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[faithful1]

Jimmyg…

I was there and I have to tell you that if the owner had gotten any more verbally abusive than calling 911 would NOT have been out of line, he yelled at many of us and did not back down, we tried to talk to him calmly so that it would not grow into anything bigger but he got louder and more intimidating…he stood over trying to use his non verbal body language to scare us. Because of the way he reacted to us we had no idea what he was going to do next. he has serious anger issues.

I will never go back because of they way we were treated for no reason. who knows what he will do next, he is a time bomb ready to go off.

[JanS]

thanks, JimmyG…I haven’t paid much attention to the financials this week…except for the fundraiser on Saturday night – lol…

true…it will be when it will be, huh…

[Bonnie]

JimmyG, I agree. It is two separate issues, but believe that the Alki Cafe owner should treat people with respect no matter what.

[lintle]

wow!

this has gotten way outta control. like a one sided conversation. but i get it. some don’t have the focus and ability to operate a vehicle at higher speeds, or just don’t want to. some people walk around greenlake in the biking and blading lane! even better, go in big groups, blocking the entire walk impeding/blocking bladers, joggers and bikers. some don’t care that they’re in the left lane doing 5 over the limit while the flow of traffic to the right of them is 10 over and they actually hope the highway patrol will pull over the rest of the world and teach them all a lesson! the good, obedient and evenly postured prevail over evil.

I shudder to think what being in a bit of a hurry, slightly late, having a baby, needing to pee etc….. is like for these people. I shudder to think what any life situation in need of expediant attention will result in.

there are people who need to dumb down others to feel better of themselves. or are so unware that they never realize it. like the crab pot theorum. like the ones afraid of change and growth, or they refuse to accept others who possess a different inteligence than they. not so much a better intelligence.

when I talking about someone in a hurry I’m not talking about 20-30 over the speed limit, or someone burning rubber etc… I’m mostly refering to people who move and live with a sense of purpose. for what ever is important to them and having the mental and physical capacity to operate a vehicle at slightly higher speeds than the limit subjests.

this is really about something else.

35th ave is a perfect example JimmyG! I get that all the time on that turn. maybe they don’t know or are unaware that its legal, or think they’re keeping others from cutting line. lol. I love it when you pull up next to them and they act as though you’re not there, or are afraid to acknowledge you for fear you might call them a bad name.

[barmargia]

JimmyG, I am not not one of those people who camp out in the left lane, and I agree those people irritate the hell out of me. But what drives me crazy is the people who are driving around west seattle riding on my bumper when I am going the speed limit down the Admiral hill, or through the junction, am I being passive aggressive by not moving over to let those people pass me? I think it’s those people being self entitled because they think all they have to do is ride my bumper and I will get out of their way because they think they are more important than me. I won’t slam on my brakes, but I won’t move over either.

[Erik]

Orwell called it ‘polysyllabic gobblygoop’.

And this line from the general…”our gains are largely imaginary: that our alleged progress is fragile and reversible”.

We wouldn’t want the 100-year war to end anytime soon now.

[LisaK]

Hi, Hopey,

After reading about them for some time, I’ve finally checked out the WSB forums and saw this thread. As another Sanislo parent, I just want to add my welcome to MichaelJ’s. Sorry you didn’t get your first choice, but if you do end up at Sanislo this fall (and, don’t give up, you never know what will happen with those waiting lists)I hope you and your family have a good experience with us. I’ve met several families that have transferred in during the upper grades, and they’ve been happy with their experiences. (One of the new students in my son’s class this year is actually their student council rep.) Please feel free to come by a PTA meeting–only a few left, and they are the second Tues. of the month at 6:30 in the school library. To be honest, our meetings aren’t highly exciting (lots of fundraising planning right now as we look towards next year’s budget needs), but the folks who attend are great people. Also, check in with Debbie Nelsen, our new principal, as to the dates of our upcoming family nights–you may be able to attend (we went a reading night before we started kindergarten and it was good to see the community in action). Another opportunity to meet some Sanislo folks may be through our librarian’s “West Seattle Reads” program–search for it on WSB for more info.

