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[rs261]

who knows maybe I’ll show up too. Is there a time or just “all day” on the 14th at BPP? I would definitely make fun of the person who opened and closed the bar then :-)

[Anonymous]

I think it would be great if we did the get together ALL together…. what a great way to meet everybody!!!!

[Shibaguyz]

I’m working Saturday the 14th until 5pm over on the Eastside for this particular event. DANG IT!! I don’t usually work weekends at all!! This just happens to be a few gigs we have that all fall on Saturdays right in a row.

Sunday afternoons (not this Sunday) after we finish up our market day are perfect for us. We could definitely meet up then.

So, our two options are something around 6 or 6:30 at C&P on the 14th or Sunday afternoon the 15th.

[Sue]

Hi ellenator – I’ve recently had to eliminate wheat, dairy, coffee and sugar, so I can relate. I’ve been relying on PCC and Whole Foods for much of what I need. Admittedly, I’m doing it for inflammatory reasons not celiac/IBS, so it’s not like I get sick if I eat any of it, so I do go out to eat a lot and not worry about what’s in my food down to miniscule ingredients – I do have other allergies though, so I know what it’s like to have to analyze stuff.

As for the WS Whole Foods, they are breaking ground for the construction later this month. So I don’t expect we’ll see it here for quite some time.

I did find this link for gluten-free dining in Seattle, although I don’t think any are specifically in WS: http://www.innatehealthfoundation.org/5_d.htm

And this link of reviews on Yelp re: gluten-free Seattle: http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=gluten+free&find_loc=Seattle+WA

[Huindekmi]

Richardson has positives and negatives. He may help Obama with an area of weakness – the Hispanic vote. He likely would not help heal the divide between Obama and the Hillary-or-nothing supporters.

Shoring up the Hispanic vote may help a lot in competing for Florida and the Southwestern states Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California). No other candidate can help in this area as much as Richardson. Arizona is almost certainly going to McCain. So is Texas. California is almost certain to vote Obama. So Richardson would be there to help with N.M. and Florida.

Then there’s the blue-collar, rust-belt voters. Hillary played strong there are well and a Hillary surrogate, like Rendell, could help deliver them. That would help with Ohio and Pennsylvania in particular. Maybe even Indiana, West Virgina and similar states. These are all states that could go either way.

The die hard Hillary supporters may not come on board unless Hillary herself is the VP nominee, preferring instead to either stay home, vote McCain or vote for an independent/thirdparty ticket. Even a Hillary backer wouldn’t do the trick. The Clinton campaign fostered such a strong animosity towards Obama in her core supporters that they may be a lost cause in this election. And that’s really sad. The two actually have extremely similar views on nearly all issues. But when you’ve run a campaign based on demonizing and belittling your opponent, as Clinton has, it is very difficult to expect those who supported the campaign to suddenly switch gears and support the former opponent.

I like Edwards. He has a nice, populist message that fits well with Obama’s message of change. However, he has little experience at the highest levels of government. As much as I like Obama, his biggest weakness in the general election will be on the “experience” question. Two decades of public service don’t count in many voter’s minds unless it’s at the federal level or in the state executive branch. Adding Edwards to the ticket probably helps with core Democrats (who will vote for Obama anyway) but hurts with swing voters.

The VP choice is all about strategy to win the White House in the general election. I’m not making any predictions at this point. It has to be a tough decision.

[ellenater]

I don’t want Clinton and am certain herself and her supporters are posturing, sometimes out of racism alone. I’d like to see Clinton out of it completely. I don’t like the way she’s using her voters to drive a wedge into the DP. She’s sold out. I wouldn’t even trust her on the Supreme Court. Not unless she shows some true integrity. What a loss :(

Who is Richardson. I will google but am curious about opinion. Are you talking about the guy form New Mexico? If so, I’m going down there in a few weeks. If it’s still up in the air, I’ll track him down and get a definitive ;)

[WSMom]

I gave New Res a heads up when we met at the Handbags for Hunger…that we would have a few days of amazing sunshine toward the end of May then we’d go back to rain rain rain through the month of June and then maybe the sun will come back out July 5.

One Labor Day weekend before my son was heading to kindergarten we were having breakfast when my son wistfully remarked “when summer gets here mom, it’s going to be so hot”. It broke my heart to have to tell him that actually, summer just happened and school was about to start. That was 1999, the summer that wasn’t. Let’s hope 2008 is bright and shiny.

