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[Ken]

I used Brennan. Not the cheapest but fast and knowledgeable. Might be a tough time of year for the “fast” part though. I had mine replaced in the summer.

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Always get at least three estimates and verify insurance and license before signing anything.

[Sue]

Jill, I’m a renter, and the house I’m living in right now was found on Craigslist. I also go around the neighborhood looking for signs. I never used any kind of agency because I always assumed there was some catch, some hidden fee they weren’t telling me about to find a place, or that it was a scam in general.

As for pricing, you might try going to Craigslist and search for houses in your area to see if there a common theme in pricing. Newspaper ads also could be helpful in that.

[k]

it’s funny that you write that. there is one coffee shop that i go into where i am always tripping over computer plugs. i think it’s something the coffee shops should take into consideration if they offer wifi. there should be outlets nearer to the actual tables and not in corners, high up etc. standing on the table does take the cake though!

[Bonnie]

Cinamon, a lot of the parents at Roxhill may not even speak English. That might be part of the problem. They get something they don’t recognize and can’t read it and don’t bother to respond.

I always do my invitation through evite or personal email now…but of course if you don’t have their emails you can’t do that.

Good luck getting your daughter involved with some of the kids at swim class.

Also wanted to point out that when people don’t rsvp to me, I give them a bad time. LOL! That is one of my pet peeves.

[KatherineL]

The West Seattle Coin Laundry, across from the Admiral Theater, has a special on Wednesdays – $1 for each regular washer. They’re $1.50 on other days. They also have extra large, $3.50, and huge, $4.50, washers. The place has a much used look, but is cleaned every day, I think. Although I avoid the place on weekends and after 5:00 PM, I’ve always found washers available when I do go in.

[littlebrowndog]

Have you tried a brush called a Furminator? Check it out online. A little spendy, but a bit cheaper at Costco or Amazon.com. Many groomers use it. It doesn’t work for all types of coats, not poodles or terriers that have to be stripped, etc., but works absolute wonders on most straight coats. The pictures on their website of dogs surrounded by heaps of hair are accurate. It does a miraculous job on our Lab, who is always shedding, and I have seen it do incredibly well on a lot of other dogs. The site lists breeds of dogs that it works on. It does say that it will work on a sheltie, but my sheltie’s breeder recommended against it because it could break the hairs. But a sheltie is a rough coated dog, and I think that is the difference.

[JoB]

I just came back from listening to Madeleine Albright talk about why she supports Hilary Clinton for President and she said something that really resonated with me. She said, “i want my president to be confident but not certain.” In other words, she wants a President who doesn’t always think he/she is right and is open to adjusting his/her opinion based on current information.

She also said that she thinks a cabinet ought to be full of diverse opinions so that a President isn’t always hearing his/her own opinions parroted back at him/her.

She also stated that she (Madeleine Albright) thinks we should be out of Iraq.

After hearing her speak and witnessing the humility with which she approaches the immense problems this nations faces, i have to say that i trust her judgment.

If she believes Hilary will meet those conditions, then i think it is probably a good bet that she will. All the more reason for me to vote for her.

[andrea]

I 2nd the recommendation for The Wash Dog on California Ave near the Morgan Junction. We take our two big boys there, a Siberian Husky and a German Shepahrd mix, and they treat them and all of their flying fur wonderfully.

And as for Petco’s grooming dept, we stopped using them because they were always busy, running late, overbooked, and cancelling appt’s. The clincher for me was when they explained that they blowdry the dogs by locking them in those cramped back kennels, turning a hairdryer on them, and leaving them until they were dry . No wonder my dogs came out dehydrated and anxious.

[CMP]

I like the taco truck #2 located on 15th, a block or two south of Roxbury. It’s authentic Mexican, in the sense that you wait much longer than you’d want to for your food to be served. But it’s good stuff, worth the wait. Not sure about pho, I always go to Than Brothers for the cream puff.