But more to the heart of your questions….I’ve got a second-grader, so our kids could possibly be under the “Big Top” together at Sanislo next fall. Though I don’t have a kid in their classrooms, everything that I’ve seen and heard so far of the 3rd grade teachers and beyond makes me excited and I feel confident as my kid moves on through the school. Ms. Parkhurst and Ms. O’Connor have been at the school for a while, have a huge amount of dedication to our kids, talent for teaching, and it shows. They may not be the uber-warm fuzzy types, but they are great teachers. If your kid likes reading, it may help to know that in the past few years at least, there have been accelerated reading groups for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders led by a specialist to provide more challenge for the kids on the higher end of the reading spectrum. (Previous years saw Ms. Wey working with K-2, but this year she was 1st-3rd, so I’m not sure if she’ll be doing 3rd again next year yet. That may be something where the leadership has to decide which grade level has the greatest number of kids who would benefit. I’m really hoping she’s with the 3rd graders again, because my kid loves her.)

Just for clarity around your image of the tumbling program–it underwent a huge transition when Ms. T retired as PE teacher a couple of years ago (she was at Sanislo for over 20 years and is rather legendary in her work). To be honest, you’d find there are still a few folks mourning the loss of her, but she is there helping our new PE teacher with tumbling and unicycling as free after school clubs. Not sure if she’ll be back next year yet. Luther has a degree in PE and is learning the ropes from her this year in terms of those specific programs, and it will be interesting to see what the coming years bring as the program reinvents itself under Luther’s leadership. It is still very popular with the kids, and dear to the hearts of some parents. So, while the program may no longer look like the one you see so many pictures of on the walls, it’s still around and providing a lot of pride for its participants.

We do also have other free after school clubs led by some talented and generous parents–the spring session includes Earth Club, Origami, Chinese Paper Folding, Rollerskating, Chess, Learning about Money, etc., as well as the continuation of tumbling and unicycling. If your kid is the active type, rest assured we’ve got a good playground with a wonderful wooded setting that I think is a good break for the kids from the focused/academic side of things throughout the day.

I also want to echo MichaelJ’s praise of our art teacher–Ms. Autenrieth is simply fabulous. A huge talent and great with the kids and parents. The art on the walls is inspiring and makes me want to sit in.

I feel really good about our new principal–Debbie has some great ideas and I am eager to see what builds in the coming years. (I have a friend who is at her former school and they really loved her and were sad to see her go.) She’s very open to talking with parents and listening to both the positive and the struggles. Her honesty and groundedness are great qualities–she’s not too slick or too much of the “politician” type administrator. She really seems to tell it like it is. If you have concerns going into this, please try to get in to talk to her–I think you’ll find her helpful. She may even have a little perspective on the waiting list thing.

We have a new student council this year, a growing focus on student leadership, and a greater emphasis on community and responsibility as a student body. All-school, monthly assemblies are now celebrating student achievements and talents both in academics and pursuits beyond school.

One of the things I deeply appreciate about Sanislo is the parent community–I find folks to be down to earth, community-oriented, and open-minded. They want the best for their kids, but don’t hover too much, and they truly care about the needs of other children as well.

Sanislo isn’t perfect, and we’ve certainly got our challenges (um, maybe you shouldn’t come to a PTA meeting). ;) The Seattle Public District as a larger body can sometimes (often times?) leave parents shaking their heads (or fists), on occasion. That and the constant budget worries can sometimes make you want to scream. Like any school, Sanislo isn’t going to be right for everyone, but hopefully you’d find us to be a place where your kid can grow and learn and where you can feel comfortable as a member of the community.

All that said, my child’s preschool teacher was a tough sell on public schools (we were at an “alternative”-type school, and she was pretty hard core in the “unschooling” movement)–but even she said she’d recommend Sanislo “3rd through 5th grade.” If you do wind up with us this autumn, maybe you’re hitting us at just the right time. I hope for your kid’s sake that wherever he ends up is a good fit. It’s a big change. That’s when we all take a deep breath and try to remember how resilient kids are supposed to be, especially when supported by loving parents.

Best of luck, and keep in touch. If you do end up with us, maybe we can get you together with some of the other third graders before your kid starts this fall?

