Chilling at Bailey's Corner Store

Bailey's Corner Store is quintessential Whidbey Island. Quirky, earthy, a little rough around the edges, festooned with voluptuous hanging begonias everywhere and serving up some of the island's best burgers. But mostly it's just an old country store with a gas station, a machine repair shop, the oddest, tiniest bar you've ever seen, and a covered front porch and patio where everyone hangs out, including the begonias.  Last night we needed a cork screw to open our bottle of wine and their only cork screw was broken. So the friendly young proprietress sent one of her kids over to Grandma's to borrow one. Only on Whidbey. As one loyal patron who came to celebrate her twenty-first birthday told us, it's the best place to chill on Whidbey Island.

Regulars

Ukelele Player and Singer

Tim

Sketcher Barb capturing the action

Hanging Begonia

Sketching @ Bailey's Corner Store

I spent the day Saturday with Susan Jensen and Tom Trimbath at Paul Petersen's glass blowing studio and gallery next to the Bailey Corner Store.  Had a wonderful time!  Absolutely loved watching Paul work his magic with globs of hot glass.  Especially enjoyed watching the creative process of his attempting a totally new lamp design and being there to witness the "birth" of a great new piece for his line of art glass (now I want one!)  I was impressed that he made all his own equipment in his forge, and I was impressed with him!