[walfredo]

Charla- Can you try to sell me on Richardson? I like the guy, but he seems like a tough choice. He was part of the Clinton cabinet, which would be a plus, but he backed Obama publicly and has become a pariah to the Clinton supporters. He seems like the anit-unity candidate right now.

I agree with you- I could accept Clinton. It’s not my first choice, but it isn’t my last choice either. I liked HRC prior to this campaign, and she still shares a number of my beliefs. I don’t think it makes political sense, but I would certainly trust Obama, Axelrod, and Ploufe if they did.

[RS]

Saturday the 14th there’s another WSB happy hour being planned at Beveridge Place Pub!! There are two big rooms there so we could do one gathering in each room and those of us that play for both teams could hang out in the middle!! :)

[charlabob]

VP: I still like Richardson best; Chris Dodd if we can go with another senator and I can live with Jim Webb — because he can make minced meat (or turnip, for the vegans) out of McCain’s military and veterans posturing. And, yes, I can live with Clinton — though I think it would be a big mistake. Right now, I believe Clinton will campaign enthusiastically for Obama, and Bill will stay in the background. (In his office in Harlem???? That should be interesting.)

NO REPUBLICANS — no Hagel!! That’s not where we’ll get our winning edge. A Repub in the cabinet? Sure! But not in any elected position. No *reasonable* Repub should be reelected to the house, senate, governorship, or attorney general (are you listening Washington?) They are not on the side of the angels. Ultimately, they vote the party and that’s bad for Americans(sic).

What we owe Clinton is a huge debt of gratitude for running a lameass old-school campaign and, especially, for stubbornly refusing to apologize for her pro-Iraq-war votes. I firmly believe that if she had apologized (and if she had somehow managed not to out-McCain McCain on the dubious issue of Iran) she would be the nominee. And it makes me sad that the first viable woman candidate came so close and lost by her own hand, with ample assistance from her husband. (Remember, up to 3 months ago, I was firmly planted on a painful fence.)

I personally would like to see her on the Supreme Court *OR* Homeland Security Czar until we manage to disband that ridiculous boondoggle — that probably has done more to make us UNsafe at any cost than anything Bush has done.

When we win in November, the torch will truly be passed — the right wing “centrist” democrats be toothless. The Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) can be the followers.

There’s a lot of time between now and November. We have to register voters *and* make sure they have the proper ID. Then we have to get them to the polls. We have to find ways to nullify Repub efforts to disenfrancise voters. We have to nullify the outrageous notion that Obama represents the overeducated, over-latted elite.

Good grief, is that who they think he was organizing for the past 20 years on the South Side of Chicago?

[beachdrivegirl]

It is also great to hear that two of Clintons top supporters James Carville and Terry McAuliffe are ready to not only back Obama but open their wallets to him because they understand that it is time to unite.

[jkboison]

Patty, thanks so much for following up on this. I will call you when we are ready! Right now I just need a bid so I can work on the budget. We have a 10,000 sqft lot that needs to be fully (re)fenced!

[JoB]

Nothing changes, does it?

You are on the brink of victory.. and the conversation still centers on how poorly Hillary ran her campaign and how dishonest/amoral she is.

And now you have picked up a new thread.. how Hillary reflects poorly on all women.

This isn’t even worthy of comment.

But there is something that is.

Have you thought at all how all of this is going to effect the millions of people who supported Hillary.. who still support Hillary… and whose vote for her had nothing to do with her sex or his race?

Now that might be worth thinking about…

of course, you could just condemn them along with all those ignorant people who don’t know what’s good for them and those racists who only voted because of race.. and those misguided old women…

(all your comments… on this thread…)

That’s an election strategy i haven’t seen used before.. and one i am not going to participate in.. but who knows.. you seem to think it will work.

[seattletim]

Thanks to all of you who replied (even the grumpy ones – you know who you are). : )

BTW – My partner was diagnsed with Type 2 diabetes and we made the vegan diet shift as a way of dealing with that and it has worked wonderfully (with no need for medication). So. . . there is more to this. It is a healthy diet and I feel better than I have in a long time – we have each lost a lot of weight too. We are lucky to live here with so many great choices of what and where to eat. Thanks for all of the info. I learned of some places I did not know about.

