More Hood Canal
Looking east from the lower level. We could hear the traffic above roaring by.
In this picture Marvin has just
entered the old section of the
bridge. Note the gap behind him
dividing the two sections that pull
apart. One can see that this part
of the bridge is decaying.
In the picture at the
right note where
concrete has fallen
from the bridge. That
was one reason for
wearing hard hats.
Left, note the numerous
repairs to the older
section of the bridge.
This section of the
bridge will be replaced
in a six week process
next year.

There are eight
employees on duty at
the bridge 24 hours a
day. Employees must
live close to the bridge
and are on call. A
number of the
employees live in Port
Gamble.
We were delighted to be able to climb up the west side control tower. Carolyn waited expectantly for a submarine to come
through so she could open the bridge, but unfortunately no submarine appeared during our visit. Before leaving, Jackie
and Carolyn give some advice to this gentleman who has worked the bridge tower for 20 years.


Strange as it seems, there are bullet holes in the towers and it has not been uncommon for people to fire into the towers.
Since 9-11, cameras have been installed everywhere on
the bridge and some outfit in the government monitors
these cameras at all times. The spookiest part of the visit
was the trained spy seals.

Anthony and Doris came as our guests. To celebrate their
53rd anniversary, Anthony and I held hands. He had better
hope this picture does not get back to his marine buddies.