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[Sue]

I don’t see why turning at that sharp right is considered “cutting in line.” At that very point on that road everyone is turning on to get on the highway, it is actually two lanes. The right lane is the one that everyone turns right on to get to, and the sharp right around the island puts you into the left lane. A short time after that the right lane does merge into the left, but not where these turns are happening.

[KBear]

It’s certainly not intended to be a right turn lane, but there’s no sign prohibiting it. On the other hand, if Seattle drivers would just learn to merge properly, the whole line would speed up and no one would be tempted to turn there. Here’s a tip: blocking other people from merging in front of you slows everyone down. Including YOU.

[CarDriver]

No. I’m talking where The freeway(99?)starts. The far right lane exits to northbound 1st s bridge. The lane to the left of it goes straight but people are making a sharp right at the light going around a small island to get on the onramp to n bound across the 1st s bridge.

[CarDriver]

Heading to Southcenter today i saw quite a few cars making a sharp right at the traffic island at the last curve to get on the 1st s bridge northbound. Is that actually illegal? I don’t see any signage and don’t know the traffic rules for that scenario. They have been called out here for cutting in line-which they should be as they are but i’m curious as to if they’re really doing something citable.

[WSIslandNotary]

I’m seriously shocked by your reply.

Witnessing this pointed vitriol because the answer you want is not the answer of fact is disturbing. Also, I’m not Bree, but I’ve been a client for long time (and also with using SmartPost and FedEx) & wanted to help clarify things because I had similar concerns about shipping just like you did. The labels I used had indicated it’s FedEx and could go in either the USPS drop or FedEx drop since the USPS pickup person would scan it and move it over to the FedEx drop. So, again, it’s a middleman process. Also, the claim of shipping anything taking 4-6 weeks right now doesn’t make sense unless it’s maybe an international package, or a back order from Amazon (now THERE’s someone to yell at instead!). Otherwise, that claim is many steps closer to hyperbole than fact. The latest anything has been for me and my business is two weeks AND that was due to the pandemic, lack of healthy delivery staff, lack of in-house postal staff, deaths, illness, and the like. I find those to be acceptable excuses because nothing is guaranteed right now and won’t be for some time.

Now, I’m afraid you’ll just start attacking my business now, too, and I don’t even know who you are. A lot of us don’t have the independent time and wealth to be loud and angry and post about the mail in person or online.

All I can say is I feel sorry you’re so angry and hope you find relief. We have all had a terribly difficult year of loss and confusion. No one knows what someone’s tipping point will be. I know I definitely didn’t expect yours, and I am sure neither did she.

Independent businesses cannot afford to make mistakes right now and it is causing a lot of undue stress compared to when we could all give each other some leeway. Because it balances out in a more normal time. But we all need the leeway more than ever.

But, to rip down a specific person in a specific shop because of the processes of two massive companies playing middleman to each other that the small shop has zero control over is just mean-spirited.

Back when I worked in healthcare and previous to that life, television, I couldn’t please everyone. So, I would refer them to two or three other people they could go to in my skill set and see if it was a better fit.

Some people just wanted a better solution and it resolved itself.

Some just wanted someone to abuse, to blame because they were hurting or because they were just unwell or a bit of both.

My suggestion to you is there are two other FedEx dropoffs you can go in West Seattle I also often use for my escrow drop-offs. Look them up – there are two – and try them out.

I know you’ll reply at this point with another intense post and move into cutting me down next. I tried to offer an answer that was directly from FedEx’s site because you were so frustrated and I had a similar misunderstanding of the process, but also because in the spirit of Don who owned the shop, he would seek a solution and hope it helped.

Some of us just want a better solution.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 6 months ago by WSIslandNotary.

[DeniseM]

Alki Mail, with its arrogant and ignorant owner, seems to have no idea that a FedEx parcel is meant to be shipped via FedEx, and not via the Post Office. We are talking FedEx SmartPost. Despite my repeated and express requests to place my items in the FedEx pile, they consistently route the packages to the post office in a manner whereby the package hangs out ENDLESSLY in the severely dysfunctional USPS before it is finally tendered to FedEx, where it should have gone from the gitgo. This might occasion a delay of up to two weeks, if USPS has not lost the package entirely.

Not only is Bree’s (the owner) behavior non-productive, but it is entirely disrespectful. I will not be using Alki Mail services again.

