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[beachdrivegirl]

McCain has not officiallly announced a vp yet according to an article I just found. McCain met with Romney last month but according to McCain’s campaign the vp slot was never discussed. However, Romney still is one of McCains largest fundraisers. McCain has not announced when he will chose a running mate, he has only diclosed that he hopes it will be before the convention in September.

[charlabob]

I can imagine Obama said he wouldn’t run — up to a year ago, Clinton was a shoe-in (or is that shoo-in?) and, even though I really really supported John Edwards, I thought she couldn’t be defeated and tried to work up a tiny bit of enthusiasm.

Just think…a year ago both major parties were seriously debating, on both sides, the wisdom of having two New Yawkers running against each other. As if it were a subway world series. Rudy and Hill — together in the, um, land of lost toys. :-)

[hopey]

I will probably get slammed for saying this, but… MYOB? If the mom is comfortable with it, that is her business. Also, the girl could have been older than you think. I have a niece who is 8 years old and looks more like six.

I am a stepmom all summer to an 8 year old boy, and that may soon change to all year. If someone came up to tell me that my stepson had “wandered away” after I had given him permission to go play on the playground within my line of sight, I would politely say thank you but internally I would be wondering why you were butting into my business.

Children need to be taught how to take care of themselves and then given opportunities to practice those lessons, not be hovered over by adults who never allow them any independence or to develop their own competence. My stepson’s first solo commercial airplane flight (2 hr flight) just before turning 7 years old is something he now considers to be a major growing-up milestone, and he is very proud to have taken care of himself without mom or dad beside him. Giving him that freedom has helped to build his self-confidence and maturity.

The world is actually safer for kids now than it was in the 70s, despite popular concerns. Here is a blog by a woman who has been castigated by publicly talking about letting her 9 year old son ride the subway by himself. She provides information and links to debunk a lot of the current myths about how “unsafe” the world is for kids.

http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/about-2/

[charlabob]

wsblover — welcome! It’s fun because some of us love debate and because there are lots of people who read but don’t post. I think people on both sides post, in part, because something we say might sway the lurkers. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.

If you want to see real fun, go back in the archives and read our posts when we were arguing about primary candidates after our caucuses and primaries were over — when there was absolutely nothing Wa. could do. At least we’re intrepid (OK, or stubborn).

Truthfully, this is a very democratic legislative district (the 34th) and it’s VERY unlikely Obama will lose here. Washington is very unlikely to go for McCain — even though he’s stomping all through Oregon and Washington trying to convince folks he’s an environmentalist.

NR, did he really pick Romney? That should pretty much do in the Republican “base” of social conservatives. (I refuse to call them evangelicals, because I have a whole lot of friends who are evangelical — repub and dem — who really do believe in what that great rabbi, JC, preached.) I have to go now, to work and to find out if you’re just teasing us with false hopes :-)

Then we just have to convince someone to run as a true social conservative — Reverend Hagge isn’t as busy these days. And there’s always Ted Haggard.

Frankly, if I were a Republican (which no one, least of all me, can imagine) I’d want to hand control of everything over to the democrats because the Repubs will leave such a royal mess that it will take years of hard, unpopular, WORK to get our country back. Better to “blame” it on the democrats.

One of the many reasons I supported Obama (and Edwards before him) is that I think both/either can sell that work, unpopular as it is, and make it happen.

Again, welcome wsblover.

[RainyDay1235]

So, I’m curious how others feel on this topic….

The other day I was walking my dog heading home through High Point. A baseball game was going on in the back playfield. A little girl walked past me – she couldn’t have been more than 5 or 6 – on her way to the playground at the other end of the park. She stopped to pet my dog – and I asked he where her Mom was. She said she was at the game watching her brothers play.

Now, tehcnically the Mom could ‘see’ her once she was at the playground (definitely not the entire walk there), and this was several hundred yards away (guesstimate). I asked if she had permission to be by herself and she said yes. Now, I passed a woman walking slowly that direction and figured it was ‘Mom’. Once I met up with her I asked if it was her little girl, and she said no.

