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[JanS]

just look at it as a way to brighten up our gray winter ..we’re gonna need it soon :)

[cjboffoli]

Wow. I’d be really careful with that. All of the research I’ve read has always stated that 4:1 ratio as being closest to what hummingbirds experience in nature. Too much sugar can cause them serious liver and reproductive problems.

[Jerald]

I did some research once and learned that you can increase the sugar/water ratio when the weather gets colder. Some recommendations were extreme (like 50-50), but I usually go to a rounded 1/3 cup when it’s near freezing. When we have a cold snap I keep a second feeder inside to swap when the outside one freezes up. I’ve also wrapped the container in bubble wrap, which helps prevent freezing.

[mike0323]

Thats great! There are two yellow houses with chainlink fences. Which side of the road? I’m gonna go visit tomorrow.

[htecker]

The dog belongs to a guy named Dan. He lives in a small yellow house with a chain-linked fenced yard on the corner of 15th and Henderson. I called him a left a message with your phone number Mike. Hopefully he will get back to asap. Hope this helps!

[JoB]

i didn’t think of John Lennon’s imagine…

that would have been wonderful.. with the name of their organization at the end..

but that might be breaking some pretty big copyright laws.

[inactive]

I am very fond of our native hummingbirds. I remember that video earlier in the year of the h-bird nest? Gawd, that was cool.

So many people assume we have no hummingbirds during the winter. Folks should take a walk through Seward Park in the winter with a pair of binoculars. I always see lots of Anna’s over there. And parakeets?

Noticed earlier at the beach today lots of great birds overwintering. I’m going to go pull out the birding book…I can’t remember some of the dimorphic winter plummage! Urgh….

[WSB]

No, right now the embedding only enables the img src html for pix. Maybe I can get that on the HP later – I still have your great hummingbird photo you sent the other day – TR

[WSB]

We just put up the first round – coupons from 12 WSB sponsors – they can be downloaded/printed (three-page PDF, we may change the format later but this is how we’re starting) – you’ll see the LOCAL COUPONS tab in the navigation bar, or go directly here:

https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?page_id=12426

We thought this might be another way to encourage “SHOP LOCAL” during this holiday season … let us know what you think.

[miws]

Tartar sauce with fries!

Marina’s (formerly Marie’s originating many, many years ago at a Seattle restaurant of the same name) for home dippage.

Mike

[mike0323]

I got through to the Seattle pet licensing they told me his name is “Tank” but said the phone number they had was bad. I’ll try pet pros after the vet.

[Jerald]

JanS — Yes, I’m female. Just chose Jerald randomly, never expecting to be glued to WSB like this. It’s fun, though, like an alternate personality. I have a different one for ebay and my husband shares it, so “Jargoh” is bisexual!

[JanS]

Christopher…when I lived in Frankfurt, having my frites with mayo was the only way to go. Their mayo was so totally different than ours. We would go to the local “corner store”, and buy it in tubes…ketchup with fries? nah..not even good enough. When I came back here people thought it weird that I preferred mayo with my fries. Thanks for the heads up on the dutch mayo…I’ll have to get me some :)

[aunteesocial]

He may have a microchip. Maybe a veterinarian’s office could help? Also, if he’s a local, maybe the Pet Pros store at Westwood Village might know him.

He is absolutely darling. Someone must be missing him very much!

[mike0323]

My neighbors found a Boston Terrier hanging around my neighborhood. I’m housing him until I can find his owner.

He has a tag saying that he has a seattle pet license and number. I’m told no one is answering the seattle license office. He has a purple collar, is probably 1-2 years old.

When the owner claims him they should be prepared to prove that they are indeed his owner. Things that would convince me are describe how his bark sounds & his personality, pet license number, or pictures of him.

I live on the 9020’s block of 17th ave. The owner can call me area code 518, phone number 221 4035, or email me “mike” at the domain “yakastonia.com”. (I’m making the contact information cryptic to reduce the likely hood of getting more spam)

[JoB]

Katydid… PM or call me..

We are selling Dale’s 2001 Ford Ranger Pickup with canopy and only 40,000 original miles for $5000.

It is an automatic in great condition.. we have serviced it regularly.

it does have one flaw.. the paintjob.. which is why it’s such agood deal…but it should be exceedingly reliable, comfortable transportation for a long long time.

I am replacing the battery and wiper blades and cleaning the interior to remove dog hair this weekend:)

it could be done today.

[CatP]

The place next to Next to Nature is From Coffee to a Tea…with Sugar, and I’ll second that recommendation from Gretchen. Wendy is the decorator there, and she is an amazing artist. Your cake would be beautiful as well as yummy!

[miws]

Max, I’ve used Nalley Light for years. Before that was available, I used Nalley Regular for years. I honestly could not tell a difference when I switched over, but might be able to in a side by side comparison.

I like Nalley for the same reason that cjboffoli mentioned about the Dutch Mayo, it has an “eggy” flavor that I don’t recall noticing in other brands.

There’s been a couple of times, in recent years, when the budget was tight that I bought Western Family Mayo. Just not the same.

I don’t know if it’s still available, (haven’t seen it at Thriftway for some time) but for awhile Nalley had a “Free” version of their mayo, in addition to the regular and light. Tried it once. Tasted alot like Miracle Whip to me. (Which I’ve never cared for.

Mike

[Jo]

Why so much of the Southwest US colors on buildings now – terra cotta, gold, etc.?