[Schmitz Park Dad]

I love Guam and go there once a year on business. It’s the highlight of my year. The coastline is beautiful. Imagine Hawaii 100 years ago. The water is warm and the snorkeling is great. The people are kind, polite and respectful. It’s like stepping back in time. People say hi to you in elevators and when you pass them in the street. Young people call you “sir” and people hold doors open for you. There is a sincere kindness through out the island.

There is surprisingly good food and coffee on the island. Pikas is one of my favorite restaurants and Coffee Slut has great coffee.

The temperature is the same every day of the year… mid 70s at night and mid 80s during the day. It is humid, but not horrible.

Sorry I cannot provide much help with living details. I know that T-Mobile is not there. I think the cell carrier is Docomo? I can tell you that the island has the largest Kmart in the US and you can find anything you need there.

[Gebus]

This is not true in my experience at the Roxbury Safeway. I have literally never seen a person with a counter since the days of lockdown and there is zero enforcement or signage to encourage one way isles?

Although it has gotten better at this store with mask usage if you want to feel safe then you need to go either super early in the morning or super late at night.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 6 months ago by Gebus.

[Graciano]

Roxbury Safeway still has the one-way aisles and a person at the one door to enter and leave with their “counter” in hand so not too many people are in the store at the same time. All employees wear masks and we’ve not seen a single shopper without one on either.

[laulau]

I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for grocery stores who are taking safety seriously. Just left the Safeway on 42nd after I saw no less than four people unmasked within literally a minute of being inside. No enforcement actually taking place at the door or inside as far as I could see.

I know Whole Foods is good. Anyone else? Thanks!

[Winenaut]

Hello, this morning, while loading my car for a trip, someone stole two bags out of my car in the back of my driveway. I had loaded two bags and went back for the other two and the first two were gone. This was in the Junction. Obviously thieves are targeting people like me loading a car for the airport. My partners birth certificate was in one of the bags which she needs. Stolen were a burgundy hard case suitcase and a black roll away briefcase. Please contact me if by chance anyone finds these. Thank you. Joe: 206-851-4790

[gxnx]

My kid in the Navy got posted to Guam and anybody can give me info about the island. Housing,Food, phone carrier?
My kid lives in Arizona and is it cheaper to give the 2016 Toyota Rav 4 to me in WA?
thanks

[susieq29]

Feel terrible throwing away a very decent queen mattress that is 15 years old, pillow top, slight indentations from our bodies, and no stains. Anyone know of a place like a women’s shelter or another organization I could take this to? Not a huge fan of soliciting those in tent city directly. Seems like SOMEONE could use this great mattress and keep it out of the landfill!

[valvashon]

Found along Admiral Way SW in the 5100 block. Earlier in the week I found a black Nike flip-flop (looks new and expensive) and Friday I found a green child’s slip on, looks like it has a frog face or dragon face with googly eyes. Both look nearly new and are hanging on the power pole at the corner of Admiral Way SW and 51st Ave SW. Your kid misses their shoe. Come back and get it.

[CarDriver]

Pelicans. You’re right, there are a variety of cargo’s. Also right that it’s more economical to load a ship with sand in BC rather than a LOT of barge loads Been common to see ship’s anchored in Elliot bay(and Yukon harbor occasionally)unloading sand for the cement plant’s in the Duwamish. The plant on E marginal can’t handle ship’s but not sure why they don’t bring a ship in to the cement plant just S. of Harbor Island. I’ve seen freighters docked there(back in the 60’s). Maybe silted up enough they don’t have the depth? Dad kept his boat at Riverside marina from 1964 till the port demolished it in the early 80’s. Port was going to develop it but never did.

[jissy]

There is a gal in Burien…. here’s info from her FB page: “Aloha my name is Stacey I’m a traveling hair stylist. I take the hassle out of driving to the salon and Cut your hair in the convenience and safety of your own home. I’m proud to say I’m a license cosmetologist for 25 years. Book your appointment today!” Her number is 808-989-2205

[superdeluxejunk]

I’m having the Best Garage Sale Ever sale tomorrow Sunday 11/01/2020 in West Seattle’s High Point neighborhood just East of the water tower. It’s at 7134 32nd St and Myrtle just down the street from the soccer field. There will be yellow sandwich board signs, but it’s pretty easy to find. The garage is in the alley around back, but please park on the street and walk around back, since it’s pretty much a one way alley.

