
This is where he is staying until he can move into his apartment.  

This is the Puyallup Ferry that goes from Kingston to Edmonds.  

Docking at Edmonds Terminal. 

Cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles
and walk on passengers ride the ferries daily.