I felt very uneasy leaving her alone. It seems odd since *I* grew up in the 70s going off doing whatever I wanted, on bike or foot. Maybe I was “told” to hang around my brothers at 5 or 6, but the rules were pretty loose. But it does feel like a different time now….

Also, I have seen some questionable cars & vans ‘park’ on 34th right there. Granted, it’s people eating their lunch, taking work breaks etc but….line-of-sigh or no, it would only take a minute to grab that little girl and be gone.

What should I have done in that situation? Keep walking? Go to the ballfield and make sure her Mom knew where she was?

[charlabob]

Should I learn to function before or after I’m buff — hmmmm, that’s not hard. I seriously haven’t forgotten your offer, Erik…I’ll be in touch (and see you on the 14th?)

[charlabob]

JenV, I’m happy to see someone else owes you a keyboard too. (NR, maybe we can split the cost.)

I’m way behind in being outrageously funny, but I’ll work on it. (This seems to be my obscure phase.)

Flamewar on craigslist? Um, that’s where I go to find jobs I never get and furniture I never buy — who knew I could get free abuse there too!

[charlabob]

Thanks so much, H — frankly I can’t imagine what these people want with me. (My introduction came through a friend, so they’re not just trying to make a buck.)

I’m old(er), out of shape, overweight, and barely able to walk because of hip and knee joint problems. I’m a long way from bodybuilder — body-working-at-all is my goal.

What you’re describing doesn’t sound very promising for me, but now I’m even more curious to see what they think they can do.

The personal trainer is obviously passionate, motivated, and convinced she can do something for/with/to me. Armed with your info, and JTs coupon, I’ll see what they’re about. Thanks again!

[charlabob]

SGz, I can empathize — I don’t actually know why I didn’t have the same reaction but, for some reason, I figured WSB-folks had been threatened once too often.

Since I have no idea what situation really precipitated the OP, I have to say the thread about Admiral Pub would have made me very nervous if I had any legal liability for this stuff.

I can’t imagine the blog owners would have legal liability for trolls in general, no matter how annoying. Accusations directed at a business (or a specific teacher) might be a problem.

I was accused by another poster of “stalking” — though I didn’t realize it until a couple of people pointed it out to me. (I can be a little dense.) I worried endlessly for a couple of days, then decided, “Screw it — I didn’t do it!” If I were a business, faced with the same accusations, I would probably have reacted differently.

My story about “I know where you live,” threats: Before the internet, someone actually threw a rock through my window (when I lived alone in a big old spooky house in Massachusetts.) Attached to the rock was a note saying, “Charla, I know where you live.” I know I should have been terrified – but I couldn’t stop laughing at the obviousness. Lessee–you threw a rock through my window with a note, addressed to my somewhat unique first name — I might be smart enough to assume you knew where I live — now what?” That was the last I heard of it.

[JenV]

Don’t sweat it, bro. there are a few people on here who find it necessary to be as nasty as possible to anyone they can for any reason. they don’t seem to realize there is a lovely flame war going on over at craigslist R&R that would be better suited to attitudes like theirs….

[yikes]

I have just been treated really shabbily by UBS financial services, after their managing my money for 10 years. Is there an advocacy group that can help support me trying to get a fair shake from this behemouth? I’m also a senior and the money they cost me is small to them but big to me. And they don’t care. They’ve called in their lawyers. I can’t sleep I’m so mad and distressed!

[miws]

Well katydid, you’re going to be in a heckuva fix if it’a your right arm that’s in the sling, and your car has a standard transmission! ;)

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Seriously, best of luck on a quick, total, and as painless as possible healing. :)

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Mike

[katydid]

It was a little boring last monday, so i fell and broke my wrist. i am not going to capitalize a/t else..takes too looong,,,anyway, currently in splint and sling til next monday when i get full cast. what are rules for driving?? one nurse said i’d get a ticket for driving w/sling…anybody know rules and/or have suggestions?

also, charla, please help me out with fabulous color/other deco suggestions for the cast please.

btw, how many katydids does it take to change the porchlight? obviously more than one, duh…i fell off a 2 step ladder…double duh.

all sympathy gratefully received (pathetic, isn’t it) hunt and peck typing is awfuuuul :]

[ToddinWestwood]

Drinking coctails, rules dictate that you watch the bartender pour said drink. If it looks like a good pour ( a strong 4-5 count ) then tip big for the first drink ( $2 min ) then the bartender will remember your good deed and pour you a good one the next time.