LK

[JoB]

JimmyG…

So.. it’s ok to lie to impressionable young people with limited options to get them to sign up?

is this one of those ends justify the means arguments?

my nephew doesn’t complain that he was duped. He is serving.. honorably. and without complaint.

but he does tell any of this family and friends who are thinking about service that they shouldn’t believe a word that a recruiter tells them about what they will be doing.

I would bet that your family and friends would have signed up if the recruiter had been honest with them. i know my nephew would have.

and aren’t those the troops we really want serving our country?

[TheVelvetBulldog]

JimmyG – see you on the streets! I got my Yamaha Vino last summer and I love it. WS is the perfect area for a scooter – I use it to go shopping, to the library, to visit friends, and to just cruise along Alki. On a warm, sunny day it’s fabulous. They aren’t easily seen of course, and not particularly respected even by motorcycle riders, which is unfortunate. I’ve had a motorcyclist cut me off in traffic. You’d think there’d be a little more understanding since we’re exposing ourselves to the same road dangers they are.

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I haven’t actually taken the Scoot outside of WS as it doesn’t go over 40mph and I’m wary of taking it on the low bridge and E Marginal Way with all the trucks.

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Parking the Scoot is the best – you can slide it into the tiniest, unobtrusive spots right next to front doors. And being able to go seventy miles on a tank of gas you paid about two dollars for is sublime. And you get approving, envious looks from others who wish THEY had a fab little scoot to get around on!

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Have fun with your Scoot JG – I’ll be the one on the red Vino giving you the high sign as we pass each other on the street!

[beachdrivegirl]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur/the-latest-clinton-canard_b_93508.htm

I dont know why I continue to voice this to you. I realize you are as stubborn as I am and we are both going to stick ot our guns.

And my guns are that if Hillary does manage to change pledged delegates votes and/or gain the superdelegates she needs to win then it is stealing. You are right she isnt doing anything illegal but she is in the process of destroying the Democratic party! And that concerns me. And Obama isnt the one making such a fuss about the delegate count it is more than half of the Democrats that are!! We arent tyring to dismiss anyone we are tyring to follow through on our ideals. If Clinton really pulls this to the convention, and she manages to get the Democratic nomination, then she is defying the political process and I will not stand for it. If she ends up on the ballot as the Presidential Democratic nominee come November then basically we dont need primaries or cuacuses or elections. All we need is our elite little party of superdelegates and the electoral college to decide what is right for us and I wont be part of a party that is going to do that.

[mellaw6565]

To JT – no, I don’t have selective ethics. I bought the place and rented out the back like the previous owner told me he had done in the past and then only in the last few months have I discovered the issue about DADU’s being illegal. I haven’t told my tenants (the only ones I’ve had) because on my teacher’s salary I can’t afford the penalty and its possible that a tenant could see it as a “windfall” and decide to screw me over for no reason. I am a great landlord and I’m not having any problems with my tenants – I just really want to do the right thing in an affordable way. That’s so far from the definition of “situational ethics” – which BTW is the correct term.

Once again, if you have any personal experience with this problem, then I would love to hear about it. If not, it seems like the same 10 people or so are monopolizing ALL of the boards on this forum – no wonder no one else posts because the tone and tenor are so hostile and the responses off-topic. I have read back through the threads on many of these boards since I joined yesterday and it is REALLY NASTY on here. No wonder NewMember called for some civility. Geez – a person can’t even get their questions answered without getting attacked by people who don’t offer solutions, just criticism.

Oh – and to the poster that said “why don’t you buy something you can afford” – give me a break. No one can afford Seattle – especially on a teacher’s salary here. Even if I stay with the District 20 years – my top salary (and I have a Ph.D) would not reach the limits need to qualify for ANY mortgage here. So I did what many others are doing to survive here – I bought a place with rental capacity to supplement the mortgage payment so that I could have a place to retire someday. Trust me -it’s not the Taj Mahal and needs a lot of work, but it’s mine. As it is, I had to wait until my 40’s to even break into the market. For those with silver spoons in their mouths – the Mayor is looking for great people to line the pockets of developers and kick the poor people out. I’m sure he would be interested in your philosophy.