Masks required at all times and will refuse entry to anyone without one. Also, please adhere to a good 6′ plus rule. It’s going to be a nice sunny day, so most of the items will be outside.

Best Garage Sale Ever
7134 32nd St
West Seattle, WA

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/gms/d/seattle-best-garage-sale-ever-saturday/7221743958.html

[litcandle]

Does anyone know the story of why the freighters are parking North of Blake Island again?

[superdeluxejunk]

Best Garage Sale Ever – Saturday 10/31/2020 – 9-4 (West Seattle)
Hight Point near the Water Towers 7134 32nd St and Myrtle

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/gms/d/seattle-best-garage-sale-ever-saturday/7221743958.html

[melissap@soundgenerations.org]

The Iconic Planters “Nutmobile” Stops by Sound Generations in Appreciation for Meals on Wheels Volunteers

The Planters “Nutmobile” has been travelling across the country since the Great Depression to lift spirits, bring smiles, and provide a bit of joy and appreciation for all the great contributions people share with their communities from small towns and large cities alike.

SEATTLE, Wash.- Sound Generations constantly strives to expand services to underserved and marginalized communities. Believing that everyone deserves access, affirms their deep commitment to helping all people, especially low-income and people of color, obtain the services they need while feeling included and respected in a community that affirms aging.

The pandemic has presented disruption to some of its programs and services, but with volunteer support, Sound Generations not only continues, but expands its reach to bring vital services to adults on the aging spectrum through food security, transportation, health and wellness, and assistance services programs.

Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels (MOW) Program has felt an uptick in meal delivery. Specifically, the West Seattle MOW site currently has 76 active clients and 21 volunteers. They have been averaging around 2307 meals being delivered by volunteers per month (March – Sept.). This represents a 17% increase month over month as compared to 2019. Additionally, this site has taken on 26 new participants since the onset of the pandemic in March. The volunteers have taken on the increased demand for service in stride.

While volunteer support overall is down across the organization, Sound Generations’ MOW program volunteers old and new have been stepping up and showing up to meet the increase demand. Their volunteer’s commitment has never been stronger in meeting the clients’ needs in the face of the ever-evolving coronavirus findings. Simultaneously, they have taken proactive measures to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus amongst themselves and the high-risk population Sound Generations serves. These efforts are to be commended and Planters agrees.

The Planters “Nutmobile” has led them to celebrate this MOW site’s volunteer accomplishments in the face of challenging circumstances. The “Nutmobile has been featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and lent its brand to numerous celebrated events from New York’s Time Square to Great Britain. They will be on site at the West Seattle Senior Center located at 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA 98116 on Wednesday, October 28 from 8:30 AM to11:00 AM. Join Sound Generations as they celebrate the service of volunteers and their commitment to ensure Sound Generations’ programs can continue bringing vital services to older adults at various stages on the aging spectrum.

If you would like more information about this event, please call MOW at 206.448.5767, or email mealsonwheels@soundgenerations.org

# # #

Sound Generations is the most comprehensive non-profit serving older adults, disabled persons, and their loved ones in King County. Established in 1967, we support over 54,000 people on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services. Our integrated system of quality programs includes affiliate and community partner sites throughout King County. More than 2,100 volunteers join forces with dedicated staff members to make our work possible and efficient. Learn more at http://www.soundgenerations.org.

[MeganChaudhari]

If you live in West Seattle, don’t cross the bridge – come work for the Best-Loved Drug Store in the Northwest! We are currently seeking a second assistant manager to join our team at the Admiral store. There is a reason our customers say “Oh – I love Bartells”! This is the entry level position to our management program. You will be in training to become an Assistant Store Manager and will effectively assist the Store Manager in the operation of a profitable, safe, clean retail drugstore. You will assist in maintaining positive employee and customer relations at all times because, after all – that’s what has set Bartells apart in the industry for years! Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that? Come join us!

