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[Sue]

There are a few “for rent” signs on houses in the vicinity of Fauntleroy & Dawson right now. One is on Dawson (just west of Fauntleroy) and at least one is on the west side of Fauntleroy between Hudson & Dawson. The one on Fauntleroy looks to be a duplex, but I don’t know about the one on Dawson – can’t tell if it’s a duplex or an apartment. Don’t know if it’s still available, but there was another house with a sign up on the west side of Fauntleroy, a block or two south of Dawson, near the school.

[TheVelvetBulldog]

Hi All: I’m looking for a new pad in WS (current pad is down by Alki) and there is so little to be found!! Does anyone out there own, or know of, any small gems in your neighborhood, such as a mother-in-law home, or a duplex or triplex that perhaps isn’t being widely advertised? Basically anything except one of those big-box apartment buildings. Thank you!

[TylerWelch]

For those of us that fully understand that UV rays are bad but like to soak up some fake sun before going on vacation pay special attention when signing up for those “specials” at Fastan.

Here’s what happened to me:

Between 8/14/2006 and 12/7/2006 I purchased Tanning sessions from Fastan on Fauntleroy. I went into the store today (12/27/2007)for a session and was told that my credits had expired. Like rubbing salt in an open wound I was then told that if I wanted to sign up for an additional package, I would be credited the expired tans. I remember thinking, “so let me get this straight, I didn’t use all the tans I previously purchased, but if I buy more tans that I probably won’t use, then you’ll do me a favor and give me back what I already paid for.”

I expressed my disappointment in their policy with hope of some good explanation by the sales representative but only got what appeared to be a well rehearsed response of “we tell all of our customers that they expire

While I was in the store, I noticed that none of the advertised specials that were prominently displayed mentioned that the credits would expire after any set period of time. When I inquired as to why there was no written disclaimer, the sales representative told me they verbally tell customers at point of sale and that it is stated in the contract that is signed. I asked to see an example of this contract where it was stated in writing that my tans would expire and wanted to see where I signed acknowledging this, and they could not produce one for me. If I wanted a copy I was then told that I would have to get it from their corporate office. What is most confusing is that some of my tanning credits are set to expire in 1 year while others last two years. At no point in time do I recall this being explained to me, as I would have been reluctant to purchase as many credits as I did. I’m not really into tanning but go before vacation so I don’t burn on the first day when exposed to sun.

In the end I asked for the regional manager and was only given a first name and a phone number which I later learned was their Burien location. When I asked for the managers last name, i was told that she didn’t know it. Seriously, who doesn’t know their boss\managers last name. Anyways, I’m done with Fastan, they may have gotten my unused tanning credits but lost a customer.

Anyone have a good recomendation on where I should go for fake sun?

[MissK]

I would like to throw in my two cents and say that Diva Espresso makes a decent cup of coffee. C&P have GREAT baristas and the atmosphere is nice. Java Bean in my books is a NO GO!! I would rather wait in a line of 10 cars up at the 35th SBUX.

[stelladog]

Merry Christmas everyone!! Just got home from work and looking for somewhere to eat. Anyone know of anything open now? Thanks for you’re help.

[rcrawley]

We ended up enjoying an excellent Christmas Dim Sum lunch at House of Hong, along with the rest of Seattle that wasn’t cooking at home. The ID was much busier than expected but well worth braving the other non-traditionalists and waiting on a table. :)

[WSB]

We just drove thru The Junction en route to drinks @ Hotwire … Be’s is open.

[ilikeithere]

Looks like it’s beer and pulltabs at Poggie’s!

[TheHouse]

I was walking in front of Capers when a mid-30ish woman asked me for a dollar. I replied as I always do to people begging for money, “NO”. By the time I got to West 5, I turned around and asked her if she was truly hungry. She stated yes. I proceeded to take her down to West 5 and bought her their largest serving of Mac and Cheese. Merry Christmas!

[CH]

you sir are a wildman.

[rcrawley]

Just did a full Junction walk along California (not to the approval of my dog :) to check restaurant signs and basically everything is either closed or an unknown (meaning they didn’t have anything posted). I haven’t called any of the unknowns, but I’m assuming if they don’t say, they’re closed. Here’s the full list in case anyone has info on the ones w/o posted signs.<br>

• Ama Ama: Unknown
• Tom Young Kum: Closed
• Yummy Teriyaki: Closed
• Elliott Bay Brew Pub: Closed
• Talarico’s: Unknown
• Rocksport: Unknown (Forgot to check)
• Cupcake Royale: Unknown
• Jak’s: Closed
• Matador: Unknown
• Maharaja: Unknown
• Garlic Jim’s: Unknown
• Kamei: Unknown
• Lee’s Asian: Unknown
• Shadowland: Unknown
• Shoefly: Closed
• Pagliacci: Unknown (I turned south after Shoefly and forgot to check)
• Bee’s: Unknown
• Caper’s: Unknown
• Azuma: Unknown
• West 5: Closed (although open on C-Mas Eve)
• Easy Street: Closed
• Great Harvest: Closed
• Poggie’s: OPEN at 5:00 PM, but I don’t think they serve food
• Taqueria Guaymas: Unknown
• Husky Deli: Unknown (although presumed closed b/c they are for other holidays such as Easter)
• Mashiko’s: Unknown
• Puerto Vallarta: Unknown
• Bakery Nouveau: Closed