My apologies to JimmyG for comparing him to the a*s in the word assume. I can’t think of another analogy that would fit better at this point and apparently he needs negative affirmation to make him smile when he wakes up.(see his post on “reversing gears”) For me, someone who suffers from a serious disease, I smile each day because I wake up. Wish more people would do the same.

Enuff said – peace out. I will only respond to serious minded on-topic replies to this post in the future.

[JanS]

Mellaw…check back through the threads…read about Handbags for Hunger….read about the fundraiser coming up for Mike Dein, who lost his business to arson…come join us Saturday morning as we fine tune what we want to do. Beachdrive girl, JT, JoB, Charla, New Res…we all get involved. We all argue on here, but we still socialize now…and like each other. JimmyG? Are you joining us? We love this blog, we love the fact that it’s brought us together, we thank WSB for these forums so we can debate each other. It’s calm on here compared to some blogs out there.

and welcome here..please do join us sometime to socialize :)

Don’t underestimate the community here…if we didn’t care, we wouldn’t be talking…diversity makes the world go round :)

[mellaw6565]

NewMember – I appreciate your responses and the advice from your atty. husband. I didn’t disregard your offer but let you know that I already know that my place is illegal. I was really looking for someone who has confronted the illegality and somehow modified their structure or some other action that allows them to register it as a legal place to rent. If your husband has that type of information than I would be thrilled to hear it.

And no – I didn’t misunderstand JimmyG’s post. He point blank accused me of posting for an illegal activity and I take great offense to that. His exact words were “other forums I belong to prohibit any discussions of illegal activities, and that’s what you’re asking for is advice on how others have managed to get around the existing law”. My original post was so far from that – it was clear I was looking for a way to make my place legal – maybe some loophole or technicality that would allow me to complete the process. He ASSUMED that what I was doing was trying to be illegal without fully reading my original post. Not once has he offered any real advice or indicated that he even has any experience or knowledge about this issue. So why doesn’t he just butt out instead of tearing up someone’s post and falsely accusing them of something? Geez – is that too much to ask for – legitimate responses to legitimate questions? It sounds like he has no filter between his brain and his mouth – in my world he would be designated “special ed” and given an IEP for behavior modification.

Thanks for the welcome and we’ll see if you’re call for a reversal of attitudes and insults on this site will change. If not, I won’t be around long.

[Anonymous]

Just from reading back through the thread, I think it is possible that you misinterpreted JimmyG’s response. I think, generally, even if we have no experience in relation to a topic, we want to try and help.

I know (and I can only speak for myself) that I was willing to discuss your issue with my husband (who is an attorney, but is very smart in the sense of making things work out), but I felt that you disregarded my offer to help.

I haven’t been a member of this forum very long myself and, although I did have some bumps in the road at the beginning, I have stuck with it and found that this sight is a wealth of information.

However, if you post a question, you do need to realize that everyone can respond. You cannot pick and choose who you want to hear from.

I welcome you to the forum and hope that you will stick around!

[mellaw6565]

Please see my response to JimmyG and his ugly, accusatory and insulting posts to my legitimate requests for information. I didn’t accuse him of being an a*sh*le but merely referred him to the “a*s” part of the assume. Once again – he twists it around. As I said – this is the first time for me on this site and by the tone of the posts I read there are a lot of nasty exchanges on here. No one will feel welcome to post on this site if these are the types of exchanges that occur. So far – I don’t see any type of “family” or “community” on here. How sad! A reversal is definitely in order.

[mellaw6565]

I heard that West Seattle Blog was a great site where people could share their experiences and information. There are a few responses above that fit that bill, but unfortunately there are some mean spirited busybodies like Cruiser and JimmyG who are obviously only on these forums to criticize and ridicule – even when they don’t have any personal experience on the issue or any real information to offer. If that is the way this site is – I won’t be back or recommend it to anyone else. How sad! I wish people would grow up and find something else to do with their life than comment on every post that goes on this site when they don’t have anything substantive to offer.

