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Tsunami warning station, Ocean Shores, Washington

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This tsunami warning station looks like something Rube Goldberg would've invented

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Migratory shorebirds (Godwits?) find a spot between the clamdiggers

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Clamdiggerama

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Clamdigging holes

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Clamdiggers at Ocean Shores, Washington

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An army of clamdiggers dot the beach

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Clamdiggers as far as the eye can see

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Grassy dunes, Ocean Shores, Washington

Morty Comix # 2561

Morty Comix # 2561 was placed on an obscure corner of a windowsill on the beach entrance of a hotel in Ocean Shores, Washington

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Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington - 1970s?

"S.S. Catala, Ocean Shores Marina, Ocean Shores, Washington. Moved to this lagoon in 1963 to serve as a salmon fishing base for sports fighing [i.e. fishing], this former World's Fair hotel ship capsized in a violent 100 MPH wind storm New Years Day, 1965."

The Catala is gone now, but occasionally parts of it resurface after storms. Now this area is home part of the year to the Alaskan Snowy Owls.

Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington - 1970s

"Ocean Shores Golf Club. Home of Pat Boone Celebrity Classic. Ocean Shores, Washington 98551. Eighteen Holes - 6145 Yards - Par 72 - Providing many challenges the first nine holes border the man-made canal. The second nine holes are lined with beautiful trees."

"Long tee shots and large velvet greens provide a golfing experience on a course often referred to as the finest in the West. Club House has a coffee shop, dining room, 19th Hole, Sauna Baths, Electric Carts, and a Pro Shop featuring fine sports wear and equipment. Centrally located, these facilities cater to conventions and special Tournaments."


Probably from the 1970s.

I have a lot of Scots blood, but the allure of golf remains elusive to me. I think Robin Williams' bit on golf pretty much pegs my attitude on this surreal sport. When my Father was in his 20s he had a set of golf clubs, the bag, etc. because he thought knowing the sport would help him rise in the private sector. We're talking JFK era here. He always called those clubs "idiot sticks," and promptly dumped them when we moved from the city to the farm.

Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington

 

"Ocean Shores. Spectacular peninsula on the Washington seacoast, a complete new resort city with golfing, sport salmon fishing, clamming, dozens of motels, many private homes, six miles of sandy beach."

[Click on image to enlarge] In the far distance you can the entrance to Grays Harbor and Westport. Looks to be from the 1970s.

For a brief time Starhead Comix was headquartered here, located just outside the range of this camera shot, off the lower left-hand corner on Rain St.

Postcard - Ocean Shores, Washington

"Ocean Shores, Washington 98569. Polynesian - 70 Units. Canterbury Inn - 45 Units. Grey Gull - 38 Units. Washington's foremost resort area and convention headquarters."

This postcard has a 1976 date on it.