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[charlabob]

I’m really bemused — I am as UNhip(ster) as can be–the record folks have always gone out of their way for me too (even when I’m looking for even unhipper things for my dorky friends). And, as everyone knows–it’s certainly not because of my innate warmth and charm.

Same with the restaurant. I’m not doubting other folks’ experience — just wondering if this means I can now dare to stumble into some of the other incredibly hip shops in the junction without fear of being thrown out :-)

[Kayleigh]

I’ve never eaten at Easy Street and now I definitely won’t.

If you really wanna mess with the hipster staff, go in and ask for a hopelessly dorky CD, like Engelbert Humperdink, or Danny O’Donnell, or anybody you happen to like that anyone else has ever heard of–watch their faces twitch with barely concealed derision…

(not that I would encourage something so juvenille just for entertainment purposes.) ;-)

[barmargia]

I would love to be a regular someplace so I could guarantee good service, but I can’t afford to go out to eat that much. I can’t be like that at my job so why can waiters and waitresses be like that?

[charlabob]

Joshua Kors has written a two-part expose of one particularly egregious practice in our ongoing war against the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan invasions. Basically, the military is denying coverage to kids who have seriious, though not life threatening, wounds, based on what they claim are pre-existing PERSONALITY DISORDER. Mental health conditions like large bullet holes in their legs or vaginal bleeding that turned out to be appendicitis.

They guilt-trip the kids, by telling them they’ll endanger their fellow soldiers if they stay in to fight for a medical discharge, and they hustle them out with no coverage. The soldiers are “all right”, as far as they know, so a good number of them go along with the farce. 22,000 so far.

On the other hand, the Army does everything possible to deny that real mental health problems are real. So, if you’re wounded physically, you use up a mental health discharge, but if you’re wounded mentally, you can’t get one.

Note that the Army doesn’t even bother to deny that they’re doing this. They did a paper investigation (ie, didn’t talk to any of the people involved). Then they said, “Nope–seems fine to us–case closed.”

Rage does not begin to describe my fury — the next time someone accuses me of hating the troops because I don’t support this obscene illegal war, I may overcome my commitment to nonviolence.

This two part series is long, but, since I can’t find any other coverage, I can’t point you to summaries. Please read it and write to your congresscritters and presidential candidates and DO SOMETHING. This cannot be allowed to continue.

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20070409/kors

So, the next time McBush tells you how much they support the troops, ask what they are doing about crap like this, or a GI Bill of Rights. Not to mention when they will end this senseless, useless war.

[charlabob]

I was just about to post Jill’s name when I saw JG’s recommendation so I can only second it. We’ve both been going to her since we’ve lived in WS and she’s been great! Empathic — a Brit so she has healthy attitudes toward health care systems, and just generally a good person!

[missaudreyhorne]

I’m just hoping maybe someone has knowledge of someone great in the WS area. If I’m sick, I want to have someone I can go to without having to suffer on the bus or leave an hour and a half before my actual appointment to get there. I’m leaning towards just going back to my doctor in Magnolia, but I’d like to see my other options.

[Sue]

My personal opinion is that “most amazing doctors” are really hard to find and are worth travelling to. I actually go up to Mukilteo for my doctor because I love her that much to make it worth it. I do sympathize with the Magnolia bus trip though – I used to have to go to regular weekly meetings in Magnolia by bus.

[missaudreyhorne]

I just moved back to West Seattle after a 5 year hiatus. I had been living in Magnolia and found the most amazing doctor, Dr. Jessica Wecsh. She was kind, informative, easy to talk to, all around the best doctor I’ve had since I was a teenager. But I don’t have a car, and it is a lot for me to take a bus all the way to Magnolia and then home again. So I want to find a good West Seattle doctor. I’d prefer a female who does both general practice and OBGYN type stuff. I’ve been to a few docs on an emergent basis, but either they haven’t been my fave or they aren’t “one stop shopping” as a GYN. Any suggestions?

[jissy]

linxxx — My husband and I just had our whole yard redone — although we had the concrete work and rockery done by someone else, we had the best landscapers that came up with a great planting plan (and handled a few drainage issues along the way). They did a lot of the hardscape with pavers, areas of sod, are putting in a low-flow watering system and orchestrating the lighting.