[Anonymous]

We have been going to Yummy now for over 6 years and have never had a bad meal there, the people working there have always understood what we ordered, we never received anything less than great service and great good.

[CMP]

Before anyone bashes on me, I always wear my seatbelt, even if I’m only driving a few blocks. I remember when I was five years old, my parents would let us kids fight over who got to sit in the front of our VW van and I’m sure the two in the back were not strapped in. And we’re still alive, somehow. However, we lived in Mississippi at the time so we were “country”, just as Britney Spears justified her baby in her lap episode. Cars are much safer nowadays so I don’t see the need to keep a 12 year old in the backseat for those reasons. Unless there’s a DVD player and TV back there…another stupid invention. Any parent that has that in their car should be ashamed. Talk about boring road trips with no fights from the kids or having to find ways to pass the time by making up games.

[Goody]

My freeze was unfrozen by meeting a great group of women who each took a long time to get to know. It was worth it! However, I had a lot of “freezes” and had I not lucked into a great group of friends, it could have been a sad year. Back from a much friendlier and warm place, I landed next to the screaming neighbor from hell-complete with divisive actions straight from a soap opera written by Dante.

It was one foot in heaven/one in hell and I think I was frozen and thawed. I made some really good friends here and ignore the ones I am territorially tied to. There is a certain amount of righteousness that abounds throughout the community. It took awhile for people at my coffee shop to allow me in the inner circle-first few months I heard one woman talking about newcomers as though we were scum. However, I kept showing up and smiling and I met people.

I love W.S., the women at PCC got me through a lot of colds, shopping is good, the Sunday market is great, the views spectacular, the housing stock ok(I was able to buy away from the nutty harridan and will move next month). Friends are all what it is about for me and I bless my lucky stars I made some. I do think it is different here. I work downtown and people there are much less open. I have always made friends easily but was in despair about here initially. So, overall I am thawing my own little space-inch by inch.

[Wes]

Interesting discussions. I know that from what I observe, most people seem to be waiting for someone to talk to them. I sometimes hand out gospel tracts around west seattle/white center area, and most people are not offended that I have given them one and ask them to read the back. I usually get into conversations with them that always end on a good note. These are complete strangers and yet I love them enough to share with them something I think is eternally important. I don’t follow them or harass them, I just try to be polite and loving.

On the other hand it’s odd that if I am not doing this I am extremely shy and get nervous meeting new people. So I guess I have no problem talking about Jesus but I do when it comes to talking about myself. I think I just did some self therapy here…..thanks for listening all!

[Bonnie]

Well, after reading some of the responses I guess some of it could be true. I wouldn’t go confront my neighbor if they were having a party (maybe I’d call the cops…but not confront them!). I probably wouldn’t show my true feelings to someone. Also, I can be in an exercise class at the Y and be right next to someone and still they don’t say a word to me and I don’t say a word to them. The Moms in my daughter’s preschool just make small talk but that’s it. Don’t know why, but I don’t think it’s because people are meaning to be RUDE.

As for the people who always compare their home to Seattle and Seattle comes up short…I agree. Go home. (but of course I wouldn’t SAY it to them because I’m too polite. LOL!)

Now, I do have a friend who is from Texas (and other areas) who says that Seattle is the loneliest place to live.

[joeenofsthusaolcom]

If I see people on the street downtown, pouring over one of those colorful walking maps, I almost always ask if there’s something I can help them with. Some place I can direct them to.

I’m wondering if the ‘Seattle Freeze’ came about because so many transplants complain about everything once they get here: the weather, the ‘coldness’ of people, the hills, the way we drive, our government, not any good Chicago pizza, New York-type deli’s, kosher food restaurants, etc. As if the Seattle area is the only place with these problems/conditions.

I certainly do know we’re not perfect, but frankly, I have very little patience anymore for the constant criticisms from some (not all). I’ve, a few times, asked why they just don’t go back to where they came from if they’re so miserable here.

