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[Anonymous]

Thank you!! We’re being inundated with family this summer and I need to be prepared, but I don’t want them to have to drive too far. (I figured that about the place on Alaska…too bad it’s literally two blocks from our house!)

[Anonymous]

Wow, those people infuriate me! Hey, look at us! We’re posing with wild animals while mommy takes a picture! oops, coyote bit my sleeve — kill it! KILL IT!

[JoB]

New resident..

sharing the video isn’t agitating. it is informing.

saying that it makes you want to throw up without stating why… creating a point of discussion… is agitating.

It is indiscriminately throwing “chum” out while fishing to see what it will attract…

House’s follow up post was far more interesting and had he started there.. i might have actually looked at the video and responded to the post.

Now your comments are interesting… because you stated what you thought so that others could actually respond with thought… not just a visceral reaction.

Why do you think protesting the war is stupid? Do you think protesting this particular war is stupid or do you think protesting any war is stupid? Like house, do you believe that protests don’t work?

I am not meaning to grill you, just ask some questions so that you can clarify your thought.

I will tell you that history tells us that protest is not useless. Most major changes in our country have occurred because of the catalyst of protest.. including the one that made us a country.

And why would any protest symbol bother you? Flag burning has been a symbol of protest from the beginning of our country… and it was not always the flag of another country. during different periods of our history, one state or area has brazenly burned the flag of another.. and of the United states itself.

I would remind you that when the British flag was burned… it was the flag of this country.

I was strongly opposed to the booing of soldiers that happened while the Vietnam war was winding down because that was blaming individuals for something beyond their control..

but i am not the least bit concerned with the burning of a flag. That just saying … pay attention… i, an American, am upset with what you are doing.

i don’t find the clips of terrorists burning the flag so offensive either. They can burn anything they want in effigy.

When they cut off heads, i get upset.

Now.. there is a place to start a discussion and neither one of us has to throw up:)

[flowerpetal]

This is an example of stupidity in humans, not agression in coyotes. What mother with common sense would stand around taking photos of her kid agitating a coyote? And then she appears on national television to let people know just how foolish she is.

[Anonymous]

CMP… I 100% concur!!! It’s funny how, unless something similar has happened to you, you don’t think about certain things. The maximizing parking spaces on a particular part of the street is a big deal to me. We have a curb in front of our and our neighbors and right when we moved in, the neighbors car would always be parked right smack in the middle of all that space, leaving no room for a second car. We started parking right in front of our own driveway and very close to the neighbor’s car (it looked kinda ridiculous, which is the effect we intended) and they finally got the hint. Maybe, felicialh could try something like that. We never left a note, but now both our neighbor’s and our car fit happily together in that space!

[JoB]

I spent part of my evening last night in our local library reading time magazine. i caught just enough of the headlines at the vets yesterday to be intrigued.

They had several articles on the campaigns.. no surprise there.. but one of them talked about the “magic” of the Obama campaign… which is mostly about the magic of the Obama campaign. And another.. surprisingly a pro McCain article.. talked about the importance of American confidence in the next President for out financial future.

The theme seemed to be that we should elect someone who causes excitement about their campaign and will inspire confidence.

This is not the Hillary/Obama thread… so i am actually asking both republicans and democrats what it is about this charisma/confidence/inspiration thing that so appeals to them.

Because when i honestly ask Obama supporters why they support him and i listen, it really boils down to this one sentiment.

And when i ask republicans i know (i do know people who really like McCain) .. the words are different, but the sentiment is the same.

I know something like this is difficult to articulate… but would those of you who feel strongly please try.

[JoB]

house. just thought i would help out here.

if you want to tag me .. you can accurately call me seditious.

i think of it as actually giving you something to think about… but for some people the act of thinking is sedition:)

and i meant that in only the most accurate way.

[JoB]

House, i have found the spell checker on the site very useful.. of course it doesn’t get me past all of it, but it sure does help. And if i actually read my posts and edit after i post (that blue background and larger type does wonders for me) it really helps.

and charlabob.. how dare you imply that i am a good little lib. you really have to get to know me better ;-0

[JoB]

Robin Rich is at Spokesdog.com

this is the other training center where the shiba rescue folks take problem dogs

Packworks .

Gretchen Schumaker and Michael Schmidt

425-870-7533

http://www.packworks.org

Robin Rick is described as “espensive but worth it” and she will come to your home. the other benefit is that she does board dogs she has worked with.

Packworks will also come to your home.. but they specialize in creating environments to challenge your dog.

i think that is where i am going next.

