Jim and Bea Thompson

Jim and Bea Thompson

To the Thompsons it meant saying goodbye to the source of forty years of fond memories, seven hundred thirty-two close personal (four-legged) friends, and one hundred fifty acres of beautiful, seemingly endless backyard. To Rick Franz it meant an opportunity to help Jim and Bea through a difficult transition by finding a buyer who shared their love of the land. And once the deal closed, it meant that Jim and Bea were free to explore even greater open spaces in their new RV.


Kirkland

The City of Kirkland was named after a British-born steel tycoon, Peter Kirk, who came to the Northwest in the 1880s seeking new development opportunities.

Kirkland incorporated in 1905 with a population of 400. By 1940, Kirkland's Lake Washington Shipyard was building warships for the U.S. Navy. More than 25 warships were built during World War II on what is now Carillon Point.

Today, Kirkland is a growing community of art galleries, restaurants and parks. Some of my favorite restaurants in Kirkland include The Third Floor Fish Cafe, and The Yarrow Bay Grill. Kirkland's Performing Arts Center is a great place to catch a play, or if you are just looking for a good bottle of wine, visit The Grape Choice.

If you have kids in little league, then you will be interested in visiting the sites for the Kirkland American and Kirkland National leagues.

For more information, I recommend the following links:


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