There you go. I guess that might be an example of the ‘Seattle Freeze.’

[WSMom]

Have you experienced this: I make a good friend that likes to get together and do some of the same things I like to do, and she changes jobs and moves to another city. The last three years I’ve had 3 friends move away, and now I feel like I’m starting over.

And what Kayleigh said: “I’m always happy to make new friends but sometimes feel I don’t have the energy or time to keep up with the ones I have”. What is up with this? What are we so busy doing that we don’t invite folks over for a meal or a cup of coffee. I’m talking to myself here, not you Kayleigh. My resolution for 2008 is to invite someone new over for dinner at least once a month, even if it means I’ll have to clean my house.

[Kayleigh]

I’m a native, but I’ve heard so many transplants here tell me that it’s incredibly hard to make friends that I believe it.

I’m always happy to make new friends but sometimes feel I don’t have the energy or time to keep up with the ones I have (that’s that NW introversion for you.)

Would love to hear about ways that people connect and make new friends here. I’m warm and approachable too…except on the bus! :-)

[Erik]

As a native WSer and scandihoovien my family was the epitome of aloofness. I’ve always been kind of the weirdo (comments from the peanut gallery are accepted) in the family as I will go up to total strangers and say what’s on my mind. This used to bother my late wife to no end when she was with me. I will admit that a massive shy streak comes over me when I see an attractive lady.

I’m amazed daily when I ride the bus that the seat next to me is almost always empty even if people are standing. The people I work with laugh when I tell them this because they know me as a goofball and not a scary person. I’m just direct in my approach.

If it wasn’t for my lab and our daily walks around the point I’d probably never meet any of my neighbors.

[Sue]

I don’t know if it happens here, but in NYC and NJ, I know many people who were evicted for lying about pets that they sneaked in without disclosure. And I saw the stress they’d go through to hide the pets, not let them in the windows, etc. – it’s just not worth it. I always disclose it and if they won’t accept my pet, I move on. One thing I learned back east was that some people simply don’t want pets around and some are just afraid of damage. I’ve offered to pay an extra month’s rent up front in case of potential pet damage, and some will consider it, some will not.

[JasonParker]

We hired Joe The Plumber (206-285-2434) based on advice in an earlier posting (Thanks, JT!). What a great find! Joe fixed a shower valve that I had taken apart and couldn’t replace (doh!). He was very nice, researched it online during the evening at no charge, and fixed the problem. He charged us only half the time he was on site because he couldn’t fix it right away. Now that’s integrity! Joe is very fair, communicates well (not something you always find in your plumbers), pleasant and affordable. Highly recommended!

[Ken]

I will take sides.

The idea that language harms children is ludicrous but widespread. It is however impolite.

Those using foul language therefore take their chances on the job. Too bad the worker had to run into you today. His bad luck.

But I feel the holier than thou attitude will harm children exposed to it more in the long run that overhearing a bit of colorful prose.

Do you also attempt to get books removed from the library using the same criteria? Music from music stores?

I am so glad we have people like you always willing to teach people a lesson.

I know I learned one today.

[flipjack]

Yeah and it’s always good to get out amongst the people! Maybe I’ll do that this year.

[JimmyG]

We want to pull up the awful carpeting in our living/dining rooms and have the oak hardwoods underneath refinished.

Does anyone have a recommendation for great hardwood floor refinishers? As always, a W. Seattle company would be best.

[cheyenne]

I too am more critical of the vote by mail system. The current in-person scantron system is better, at least partly because voting by mail you run the risk of not receiving your ballot on time, losing it, etc. Just to let you know, I am a poll worker. I prefer that voters go to the precinct they are listed in, rather than voting by provisional ballot, since those are not always counted except in recounts.

[sw]

Ditto on O’Neill. Also, call Paul at Stalwart Plumbing. There is another thread in the forums about plumbing – check there for a lot more info.