Tim

[inactive]

NR and JT –

You two!!! Makin’ me laugh! Funny and fun. LOL !!!!

[JanS]

TVB….I’m sure they wouldn’t discriminate…I think that’s what I love about that place. I’ve been there when all I was drinking was diet coke…and didn’t feel bad about it. We’ll just call you the DD :)

[Anonymous]

NR, I hope that’s drip coffee you’re getting. wouldn’t want you to be confused with us latte sippin’ elitist liberals! :) :) :)

[inactive]

Bakery??? I drove past a bakery? That can’t be right.

Nah…..I would’ve noticed that. I kind of pride myself on knowing every pastry opportunity in the ‘hood. :)

[flowerpetal]

Thanks hopey! I will swing by there tomorrow to see if that is the same truck. That would be great to know about!

[Anonymous]

I LOVE SLEEPLESS!!! They are the nicest people and the best coffee!!!

However – I don’t want the word to get out too much! I would hate to be in a line extending out on Harbor.

[jkboison]

Dood thanks, that was at least a quarters worth of info ( ;

Yes that corridor needs more options for eating out. A good coffee shop to drive thru in the am and somewhere to pick up some decent food for din on the way home. From the Bridge to Westwood is aproximately 4 miles of well traveled road with only one Teryaki, one pizza, one taco truck and 2 coffee shops (without a little drive up

window)! Big opportunity there.

Anyone know what kind of bakery that is in the building kind of across from Olympic pizza?? There is no sign but must be a commessary bakery for local coffee shops??? I,ve seen the bakers rack in the windows and always wonder (I used to be a baker)…..

[inactive]

jkboison

hey – i think i recall TR saying that the construction next door was only identified as new business/office space????

I’m noticing lately what is going in that corridor between Bubbles up north and Olympia down south. That could be the beginning of a solid business core of the Valley, now that there is positive foot traffic into both places. They could act as anchors.

I remember a million years ago before the Madison Valley area was revitalized, as they say. One or two places plopped down on lower Madison….then, one by one others started heading in and established foot traffic. This phase of Delridge, I think, reminds me of that beginning.

Look at Madison Valley around The Bailey-Boushay House now! It is unrecognizable and completely renewed and thriving.

A drive-through espresso place would work in Delridge! That corridor gets SO much AM traffic that it would surely thrive!!!! Maybe someone reading will run with your idea.

I just drove down Delridge yesterday looking specifically at houses that might be salvageable for some enterprising vegan/veggie to rehab and run a quality vegetarian restaurant out of.

I am convinced there is a market down there. But, people need to snatch up the properties and NOT tear down, but rehab and preserve the remaining character.

ok. that’s my nickel’s worth for the evening.

[lag]

jkboison,Our family has had a very positive experience at CSWS. Our 3 1/2 yo daughter started in 9/07 and has really blossomed there. Her teachers are kind, thoughtful and incredibly creative. Such a variety of learning experiences presented. Sometimes I have a hard time leaving in the morning b/c I want to watch the kids as they explore their environment. I also love how much time they spend outside. I’m also a big fan of the year-round schedule.

All that said, I also believe that different kids have different needs, and CSWS may not be the right place for everyone. We originally started at the Cottage School at Gatewood and lasted about 2 weeks. Just not the right place for our daughter.

[walfredo]

Richardson is a tough choice, because he was part of the Clinton adminsitration and the Clinton clan got very angry with him when he supported Obama. It almost rubs salt in the wounds, for the moderate Clinton supporters.

I much prefer a Clinton surrogate over Clinton, if the Obama campaign chooses that is the best chance to win in November. Rendall, Wesley Clark, someone who can reach out to Hill’s supporters…

Truly I think the party is about to turn against Hill’s. What she did tonight was nothing short of amazing. Chuck Todd compared it to the head coach of the losing team of the Super Bowl being interviewed after the game. The other team had won, the time had run out, they’d taken the Lombardi trophy. They then say, well we are clearly a much better team, and he have shown that in the 3rd quarter. I don’t accept the outcome of the game, and I will let you know what I decide.

[jkboison]

Anyone know what is being built? Is it an addition to Olympic Pizza??

Also, when is someone going to open a decent DRIVE THRU coffee shop on Delridge?? I would buy one everyday!!