Working On Whidbey

Working On Whidbey

Join "Working on Whidbey" with your local host, Nick Ricci, as he takes you on a hands-on journey through the unique, hardy, and inspiring places to eat, play, and work on Whidbey Island.

Whidbey, the 4th largest minor outlying US island, is known for its tight-knit communities from South to North. It boasts rich cultural history, generations of families, abundant wildlife, farms, countless natural wonders, festivals, art, nature, and an active Naval Base. It’s a haven for families, craftspeople, artisans, farmers, and military men and women.

Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Whidbey Island every year to experience its beautiful scenery.

So sit back and discover the heart and soul of Whidbey Island with us!









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  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey4 күн бұрын

    Gearing up for brand new episodes!!!

  • @user-us2qn1mk9k
    @user-us2qn1mk9k10 күн бұрын

    FOR WHIDBBBEEEYYY

  • @kenmarsh2668
    @kenmarsh266812 күн бұрын

    When I first arrived on Whidbey in 1970 as a young Naval Aviator one of the first in town places I went to was Chris’s Bakery on Main Street for a doughnut and a cup of coffee enjoying the view overlooking the harbor and Penns Cove. It started a tradition of going to Chris’s every Saturday morning as often as I could and seeing a lot of people I got to know over the years. In those days, Whidbey Island was idyllic, one traffic light on the whole island and only two lane roads, again, on the whole island. Lived there, Coupeville address, for thirty nine years and the island is no longer the same and never will be again. My first house on 9th and Clapp in Coupeville with half a block cost $11,000 and five acres off Patmore was under $10,000. Those days are gone as am I but the memories of earlier days and Chris’s Bakery will always remain.

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey12 күн бұрын

    That sounds lovely! We know Whidbey is changing but it is still the best place in the world! Semper Fortis!!

  • @mig-e4213
    @mig-e421312 күн бұрын

    kudos to nick and crew. while i didn’t know him personally when living on whidbey, he did an awesome job finding ways to make oak harbor a fun place to live. i remember seeing his sticker all over the place and people always smiling when they would talk about him. keep it up and can’t wait to binge this series.

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey12 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! Hope we can meet eventually! -Nick

  • @sweaterweather8789
    @sweaterweather878913 күн бұрын

    Yay!! Feel like I’m watching Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern again but better!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey13 күн бұрын

    Andrew is the man!!

  • @sweaterweather8789
    @sweaterweather878913 күн бұрын

    “Needless to say, I got demoted” lol 😂

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey13 күн бұрын

    Nick is a tad clumsy😂

  • @sweaterweather8789
    @sweaterweather878913 күн бұрын

    I LOVE that you are doing this!!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey13 күн бұрын

    WE LOVE THAT YOU LOVE IT!!

  • @Mace47
    @Mace4714 күн бұрын

    OAK GANG LETS GOOOOO

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey13 күн бұрын

    YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

  • @TomaCT
    @TomaCT15 күн бұрын

    You started off a little cheesy with the arcade, brought me the hungry with the fries, then brought me some soul with how much Blue Fox has really meant to this community. Thank you!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey15 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching! We love The Blue Fox and really hope more Islanders can discover how awesome it really is! P.S. we always deliver the cheese😎😂

  • @TomaCT
    @TomaCT15 күн бұрын

    Yo this is gonna be great! Got moved here cause of Navy and I love it!!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey15 күн бұрын

    Welcome! That's a great set of orders!!

  • @gb8771
    @gb877115 күн бұрын

    I love this place!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey15 күн бұрын

    We do too!! Those almond croissants are delicious!

  • @GamingGal67-mr9ob
    @GamingGal67-mr9ob16 күн бұрын

    So they keep removing my comment. I'll never do business with these people because Patrick is an outspoken homophobe.

  • @Viral-Food-Travel-Channel
    @Viral-Food-Travel-Channel16 күн бұрын

    really interesting video, greetings from Viral Food Travel Channel ;)

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey15 күн бұрын

    Well hello!

  • @tonniec.1032
    @tonniec.103216 күн бұрын

    I totally spelled Croissants wrong. Ha ha But, it's a pleasure to follow along! Thanks you!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey15 күн бұрын

    😂😂all good. Thank you so much for following!

