-
AuthorSearch Results
-
January 26, 2008 at 6:16 am #614288
In reply to: doctor recommendation
AimParticipantSue good doctors are not easy to come by. I recommend mine right and left, and will choose insurance based on whether she can remain my doctor…
January 26, 2008 at 3:23 am #614369In reply to: When should a child be allowed to walk alone?
karenParticipantNothing wrong with paranoid! Predators will pick off the easiest one to get in a herd. Don’t make your child the easiest one. Go a little further – don’t let any child near you be the one. I am as watchful of the other children at the bus stop as my own. I watch to make sure they stay safe. Sure, I may be that interfering old lady on the block, but better that than one kid getting lost.
January 26, 2008 at 3:22 am #614357In reply to: Looking For A Good Periodonist In Seattle…
acemotelParticipantis it a first molar? I wouldn’t imagine a third or second would need replacement…?
January 26, 2008 at 2:19 am #614351In reply to: no kids allowed
AnonymousInactiveI remember a Herfy’s where the KFC/A&W is in White Center or at least in the general area, always was a place to hang out!!
January 26, 2008 at 2:16 am #614368In reply to: When should a child be allowed to walk alone?
AnonymousInactiveHi Bonnie,
We have 4 kids and the youngest is 7 1/2 and she has never walked to school or home by herself. I only brought this subject up because so many people in our neighborhood and at school have been talking about it and I wanted to see what the general census was is all.
I believe it does depend on the child and their maturity, every child matures at different times. I drive our 2 younger kids the older two walk or take a bus.
I too think about those stories that have come up and it does not help with all the sex offenders in and around the area. But I also don’t want to get paranoid. Like anything you have to use precautions and have a safety plan, which we have.
January 26, 2008 at 1:22 am #613496In reply to: Rapid Ride – California Ave. or Fauntleroy Way
credmondParticipantIt’s not a re-route of taxes, it’s a “new” tax you voted for (or at least the majority did) when Transit Now was passed. So, in the sense that this use of public taxpayer money did not exist before, it is “new” money.
January 25, 2008 at 11:48 pm #614350In reply to: no kids allowed
BonnieParticipantI remember years and years ago Herfy’s didn’t allow students inside during those hours. (Herfy’s is now Jack in the Box)
Personally I like it. High School kids can be obnoxious. Not all, but many are.
January 25, 2008 at 11:37 pm #614367In reply to: When should a child be allowed to walk alone?
BonnieParticipantCinnamon, I’m not sure of the ages of your kids but I believe you mentioned 7 years old once. I’m not comfortable with a 7 year old walking alone to school. I don’t know what age is a good age but I’d rather be safe than sorry. I always think of that little girl who walked to school on a snow day and has never been seen since. (a few years ago down south)
Anyway, when it comes to my kids I’d rather be overprotective than not.
January 25, 2008 at 11:33 pm #614336In reply to: What’s with this?
flipjackParticipantJoB
True..maybe some serious beer goggles, but yeah I’d have to agree with that. :)
January 25, 2008 at 10:45 pm #614356In reply to: Looking For A Good Periodonist In Seattle…
AnonymousInactiveThanks I appreciate the feedback! I too am a dental-phobic, I was not pleased at all finding out I would need surgery to remove a molar and now I need more surgery to get an implant.
January 25, 2008 at 10:11 pm #614355In reply to: Looking For A Good Periodonist In Seattle…
Tow-boaterMemberI can second the recommendation for Dr. Tucker. He is the consummate professional. I’m a dental-phobic and he’s managed to get me through some major issues.
January 25, 2008 at 9:57 pm #614366In reply to: When should a child be allowed to walk alone?
JeraldParticipantI don’t think I’m considered overprotective by most people, but I’m not comfortable with my daughter walking alone even in high school, although I don’t forbid it. If she has to walk to the bus stop alone on dark winter mornings, I stand on the sidewalk and watch until she’s joined others.
In middle school, my kids walked lots of places, but in groups.
I feel they’re safer on busy streets or buses than alone in our quiet neighborhood.
Also, I believe in having a cellphone at the ready.
January 25, 2008 at 9:22 pm #614365In reply to: When should a child be allowed to walk alone?
AnonymousInactiveAre you referring to safety? And by alone, do you mean without you but with other kids, or completely alone. Also, are you talking about a block away where you can still see your child or a mile. In elementary, our kids could only walk with other kids in the neighborhood. Middle school was a mixed bag. My son was never bothered, but even up through high school my daughter was approached by men in cars. The neighbors and neighborhoods were all safe, it was the few jerks that troll near schools that was the problem.
It’s a fine line between being over protective and just trying to keep them safe. And no, I’m not afraid of swear words. It’s 40 year olds telling my 12 year what he’d like to do to her. We got them cell phones at an early age to be able to call police or us or just look like they were talking as that seemed to be a deterrent. In middle school my daughter had to walk with her brother, a friend, or take the city bus which is full of kids in the am by the way. People don’t understand that this wasn’t a once in awhile issue. My daughter and her friends were approached, followed slowly, and had sexual comments yelled at them frequently. Again, it wasn’t the words, they’ve heard them all and have probably said most of them. It was the fear some of these guys caused.
