latest and greatest Goods & News From Sooz rusty Nail!
Sooz Rusty Nail was established in 2018 as a brick-and-mortar experience. While we sometimes sell online, and have been known to deliver items occasionally, the primary focus is to provide excellent in-person connections between vintage, repurposed, and salvaged objects and the people who resonate with them. Memory makers, if you will.
That said...
The shop location at the beach in Pacific Beach, WA serves a dual purpose for customers. 1. We’re a perfect excuse to get out of dodge and take a day trip. 2. We source unique and difficult to find items, which makes the trip out here more fun! While waiting for your beach get-a-way, check out this sunset eye-candy!
Here's a good idea of what's new:
In 1942 a popular Grays Harbor County resort, the Pacific Beach Hotel, was taken over by the United States Navy. It became an anti-aircraft training center, with gun installations on the beach and the former hotel serving as barracks. In 1948 the air force established a temporary Cold War radar station at the site. Following the departure of the air force, the navy returned and built a secret facility, the Sound Surveillance System, that monitored the movement of Soviet submarines and was in operation until 1987. The former base then became a navy recreation and conference center. Today, Department of Defense personnel can enjoy the beach at a site that has been occupied by the military for nearly 80 years.
Being located just down the street from the base I am always on the hunt for Navy memorabilia. These are the newest additions you will find when #soozrustynail opens back up in February.
Great stuff! And one small correction - the Sound Surveillance System remains in operation, including at Pacific Beach. Its operations here were automated at the end of the Cold War, and the data is now processed on Whidbey Island. It's now used for both anti-submarine warfare and scientific research.
Cool
Holy cow!
Love the history
Wow 😯 super cool rusty nail lady!
just got to know the right Hoarder 😆 Amazing what you find .
WOW
See you in February
Nice to see you guys
I will be making some changes in the store and going on a few picking trips. I won’t be to far away so if in the area just give a call. See ya all in Feb.
Take me with you on one of your picks one day! 😀
Stop by the flea!
Stop by. I have an old metal table you may pick. If you are interested.
You really need to see it to believe it! Where there was once a booming coastal town there is now only the mighty Pacific. Do yourself a favor and take the trip, you won’t regret it!
WASHAWAY NO MORE: The eerie story of North Cove - Sooz Rusty Nail
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A day trip away, Washaway Beach (a.k.a North Cove) is one of the most interesting stories on the Washington Coast here's why.Such a fun read, love learning about our beautiful state!
Thank you for sharing. Loved reading the story
Thank you for sharing this great story
My friends, Candy Noll and Hahns are at Candy's house in Washaway.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support this year. #soozrustynail will be open today and all weekend. Spend the New Year at the beach.
Lisa Cole Perkis Jennifer Darras
Excellent
Hoping everyone has the happiest and safest of holidays!! #soozrustynail will be open this weekend and New Years weekend 11-4.
Your everyday crow is not the road kill clean-up crew we usually see. They are more complex than you may know. Especially out here.
Talking Crows on the Washington Coast? Who said that! - Sooz Rusty Nail %
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Crows on the Washington Coast are abundant but the ones in Ocean City, WA know how to talk! All joking aside, it's true!Sharon Boyington Bowlen
great story
I grew up with two pet crows. Pete and Magic. This is me as a teen with Magic
Thank you Daily World for the mention.
It’s easy (and vital) to shop local for holiday gifts | The Daily World
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As health-related restrictions and closures put ever more pressure on local businesses and charities, it’s critically important to help support them this holiday season.The countdown continues. Only 2 shopping weekends before Christmas. Here are some pics of what’s waiting for you this weekend.
How much is the Rainier bottle cap plaque?
You are either the person who has found a glass ball while walking on the beach or you are still waiting for that day to happen. Hopefully this story will give you the “leg up” to being a successful beachcomber.
Secrets from 1977; Finding Glass Floats on Grays Harbor Beaches - Sooz Rusty Nail
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Jonesing to find glass floats on Grays Harbor beaches? Sage advice from 1970s glass float guru, Amos Wood, who shares when and where to look.Thanks for sharing. We have a half dozen or so and they are definitely treasured!
That was a great read!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you for the post. Here are a few of mine.
Only 3 shopping weekends left before Christmas. Lots of unique items for friends or anyone in your family.
55 Main St
Pacific Beach
Open 11-4 Thurs-Sun.
#soozrustynail #pacificbeachwa #seabrookwa
Some great stuff there, Sue. You have quite an eye.
Love those colored glasses. What a wonderful set
Are you ready for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday? #soozrustynail is ready. Take a look at some new arrivals coming in this next weekend.
55 Main St Pacific Beach
Thurs-Sun 11:00-4:00
You find the coolest stuff!!
Cool stuff!
The holidays are fast approaching and Christmas will be here before you know it. #soozrustynail is here in Pacific Beach, open Th-Sun 11-4 (closed Thanksgiving Day) and the shelves are full. If you see something you like and can’t make it in we can talk about shipping. If you would like to come in a day I’m not open we can schedule that also. Thank you to all who have helped keep the dream alive. #pacificbeachwa
So glad you didnt blow away in the last storm .
New to the store this weekend. These old theatre marquee letters sure look good in a window.
WONDERFUL SHOP , SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Awesome!
Awesome!!
Here is what’s new this week. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend but cold. So dress warm and get on out to beach.
Hey where you gett’en all this cool stuff! That’s pretty cool Sue. 😉
Spied you in IGA this evening. You were on a mission so I left ya be. Hope to get up to visit soon and check out your new adds. 😉
Sharon Boyington Bowlen we need to go here when we go to the beach next.
What a great find!
You've got some Awesome stuff woman!! I want to come check your new store put one of these days!
Lots of new stuff waiting to be rehomed. Come on in to #soozrustynail today thru Sunday and take your one of a kind treasure home.
Great stuff Sue !!! Very impressive!
GREAT SHOP , VERY NICE
Where are you located
As you all know I have managed to save a few of these chainsaw carvings by Judy McVay. Yesterday I got the Screamin Eagle sign. A little rough around the edges but its going to look great hanging outside on the store. Steve Backus Judy McVay
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Awesome find.
Sneak Peek of what’s heading into #soozrustynail after a great week of “stuff” hunting.
Great Sign Sue!
The sign has made it on the building. Thank you Steve Backus for making it!!
It’s awesome!!! Perfect 👌😀
Super cool! Great job Sue!
So awesome!!
Wow! That looks amazing!
Wow that’s fantastic!!!
Awesome sign
Very cool!
Nice!
It’s amazing!
Great carving!
That’s great.... looks just like you👏👏👏❤️
That is great!
