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Comment on WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Storm sweeps through by Danimal

Danimal — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:07:16 +0000

The last time I saw a cloud with those “fingers” reaching down, it was in St. Louis. That storm sported a towering triple-decker “roll cloud;” I’ve ever seen anything like it since. It literally came rolling over itself from the clear blue sky. Spawned multiple tornados, including one that tossed a large branch onto our Explorer as my dad was returning from the mall to my uncle’s place. It had a literal wall of rain and 60 mph wind – you could see it sweeping across the landscape as it approached my uncle’s place – I was standing outside, jaw agape, when it blasted into me. Lightning like you wouldn’t believe. Craziest batshit storm I’ve ever seen. This one’s intense rain, and the fingers in those pictures, reminded me a lot of it. Surprised we didn’t get more lightning!

Comment on In case you wondered: No, West Seattle’s Target store is NOT on the closure list by Wseattleite

Wseattleite — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:56 +0000

In reply to Eric1. Well, when you put it that way, yeah. And that logic matches my experience in my travels.

Comment on LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS! Get ready to design light art for The Junction’s GLOWS celebration by Artist

Artist — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:44:31 +0000

I was excited about this until I read “generated by AI.” How disappointing. It would be great to celebrate human creativity of the many local artists we have instead of using generative technology built from stolen data and art. What a waste.

Comment on Expanded West Seattle SFD staffing reaffirmed, crime-fighting tech, and other notes from mayor’s budget announcement by Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:36:52 +0000

In reply to CAM. I agree 100%. Those acoustic gunshot locators are useless in an urban area when fireworks and car backfires happen all day and night in every direction. They were developed for wide-open battlefields where enemy troops are easy to pinpoint and there are no cars and fireworks.

Comment on LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS! Get ready to design light art for The Junction’s GLOWS celebration by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:31:28 +0000

As a part of the design community in WS I find it disgusting that a neighborhood arts event would overlook the extremely-talented, locally-based, and civically-minded designers, writers and artists in our community to ask an algorithm to represent West Seattle. I guarantee you that there are many peninsular artists who can turn “non-creative” (read that as people who think they aren’t) folks’ talent at writing or “google searches” into great art. Let’s try to build a community with actual people please.

Comment on FOLLOWUP: Lincoln Park pickleball plan draws opposition by Alki Guy

Alki Guy — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:18:52 +0000

I’m an enthusiastic pickler, former tennis player, and committed environmentalist. I think the noise and lights of new courts in the middle of the park are a much greater issue than wildlife concerns. Why create so much more disturbance in a quiet place when the Solstice courts, like most tennis courts in West Seattle, are so underutilized. The solstice location has few residences nearby, already has lights, and borders a busy road. After so much study, process, and public commitment, I can’t understand why the plan was suddenly changed to a much worse alternative. There are no dedicated pickleball courts anywhere in West Seattle, nowhere to play when it’s dark, and there’s a huge demand for more pickleball venues. A better solution would be to convert three of the six tennis courts to pickleball with semi-permanent nets. There are a ton of tennis courts spread all around West Seattle that are rarely used, so why bring new disturbances to Lincoln Park when half of the Solstice courts could provide six or more lighted pickleball courts with very little downside impacts.

Comment on VIDEO: With 5 weeks left to campaign, Seattle City Council District 1 candidates meet again @ WSB forum by HaopyCamper

HaopyCamper — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:52:21 +0000

In reply to Facts. That’s great that you do that and I’m sure you have good intentions which I am in no way questioning. But do you have training and or a way to defend yourself if things go sideways? Or would you just then call the police?

Comment on FOLLOWUP: Lincoln Park pickleball plan draws opposition by Chrissy D

Chrissy D — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:48:30 +0000

In reply to WSLV. Let me set the record straight, I’m not saying pave the entire park over and build 100 pickleball courts, we have to strike a balance here. If the source of the problem is noise and wildlife interference, advocate to have the existing tennis courts removed completely, problem solved.

Comment on In case you wondered: No, West Seattle’s Target store is NOT on the closure list by Facts

Facts — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:39:00 +0000

In reply to Brandon. They actually have evidence, Brandon. based on comments past, your "eyes and ears" are easily swayed towards one bias or another. maybe take a look at the data and come up with your own conclusions this time?

Comment on WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Storm sweeps through by Jim

Jim — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:37:09 +0000

In reply to Kersti Elisabeth Muul. It certainly felt like it!

Comment on FOLLOWUP: Lincoln Park pickleball plan draws opposition by Yes

Yes — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:34:20 +0000

In reply to WS Res. 80 db sustained can cause damage, but guess actual measurement is to be considered less than reactionary takes

Comment on WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Storm sweeps through by Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:17:13 +0000

In reply to waikikigirl. I think those are sharknado clouds.

Comment on Expanded West Seattle SFD staffing reaffirmed, crime-fighting tech, and other notes from mayor’s budget announcement by bolo

bolo — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:13:43 +0000

“…some bridge maintenance would be deferred….”

Not so sure that is a wise decision. Last time that happened we were out a (very important) bridge for nearly three years.

Comment on FOLLOWUP: Lincoln Park pickleball plan draws opposition by Keenan

Keenan — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:05:12 +0000

On one hand, pickle ball is loud and obnoxious and the people who play it are even more loud and obnoxious. On the other hand, the commenters here so vehemently opposed to adding park stuff to a park are being ridiculously self-righteous. I’m baffled why the average Joe Blow resident thinks their opinion should effect such granular details about how the city manages their park space. . Everyone is an expert on parks and wildlife management all of a sudden? This is why nothing gets built in this city.. Let the parks department worry about the parks. The Seattle Process needs to die.

Comment on FOLLOWUP: Lincoln Park pickleball plan draws opposition by Clark

Clark — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:59:10 +0000

In reply to TM. I would be. So that's one. Unless the tennis courts across the street can get resurfaced. They are terrible now. Re surface and re stripe and I'll be OK without courts at Lincoln Park. Otherwise, let's Pickle at the Park!