Reports to: Store Manager

Major Responsibilities and Duties Which May Be Considered Essential:

In the absence of the Store Manager and the Assistant Store Manager, the Second Assistant has full responsibility for the operation of the store.
Must properly execute refunds and exchanges in a positive and timely manner in order that good customer service levels are maintained. Insure that customers are acknowledged and assisted with their needs quickly and courteously.
Must assist the Store Manager in maintaining balanced inventory levels of clean salable goods. Must be familiar with current ad products, prices and locations to assist customers in locating merchandise.
Must provide product and service information as needed.
Must set a professional example by enforcing policies such as attendance, proper dress and grooming code, customer service, and proper cash handling and exercising reasonable control of expenses.
Must assist the Store Manager in creating and maintaining good morale through an Open Door policy, constant two-way communication, cooperation and effective on-going training of all store personnel. The Second Assistant has the authority to direct the work of all employee associates except for the technical aspects relating to the practice of Pharmacy.
Must deal with issues in a tactful, courteous and professional manner.
Must be able to prioritize & delegate tasks. Must monitor & follow up in a timely manner with store associates on delegated tasks to insure proper completion.
Must support the Bartell Merchandising Guide standards.
Must safeguard the store’s assets to include handling daily store cash deposits, petty cash funds and each register’s cash flow. Insure that cash drops are performed in a timely & secure manner during the course of the day. May on occasion take daily store deposit to the bank.
Must on occasion, operate a cash register proficiently.
Must have reliable transportation and be available for transfer to different Bartell Drugs stores in the Puget Sound area as needed.
Must be able to stock merchandise at all levels of the shelving in the store in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills Required:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of prior retail experience preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must demonstrate courteous and professional interpersonal communication skills towards customers, supervisors and fellow employee associates.
Must be able to quickly and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, and dollars.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend conversational English.
Must be able to work independently with minimal direction.
Physical Requirements:

Frequent reaching at all levels to stock shelves and/or operate a cash register. Frequent repetitive hand movements and fine finger manipulation to operate a cash register. Occasional repetitive arm movement to stock shelves. Constant handling and grasping of merchandise, containers, cartons, and/or money.
Must frequently bend or stoop to stock below waist-height shelves and to remove merchandise from carts. Crouching, twisting, or pivoting at the waist and kneeling or squatting to low shelves also required.
Must be able to frequently lift 20-40 lbs. from floor to chest. Frequently lift 1-2 lbs. from floor to 7 feet.
Must frequently carry 1-2 lbs. for 5 to 10 feet. Occasionally carry 20 to 40 lbs. for 15 feet.
Must be able to push/pull 25 to 40 lbs. of force occasionally.
Must on occasion climb ladder or step stool.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time with walks of short distances at a brisk pace.
Must be able to quickly and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages and dollars.
Must be able to operate a handtruck, grocery cart, stock carts, electronic cash register, pricing guns, box crushers, box cutter, conveyor belt, Camera department computer, MSI ordering machine, telephone, intercom, and various POS equipment where applicable

If interested, please email ariel.chin@bartelldrugs.com or Apply Online

[northsea]

Does anyone have info regarding the sailboat that is on the west side of Blake Island high and dry laying on its side?

[J242]

Hey CarDriver,

Here in Austin, TX we have had an amazing downward trajectory in new cases due to our pushing for stricter enforcement of PPE with higher fines than the state wanted to do. It “feels” like most businesses have also really taken it seriously and do not allow entrance without a mask.

Right now we are beating the curve but all it takes is one or two idiots to ignore the risks and we could have another blow-up. Just have to stay with it and keep our resolve to care for each other and ourselves.

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/austin-coronavirus-covid-19-updates-oct-9/269-db4c50db-78ea-46db-b12f-6533c97e0015?fbclid=IwAR1RfanrQ9unDpuITG60yBrzE6575iTRa4A2pPITr0XEjzEaHZmUFGwoR1I

I was glad to hear that King County’s cases are on the decline as well! We can all get through this together!

[J242]

Hey y’all. Been a while and thought I’d see how everyone’s doing with all the craziness of the bridge closure, Covid, crazy house price increases, politics, etc. I pop in every week or so and I’m really surprised how quiet the politics section has been with such a massive and super polarizing election coming up.

I hope all of you are staying safe and relatively sane, but not “too” sane as what’s WS without a little kookiness right? ;)

If you’re bored and missing live music, Austin City Limits is broadcasting live events (and previously recorded live events) for free online so take a break, enjoy some tunes from Austin to you.

https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2020/10/09/austin-city-limits-is-still-taking-place-virtually-in-2020-and-its-free/?fbclid=IwAR0e4KCszAhtMfDwcI3miZ5MTbqJM4vy-HFF3yJQcwtlmyxtANO6d3RFoP0

[CarDriver]

That’s why i stay right on the bumper of the car in front of me. City could put in dividers at least 100 yards s of the island. That would help-at least they can’t cut in as far as they do. Real solution is for people to stop letting the cutters in.