If you dont tip or leave .50 cents, then expect zilch for your next one.

see also The 86 Rules of Boozing:

1. If you owe someone money, always pay them back in a bar. Preferably during happy hour.

2. Always toast before doing a shot.

3. Whoever buys the shot gets the first chance to offer a toast.

4. Change your toast at least once a month.

5. Buying someone a drink is five times better than a handshake.

6. Buying a strange woman a drink is still cool. Buying all her drinks is dumb.

7. Never borrow more than one cigarette from the same person in one night.

8. When the bartender is slammed, resist the powerful urge to order a slightly-dirty, very-dry, in-and-out, super-chilled half-and-half martini with a lemon twist. Limit orders to beer, straight shots and two-part cocktails.

9. Get the bartender’s attention with eye contact and a smile.

10. Do not make eye contact with the bartender if you do not want a drink.

11. Unacceptable things to say after doing a shot: Great, now I’m going to get drunk. I hate shots. It’s coming back up.

12. Never, ever tell a bartender he made your drink too strong.

13. If he makes it too weak, order a double next time. He’ll get the message.

14. If you offer to buy a woman a drink and she refuses, she does not like you.

15. If you offer to buy a woman a drink and she accepts, she still might not like you.

16. If she buys you a drink, she likes you.

17. If someone offers to buy you a drink, do not upgrade your liquor preference.

18. Always have a corkscrew in your house.

19. If you don’t have a corkscrew, push the cork down into the bottle with a pen.

20. Drink one girly drink in public and you will forever be known as the guy who drinks girly drinks.

21. Our parents were better drinkers than we are.

22. Never talk to someone in the restroom unless you’re doing the same thing—urinating, waiting in line or washing your hands.

23. Girls hang out, apply make-up, and have long talks in the bathroom. Men do not.

24. After your sixth drink, do not look at yourself in the mirror. It will shake your confidence.

25. It is only permissible to shout ‘woo-hoo!’ if you are doing a shot with four or more people.

26. If there is a d.j., you can request a song only once per night. If he doesn’t play it within half an hour, do not approach him again. If he does play it, do not approach him again.

27. Learn how to make a rose out of a bar napkin. You’ll be surprised how well it works.

28. If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to drink in a bar. Go to the liquor store.

29. If you owe someone twenty dollars or less, you may pay them back in beer.

30. Never complain about the quality or brand of a free drink.

31. If you have been roommates with someone more than six months, you may drink all their beer, even if it’s hidden, as long as you leave them one.

32. You can have a shot of their hard liquor only if the cap has been cracked and the bottle goes for less than $25.

33. The only thing that tastes better than free liquor is stolen liquor.

34. If you bring Old Milwaukee to a party, you must drink at least two cans before you start drinking the imported beer in the fridge.

35. Learn to appreciate hangovers. If it was all good times every jackass would be doing it.

36. If you ever feel depressed, get out a bartender’s guide and browse through all the drinks you’ve never tried.

37. Try one new drink each week.

38. If you are the bar’s sole customer, you are obliged to make small talk with the bartender until he stops acknowledging you. Then you’re off the hook. The same goes for him.

39. Never tip with coins that have touched you. If your change is $1.50, you can tell the barmaid to keep the change, but once she has handed it to you, you cannot give it back. To a bartender or cocktail waitress, small change has no value.

