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[charlabob]

I’ve been frozen and thawed, and thawed is better — when we first moved here in 2000, we depended on an existing posse (of people who relocated before us.) We have a great social life, are busy, and didn’t notice the freeze. If anything, I would say people were more superficially friendly (when I walked the dog, looked lost, etc.) Now I’m temporarily disabled (looks worse than it is) and strangers practically run up to help me load groceries, pick up something, figure out how to get somewhere. I spent 20 years in the Boston area and Seattle feels much more “normal”. BTW, as a NONrunner, I’m never sure if I’m supposed to say “hi” to people who run by my house. So I do if they look at me (or wave). I do say hi to folks who are walking dogs.

My sweetie and I will try to come on the 3rd. I’ll be the crone with the purple cane. :-)

[Sue]

Unfortunately I cannot go to the caucus as I need to be out of town for something I can’t change. But I’m curious, what exactly does one do at a caucus? How long is it? From all that I’ve read about it, I’m really not clear about the event. I notice that my particular precinct has no leader listed – what would that mean if I were going? Does someone need to step up on the spot to take charge? And if they don’t? I’d love to understand a bit more about it for next time. I came from a non-caucus state, and this is my first presidential election here in WA, so this is very new to me.

[add]

Ken – Are kids under 18 allowed to come to the caucus? The FAQ page on the WA Dem page said unregistered voters can participate but not vote, but it didn’t specifically say whether younger children can attend. My middle schooler is very interested and pretty informed about the political process, and is especially into tracking the presidential election process. I would love for him to be exposed to the caucus (first year for us to attend) and he is very eager to come. Thanks for any info…

[WSB]

Just noticed this post – the forum is busy enough now that we don’t see everything right away – Jack, if you don’t hear from Councilmember Clark within a couple days, let me know at editor (at) westseattleblog (dot) com … or e-mail me there now anyway … I may have a few other ideas for this sort of thing — TR, WSB editor

[mlyn1375]

Hi all! I agreed with so many of the posts here, I wouldn’t even know where to start with a reply.

I’m new to WS (LOVE it so much more than my old neighborhood), and am actually noticing more friendliness out here, but I definitely know all about the “Seattle Freeze”. After spending a short time on the east coast in 2006, I know conduct experiments like those discussed here where I purposly make eye contact while out walking my dog, or say hello, or say “Merry Christmas” in December just to see what reaction I get. It’s interesting.

Anyway, I’m up for the Anti-Freeze group, but just not on Feb 3rd :-) Maybe we make this a once-a-month thing?

[mlyn1375]

Sounds like a great idea! I experienced the “seattle freeze” myself many yrs ago, and am now new to WS, so would love to meet some new people.

Will there be another get together after Feb 3rd? I’m a big Patriots fan, so will doing the Superbowl that day. :-)

[Aim]

Sue 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…

[karen]

Nothing 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.

[acemotel]

is it a first molar? I wouldn’t imagine a third or second would need replacement…?

[Anonymous]

I 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!!

[Anonymous]

Hi 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.

[credmond]

It’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.

[Bonnie]

I 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.

[Bonnie]

Cinnamon, 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.

[flipjack]

JoB

True..maybe some serious beer goggles, but yeah I’d have to agree with that. :)

[Anonymous]

Thanks 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.

[Tow-boater]

I 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.

[Jerald]

I 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.

[Anonymous]

Are 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.

[Jack]

Thank you. I emailed Ms. Clark immediately. I will let all of you know if she replies and what she suggests.

[JimmyG]

One 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.

[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.

Home

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

[JoB]

jimmy 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.

[Ken]

While 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.

[JoB]

flipjack… 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:)