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[heartless]

Sue, from what I can tell when driving south on WMW S both the gentle right (before the island) and the hard right directly after the island put cars into the same lane of the on-ramp to northbound 509. You can see my link to an image of the intersection in a previous post.

The presumable advantage of the dedicated lane (the one that turns before the island) is three-fold: you don’t need to stop for the signal, the turn is softer so you can keep a higher speed, and there is no crosswalk (fewer pedestrians to watch for) there.

I think the only times people would take the hard right is if they somehow didn’t get over into the correct lane at first, or if 509 was so backed up the dedicated right turn lane is stopped–in that case it might be faster to take the hard right to possibly get towards the front of the line. And it’s that last case scenario that people are considering cutting in line.

[wlcg06]

SOLD! Thanks

[workin4thedirt]

Did anyone hear gunshots last night on 35th by super deli? It sounded like a motorcycle was speeding north while firing a gun.

[ndrew]

CarDriver and friends. You are confusing merging and lane changing. Merging is when two lanes reduce down to one. That is the appropriate time to zipper. If two lanes continue and you are in the wrong one and try to change lanes at that the last minute you are NOT merging. You are indeed cutting in line. So is the person described in the original post. Please stop

[plennon]

I was out walking last night, and someone biked past me southbound between Juneau and Raymond at about 6:30, and their wireless earbuds fell off their bike. If this was you, let me know what street you were biking down and what type of earbuds, and I’m happy to coordinate a pick-up.

[CarDriver]

Heartless. That is the spot. Right at the N end of the transfer station. Went that way this am. Actually don’t think it’s “illegal” but it does qualify as cutting in line and dangerous if the light is green because people are speeding up for the freeway there so getting rear ended would be a real possibility and i bet a ticket. And you’re not ranting. You and KBear are simply pointing out a fact that most drivers are clueless as to how they should properly merge-along with a whole host of other driving foopa’s

[pshiho]

I have used Alki Mail for my buiness and personel use for over 10 years. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about them. Always helpful, always friendly.

[heartless]

CarDriver, I think we are talking about the same place? Is it here: https://tinyurl.com/y2x9hst3

If it is we’re talking about the same place. I think KBear is right, but I’m not sure given the dedicated turn lane why that sharp right from what was the center lane (but becomes the right) is not prohibited.

Edit:
I also wanted add that I agree with KBear regarding merging, and point out late zipper merges (or at least what Seattle seems to consider late) really are a benefit to traffic flow. No where else have I seen so many people get over so early to specific lanes, it’s just a really poor use of the roadway). End rant–sorry!

• This reply was modified 5 years, 6 months ago by heartless. Reason: Forgot to add!

[heartless]

I’d be curious about the answer to this also, for no reason other than that I’m now curious. For the record, CarDriver, you’re talking about heading south on West Marginal Way S, and the turn onto Holden/the onramp for 509? If that’s correct, I don’t see any signs prohibiting a sharp right onto S Holden, so maybe it’s legal? It sure feels like that turn’d be illegal… Hopefully someone knows!

[Graciano]

Cutting thru a solid white line? Then yes it is ticket worthy

[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.

[2 Much Whine]

I just think it is awesome that DeniseM is able to provide disparaging remarks about both Alki Mail that she uses for convenience (or used to use) AND the “severely dysfunctional” USPS that she continues to use to save a few bucks. Hilarious. Pay more to FedEx and ship your items through them and your problem is solved.

[Eddie]

I seem to remember a rule that I read about posting to the West Seattle Blog Forums. It said something to the affect that in order to post a “rant” about a business, that the poster had to make a good faith effort to contact the business and give them a chance to resolve the issue.

I’m thinking that this post violates that civility and fairness rule. and frankly, I see that sort of posting in the WSB forums more than I would expect in this otherwise helpful and civil forum.

[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]

“FedEx SmartPost, which is similar to UPS SurePost, is a hybrid shipping service with which FedEx will pick up packages from the shipping destination, and then hand the packages off to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for the final delivery to the end customer.

Yes, precisely. FedEx initiates the delivery, transports it to its general destination, and then the post office makes the final delivery. But if the item is initially handed to the post office, they must then deliver it to FedEx in order for FedEx to get the package moving. It is an extra step, totally unnecessary, and given the current derelict state of the US postal system, it can take up to several weeks for USPS to make the hand-off, or even worse, they can lose it. Which they have done.

Why not just initially give the package to FedEx, who are responsible for the first part of the journey?