I had a legitimate question about possible options for getting a LEGAL C.O on my property and was really interested in anyone who has worked with code enforcement and the other agencies. When I said “getting around the illegality” I meant building out or attaching the unit or some other type of solution that has worked so that a LEGAL C.O. can be issued. The rest of that sentence was very clear. I already know the place is illegal – I’ve only had the property a year and I’m trying to remedy the situation. I know there are others out there in the same situation. Those are the people I’d like to hear from – people with real experience and information – not from idiots like Cruiser and JimmyG who have nothing useful to offer but are here to insult.

And BTW JimmyG – my students know how to behave better and show more respect when responding to others. They have been taught not to assume about the intentions or actions of others, to seek out more information or clarification when needed, and speak/think with respect for others. In fact, I showed them the exchange this morning in class and asked them about the sequence of responses and their first reaction (without my input) is that you are a jerk. They said they would be happy to give you some lessons on when to respond and when to keep your mouth shut when you don’t know what you are talking about (a basic rule of debating).

I’m a decorated teacher with several awards for excellence. That’s the kind of teacher I am – obviously you didn’t have that kind of teacher or you would behave better.

[beachdrivegirl]

JimmyG you have made me smiled today too! :)

I think that the biggest thing wiht all blogs/message boards is that, like email, sentences and words can be misunderstood.

One thing I have learned through work is that you never say somethinig indepth through an email because more than likely some part of the email will be misunderstood on the other end.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think JimmyG was being an “ass” at all. We have actually had posts on this forum related to “getting by the legal system”. Which, as JimmyG pointed out, is not allowed on some forums.

Btw, I ran this by my guy (the attorney), which I know that you didn’t care to hear about, but he basically said that you have no leg to stand on, legally. I think you already knew that.

He did, however, say that if you were to allow someone to stay in your guest house (or whatever it’s called) for services (they mow your lawn, they do repairs in your house, etc.) then you could draft a contract (lease) that would be legal. If you could tie their residing there to services provided to you, it would be legal.

[mellaw6565]

To JimmyG – I’m new to this blog and you’re apparently being an a*s. If you read my original post, the request was how to make these DADU’s legal and the leases enforceable (which obviously have to be legal to be so). I’m interested in any others that have experience in converting these illegal residences into legal ones. My post was clear. So learn how to read and don’t assume – in this case it’s making “u” an “a*s”, not “me”. Thanks for making me feel welcome – NOT!

[Kayleigh]

No, NewRes, I believe that *you* believe you are the victim of racism. That doesn’t mean I believe that you actually *are* the victim of racism.

First off, if it were bad enough, I reckon you would quit. I certainly would. (And I don’t deny that some people of color have stereotypes of white people that some white people might find offensive. It doesn’t follow, however, that great harm comes from those.)

Second, are you familiar with the Pygmailion effect? How if we anticipate that someone will behave a certain way, we unconsciously can provoke that behavior in them (or interpret their behavior as conforming to our stereotype?)

Peace, on behalf of my greatgrandparents.

[Anonymous]

JimmyG – I completely agree with your final assessment. We have a little dog that we can, literally, put in my purse to go places, but we don’t do that. Not every establishment happily accepts pets and I would rather go and enjoy myself somewhere than being nervous the whole time that someone will complain about our dog. We actually don’t take our dog on a lot of outings.

I think that the whole issue with the Shibaguyz was the fact that they were allowed to bring their dogs to ONE market, but not another. That is inconsistent which is frustrating from a customer’s point of view. I guess the two markets have different owners, but not everybody just KNOWS that. I think if I were in their position, I would be pretty P****off too.

[add]

The southend playground at Lincoln Park has 2 babyswings as well…

And I think maybe Whale Tail Park at Alki?

[WSB]

Haven’t been there in a couple months but Roxhill Park playground (across Barton from Westwood Village) had the big red buckets you could put a baby in. Can’t think of whether they have safe restraints, though, but check it out.

[Jeffro]

My favorite campaign video so far. If you were on the fence of whether or not to support Hillary, you won’t be after watching this.

[beachdrivegirl]

Thanks JimmyG and charlabob. We just keep going back and forth…to actually activate the alarm would cost an additional $65/month (alarm and home phone system)…As newlyweds with a new house seems quite pricey. We just cant decide!