[CMP]

I think some people have a bit of OCD when it comes to parking. In their mind, it makes sense to park in the same place every day, even if it’s not logical. Maybe they’re not smart enough to remember where they’ve parked so by leaving their car in the same place every day, they won’t have to worry about it.

While we’re on the parking topic, I wish people would learn how to park properly to maximize as many cars as possible in parallel parking situations. My neighbors always park like idiots and it makes me crazy. There’s a sign posted saying “no parking north of here” right in front of my building and without fail, someone will park 2/3 of a car length south of the sign, completely wasting a perfectly good space. Then another neighbor has left their motorcycle about 7 feet from the edge of a driveway so that’s another wasted space. I should call that thing in since it’s been parked like that for a month now on a busy street. Anyway, you can fit five cars in this area but we usually only manage three b/c of inconsiderate drivers. Oh yeah, park within your lines too…it’s not that difficult!

[TheHouse]

JT, I should have been specific. The fact that someone would burn the American flag over a military branch opening a recruiting facility (not on a school campus from what I understand) is something that I have a major issue with regardless of age.

I know 5 year olds that will tell you that the flag should not even touch the ground, so stupidity is not an excuse.

Protesting is fine (although I personally believe it’s useless).

Disagreeing with Government is fine.

Disagreeing with the war is fine.

Opposing military recruitment on school campuses does not make sense unless you ban all types of recruitng (this would include college and vocational school recruiting).

And JoB, here is a direct quote from you:

“Name calling is not and never has been part of civilized conversation and that is the only kind i am interested in.”

Your validity “hit points” just went down by 50 by calling me an agitator. I can easily see how you view me as such based on your responses. Tell the truth….did you light the match for those kids?

[charlabob]

No, House, you had a dilemma. I don’t expect reason or logic from the right…but, perhaps, judicious use of a spellchecker? Now, if I were a good little lib, I’d insert a smiley here and we’d all be friends. But I’m not…so I won’t.

PS — to my WSB friends who *are* good libs, I stand in respectful awe of your patience and good humor.

Good night and good luck.

the charla half

[JoB]

I don’t think anyone thinks they are harmless… but those kids weren’t following recommendations for interacting with them either…

Make yourself as big as possible… wave your arms and yell at them.

you don’t extend fingers and ask them to play.

Would you prefer to interact with the rats that are one of their food sources?

[JoB]

JT.. thanks for your reply. this just tells me this video isn’t worth looking at…

and house.. you just answered my lingering doubts as to what you are about… you agitator you.

[Anonymous]

I have a day time parker right now that walks a block away to work with open spots the whole distance but for some reason likes my house. Leaves for lunch everyday too and then right back to my house. I have a driveway, but I keep thinking, why? In the past when I needed the spot and there was plenty of other parking down the street, I left a nicely worded note to the effect that I have kids, groceries, it’s always raining, it would be super nice if I could get closer to my house….The overnight every night parker (is that a word?), I again explained in a note, if at all possible could you park near the house you’re staying at so that I’m able to keep an eye on my car. It’s not the safest neighborhood, yada, yada, yada….In each case with long term parking (3 times ) I understand it’s anyone’s legal spot, but there was not a shortage in other areas and when I explained nicely why I would like the convenience of parking in front of my own home, they were accommodating and I don’t think I pissed anyone off.

[Anonymous]

I’m not trying to be flippant House, but which part bothers you? Flag burning, kids protesting, being opposed to recruiting, the crowd yelling shame on you which I’m not sure which side that was coming from. There also seemed to be neighbors yelling at everyone to go away b/c they were on their street. I’m not a big fan of recruitment at high schools, but I think they have every right and maybe even an obligation to open an office in every city. Our country certainly needs a strong military and I don’t quite understand opposing them. IMO the kids should be protesting politicians not the military regarding war. And I think they were just kids who weren’t thinking through what they were doing. In that regard I think they’re being stupid not vomit worthy.

[TheHouse]

I have mad love for all my WSB homies.

Stop flakin’ and perpetratin’, yo.

And JT, I am not complaining. Read the title of the thread. I had a dilema and started dialogue, then was asked to fend who I would actually like as President of the United States. All you did in your post was restate my original dilema. Thanks for your insight! :)

[JanS]

hmmm…Villa Heidelberg…45th and Edmunds

The Wildwood B & B 45th SW and Barton…

or… http://www.seattledestination.com/index.html

whatever you do, do not book the motel at 36th and Alaska…not exactly a comfy, plush place…

[felicialh]

we tried that… he/she leaves sometime in the morning after we leave for work and is always back before we get home. Hopefully a nicely worded note well encourage them to park down the street a bit where many of the residents are seniors and do not own cars… there is not a lack of parking, its just where they continue to park that is a little frustrating. But as someone mentioned earlier, they probably have no idea they are causing a stir, by the time they are leaving in the a.m. and coming in the p.m. none of us our back from work. Crazy how many of us have these parking challenges! Thank you everyone for the advice & insights into the city planning!