Because if you are Bree at Alki Mail, you don’t understand how the process works, you ignore your customers’ entreaties, and you just do what you want because you think you know better.

The bottom line, especially in this season, is that the package takes from 4-6 weeks to get to its destination. That is not a good thing.

[cougfan]

Looking for someone to put in some rolling shelves in one of our cabinets. We tried and it was a big fail!
Any recommendations, etc. would be appreciated.

[WSIslandNotary]

Actually, when I was relying on SmartPost for my former small business and I, too, didn’t understand why I would send out items using a SmartPost label sure it was via FedEx only to find it would post as USPS.

After a few minutes of research and asking the very very busy staff I found that it’s FedEx who hands off packages TO USPS.

Here is a the example the owner was talking about:

“FedEx SmartPost, which is similar to UPS SurePost, is a hybrid shipping service with which FedEx will pick up packages from the shipping destination,

and then hand the packages off to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for the final delivery to the end customer.

“What’s unique about SmartPost is that there are two different carriers (FedEx and USPS) handling every package.

“One of the reasons this service was created is that, each day, the USPS is already visiting nearly every address in the United States to deliver mail, so there is efficiency and little-added cost for USPS to deliver small packages to residences, which is not necessarily the case with FedEx and UPS.”

I hope this helps and apologize – I understand the confusion and frustration. It is not the shop’s fault. It’s purely a FedEx/USPS deal :)

[SCWS Volunteers]

The STOP N’ SHOP, is lucky to be the recipient of many wonderful donations from the community, ranging from furniture, clothing, and home décor. The proceeds provide financial support that keep the many wonderful programs running at the Senior Center of West Seattle.
We are looking for a cashier, and a compliance officer/greeter on Mondays from 11am-2pm. If you are friendly, helpful, and enjoy working with the community, this could be a fun role for you.
We are practicing safe protocols, and we care deeply about the safety of our volunteers, customers and staff. If you have some time to give on Mondays, please complete our online application at https://www.tfaforms.com/4718422 or contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at 206-932-4044 or via email at sarah@soundgenerations.org to learn more!

[WSB]

Posting for the finder: “Found: an iPad near the Jefferson Sq Safeway. I picked it up earlier this evening. Reply with details of the missing iPad and I will arrange to get it back to its rightful owner. Else, I will take it to the Apple store and they can try to find the owner via serial #.”

[christina2277]

Hi neighbors, My husband and our 16 month old are in Lincoln Park just about every day. Today, our little one’s winter coat fell out of the stroller while they were walking around. Once my husband noticed, he retraced their steps and circled a few times, but no luck. He went back on his bicycle and checked in with the parks people but nothing has been dropped off at lost & found. On the off chance that someone picked this up in the park, we would greatly appreciate it if it could be returned, no questions asked. We bought it second hand at My Three Little Birds in town. 18-24 month, blue & black North Face coat with gray fuzzy inside. We have a couple months of winter left and we would love to have it. If it doesn’t make it back to us, we’ll trust that someone else needs it more than we do.

[CharlesDarwin]

Wondering if anyone else was surprised by the prices at Tony’s this year. We stopped by this afternoon to pick up a 7-8 foot tree. After showing us the back of the tree, they looked us over and said that the tree would be $170. After confirming the price we said no thanks, and went to the Nursery where we found a similar size, but nicer tree for $84 after tax.

Are they just making up prices on the fly and expecting people to haggle?

So weird.

[Aunty]

Why is it that the owners of these cats let them run the neighborhood and can’t at least make sure they’re inside at nights when there’s so much more danger (predators) and the freezing cold!?!!!

[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.

[Graciano]

Sweet South Florida.., bet they have a current Washington state contractors license. LOL

As said above Clean Crawl.

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

[FelixMorin]

Dear residents of West Seattle and all other Seattlites who read this blog,
For centuries, the government has denied all native americans their right of land that they gave up for the welfare of the country. To this day, the US government has forced native americans into small corners of the country, and though today, many authorities accept that what is happening is wrong, they continue to do nothing about it. Over the next few years, I wish to change this. I request that you help put a stop to the lies that have been passed down the generations that this is right, and force the government to give more land and rights to the native american people.
We are waiting until COVID-19 cases are lower to arrange any in-person protests, but you may do anything else to help.
Here is a link to the full document. Updates will be included in the doc and on this blog.
Sincerely,
Felix Morin, founder of NARP