Hey there my brothas and sistas to the North... What can yall tell me about PT? I'm considering going to Port Townsend School of Massage, sometime in the future...but am not sure when. So, how's life in PT? What are the people like? Culture? Nature? Anything else...
I love Port Townsend. It's a small town, with victorian architecture. They have a waterfront. Good eats, some artsy types, good bars (though you're too young, huh?). They have a yearly blues festival. There's some old war batteries (ruins) to explore nearby. You could do some awesome hikes from there. Seattle is just a little more than a ferry ride away, so all the summer festivals would be possible.
Sweet! Most likely I would not be too young to go to the bars by the time I made it up there...but yes, for now I am! Thanks for the reply! What's riding the ferry like? I've never done that.
I had never either, until I moved here. My first ride was with my sig other, it was at sunset and most beautiful. I haven't ridden one since 9-11, so's not up to date on the security measures they are taking. I would probably take the same precautions that I observe for flying anymore.
My first ferry ride was this past July...From Seattle on our way to the peninsula... No real big security measures...You drive up in your car, pay, park, drive into the ferry, park, get out, and go upstairs...I don't know what it's like for the walk-ons, but if the car security is that lax, I don't think there would be much more to walk-ons.
If you take the state ferry DO NOT TAKE F I R E W O R K S WITH YOU. The STATE PATROL is in charge of security and they use dogs to sniff out black powder (an explosive). Also there is a NO SMOKING policy in place on board the ferries. I rode the ferry about a month ago over to Port Gamble. It's fun to do now and then but somewhat expensive with the summer rates in affect. 7.65
Port Townsend, in my opinion, is one of the most interesting small towns in The States that I've ever lived in. With less than 10,000 people, we still have a social environment as progressive as a large university town, but without the high-rents, housing scarcity, or uptight police you find in university towns. Rents and property values are barely half of what they are in Seattle. You can rent little cottages for as low as $600, and rooms can be rented for under $400. There's a youth hostel, co-housing and eco-villiges, and communal farms in the area. Lots of boat repair, boatbuilding, sailing, and kayaking going on all the time. Small boats are constantly coming and going to and from exotic locations all over the globe. The waterfront is very picturesque, and attracts a year-round tourist trade that interacts easily with the locals. There's a large beach for swiming and playing. There are many pedestrians and bicyclists all over town, and several dedicated hiking trails. Summer is a dream. The Summer temperatures are usually in the 70s; you walk out your door and all you feel is the gentle carress of a soft Pacific breeze. Spring and Fall are almost as nice. Winter gets about half a dozen snow falls with daytime temperatures usually in the 40s and occational 30s or up to 50s, and overnight 30s low 40s, with the occational dip into the low 20s.
Snow. Interesting. The thought of such weather did not cross my mind. Does it stick and accumulate? Everyone has made Port Townsend sound extremely appealing! I must check it out!
Usually only for 24hours, but sometimes for a couple of days, and, once in a while, it'll stick for a week in the shade. However, the Olympic Mtns. create a rain-shadow over Port Townsend, so rain is not a big hassle like it is in Seattle. By the way, we have one of the best and most progressive food co-ops anywhere.
Can you please explain to me what a co-op is? I've heard the term tossed aruond in terms of housing and food co-op. I am not very fimiliar with the term.
It's a member operated food store, and most of the hundreds of daily customers are members. As a member, you get to vote for the co-op's board of directors. The board determines how to operate the store. Very organic, as local as posible, and honest prices. It's very counter-culture.
I can see this is a thread started long ago, and maybe the person who started it moved somewhere else, or maybe you are now living in Port Townsend. I could not pass up the opportunity to give Port Townsend some of the praise it deserves. It is one of the most awesome cities in Washington. It has a very counter culture waterfront street called "Water Street", which has numerous small business shops with local merchandise. I make hats, and I have my hats on consignment at six shops, and do a moderate business there. It is such a great place to walk around and just enjoy the atmosphere of street musicians, Farmers Markets, and people all looking for a change from the big, bustling, commercial city. There is only one or two fast food places, with small signs, and many small organic bakeries, cafes, and coffee shops. It is a very unique, and wonderful little town, excellent and known for its alternative hippie culture. It is an arts community also, with local art in almost every establishment. There is excellent music,(Jazz Festivals) open mikes, and a great place for teens called the Boiler Room which has coffee, food, and entertainment, operated by the people and for the people. A great place for young people to hang. The parks are also beautiful and excessable, and the ocean is truly inspiring. I have lived here for 7 years, and am very happy to have discovered Port Townsend.
Hi A.B.E nice to meet you I have to agree it's a great little town with a lot of flavor I live in the Kingston area but I visit P.T quite a bit.
There have been some possible issues, note "possible" but they do an ok job. In todays world now you can't spend your life worrying about it, but should always be alert. I ride the ferry all the time. Sometimes the bainbridge and occasionally edmonds. I love walking on the bainbridge ferry then hanging out in Seattle for the day. Love all the shops and market square. My husband commutes to Seattle every day for work
Just wanted to make sure all you local people see this thread: http://www.hipforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221716
Ahhh...Port Townsend, I remember that place. I met an overly easy girl in a castle restaurant and her name was Annie I think.