Sure, it would have been easier to just say “They’re all closed except for Poggie’s,” but you don’t realize how many restaurants we have on one street in a 2-block area until you look at each of them and try to commit them to memory. Looks like we may start a new Christmas tradition this year: Dim Sum in the ID followed by drinks at Poggie’s. :)

[Aim]

Right there with you on this. Southcenter is pure, unmitigated Hell.

There is a lady who has been behind me in stores twice now, on two different days in two different Westwood Village stores, singing Christmas Carols. Just as I was sighing a breath of relief that they weren’t playing overhead for that 5 minutes, she started up. She had a nice voice; I’m just over the Christmas music. (bah humbug, Grinch I am)

Shout out to three folks I encountered tonight also at Westwood Village. The first one was a mother and daughter team at B&N. I walk with a cane. Daughter (4-ish?) was heading toward me and Mom reeled her in a bit so she didn’t smack into me. Daughter pointed and asked “Mommy, what’s that?” Mom replied “It’s a cane. People use it to help them walk better.” So many parents “shush” their kids when they’re asking perfectly normal, natural questions about the differences between folks. It’s nice to see one answer in a matter-of-fact way.

Both of the other two were at QFC. I was exhausted by the time I got there. It must have showed. A kind man using a scooter back near the butcher asked me if I wanted a lift, which made me giggle.

I asked an employee where-the-heck they were hiding the raisins, as I’d been around the store 3 times, and down the baking aisle each time and hadn’t seen them. The woman not only went and got them for me, but then offered to carry my basket for me to finish my shopping. I must have really looked as tired as I felt. I’ve been fighting a pretty major medical issue, and tonight was a night where the “above and beyond” as well as the touch of humor were just so appreciated. It really made my night.

[WSB]

We are on the lookout for this and still haven’t found anything. So far, we can tell you that Pegasus on Alki is closed as are all the takeout joints at Westwood Village, Duke’s, Salty’s, and Charlestown Cafe. Still checking on others …

[cruiser]

Just back from hell on earth..Southcenter I need to do this, bear with me my top ten peeves

1)Drivers not using turn signals

2)Drivers using turn signal like a magic wand

3)If I let you out into traffic, acknowledge the fact,take your big mac/starbucks/phone/kid or whatever the hell outta your mouth and wave thanks.

4)For the love of your God or any God please learn to parallel park, if you can’t, get the bus.

5) At the store don’t wish me a nice day or say have a good one, we all know you don’t mean it so don’t say it,ok?

6)If I’m at the checkstand why ask me if I’ve found everything I was looking for??? If I hadn’t I wouldn’t be checking out fool.

7)It’s Christmas,ok. Christmas. Nothing else ok?? Christmas. Not Holidays,or happy season or whatever the hell it’s Christmas ok?? Get a ladder and get over it.

8)If I’m walking towards you on the sidewalk,don’t look at your shoes,open your gob and say hi.

9) No I don’t want another damn cell phone,christmas tree,red candle,frozen turkey,fruit cake,gallon of egg nog,christmas card, candy cane or Christmas pressie especially if you want me to buy you one back.

10) Oh yeah number 10, I really, really hate people who make top ten lists:)

Ahh, now that feels good

Happy Christmas to you and yours:)

[Kayleigh]

I love C&P Coffee Company on California. I’m not that picky about coffee so I can’t offer a critique on that, but I love the funky-cozy atmosphere and the live music.

[WSB]

Coffee fans, note that we are once again collecting holiday hours – haven’t gotten to all the coffee shops yet but the ones we have been able to check are listed on the Holidays page. The ones where we know for sure you’ll definitely be able to get your Christmas morning latte’ are Hotwire 8 am-2 pm and Tully’s/Morgan Junction, 8 am-2 pm.

[Sue]

My favorite place is Verite (based on the coffee, not necessarily the atmosphere). Don’t care for their cupcakes, but the coffee is great. Other than that, I like Uptown Espresso (Junction) or Hotwire. But my favorite coffee is Tony’s Organic at Alki Cafe.

[rcrawley]

We’re looking for restaurants that will be open on Christmas. From breakfast to fancy dinners anything will be appreciated. Obviously not in WS, but I know House of Hong in the ID is going to be open, but we’re hoping to find one local so we can celebrate in style. :)

Thanks!