So you just do your best to teach them all the safety rules and precautions. The buddy system. When and how to call police. Not to stop for or approach any car. And even a silly simple thing. My daughter practiced screaming. Much to the animals dismay, she got quite good and felt empowered by the ability. Sometimes just telling kids it’s okay to make a ruckus if they feel unsafe, is all it takes.
And now that I’ve made you paranoid enough to just drive them to school, which I did most days anyway, I’m off in search of that latte myself.
January 25, 2008 at 8:51 pm #614379JackMemberThank you. I emailed Ms. Clark immediately. I will let all of you know if she replies and what she suggests.
January 25, 2008 at 8:24 pm #614378JimmyGMemberOne thing you can do is call SPD every night if he’s got one of his commercial trucks parked on a city street after midnight. It’s illegal to park a commercial truck between the hours of midnight and 6 AM on a residential street.
SPD probably won’t get there quick, but call every night and they’ll start to lay some parking tickets on his vehicles.
Good luck to you. Knock on wood none of my neighbors ever get any ideas like your neighbor.
January 25, 2008 at 7:45 pm #614259In reply to: Gas furnace install
KenParticipantI 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.
Always get at least three estimates and verify insurance and license before signing anything.
January 25, 2008 at 7:38 pm #614364In reply to: When should a child be allowed to walk alone?
JoBParticipantjimmy g… LOL… was i just dissed? for giving very grandmotherly advice or perhaps for taking life too seriously?
but i agree.. this does deserve a latte… tho mine’s chai. Too bad i can’t have that delivered.
January 25, 2008 at 7:36 pm #614377KenParticipantWhile the legal aspect may be tilted in the business owners favor, (those gears do grind slow) This “smells” like a political issue that our city council members should be made aware of. Perhaps by registered letter. If he does have a city contract, he might be in violation of the terms of that contract which, as far as I know, can get examined pretty damn quick when some politicians are annoyed.
If you have exhausted all legal means at your personal level as a homeowner, don’t leave the political aspect out of it.
http://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/planning_comm.htm
Oh look. There are some newly elected members on the Planning, Land Use & Neighborhoods Committee
and the Chair Sally Clark, I suspect, needs a chance to counter the charges of “too business friendly”.
They were all very friendly when they were asking for endorsements from the 34th district. Some of them even got it.
Tom Rasmussen has a great staff and a good record of being responsive to neighborhood issues even when he is running unopposed.
January 25, 2008 at 7:33 pm #614335In reply to: What’s with this?
JoBParticipantflipjack… i know it’s probably a gender thing or maybe an age thing, but i really am not in favor of flash from either gender with my coffee, or in my case, tea. might be better with alcohol… might not. depends on the body:)
January 25, 2008 at 7:18 pm #614383In reply to: how to research land use?
KenParticipantAre you familiar with the basic tools of IMAP and parcel view on the county web site?
http://www.metrokc.gov/gis/mapportal/iMAP_main.htm
A starting point only since the info is sometimes months out of date and typos are years getting fixed. But a good tool none the less.
January 25, 2008 at 6:34 pm #614382In reply to: how to research land use?
JackMemberContact the Seattle Department of Planning and Development. Their website is http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/ You might be able to find something there.
January 25, 2008 at 6:30 pm #586305Topic: how to research land use?
in forum Open DiscussionhopeyParticipantThere is a parcel two lots down from us. The house on the lot was demo’ed in September. I’ve been able to do enough research to figure out that it’s been approved as a short plat (two lots out of one), but in this housing market I am VERY surprised that there has been no further activity on the lot.
We are in an “environmentally sensitive” area near Fauntleroy Park. I am kinda wondering if there are environmental or other issues holding up the land owner’s plans, but I can’t find anything online. Any suggestions on how to continue researching this?
January 25, 2008 at 6:29 pm #614376JackMemberI don’t want to post his address or information. I don’t want to incite a riot on my block. BUT, if you are moved to support my efforts you can find all the information via the Case#. Please don’t show up and picket or anything. All I am looking for is for him to move his COMMERCIAL BUSINESS to a Commercially Zoned property. The DPD is the only agency that can make this happen. The DPD does not know the Power of the WSBLOG! His case, as I understand it, will be sent to “legal” if it can not be resolved by the DPD. I am expecting this to happen in about 2020. LOL as they say!
January 25, 2008 at 6:26 pm #613838In reply to: Nearest E.R.??
hopeyParticipantWhy would you go that far for a pet emergency when there is a 24 hour vet hospital in Burien?
VCA FIVE CORNERS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
15707 1ST AVENUE SOUTH
BURIEN, WA 98148
Phone: 206-243-2982
January 25, 2008 at 6:22 pm #614375karenParticipantHey! I know that place! I’ve been wondering what the deal is! We don’t live right there but pass the area when I am out walking with the kids. I’ve seen the employees and we’ve started taking a different street because of all the people coming and going in the morning and afternoon. I was worried about the amount of cars and who all these people were.
I am NOT saying that there has been any trouble with the employees. However, with all the horrible things that happen to children, it does concern me to have so many people in and out of what is essentially our “backyard”.
Interesting to find out what’s up.
Thanks!!
-
AuthorSearch Results
West Seattle, Washington
21 Sunday
