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[emeraldgirl]

Thanks to all for their posts. Kudos to Northwest Botanicals, who were very professional, prompt, and easy to work with. They provided an estimate within one day, and didn’t need me to be on site (much easier!). JanS, to answer your questions, Walter called 5 minutes AFTER my scheduled appointment time, and it was a time HE suggested… that would be best for his schedule, and I made it work for me. Yes, he offered to reschedule for Saturday (the next day), but I would be working again. That Friday was my only day off. Our appointment was at 4:00pm, and his other appointment was at 5:30pm. When he called at 4:05pm and I asked where he was, he said the West Seattle Bridge… Now, I understand being late due to traffic or an accident, but completely canceling??? Even if it took 30/45/60 minutes on the bridge, he still could’ve made it out to my house AND his 5:30 appointment in time. Both of us are located near Fauntleroy. My guess is that his 5:30pm canceled, and so he opted to take the afternoon off, thinking it would be no big deal to reschedule… but it really was. I would’ve had much more respect for the guy if he would’ve been honest about taking the afternoon off… instead of blaming it on something to do with the bridge. Providing good customer service involves trying to best accommodate the customer… especially when you’re trying to earn the business of a new customer.

[Diane]

ditto; have seen this in drive by many times; looks cool; especially in my favorite colors; also curious

[Smitty]

“I know reading comprehension is difficult, so I’ll try to simplify once again. The reason their tax payment went up even tho the tax rate went down slightly is because they made a LOT more money”

EXACTLY! Lower rates CAN AND DO result in HIGHER collections! Supply side at work – in an article from a well known Libtard!

Welcome to the club dobro! Smitty/dobro 2012!

[dobro]

“How on earth can their tax rates go DOWN from 17.17 percent to 16.62 percent yet they paid more in taxes – 57 MILLION vs 45 MILLION? I thought tax cuts resulted in lower revenues every time? And only 57 million in taxes – the jerks!”

I know reading comprehension is difficult, so I’ll try to simplify once again. The reason their tax payment went up even tho the tax rate went down slightly is because they made a LOT more money- their income rose 399% (to simplify,that’s almost 4 times as much). And they pay millions in taxes because their income is millions of dollars. See, poor people can’t pay millions in taxes because they don’t make millions of dollars.

Still confused?

[Smitty]

I’m so confused (get JanS back in here please). How on earth can their tax rates go DOWN from 17.17 percent to 16.62 percent yet they paid more in taxes – 57 MILLION vs 45 MILLION? I thought tax cuts resulted in lower revenues every time? And only 57 million in taxes – the jerks!

“In a single year, between 2006 and 2007, the income of those top 400 taxpayers rose by 31 percent — from an average of $263.3 million to an average of $344.8 million per year. Meanwhile, Johnston writes, “Their effective income tax rate fell to 16.62 percent, down more than half a percentage point from 17.17 percent in 2006”

[jellis]

In all fairness, some of “us” waiting in that line enable this behavior. When its time to finally go and you are sitting there petting your dog, texting, or putting on your make up…you are leaving ample space and time for this.

It doesn’t make it right but if I’m sitting there picking my nose and you have the space/time to get over…go for it!

Also, like voodoo says…some people may not know they need to be in that lane. Then you have this last minute ” oh crap” moment.

[BigPhil]

Anyone have any places nearby that they’d recommend for this type of physical/bloodwork? I’d really like to just get everything possible tested since I’m in my mid 20s and they say it’s a good predictor of what I’ll be looking at when I’m twice that age. I just don’t know what you can really get tested without an actual medical justification outside of curiosity.

[inactive]

First of all. Here’s to John Lennon’s Birthday today. Gone but not forgotten.

Back to Fistful of Mercy. It’s been just over a month since the band Fistful of Mercy debuted at Easy Street. After that singularly Big Event, the band changed their hometown on Facebook to Seattle (hey, some people care about such matters).

Their CD went on sale on the 5th. They had an appearance on Jimmy Fallon last night. If you haven’t heard them? Check this out:

http://bit.ly/aOY7hx

They have a website with other tracks and on youtube, fyi. Have a listen to other tunes and enjoy the nimble versatility and layers of giftedness.

Thanks again Easy Street Records – one of the Top 25 Record Stores in the country! We are so lucky to have this force of culture in the neighborhood. And, we’re lucky for the New Wavo’s Rancheros too. :]

[waterworld]

I have hypothyroid issues as well. I’m curious whether those of you who have Hashimoto’s or hypothyroid are also taking thyroid supplements (things like synthroid). If so, can you comment on how much improvement you think is due to the Vit D and how much is from the supplements? I haven’t been taking Vit D supplements, and I haven’t been tested, but this thread makes me think I can almost assume I’m deficient. How much additional improvement over the thyroid supplements could I anticipate?

