South Renton Spring

Two-toned Spring wonder right on Williams. This lovely Dogwood tree sports two colors of blooms, and some of the biggest that I have seen on any similar tree around. Just too pretty not to sit up and take notice of, don't you think?

Ah come, come quickly, spring!
come and lift us towards our culmination, we myriads;
we who have never flowered, like patient cactuses.
Come and lift us to our end, to blossom, bring us to our summer
we who are winter-weary in the winter of the of the world.
from Craving for Spring by DH Lawrence

South Renton Neighborhood Potluck

South Renton has a invitation for you and the family - come join them for some October good cheer. The Neighborhood Potluck in Burnett Park is open to all today from 1pm till 4pm. Bring a dish of food, bundle up the kids and come on down. It should be festive fun - that park is really pretty, has great playground equipment for the young ones and the fall leaves will add that special something.

South Renton October Neighborhood Potluck
Today 1 pm - 4 pm
Burnett Park at S. 6th St. & Burnett

Out and about in South Renton

These images of South Renton seem timeless to me - what year is it? Does it even matter? The last photo was a dream come true - that is exactly how I found that tree this afternoon, legs and all.

Wander in to the Whistle Stop

Great weather makes you seek out places where you can enjoy the sun, should it shine AND find a decent bit of grub and beer. The Whistle Stop Ale House is just such a friendly, neighborhood place which is family pub, so kids are welcome. I love the plants and seating area off to the side of the Whistle Stop. It has the feeling of a small garden and a place where you can watch a bit of Renton pass you by, without too much noise or distraction.

The long copper topped bar inside is to die for and so are the 15 or so "on tap" beer selections. There is always something on Nitro and a couple of casks open as well, which is impressive. After the Dog and Pony, this IS the local place to come to get a good brew. The difference here is that you could bring in the under aged with you while you indulge. That definitely has it's advantages. Disadvantage is when you want to escape out to the pub on your own, now you have no excuse to go alone. Kiddie duty can prevail.

To make up for the fact that you now might find yourself drinking in the company of your family, the Whistle Stop offers a "Kids Eat Free" Night on Mondays. It's a great idea and looks like a menu I myself would happily partake in. Yum.

Weekends offer a wonderful breakfast experience on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am till noon. I think this is probably my favorite meal time at the Whistle Stop. Plus, if you had a hard night out the evening before, why you can have a little "hair of the dog" with your meal. Many of my compatriots last Sunday were doing exactly that. Makes it easier to see them at those early-for-them hours of the morning.

Whistle Stop Ale House
809 S. 4th Street Renton, WA 98057
(425) 277 - 3039