Northwest Gold Coast

The Pacific Northwest is a place of ingenuity.  It is a place of creativity.  And it is a place of invention.

One company in the Pacific Northwest that exemplifies this ingenuity is Western Washington Safety Consultants, Inc. (WWSC).  According to owners, Bruce and Jacqueline Johnson, this local business has “two predominant purposes: assessing situations in the transportation industry for safety enhancements and designing and producing equipment that will meet those safety needs.” 

WWSC’s featured ergonomic tool is the Fuel Hose Gravity Drainer.  The Ergonomic Fuel Line Residual Fuel Hose Gravity Drainer is a specially designed device that helps truck drivers completely empty their fuel lines.  After drivers deposit their fuel deliveries in the underground fuel tanks, they must empty their hose lines before placing them back on the truck.  Drivers would typically accomplish this task by picking the hose up, hand-over-hand, and work their way down the hose to empty it.  This creates strain on the driver’s hands, arm, shoulders, and back.  The Fuel Hose Gravity Drainer allows the driver to instead remain standing and rolls down the hose, allowing gravity to do the work of forcing the fuel out of the hose.

The innovative work of WWSC’s developers allows them to provide workers in the transportation industry with helpful solutions, creating a safer work environment.

For more information on this company and their available products, please go to: http://www.wwscinc.com/

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Some of the simplest summertime pleasures can be grilling outdoors and entertaining friends.  For the grill enthusiast, having enough space to cook and prepare food is critical.

Doug and Tracey Hepner, owners of Interior Woodworking Specialties in Redmond, Washington, saw the need for expanded outdoor cook space and designed a new line of backyard kitchen cabinet products to meet the need.  Their modular cabinets cost less than outdoor built-in kitchens and are constructed of materials that will not corrode with weather conditions, exposure to UV rays and humidity.  Industrial grade metal caster wheels make the cabinets easy to maneuver and relocate.  The counter tops are FDA approved food safe and can be order with or without the handle.  Their “nest” cabinet for the Big Green Egg grill is available in two sizes to accommodate the medium and large size grill.  Additional accessories for the cabinets are also available such as a recycle bin, sauce and spice rack and hand sink with faucet.  The Hepners’ 23 years of experience and research for this outdoor kitchen cabinet product line assures customers a high quality product built to last.

Summer’s here.  Stop dreaming about a larger barbeque area and start making your backyard kitchen plans now.  For more information on these fine outdoor kitchen cabinets and pricing, please visit the company’s website at: http://www.mypatiocabinets.com

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Planning a vacation or weekend getaway requires a little more preparation when you have a pet who is considered to be one of the family.  Many vacation destinations have strict no pet policies and the thought of leaving a pet behind can be very stressful.

Hillrose Pet Resort owners, Melvin and Koko Ambuehl, understand the need to find the right environment for your pet friends.  They have owned and shown Wire Fox Terriers for over ten years. And in the early part of this decade they searched all across the United States for the best dog and cat boarding facility. They found it in SeaTac, Washington and began operating the facility on June 1, 2005. They currently live on the property and work with 14 employees to make Hillrose Pet Resort “A Pampered Pet’s Paradise”.  They proudly welcome you to visit their home.

Today Hillrose Pet Resort is one of the most state-of-the-art, upscale pet boarding facilities in the country.  Located just minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Hillrose Pet Resort provides pet boarding, day care and grooming services at very competitive rates.  Renovated in 2000, this extremely clean facility welcomes domesticated pets of nearly all breeds with large and medium sized dog enclosures, multiple cattery options and executive suites where a cat and dog can room together.  The pet boarding areas are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all areas of the boarding facility are cleaned a minimum of 3 times a day. The professionally trained staff offer playtimes to give pets the full attention of a professional handler with safety in mind as the highest priority.

Melvin and Koko invite you to take a tour to see the clean facilities and meet the caring staff.  Feel free to ask questions about the daily schedule and how staff help loved pets be happy and stress free while their owners are away.

To learn more visit http://www.hillrosepetresort.com.

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Out on the wildlife rich waters of the San Juan Islands in Washington State,  owner and tour guide Tim Thomsen leads a group of kayak enthusiasts as they take in the breathtaking sights of the regions Orca whales, porpoises, otters, bald eagles and other wildlife.

San Juan Kayak Expeditions, now in its 30^th season – resides in the picturesque town of Friday Harbor, Washington.  Specializing in multi-day tours, these sea excursions offer 3 and 4 day coastal and island adventures.  These trips blend various outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking and kayak sailing into one exciting adventure.  Each trip spends a day and a half in Orca whale territory, giving you the most up-close and personal encounter with the whales.   If a guided tour is not what you’re seeking, top-of-the-line fiberglass, double sea kayak rentals and gear are available if you prefer to venture out on your own.   Kayak rentals are also available for larger groups for reunions, families, scout troops and educational groups. 

Sea Kayak Sailing is another exciting activity, exclusive to San Juan Kayak Expeditions.  Specially designed and patented, created by the company’s owner, this sail can enhance your speeds at sea from three to eight knots.  This exhilarating sport has been incorporated into the kayak expeditions for the last ten years, and given the right weather conditions, sea kayak sailing can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life.

If you’re looking for that perfect outdoor adventure, one that is truly unique and one-of-a-kind, come and check out San Juan Kayak Expeditions.  It’s a trip you’ll talk about for years to come.

For more info on these amazing San Juan Island coastal tours and how you can book your own trip, visit: www.sanjuankayak.com

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