Time to visit the endocrinologist!

[redblack]

ken, it would probably be difficult to borrow most of the things on your list, except for a step ladder, which i have never heard referred to as an a-frame. if it’s a tent frame, the OP stated one specific date, so my assumption would be that he would probably not need a tent, unless he’s maybe doing something nefarious in camp long and wants to remain unseen. also, an unpaired saw horse has limited use, and the OP specifically requested an a-frame.

i was thinking practically, but practically not thinking.

[redblack]

i’m from the e.e. cummings school of typing.

no disrespect intended.

[herongrrrl]

BigPhil, you might be surprised by your test results. A few years ago my doctor started testing every one of her patients for Vit D levels, and after one year she had only found a handful in the normal range. Every single one of them had recently moved from a sunnier place! I was really surprised to learn that I was deficient, since I spend a lot of time outside and eat a reasonable diet with lots of vit-D rich foods, but my first test at the end of particularly sunny summer showed that I was just barely in the low end of the normal range. Subsequent tests a couple years later showed me quite deficient. I take 4000IU/day now and it has made an incredible improvement to my energy level and mood.

[redblack]

not really a thread-jacking, IMHO. we’re discussing republican ideology.

btw, the DOE created the first universal education system in the history of mankind, and public schools have allowed people of all income levels and backgrounds to get a basic education. since its inception, the U.S. has set global standards for teaching.

as far as universal education goes, i can’t imagine what a states’ rights advocate’s education system would look like.

any decline in test results or american students’ ranking versus other nations’ is the result of outside influences, or a lack thereof, and i think points more to something that you mentioned earlier: personal responsibility. it has nothing to do with what some see as exorbitant teachers’ salaries or unionization. if anything, it’s uncivil anti-taxation sentiment that has broken our schools, and i believe it was done intentionally.

smitty, is it possible that we could change your mind, or at least get you to tolerate liberal viewpoints? simply broad-brushing us with sound bite accusations of wanting to take from the rich as some sort of punishment so that we can live on the dole and have “free health care” is disingenuous and inflammatory.

after all, we’re living in a conservative’s paradise, vis a vis taxation, and it has not generated its stated rewards.

[anonyme]

I think I remember seeing on the blog that there was a big problem on the bridge during that time slot. The bridge may even have been closed. It’s possible that the guy thought that he could not get to his other, previously scheduled appointment without having to abruptly cut off his consultation with you. I’m just saying that he may have made the most courteous and professional choice he could under the circumstances. After all, he did squeeze you in at the last mimute to begin with, and he did call to cancel…

[BigPhil]

“was actually told by a doctor that at Seattle’s latitude we don’t get enough vitamin D from the sun to supplement the amount we should be getting”

A bit of a pedantic note, it really has to do with our weather more than our latitude. We’re only at roughly 47’36 so we’re not that high. Really, anything above 37 (San Fran / Denver / Richmond VA) solar exposure starts to droop as a source for Vitamin D. Quite a few areas are more north than us (even in the U.S.) and they don’t have similar issues with D deficiency. It’s the overcast weather. It’s also dramatically correlated with age, and young people need very little non-overcast sun to generate all they need. It’s why white skin evolved, actually.. outta 3 billion alleles its actually only 1 genetic ‘letter’ that gives white skin, and you can see it evolve directly in line with latitude. Of course, our ancestors covered far less of their skin and spent much longer outside every day.

2,4, 8000 IU is crazy, I had no idea you could take that much without serious issues. I thought the recommendation was 1000 IU for the ‘average’ person.

I’m curious now to see where I’m at.. I don’t think I’ve ever had a deficiency.

[charlabob]

Both the NEA and AFT are in favor of teacher evaluations — have been for some time. They are also in favor of administrative evaluations. Do you actually think people who care about kids (which most teachers do) like working with unskilled and unmotivated idiots?

I am so tired of people using any excuse to bash what they think are the travesties of unions. It really does get boring and unelucidating, to boot.

[JoB]

didn’t you hear…

microsoft and boeing think it will make it harder to hire good workers and to procure resources…

1098 is far from a sure thing.

as for those things you mentioned

been doing them for 40+ years..

haven’t stopped yet

good thing i am a very stubborn woman

I don’t require results to keep up the fight.

[Smitty]

Hold teachers accountable? I’m with you. Now, try and convince the NEA.

‘Everyone else be damned” is not fair. I agree with taxes. I think roads, and national defense, and a lot of other things are necessary. We all just draw the “redistribution/taxation” line at different points on the Laffer curve (Carson, you can google it).