[barmargia]

I used to live over by an elementary school, if I came home during the pick up time I would be unable to park anywhere near my house, and if I tried to leave during pick up time then I would be blocked in by those wonderful parents/guardians. So I understand what a hassle it is to not be able to park near your house, but it’s public property and you can’t claim it as your own unless you have a permit.

[Anonymous]

And, Job, for what it’s worth…. I obviously don’t know House (just like I don’t know anyone else on this site), but I’m pretty sure that House respects your opinion and perspective too. I really don’t think he would give you the time of day if he didn’t enjoy debating with you. It just seems to me that House responds to both you and Jan and not many other people on this site. All three of you have very insightful views and I know I enjoy reading all of your posts.

[JoB]

new resident.. thank you very much and i am sorry if i got a little testy. and yes, i am sure i will like you just fine when we meet.

some of my best friends are republican:) don’t ask me how we got to be friends, but with a family like mine it was probably inevitable ;-) those were my brothers I was talking about:)

now.. if i could just find some chocolate. i seem to have eaten through my stash…. this head soaking thing is no substitute.

and yes JT… theHouse does seem to do a lot of complaining… about what everyone else says… tho i don’t think we can dun him too badly for voting for whoever his party puts up… after all, i will do the same.

i do expect to get more for my vote tho:)

ok.. in all fairness… something tells me he would say the same.. but maybe more about what he wouldn’t get than what he would:)

off hunting chocolate.. deep dark chocolate…

[mom3]

I actually moved my child into Sanislo in the 4th grade and it was wonderful. The whole clique thing wasn’t that ‘big of a deal’ (to quote my child) and my child was welcome by all the kids. She was miffed at my moving her there, but adjusted fairly quickly and has thanked me for it since.

Sanislo does a great deal of teaming between the grade levels, which I love, so I think your child would get to meet the whole 4th grade and feel comfortable within a few weeks. I also think that Sanislo, as with any of the schools you mentioned, takes the time at the beginning of the school year to form bonds between the teachers/aides/tutors/administration and the kids as well as provide structured activities to enable the team building process for the whole class.

As far as cliques are concerned: I have had three kids in 4th grade (one is currently in 4th grade) and my experience is that this is a time when kids naturally change friends, because their interest are changing. They are moving on from the doll and car stage into chapter books and soccer/baseball. So the cliques tend to change throughout the next couple of years.

An added, surprize,bonus of switching in the 4th grade for us was that when my child attended middle school she knew kids from her old elementary school as well as her new one. It’s that ‘West Seattle thing.’ Good luck in your decision.

[Anonymous]

Job.. never meant to make you upset. I know that I’ve been offered suggestions on this site by people that seemed very insensitive and have been offended. You and Jan are right. I don’t know her brothers or you two. What I wrote was merely a suggestion. Something else to look at. I never implied that Jan made poor career choices. She questioned mine and I simply explained that my career choice was, in fact, made with health care in mind.

Just so you know, if you were ever to meet me face to face, you would think I was the nicest person and you too would be in awe of what I quietly do for others.

[JanS]

“if they knew what we do quietly for others they would be in awe of what we are able to do in spite of our illness. heck, they might even admire and respect us and speak respectfully to us…

until they found out we are democrats… bleeding heart liberal democrats… and that we actually expect them to back up their statements with things like examples and facts.”

I have a client whose son goes to a local private high school here. She recently was bombarded with e-mails from the father of her son’s best friend, who is a staunch republican, all bad mouthing the democratic candidates. The son came to visit my client, and said some really nasty things about democrats in front of her, assuming that she was just as conservative as they were (this is a church based private school, somewhat conservative – and , of course, he was just mouthing what he heard at home). She turned and told him that he should be careful what he says, that she’s Democrat. He looked totally surprised, never expecting it, and…now the father doesn’t even look at her at school sports functions, etc…she finds it rather hilarious, really.

Testy…yes…I get that way, too. Please don’t soak your head too much…hehe…there are much better ways to take care of it…chocolate?

Oh…BTW…the parents are Republicans, and I don’t discuss politics much with them. My dad (almost 83), thinks all the candidates are worthless, and that we’re all doomed :)