Living in Port Townsend, WA

[@augustharter981]

Looked forward to this video. Been to Port Townsend and have visited as recently as August 2022. Someday would love to live there. Stayed at the Starrett House when we visited. There are many unique homes and neighborhoods. I have passed by the Castle before. Thanks for sharing!

[@loriwhinery3210]

I lived in port Townsend as a kid and went to Lincoln elementary school. My mom graduated from port Townsend high. It’s sad it’s not affordable anymore, it wasn’t always like that. I live in Port Ludlow now, it’s still a beautiful area!

[@GinnyErickson]

Yes! Port Ludlow is gorgeous.

[@capestreasuresPtown]

What a great perspective on these neighborhoods! It's going to be a tough choice when I am finally able to start looking at relocation. My only fear is that there will be little to no buildable lots available. Hoping for the best, planning to try and adapt.

[@GinnyErickson]

reach out whenever you are ready.

[@vivianbrent]

Such a beautiful place!

[@GinnyErickson]

Absolutely!

[@junecampbell771]

We’re here because we’re not all there. (PT bumper sticker)

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

What about the bad smell from the paper mill? How bad can it get? It can cause headaches and respiratory problems.

[@GinnyErickson]

I mention the pulp mill in my pros and cons video. If you live in the area, you are likely to get a whiff of it now and then.

[@PrudentStudent666]

Like a nice juicy fart. It is that bad.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@GinnyEricksonThanks

[@suz5211]

thank you for a fabulous tour!

[@GinnyErickson]

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@PrudentStudent666]

Did you show the beat up old RV's on the back streets? The town shuts down at 6:00pm and it gets dark at 4:00pm in the winter months. Don't fret there is a suicide hotline. Bring your coat and hat the wind howls off the water and it is wet and cold out there.The average age is old to very old, so no night life here, no employment unless you are a good dishwasher. The best part of living here is the police log in the local paper. The homeless and the crazies never fail to entertain.

[@Dee010s]

Dont forget that the locals have a bad case of verbal diarrhea. They say what ever the hell they like to a person and not even ask. I get educated so much, probably bevause of my out of state accent. Its very cliquie. Youll see 😂

[@SuperK2016]

Sounds like y'all don't like here. Maybe you should move?

[@lynetteflynn2452]

Hi Ginny! Almost a year anniversary😊

[@GinnyErickson]

Lynette, great to hear from you. Happy 1 year anniversary! I am still learning this YOuTube thing. So I only saw your comment just now. I trust you and Jim are doing well. Let's connect soon. I'll reach out via email.

[@bluebird2222]

Yes, Uptown , please. 🙌

[@GinnyErickson]

I'm happy to set up a search for you. You can reach out to me directly at [e-mail]

[@doctorbill5048]

Is the Growler noise and the smell from the paper mill lower in Cape George?

[@goshdarnit]

You can definitely smell the paper mill

[@mirah2578]

This was great. Thanks

[@GinnyErickson]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful. If you need more information, please feel free to reach out directly. [e-mail]. Best, Ginny

[@jenniferlandreth7962]

You didn’t mention the indoor pool Cape George offers at their clubhouse Or the outdoor pool at Kala Point

[@GinnyErickson]

My oversight. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@waohno]

Excellent video!!

[@GinnyErickson]

Thank you so much. Please reach out if you have any questions. Or if there are any topics you would like to see videos about.

[@GinnyErickson]

Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.

[@timenglert8998]

Port Townsend...Where old people come to visit their parents

[@decimalheckery5737]

its so uncanny watching tour videos of towns i know "hey this reminds me of somethi- oh right. i lived here."

[@GinnyErickson]

Right?!

[@comeconcon569]

Cape George could've been named for English Captain George Vancouver who landed in Discovery Bay when he explored and discovered the area.

[@ETfriend]

I’m looking to relocate. This is a gorgeous place. Are there any horse properties?

[@GinnyErickson]

Absolutely. They are not always up for sale but they certainly do exist. There are 2 Ican think of on the market right now, but they are pricy.

[@cbships5550]

i’m loving in salt lake and want to move to port townsend. how much would rent be for a studio apartment or small place to live

[@GinnyErickson]

The range varies depending on size, location, and condition. But expect between $800 - $1800. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching.

[@KE-ew1ub]

@@GinnyErickson You can't get anything for $800 except maybe a room if you're lucky. There are hardly any rentals and too many people looking.

[@nav846]

​@@KE-ew1ubnothing available to rent in area that isn't outrageous? Papermill company willing to relocate me from South Carolina to work, but wages aren't much different, yet cost of living is outrageous out there. Only thing that'd bring me out there is my 7 year old son is in Seattle.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@nav846If you’re from SC, you probably wouldn’t like the politics, homelessness, high cost of living, and cold weather in this area.

[@timenglert8998]

there arent any.'

[@timenglert8998]

I moved here 3 years ago to escape wildfires in Nor Cal and found it to be a delightful place to live. Like other desirable places it has a serious housing shortage, so much so that ordinary wage earners can't afford to buy or rent here. Teachers, health care workers and others are in short supply because workers can't find affordable housing. I find the idea of a realtor encouraging more people to move here and further bid up the prices of existing housing (bigger commissions for them) to be disgusting. Maybe you should get a real job.

[@BobZed]

Hmmm. The Manresa Castle was never a castle. It was just big enough and fancy enough that people started referring to it as "the Eisenbeis castle" after its wealthy owner. The Jesuits owned it for over 40 years and gave it the Manresa name, but it was still "the castle" to the locals. It was originally brick, but the Jesuits made it larger and stuccoed over the brick.

[@GinnyErickson]

Thank you for the background. Super interesting.

[@jamessylvestri5392]

Thats alit of money to live somewhere

[@jamessylvestri5392]

No rv parjs

[@jamessylvestri5392]

No rv parks

[@lorriescott8775]

There are parks for RV camping. Just at the end of Water Street in downtown there is a marina. Between the marina and the beach there are spaces to rent for visiting travelers.

[@rjh2772]

Too liberal for me

[@Danny-ks1pb]

Far-out

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

What you don’t like communism?

[@rjh2772]

@@JohnLee-db9zt One word,”Freedom”

[@Lutherson1962]

​@@rjh2772 what a liberal little boy pout!

[@raybedell883]

You gotta better chance of Selling POP Up Tents Lady...not for a FREE HOUSE...not on a BET.... highly rehearsed nonsense....