[JoB]

DP..

i think i was implying voting when stating the expected time frame…

but i think this could also put people off politics…

as it is becoming more and more difficult for individuals to make any kind of impact…

Our government is currently for sale to the highest bidder :(

[JoB]

Smitty…

this isn’t about feeling good..

it’s about being paid for the work you do.

if the average wage at your company is 40K

and the execs aren’t allowed to top out at above 200K

the savings would leave 300K available for bonuses… even if there were no new hires.

it’s simple math.

if top execs didn’t get bonuses regardless of actual production…

or didn’t get golden parachutes for speculating and tanking a company…

i am guessing there would be more jobs…

because CEOs would then actually care about production instead of profits and stock prices…

what a concept!

btw.. this takes us back to that other amazing concept…

employees who feel appreciated produce more

win win

[Toni orchestra]

Hello to fellow musicians!

The West Seattle Symphony is looking for more trained musicians. The Symphony (our top) orchestra is especially in need of another bassoon player, a French horn player, a percussionist, possibly another trumpet player–and, of course, string players, especially cellists!

Unfortunately (or serendipitously!), we are not in need of clarinets or flutes or trombones, not even a tuba!

Hmm, sounds like a “Stone Soup” story: If we only had a bassoon/viola/cello player . . . we could create an orchestra.”

Seriously, we have a great core of musicians, just need a few holes filled.

As to the less-experienced groups, the Symphonette and the String Ensemble, we’re doing great with over 40 young folks and a few adults sprinkled in, but we can always grow larger. We have a spot for any musician–beginning to advanced, young to antique–who’d like to give it a whirl. FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES THREE THROUGH TWELVE, IT’S FREE!!

People can link to our website for more info: http://www.westsidesymphonette.org or email or call me:

Hope to see you soon!

Toni Reineke

Artistic Director

West Seattle Community Orchestras

tonireineke@comcast.net

Home: 206-243-6955

[sarelly]

Hi Maria, I pretty much agree with what others have said here, but I wanted to mention I think it’s important to establish a comfortable working relationship with clients, and reassure them. People want someone in their house they can trust, who understands their routines. I don’t think there is a job much more intimate than being a housekeeper. You end up knowing A LOT about who those people are, their physical health, their habits, interests, fears, relationship and family issues, etc. and if they’re home when you’re working, they’re also seeing you grunting and sweating and crawling around. Everyone pretends not to, but everyone sees. Aside from worrying about whether the housekeeper is going to steal, slack off on the job, or break their stuff (and you can’t take any of that personally cuz it’s natural for them to feel that way) it’s important to convey, probably more in how you act than in what you say, that you will protect their privacy, safety, comfort, and emotional space. It’s way different cleaning for private residential clients than it is through an agency, hotel, or office building, in my experience, because there is no anonymity for anyone, but you still kind of have to pretend there is, and walk this line of being friendly but keeping it professional.

[madow]

Thank You, very much for all the comments and ideas it really helps to know what people think.

I have moved to this area for 11 months now and instead of trying different ways to get to people me, decide to focus in just one way to advertise. If, I make the investment better do it in a way that it will have more results.

Do in this was a very good way to help me understand the actual dynamic of the whole thing.

As a fare rate people has a good idea of a realistic cost for a service like the one I provide.

I really appreciate all the comments.

[Shanti Salon Spa]

The Pumpkin Scrub Pedicure is $55, but if booked with a color or spa service you can receive 20% off.

[JoB]

smitty…

no-one is out for revenge…

this is about equity.

that’s a totally different concept.

when United “reorganized” without ever taking a day off their flying schedule and dumped their pension programs their pilots had earned along with their wages…

the top officials who bartered that deal all got big bonuses for “saving” the company money… approved by a bankruptcy judge.

Had you worked a lifetime for that company so that you could retire on the benefits you earned i doubt you would find that equitable.

those pilots all had college educations and had invested a substantial amount of their time and sacrificed normal family life to practice their craft…

so much for the basic concept of getting a good education and investing in marketable skills….

you will find out just how specialized a skill flying is if your plane takes a sudden nose dive. You had better pray that someone who knows what they are doing is at the controls… because without that skill it’s all dumb luck… and no amount of money is going to buy you that.

yes.. their pensions were backed by the pension security fund.. which nets them a fraction of the pensions they earned.

and that is just the story of one company.. the tip of the iceberg when it comes to pensions, health plans.. etc…

I’m certainly not jealous… the lifestyles of the rich and infamous look pretty jaded to me…

but i do think we are all entitled to what we have earned.