40. If you have ever told a bartender, “Hey, it all spends the same,” then you are a cheap ass.

41. Anyone on stage or behind a bar is fifty percent better looking.

42. You can tell how hard a drinker someone is by how close they keep their drink to their mouth.

43. A bar is a college, not a nursery. If you spill a beer, clean it up. If you break a glass, wait for a staff member to clean it up, then blame it on someone else.

44. Being drunk is feeling sophisticated without being able to say it.

45. It’s okay to drink alone.

46. After three drinks, you will forget a woman’s name two seconds after she tells you. The rest of the night you will call her “baby” or “darling”.

47. Nothing screams ‘nancy boy’ louder than swirling an oversized brandy snifter.

48. Men don’t drink from straws. Unless you’re doing a Mind or Face Eraser.

49. If you do a shot, finish it. If you don’t plan to finish it, don’t accept it.

50. Never brood in a dance bar. Never dance in a dive bar.

51. Never play more than three songs by the same artist in a row.

52. Your songs will come on as you’re leaving the bar.

53. Never yell out jukebox selections to someone you don’t know.

54. Never lie in a bar. You may, however, grossly exaggerate and lean.

55. If you think you might be slurring a little, then you are slurring a lot. If you think you are slurring a lot, then you are not speaking English.

56. Screaming, “Someone buy me a drink!” has never worked.

57. For every drink, there is a five percent better chance you will get in a fight. There is also a three percent better chance you will lose the fight.

58. Fighting an extremely drunk person when you are sober is hilarious.

59. If you are broke and a friend is “sporting you”, you must laugh at all his jokes and play wingman when he makes his move.

60. If you are broke and a friend is “making sport of you”, you may steal any drink he leaves unattended.

61. Never rest your head on a table or bar top. It is the equivalent of voluntarily putting your head on a chopping block.

62. If you are trading rounds with a friend and he asks if you’re ready for another, always say yes. Once you fall out of sync you will end up buying more drinks than him.

63. If you’re going to hit on a member of the bar staff, make sure you tip well before and after, regardless of her response.

64. The people with the most money are rarely the best tippers.

65. Before you die, single-handedly make one decent martini.

66. Asking a bartender what beers are on tap when the handles are right in front of you is the equivalent of saying, “I’m an idiot.”

67. Never ask a bartender “what’s good tonight?” They do not fly in the scotch fresh from the coast every morning.

68. If there is a line for drinks, get your goddamn drink and step the hell away from the bar.

69. If there is ever any confusion, the fuller beer is yours.

70. The patrons at your local bar are your extended family, your fathers and mothers, your brothers and sisters. Except you get to sleep with these sisters. And if you’re really drunk, the mothers.

71. It’s acceptable, traditional in fact, to disappear during a night of hard drinking. You will appear mysterious and your friends will understand. If they even notice.

72. Never argue your tab at the end of the night. Remember, you’re hammered and they’re sober. It’s akin to a precocious five-year-old arguing the super-string theory with a physicist. 99.9% of the time you’re wrong and either way you’re going to come off as a jackass.

73. If you bring booze to a party, you must drink it or leave it.

74. If you hesitate more than three seconds after the bartender looks at you, you do not deserve a drink.

75. Beer makes you mellow, champagne makes you silly, wine makes you dramatic, tequila makes you felonious.

76. The greatest thing a drunkard can do is buy a round of drinks for a packed bar.

77. Never preface a conversation with a bartender with “I know this is going to be a hassle, but . . .”

78. When you’re in a bar and drunk, your boss is just another guy begging for a fat lip. Unless he’s buying.

79. If you are 86’d, do not return for at least three months. To come back sooner makes it appear no other bar wants you.

80. Anyone with three or more drinks in his hands has the right of way.

81. If you’re going to drink on the job, drink vodka. It’s the no-tell liquor.

82. There’s nothing wrong with drinking before noon. Especially if you’re supposed to be at work.

83. The bar clock moves twice as fast from midnight to last call.

84. A flask engraved with a personal message is one of the best gifts you can ever give. And make sure there’s something in it.

