More of what’s happening now: Precinct Picnic; frosty freebies

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You see them sometimes at Alki – and they’re headquartered right here in West Seattle, at Westcrest Park – today, two members of the Seattle Police Mounted Patrol are at the Picnic at the (Southwest) Precinct, continuing through 4 pm. We have LOTS more photos and video to share with you in a separate report later, but in case you check in online before then and you haven’t been – there are also free treats (hot dogs, ice cream) in the precinct parking lot, which is off-camera to the right of this shot showing the setup running along Webster westbound from Delridge:

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Cool robots, a Segway, and lots more – Delridge and Webster, park in Home Depot and walk over. While heading home, we passed the intersection of 16th SW/Holden and had to pull over when we saw these folks handing out free samples:

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That’s Jodi Robbins, Pinky the dog mostly hiding behind the sample tray, Darlene, and Jodi’s husband from JoJo’s Fine Espresso at 16th/Holden. They just put their blended-iced-drink setup into action, so they’ve got a tropical setup at the corner and trays of free samples. Not sure how long they’ll be out – we were there around 2:30.

3 Replies to "More of what's happening now: Precinct Picnic; frosty freebies "

  • Creighton August 16, 2008 (4:51 pm)

    A cop gave me free ice cream, another cop let me sit in a (Dodge Charger) cop car, another cop showed me SWAT team stuff–all the picnic at the precinct today. Neat. They’re good neighbors.

  • GenHillOne August 16, 2008 (7:39 pm)

    I’d guess that’s the best way to see the inside of a police car given the alternative, yeah? :) Sounds cool.

  • MargL August 16, 2008 (11:41 pm)

    It was a good time! Our daughter got to see the horses, met one of the K-9 team (Moose?), got spooked by the bomb squad robot and we got hit up by Ben Kinlow to start a block watch. Sorry, Ben, not this year.
    We had fun looking in the Seattle Police Mobile Command Center. Really enjoyed the air conditioning and watching a bit of the Olympics. Was quite a contrast to the SW Precinct’s mobile office truck which must have been built back in the 70’s with wood and linoleum. Now it’s being held together with bungie cords and duct tape! :-)
    Man it was HOT out there. Next year it’d be nice if Home Depot donated some tents and chairs so we could sit in the shade to enjoy our hot dogs and ice cream without the heat stroke.

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