  • @tonniec.1032
    @tonniec.103217 күн бұрын

    So glad my childhood bakery returned! Growing up here in Oak Harbor, my Mom always bought the best Potato Rolls and sugar donuts I've ever eaten. Those almond crescents are crazy yummo!! Hope your show can reach the masses ~ Congrats to you and your video crew!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey17 күн бұрын

    🙏🏼🙏🏼those almond croissants hit the spot! Thank you for following along!

  • @erikwheat2261
    @erikwheat226118 күн бұрын

    This episode had me rolling 🤣 great episode WoW 👌

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey18 күн бұрын

    We are so glad you like it!! We can't wait to show you more!!

  • @JonBotIRL
    @JonBotIRL19 күн бұрын

    I don’t know about Mike Rowe or Guy Fieri, but I’m happy to say that Nick is this way in real life.

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey18 күн бұрын

    He is goober😂

  • @tiggerval007
    @tiggerval00719 күн бұрын

    Such a great establishment! My mil called during the height of covid from Texas and they came in on their day off baked me a cake bd cake and delivered it! I didn't know all the details until after. Forever the best, especially the maple bacon bars!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey18 күн бұрын

    That's incredible!! They really go the extra mile!

  • @tracyrodgers7378
    @tracyrodgers737820 күн бұрын

    I can't wait to see the episode about the mysterious inn. I already want to go!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey15 күн бұрын

    The place is called The Captain Whidbey. If you want to check it out! Soon!!!

  • @tiggerval007
    @tiggerval00721 күн бұрын

    Love the tee!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey21 күн бұрын

    Thank you!! It's from PNW Vibes in Oak Harbor!

  • @user-us2qn1mk9k
    @user-us2qn1mk9k10 күн бұрын

    Whidbey rocks!

  • @davekeller79
    @davekeller7928 күн бұрын

    Great film Nick, Tyler & Willie! We love the Blue Fox! In a time where SO many family activities are not affordable for working class families - kudos to the Blue Fox for being a destination for fantastic, affordable family fun.

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey28 күн бұрын

    Thank you Dave!! The Blue Fox is a great place for families!!

  • @EFTTap
    @EFTTap29 күн бұрын

    Would love for you to showcase the island healing arts community!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey28 күн бұрын

    We have a new episode dropping next week!! We certainly want to get to it!

  • @EFTTap
    @EFTTap28 күн бұрын

    @@WorkingOnWhidbey happy to help out... we've been part of that community on Whidbey for over 20 yrs.

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey28 күн бұрын

    @@EFTTap right now we are seeking out sponsors and grants. The idea is to be able to approach a business without the burden of cost. Thank you!

  • @MarcusRTHP
    @MarcusRTHP29 күн бұрын

    My wife and I have been here a little over two years and have never been there, this is great purposeful content. We're planning on going this weekend now.

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey28 күн бұрын

    That’s awesome!! Make sure to try the Philly Cheesesteak🤌🏼More to come!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Almost 1,000 views!! Please like and share!! More to come!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbey15 күн бұрын

    We surpassed that!! Make sure to subscribe!!

  • @badazuwnt
    @badazuwntАй бұрын

    Great Job Nick! I loved it and can't wait to see the next one. We LOVED the Bluefox when the kiddos were little ❤ Definitely need to go see a movie this summer and take them back

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Thank you for following!! Ya'll should come up!!

  • @kschafer08
    @kschafer08Ай бұрын

    This was so cool to watch and see behind the scenes. Thanks for making these! Looking forward to the others

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    More coming soon!! There is more BTS on our instagram page: @workingonwhidbey

  • @user-us2qn1mk9k
    @user-us2qn1mk9kАй бұрын

    We love Whidbey!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    WE DOOOOOO!!!!

  • @user-us2qn1mk9k
    @user-us2qn1mk9kАй бұрын

    We love Whidbey!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    We all do!!!!!

  • @user-us2qn1mk9k
    @user-us2qn1mk9kАй бұрын

    Yessss!!!

  • @brandonleepotter
    @brandonleepotterАй бұрын

    Loved it!!! Ready for the next one!!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Next episode is done! It wil be uploded to our channel in 10-15 days!! Thank you for watching and following!!