85. On the intimacy scale, sharing a quiet drink is between a handshake and a kiss.

86. You will forget every one of these rules by your fifth drink.

–Frank Kelly Rich

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[amydunn]

Yikes, the cat is out of the bag about the crepes…ya’ll just gotta promise me you’ll let me cut in line ;-). Seriously though, it is sooooo worth it. Sweet, savory crepes, and gelato, oh my! I have no shame in ordering multiple crepes just to taste! :)

[Anonymous]

Well, we are certainly opinionated! And, no 2 of us have the same opinion (most of the time), so that is what makes it fun and interesting!

charla – Thank you for the shout out for Rep’s, but come on…. seriously! (I think I’m supposed to move to Spokane – they are more conservative up there, or so said a wonderful new liberal friend of mine!)

[ellenater]

charlabob, that is crazy! I do get a kick out of Keith’s worst person, Bill Orally segments, even if he does seem a little fixated. Murdoch is nuts.

As far as on here, I don’t have the slightest idea what any of this is referring to but promise to do my part to…um…ya, be a good blog citizen?

In all seriousness, this is a great blog. Very unique, at least form what i’ve seen!

[Tonya42]

The goal Obama has before him is to identify who he is and what he stands for. It goes without question the man is inexperienced, and contrary to what one poster stated above, experience does in fact count for much.

Besides being an eloquent speaker, what does the man stand for?

He says change but change of what?

We are already almost fully employed as a country, we already take care of our sick and elderly (although there is always room for improvement)we are leap years ahead of what other countries are doing to save the environment.

The one area I see that we as a nation need to tackle is complete healthcare coverage for all but the way Obama wants to do this is by socializing medicine and this is a failed plan. I know.

He will have to raise taxes in such a degree that it would cripple our economy and tank our gdp.

Obama is no less a creature of the system than is McCain. But he’s less smart, he’s far less experienced – and as the vile spectacles at his church have demonstrated, along with his weasel-words in reaction to them – he’s also far less courageous.

I believe Obama has been so promoted as an agent of change precisely because his inadequacies as a man and a politician will allow the oligarchs and plutocrats who actually rule America presently to continue doing what they do, while exploiting his flowery rhetoric and his popular appeal to make it appear as if change is actually occurring.

I welcome his nomination and I welcome the possibility that he could be the next president. Why? Because in a situation as desperate as that confronting America, in America’s chronic captivity to rampant oligarchicism disguised as democracy, you must always vote for the worst possible candidate in order to speed the dawn of the day in which the enire foul system collapses under the weight of its greed and corruption.

If he wins, he will be a catastrophic failure on an epic scale. A scale so great that the American people will finally remember what they’ve so conspicuously forgotten – that America belongs to them, and that those who govern do so at the will of the people.

So again, I ask what does the man have to offer?

Who is this man?

[Bernicki]

Sometimes I’ll put something big on the curb with a “free” sign, and then immediately go inside and post it on the Craigslist free stuff–“here’s my address, it’s on the curb, come get it.” When the item leaves, I take the posting down.

[charlabob]

Erik, I’m glad I put in the search — Like JT, I can’t even think about it (though I obviously just did.) House and I won’t be personing any booth of any kind together anytime soon (or late). Speaking on behalf of myself, ain’t gonna happen :-)

I feel kind of bad that I mentioned the Mariners in this thread — just wanted to say some friends will be there when there’s work to be done; and won’t necessarily be there for the initial meet and greets.

I always wanted to go in Buppy’s for brunch because it was so dark and mysterious from the outside. By the time I found out a straight couple wouldn’t have been out of place, they were gone. :-(

[WSB]

Also, we pitched the forum a couple times in recent days on the home page, which gets the bulk of the site traffic. You guys have great conversations going, so some of the people who hadn’t been visiting this section of the site yet obviously decided to join in :) — TR

[seattlesue]

BTW no one was saying ESL are special needs…please read closely.

[alkiviking]

Insightful info Gambaru, thanks for sharing.

[seattlesue]

Whoo, at least some things are looking up. :)

[alkiviking]

I concur about Sleepless Coffee! Great friendly service :)