We just ordered up the plants this week and they deliver Friday, but we’ve been very happy with them and their level of communication, their pricing and the fact that they show up!

It’s Good Earth Gardenscapes, the principal is Jason Jones at 425-343-4088.

[Anonymous]

Easy street, you have to be a regular to be served. I’ve given up after waiting for a table for a half hour cuz the waitress is having a coffee break with a regular. That’s not cool. It’s one thing to be social and friendly, but c’mon. Although it’s half and half there for sure, depending on who’s working.

Skylark is just all around great. Nice to everyone. You don’t feel like you have to be in *the club* to be treated well.

In the spirit of Skylark, recently found out Calamity Jane’s in Georgetown has the same vibe. I always hate the first time trying a new place, but they treated us like we had just sat down in their home. Harassed me and everything (in a good way:) Loved it.

[JenV]

Hey Bro- Auntie and Uncle will be there, so we will help to keep the monkey occupied… :)

[RonM]

Charlestown had a wonderful breakfast menu, but I got a little tired of their “red skin” potatoes, would have loved to be able to substitute good old fashioned hash-browned potatoes instead. I’m very happy they’re coming back! Circa used to be a favorite until my wife found a fingernail in her salad and got some sarcastic and insulting remarks from the server when it was brought to their attention. Easy Street is also good if you have the patience to get served…no comments about their cleanliness which is sometimes lacking.

[Jerald]

Bird On a Wire Espresso (on the side street just west of the SW Library) has soft-serve ice cream. At least in the summer, don’t know if they’ve started up yet this year.

[Jerald]

Something to keep in mind is that you must be pro-active in getting your child into a highly-capable program. It is in the neighborhood school’s interest to keep the high achievers where they are, improving their school’s test scores. Many teachers don’t believe in separating out the highly-capable and won’t be supportive.

If your kids don’t qualify through the district’s testing, you may need to pursue private testing and appeal the decision.

[JoB]

beachdrivegirl…

they had me at the breadsticks.. fresh from the oven…

and it got better after that.

so often when dinner is over and we are presented with the bill, we feel regret.. not this time.

They prepared food i couldn’t have prepared for myself.. and they did it perfectly.

Ok, the tables are too close together… and some of the imitation plantings were literally in your face.. the restroom is a tripping hazard.. and the service is casual…

But… they care about their food and i saw more than one waitress laugh with customers…

they genuinely want you to have a great meal and a great time.

I am firmly in the rave category on this one.

Thanks for leading me there. it would have been worth the wait…

[JoB]

Support your local bloggers…

JanS has agreed to hang out at the Admiral pub tonight and tomorrow night just to give everyone the biggest opportunity to win those big prizes…

This is a unique opportunity to sit down and get to know Jan.. and the mystery bloggers who decide to keep her company… i expect to be there tomorrow.

Want the perfect opportunity to explain to one of us why we are wrong? We will be a captive audience;=> all it will cost you in the chance to win some great prizes.

A lottery ticket purchase is required for the privilege of telling one of us off:)

Lottery tickets will be available on saturday during the event… but you might miss out on that one prize that would make your day if you wait to get your tickets there. We will be drawing tickets during the entire event… your prize could be gone before you arrive…

At least one of us will be at the Admiral Pub tonight and tomorrow.

Many of us plan to attend the Community Action Awards at Capers on Friday night.. and we will have lottery tickets available there too…

support your local bloggers… make this as much fun for us as we hope to make it for you…

visit us at the Admiral pub for our very own happy hour between 7 and 8 PM for the next couple of nights or join us at Capers for the big event on Friday night….

Or just pop in on Saturday …

We’d love to hear what yo might want to do next.

WE are still looking for an appropriate place … and cause for the WSB forum members dunk tank:)

[beachdrivegirl]

So a new rant to the driver of the black toyota 4runner with license plate cover from the Lee Peterson Yakima dealership. Your driving this morning was beyond eratical on the brideg and you were driving in the PARKING LANE!! on 1st AVE S. Slow Down before you kill someone!

