Puyallup Undressed

Starbucks Now at Puyallup Good Samaritan Hospital!!

Good Pictures are everywhere……..now, good coffee at the hospital!

Now it’s official!

Starbucks has opened in The Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. Those of us who have been hooked on Latte’s, especially Starbucks, now can get our fix at the hospital while we are visiting our friends and relatives. No excuses now, go see someone at the hospital!

This your local friendly Realtor, Dennis Endres, in Puyallup, just passing on the good news……wherever I see it!!

For directions to Starbucks at the hospital……………Click Here!!!!

For more information about how Dennis Endres can help you buy or sell a home ….. ….Click Here!!!

Weekend getaway to San Juan Island

This is the view from Ellis’ deck. Across the way is Orcas Island.  Way, way out there is the ski run outside of Victoria. We could see the lights from the ski lifts.

I have a friend who just happens to own a place in Friday Harbor. I wangled an invitation to do some Kayaking this weekend. I learned quite a bit about this Island, some of the history, about the Real Estate prices and what do these people do here? 

There were 2 armies occupying the Island in the 1850’s. The British and the Americans. Someone shot someone else’s pig and almost started a war. The Pig War. A few years later an International court said the Island belonged to the USA.

Below, I have a few pictures of me, my friend Ellis and the Kayak adventure on San Juan Island. Somewhere around Roche Harbor, Henry Island and Posey Island.

More pictures to be published at a later date.

The ferry pulled into Friday Harbor.

Roche Harbor where we launched the Kayaks. A little to the left is Henry Island.

That is Henry Island behind Ellis, taking a picture of me, taking a picture of him.

A private home on the very tip of Henry Island.

Posey Island, a Washington State Park.

My brother would say they named this boat after me.                                                                                                        He calls me the smart one in the family.   Scary, huh??

Downtown Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington. Get a great burger here.

Roy’s Espresso. Small place, great coffee, near the Ferry dock at Friday Harbor.

More pictures coming soon.

Thank you for joining me on my weekend getaway!!!

Indulge Cupcakes in Puyallup

Here it is….207 North Meridian in Puyallup, Wa….just north of the tracks.

The two cooks about to give me one.        Jen making a sale to a happy customer.

                  Eat just one….or eat a dozen…..Jen nor Julie will tell!!

My favorite. Chocolate cupcake, chocolate icing, chocolate sprinkles. mmm!

I took the rest back to the office. Now I have none. See you tomorrow, Jen.

Have you had anything lately in your mouth that you said….How did they get that to taste that good????? Well, you need to drive by 207 N. Meridian in Beautiful Downtown Puyallup, Washington and stop in at “Indulge Cupcakes”. Too busy?? Call ahead, place an order..253 904-8234

Yes, Virginia…..they are that good!!!

They have Espresso and they have cupcakes. What more can you ask for.

Jen and Julie say they love cooking and they are now my two best new friends! Stay for a cupcake or stay all day. It’s a place where friends or family come to visit!

When you stop by……………..Please tell them you heard it from me, Dennis Endres, your favorite local Realtor/Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty and Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.

To call and place an order. 253 904-8234

For more information go to Indulge Cupcakes Website…Click Here!

I Love the Art in Puyallup

Back in the day, Farmers worked here, lived here.

This picture is just one of the examples of why we love living in Puyallup. Not just because it’s a great place to live, not because it’s cheaper to buy a home in Puyallup, not even because cars are cheaper in Puyallup.

For me, it’s the quality here. It’s because when you catch someone’s eye and smile, they smile back. It’s because when you are pulling out of Starbucks on to a crowded busy street, someone will let you in. Because it’s written in the city code….You have to like people to live here(sometimes we wish)!!!

I found this painted art on the side of a business building downtown.

There is a lot of art around downtown. I will be bringing you more art as time goes on.

When you travel the city and you notice the art….on a building, standing on a corner, or in the park……..take a minute and reflect. Someone made this art for you and me to see!!!

I am just a country boy, turned Realtor….but this my town.

Thanks for listening,

Dennis Endres

Puyallup Shaw Road Extention

They said they would do it and now they are. The shortcut from East Pioneer across the fields to East Main. Those people who need to get from Shaw Rd to Sumner or SR410/SR167….You can finally see it happening. Yes!! The bad news?? It’ll be November 2010 before it’s done.  Now there is a lot of Real Estate between those two roads! Lots of views of the flower fields and Mt. Rainier. Does that mean more commercial properties along that stretch of road?? Coffee shops, tanning beds, gas stations,  etc.?? I don’t know, but it’s going to be fun to watch over the next 3 years. One of the pictures is taken from the Pioneer Ave. side, the other one from the E. Main St. side.

Keep tuned to this site………….I’ll keep you updated when I find out!!

OR… Just Call Dennis @ Keller Williams Realty,253 683-3100

Coffee in Puyallup

For those of you who like coffee, or drinks like that…There is a great place to drink… coffee. I’ve been going in there, off and on, for years. Robin has a terrific business going on South Hill, the Endicott Coffee Bar. It’s across the street from the new Safeway on Meridian, just south of the movies. You’ve seen it! It has a sign out front… 16 oz drinks for $2.00.  Now, I ask you….how do you beat that??? I know your next question, does she have punchcards??? Yes, she has punch cards. So, drop buy, get a well priced cup of coffee and tell her, Dennis sent you!!

Don’t forget, the last part is important. Say:  DENNIS SENT ME!!

The pictures at the top: Robin and her store.

Puyallup Starbucks Coffee

You may have noticed that there are a few Starbucks locations in Puyallup.

Some like it, some think it’s too strong, some like their breakfast treats, some just like to hang out there and work on their laptop. I have a daughter who loves the coffee. I have another daughter who has worked for Starbucks. She claims it’s a great company to work for, e.g., insurance, stocks, work atmosphere, they even pay you!!!

She says if she didn’t love training horses so much, she’d probably go back there to work.

Now it seems that the locations are popping up everywhere, but actually I only have a couple favorite spots around town. If you enjoy the coffee, you’ll find your own spot.

For me personally, I like my coffee. It seems there is a Starbucks on my way to wherever I’m going. Or, there is a locally owned competitor who also has great coffee and is also on my way.