Living in Bremerton--Whisper Ridge

What is your first name? Lea

How long have you lived in Bremerton? 1 1/2 years

What neighborhood do you live in? Whisper Ridge

Do you have pets? Yes, one dog and one cat

Do you own or rent your place? Own, a house

How many people live in your household? 4

Where do you buy your groceries? Costco, Safeway, Central Market

Do you have a car? Yes, I use it 4-5 times per week. I park in the garage

Do you have a job? Yes, I'm a management consultant in public health. I've been doing it for 11 years. I telework from home.

Favorite 'go-to' restaurant? Panera

Favorite special occasion restaurant? Silver City Restaurant and Ale House

What did you do your last three-day weekend? Zihuatanejo, Mexico

What do you do for fun/recreation? Akido, hike, read

What is the best thing about Bremerton? Proximity to big city without all of the big city problems (e.g. no traffic)

What is the biggest challenge for Bremerton? Having to drive through Tacoma to leave the peninsula via car

What do most people think of Bremerton? That it's a navy town

Anything else you want to say about Bremerton? I love its proximity to both the mountains andwater, and being able to hike from my front door, but I'm only 15 minutes away from Costco and restaurants. It's the best of both worlds.