  • @swetblu
    @swetbluАй бұрын

    My Aunt who lives here plus cousins told me about this series. I've visited there and its beautiful!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Well tell them we said thank you!!! Thank you for following along! New episode coming soon! Hope you visit again soon!

  • @jphanks
    @jphanksАй бұрын

    Great job Nick! My only issues with Blue Fox is Nick lets their family dog roam the grounds unleashed. He poops all over, harasses dogs that are leashed, and steals food from kids. I mentioned it to Nick at the bar and be just rolled his eyes.

  • @tarabailey5647
    @tarabailey5647Ай бұрын

    Omg so cool I miss home!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Home misses you!! New episode coming soon!! Thank you for following!!

  • @user-rz7rh4jv9x
    @user-rz7rh4jv9xАй бұрын

    This was absolutely awesome. Thank you so much for highlighting a great local business!!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    New Episodes incoming! Follow us! What's your guess on our next featured business?

  • @futbalchic01
    @futbalchic01Ай бұрын

    That was awesome Nick!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    We have a great crew that makes him look good! -Nick

  • @lakileung3981
    @lakileung3981Ай бұрын

    Loved this!! The blue fox family and staff are amazing!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    They really are! Kelsey was so accommodating for our crew!! We are blessed on the Island!

  • @driverdick2
    @driverdick2Ай бұрын

    I remember going to that drive in back when I was stationed at the Naval Air Station from 71 thru 75. It was pretty basic but a great place to take a date even though there was a base movie theater and a theater in Oak Harbor. Great times

  • @kimsfocus
    @kimsfocusАй бұрын

    I had no idea that had so much to offer!!!! My first time coming to Oak Harbor was to go to Blue Fox!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Kim there is SOOOOO much to do!!

  • @melaniepool9455
    @melaniepool9455Ай бұрын

    This is so awesome to see how far they have come and to hear the back stories about how they started and where they came from❤. I can remember the arcade being just enough fun waiting for and in-between movies but my all time favorite is the go carts and the food lol. Watching this brought me to tears and gave me goosebumps the whole time what an awesome and beautiful video!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Our goal at Working on Whidbey is to show everyone how great our Community, local businesses, and FAMILIES are!!!!

  • @melaniepool9455
    @melaniepool9455Ай бұрын

    I love Whidbey island born and raised here and I love that this beautiful island is being recognized so other people can see just how special it really is!!! ❤

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    We are so glad we get to tell Whidbey Island's stories🤌🏼Thank you for following!!

  • @jessicabuys2402
    @jessicabuys2402Ай бұрын

    Love this place! Great work capturing the heart of it

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    We are so happy that came through this episode!

  • @andrewbuys5918
    @andrewbuys5918Ай бұрын

    Great show, can’t wait to watch more!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    New episode is finished!! Stay tuned!!

  • @shayklinkovsky9108
    @shayklinkovsky9108Ай бұрын

    @@WorkingOnWhidbey when will you be releasing all the episodes I can’t wait for more. I’m excited to watch them all. Are you releasing one once a week or once a month or something? Thanks.

  • @jphanks
    @jphanksАй бұрын

    Been showing all my family back home in Barstow so they can see what they're missing!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    @@shayklinkovsky9108 10-15 days our next episode will release. Chris' Bakery! We hope to have 12 full episodes out this year!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    @@jphanks I know Barstow well!! Originally from Victorville!!

  • @mblakekaiser
    @mblakekaiserАй бұрын

    So excited!!’

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    We are too!! Did you watch the full episode??

  • @user-us2qn1mk9k
    @user-us2qn1mk9kАй бұрын

    Thank you we hope so!!

  • @Flyonyourwall
    @FlyonyourwallАй бұрын

    This is going to be so good Nick 🤟🏻🤟🏻

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Thank you! The episode is on our channel!

  • @brianphage
    @brianphageАй бұрын

    Whidbey worldwide

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Whidbey Forever!!

  • @WorkingOnWhidbey
    @WorkingOnWhidbeyАй бұрын

    Hope to see everyone there!! Follow us on Insta for more updates! @workingonwhidbey