“Anna’s Rundown” on Vashon-Maury.com is a local community blog segment written by Anna Shomsky that captures the unique and often quirky happenings on Vashon Island. Each month, Anna provides an entertaining and insightful commentary on the life and events within the community, ranging from humorous observations to important local news. The posts typically cover a variety of topics, including community anecdotes, local wildlife encounters, and playful rants about everyday island life. This feature not only keeps the community informed but also fosters a sense of connection among residents by highlighting shared experiences and conversations that characterize life on Vashon Island.
UFO sighting on Vashon? (again?)
Sharing nettle recipes, rat family celebrities, Guns & Ammunition, Golf balls (aka yuppie turds), loud rumbles and more.
only on vashon- the weekly rundown 4/2/2021 Read More »
UFOs in the 60s, an agate the size of an egg, stupid bikes and dogs running free… again.
Only on vashon- the weekly rundown 3/26/21 Read More »
A shift on the Island, Go-Fund-Me for Tahlequah, mysterious creatures eating bulbs, salads are back at the Rock and unruly drivers.
only on vashon -the weekly rundown 03/19/21 Read More »
Black market eggs, special bread, chicken subscription and a much needed wench.. er winch.
only on vashon – the weekly rundown 03/12/2021 Read More »
The sheep have escaped!!! (again)
What was that helicopter,? Who’s trading eggs for a mattress? Racoon in the vending machine. Be sure to properly asphyxiate your stackable washer/dryer.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 03/05/2021 Read More »
Chunks of ice, melted snow, barred owls, painted rocks, Bigfoot, sunken sailboat and Iyad’s gets a mention.
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It snowed! We had a snowpocolypse snowman contest. We talked about speed limits (again) and who drives Subarus. We discussed racism on the Island. Don’t let fear keep you from sharing your opinion.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 2/19/2021 Read More »
Dog poop, oat milk, aggressive dogs, slowing down Magnolia Beach and a really cool rock.
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This week it’s box forts, Anna needs a tarp, shooting guns on private property, creepy dolls, a trash ravine, graffiti and gangs on Vashon.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 2/5/2021 Read More »
Violation of the sanctity of the port-a-potties, birthing babies on the ferries, Husky dog needs a home and will someone please explain those train tracks?
Only on Vashon – the weekly rundown 1/29/21 Read More »
From Corgi playdates to giving out free marijuana to anyone that gets a vaccine the Weekly Rundown from Groups on Vashon is where it’s at.
Only on vashon – the weekly rundown 1/22/2021 Read More »
A large cardboard box makes a castle, spam calls, frogs legs, protesting appliances, funny donkeys and the beachcomber stealing our comments for news.
Only on vashon- the weekly rundown 1/15/21 Read More »
Quartermaster flooded, pots were banged, a dog crossed the street, we cleaned up the beach and so much more.
Only On vashon – the weekly rundown 01/08/21 Read More »
Time for the year in review.
It was a terrible year.
All done!
Anna’s Year in Review 2020 Read More »
We played 2 truths and 1 lie, we talked about feeding wild animals, squirrels digging up yards, the 4 way stop (when do we turn?), beach cleanup on Jan 3rd, drop your xmas tree at the Old Goats Home and more…
Only On Vashon- The Weekly Community Rundown 01/1/21 Read More »
Videos of shooting trees down, people losing packages, a line outside of Thriftway to get in, snow(?), paint a rock for the Library and more…
Only On Vashon-The Weekly Community Rundown 12/ 25/ 20 Read More »
There was an earthquake! It had a 3.4 magnitude and an epicenter on the Kitsap Peninsula. Whether or not we felt the earthquake was a topic of much discussion, including
Only On Vashon – the weekly community rundown 12/17/20 Read More »
The holiday season has begun, and this year is like no other holiday season in living memory, in that Granny’s has limited hours. To make up for this loss, neighbors
Only On Vashon – The Weekly Community Rundown 12/11/20 Read More »
Here’s what’s been happening over the past week in the Vashonites and Vashonites Rant groups. Two pigs were spotted walking down the road toward the airport on Wednesday. After forty
Only on vashon- The Weekly facebook rundown 12/04/20 Read More »