When did that start, because it seems that’s mostly what you see in new buildings. Like the bathhouse on Alki. I was really disappointed when I saw that paintjob.

So….that new blue and green building on Alki seems to be more Pacific Northwest to me. But then, I’m a native Pacific Northwesterner, and those are my favorite colors so I might be a little biased.

[Gretchen]

I would call Isadora’s on First Avenue in Seattle. They specialize in vintage gowns and wedding dresses and would have the best resource for such a thing.

[Gretchen]

I heard the cupcake place next to the Next to Nature pet store makes incredible birthday cakes.

[JoB]

Sorry ladies.. i had my mexican chocolate ice cream by the light of the open freezer..a bite at a time . I would try to act as though i am ashamed of myself… but the 12 year old who peers out from these slightly drooping eyelids was ecstatic…

I can highly recommend stashing your own secret pleasure for those nights when nothing else will do. Full tilt will be open soon:)

TammiWs…

you bring up a great point… success if measured financially… is fleeting.

Those who were nearing the top of the pile a couple of months ago due to speculation have had a wild ride down to the middle.. or to the bottom if they borrowed too much to finance their speculation.. there are going to be a lot of really great used toys for sale at incredible deals very soon.

Most, if not all of those who engaged in that kind of speculation will have the resources of family to rely on to cushion them from their fall… but it will still be a rude awakening.

what is it they say.. self made millionaire to playboy to bum in three generations?

Just as in the great depression, there will be some who have enough money to profit from the misfortune of others ..

but most of us are in the same boat.. the speculation that took down those who were playing fast and loose with their own money also took down our retirement accounts and our housing values… and our job security.

more than one of us who post… highly successful individuals by any measurement of that term… valuable employees… have already found themselves unemployed.

the effect of a dwindling base of consumers will hit all areas of our retail sector … further decreasing the base of consumers. Many who thought their jobs and futures secure may find that the saving they thought substantial.. are inadequate in this economy.

unfortunately, financial success is rarely a product of an single individual’s own effort.. it is too dependent upon the health of the economy… whether you are a business owner or an employee.

retail sales and service currently produces roughly 2/3 of the national GDP… No matter how you look at it.. this is going to hurt… even those who thought themselves well positioned for any possible economic downturn.

and as the elderly have already learned before us, it doesn’t take that much to wipe out a lifetime of savings… a single medical catastrophe can do it in a heartbeat.

Some of us learn that lesson early… some learn it late.. and some are lucky enough to never learn it.

I personally think those of us who learned that lesson early are lucky. When you aren’t in the game that everyone tells you life chose for you.. you have the opportunity to look around and decide what game you want to play.

We are all better at the game of life when when we get to design the standards and rules for the game that measures our personal success.

[cjboffoli]

If you’re into mayonnaise you should try some of the Dutch style mayo. I first had it about ten years ago at a little frites stand on the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam and it totally expanded my mayonnaise horizons. It’s excellent even when it is not just a condiment for crispy, golden french fries. I wouldn’t say it is as tangy as American-style mayo. But it is wonderfully creamy and eggy.

You can mail order it here:

http://www.dutchmarket.com/

And while you’re at it, get yourself some stroopwaffels, those wonderful waffle cookies that have a thin layer of caramel sandwiched in between two crispy, buttery, cinnamony wafers that are sold all over the streets in the Netherlands.

[JoB]

i don’t remember any of this but being an amateur history buff which does include the evolution of businesses in an area.. i am fascinated.

[TammiWS]

Good posts JanS – thanks for describing what I couldnt quite articulate myself!

So much of this is just words…..

I think the word ‘victim’ brings up all sorts of things to people and causes all sorts of judgements. I tend to only think of or use that word in relation to a crime.

Otherwise I think of people as just down on their luck, had an unforseen catastrophe occur (fire, tornado or even loss of a job unexpectedly), got the short end of the stick as to whom their parents might be (i.e. some kids at Treehouse could be called “victims” or more importantly ‘survivors’). Calling it anything else to me means making a ‘judgement’ on someone and it’s not my place to do so if I’ve never walked in their shoes.

Heck with the unemployment stats yesterday many of those folks are now going to rely on someone or the govt via unemployment benefits perhaps for help – I see nothing wrong with that. I have a good job, make a good salary, have a mortgage and savings in the bank but if I lost my job and it took 6-9 months to get another one, I’d be in need of help from family or have to rely on unemployment, or try to sell my house in this market. But calling myself a victim doesnt spring to mind. Calling myself ‘screwed’ does! :)

Heck NR your airline could merge at some point and layoffs occur. You might even need to take unemployment for a period of time – I doubt anyone would fault you for doing that even if it’s relying on the govt.

As for money-happiness – money in my view gives you choice. Out of college, paying many loans, credit debt, in a small 500 sqft apt. with a boyfriend from outside the country who was looking for work caused me immense amounts of stress and anxiety – all because we were strapped financially. We turned in 14 W2 forms that year. Ugh….

I swore once all bills were paid I would never have ongoing debt again (outside of a mortgage) because the stress was too much and too distracting to allow me to focus on other things in life. I felt our choices were limited.

Finally got to that point 10 years ago (post divorce from above BF!) and felt “success” – to not be strapped to debt – and therefore have more choice – but now with todays economy, if my job goes….’success’ is fleeting! ha…

Anyway, my 2cents. Good topic!