[JoB]

I suspect some famous people choose to live in West Seattle because they can drive to the local grocery or bookstore and shop without fear of being accosted…

or maybe even drop in to hear a fellow musician play without stealing their show…

This is a good place to be just a little bit different… and still not stand out in a crowd.

[JoB]

Do we really believe all driving conditions are equal… as the driver’s manual would have us believe?

This started with someone passing on California Ave….

and i really don’t see why that is legal.

Yes, i did follow the code.. but isn’t there something in there about safe conditions as well? that doesn’t mean just snow storms or heavy rain.

I should think that alone would rule out passing in a highly urban environment.

forgive me, but i don’t think it is appropriate to pass in an urban environment unless you have a lane and can actually see if there is anything in front of the car you are passing…

or unless you pullout slowly and cautiously to pass a car that is stopped…

have we forgotten pedestrians, bicyclists, dogs or car doors opening to exit after parking?

Perhaps the person who is not rushing to fill the gap you see in traffic sees something you don’t.. or has been the recent recipient of someone else’s carelessness.

As for urban arterials with two lanes.. if you try to use the left lane for passing, you will be bobbing and weaving in traffic each time you encounter a car that wants to turn left…

Is it legal? maybe. is it safe? no.

How late will you be to wherever it is you are going that is important enough for you to pass in urban traffic if you hit someone?

That should be worth thinking about…

[JoB]

Your off leash dog isn’t just a threat to others… your precious pup is in danger every time you let it off leash.

How do you know that the leashed dog your pup rushes up to play with isn’t aggressive?

How do you know that the person holding the other end of that leash will be able to control their dog?

How do you know someone hasn’t left something unsafe for your dog to eat just out of your eyesight but not out of your dogs ability to smell?

How do you know someone didn’t change their antifreeze or spill something equally toxic in the parking lot or by the side of the road?

How do you know your dog won’t rush up to someone who is deathly afraid of dogs and arms themselves as a result?

How do you know your dog won’t follow someone else’s ball.. or a rabbit.. or a squirrel.. or a bird out into the street? Or otherwise venture out into traffic?

How do you know some sadistic kid or drunk won’t decide to play “points” chasing down dogs across the park with a car or motorcycle?

How do you know your dog is safe if it isn’t on a leash by your side… or at the least on a flexi leash under your control?

I used to walk my akitas without leash in a far less urban environment and now understand just how foolish that was….

i was lucky… will you be?

[Kayleigh]

How come it’s okay for the speeders to police the road and control others by asking that they speed up or move out of the speeders’ way…

but it’s not okay for slower driver to simply drive at a reasonable pace (which these days is 5 MPH over the speed limit anyway) in the right hand lane?

*scratches head*

[JanS]

The House…absolutely…we’ll be selling tickets Wed. and Thursday evening at the pub from 7 to 8pm, we’ll be at Capers on Friday evening, and also be selling at the event…bring your big bucks…tickets are 2 bucks apiece, but if you buy 10, you’ll get 2 free tickets :)

wow..traveling AND a new computer…WOOHOO!!!

[TheHouse]

Sorry I’ve been quiet on here lately! I’ve been out of town and have flipped my world upside down by getting a new computer.

Anyway, I plan on being at Admiral Pub Saturday night. Are we still going to be able to buy raffle tix the day of the event?

[WSB]

P.S. this is not disclosing anyone’s personal address so far as I am concerned but a semi-amusing side note, speaking of mailing addresses … when we got our official WSB mailing address at Stor-Mor late last year, it was partly because it seemed to be Mailboxes of the Stars … while researching WSB celebrity blurbs in the past, I had noticed that same mailing address for at least two of the people mentioned in this thread. Not that I’ve ever seen ANYONE else when we go by to pick up our mail, though, famous or otherwise!

[WSB]

I believe Ann Rule lives more toward Burien, somewhere overlooking the water, unless she has very recently moved. We used to call her for interviews from my ex-tv station every time some notorious murder case came up for discussion, and that’s where we were always sending our crews.