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April 28, 2015 at 9:34 pm #817295
Del GriffithParticipantI know you should not judge a book by it’s cover but the building itself looks terrible which makes me reconsider eating there. If they can’t clean the outside I’d hate to imagine the kitchen where our food is prepared! I never see many cars in parking lot so I wonder how they’re still in business.
Do you agree? The West seattle City Counselor should be notified. If you want your signature included let me know. Come on West Seattle! Let’s get this neighbor hood looking beautiful again.
Del
April 28, 2015 at 9:47 pm #823823
RarelyEverParticipantThey’re not still in business… not since 2011, in fact => https://westseattleblog.com/2011/04/were-closed-forever-charlestown-street-cafes-final-day/
April 28, 2015 at 9:56 pm #823824
Del GriffithParticipantIf they are closed why did my friend ask me to meet him there? He must have gotten lost because I waited 45 minutes which is when I noticed the condition of the building. How do they keep customers?
April 28, 2015 at 10:08 pm #823825
SmittyParticipantAre you sure he didn’t mean Bison Creek Pizza on California?
April 28, 2015 at 10:09 pm #823826
KBearParticipantDel, I definitely think you should see the West Seattle City Counselor.
April 28, 2015 at 10:38 pm #823827
clulessinwsParticipantDefinitely a huge eyesore. Graffiti is out of control and the lot and building look like “S”.
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I filed 2 online graffiti reports with the city which state it takes up to 45 – 60 days for it to be removed from private property (ridiculous!). We’re way past that now but since it is supposed to be demolished they probably aren’t tracking these reports.
VULVA is spray painted in big purple paint on the north side. I’m not a prude but come on, this does not belong in a civilized neighborhood full of all ages.
Are there any other cities besides Detroit that would allow a property to sit vacant and unkept for 4 years?! First the burned out Shucks diagonal from Charlestown Cafe (now Charlestown Center) and now the cafe site itself.
April 28, 2015 at 10:53 pm #823828
HelperMonkeyParticipantthat’s not all, Del. The other day I saw someone doing some suspicious yoga-type movements inside.
April 28, 2015 at 10:57 pm #823829
2 Much WhineParticipantI saw a big pile of salt in the parking lot. I think Del has some bags so we can clean it up – at least he used to.
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I’d love to hang and chat but I’ve got a rash support group meeting to attend.
April 28, 2015 at 11:14 pm #823830
Del GriffithParticipantRichard says there is no mayor in West Seattle so I have to visit downtown City Counsel which is not ideal for me because of crime. IS there someone who could drive me? The salt is not an issue anymore by the way.
April 29, 2015 at 1:51 am #823831
schwaggyParticipantDel, I can take you to the Counsel and I promise to keep you safe from crime. I can drive you most any Tuesday or Thursday and every other Friday but not this one. Send me a message here. You can help pay for gas.
April 29, 2015 at 3:00 am #823832
JKBParticipantIs there any reason not to show up with a can of paint and turn annoying words into a large black splotch?
April 29, 2015 at 5:04 am #823833
OnyaParticipantDel, If Schwaggy drives you he will not be able to get past the light from Oregon street to Fauntleroy which allows access to the bridge off of the peninsula. Maybe you guys could take the ferry to Vashon and park there and then take the foot ferry to downtown? I haven’t seen any overly-worrisom mindfulness based disciplines at LP lately so you should be ok. Remember to turn off your engine if you have to wait in line for the ferry to Vashon. I saw a sign posted recently indicating that was the best practice in the given situation.
April 29, 2015 at 7:53 am #823834
transplantellaParticipant– “Is there any reason not to show up with a can of paint and turn annoying words into a large black splotch?” –
‘Volvo’ should be an easy alteration with a few quick sprays of paint.
Or you could put an ‘Re’ on the front for revulva. Or how about revolve?
Plenty of possibilities. Get a can of paint and use your imagination.
April 29, 2015 at 2:24 pm #823835
anonymeParticipantI’m not someone who usually gives a lot of thought to human feelings, but I have to speak up here. I’ll admit that I, too, responded with snark to Del’s first post on this forum a while back. But it became clear pretty quickly that there was something going on that exceeded the usual willful and distorted nonsense commonly exhibited by our species, and often memorialized here on the WSB.
There are still certain disabilities that are treated with open scorn and contempt, even by the most PC among us. While it can be difficult to make such an assessment from a random post or two, I think there’s enough evidence here to warrant some compassion.
April 29, 2015 at 4:19 pm #823836
miwsParticipantThanks, anonyme.
I admit, I’ve have been tempted on this, and other threads by Del, to reply with some snark, and without going into Del’s Profile, and looking through past threads, can’t remember if I’ve ever commented on any of them, snark, or not.
But, just as I was thinking about snarking on this one, it must have been that little voice in the back of my head, that made me pause, and come to much the same conclusion as you.
I really don’t think any of the other commenters here have any true ill intent in their hearts, but I just decided to not board the snarkwagon.
Mike
April 29, 2015 at 5:25 pm #823837
clulessinwsParticipantI’d like to get some paint/spray paint and take care of it myself. I’ve been tempted. Sadly, there are plenty of “opportunities” in West Seattle. I prefer to hold others accountable and use the resources the city provides/says citizens should use .. even if it is only to point out the failures in the end with the resources.
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Plus, with my luck, I’d get caught by SPD vs the real criminals :)
April 29, 2015 at 5:47 pm #823838
2 Much WhineParticipantNot knowing Del I just assume (based off my interpretation of the posts I’ve seen in the past) that he’s got a quirky sense of humor and likes to get the WSB troops riled up a bit by posting unique and often confusing topics and then typically letting us run with them (often with little follow-up commentary). The posts tend to be somewhat controversial in nature and don’t contain obvious grammatical or spelling errors. I think it might be presumptuous to assume that there are “certain disabilities” involved but perhaps there are. I just know that if I posted every month or so about random topics and was met with a responses like Del has and these responses were off the mark then I’d stop posting. Del hasn’t.
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And, after reading Del’s more recent posts about giving away free house numbers in the wrong order, suspicious yoga in the park, rash support groups and now the Chucktown cafe, I think he’s brilliantly funny and he’s just messing with us.
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Instead of presuming anything let’s get everything out on the table.
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Del? Are you concerned or upset that some of the responses you get on the blog don’t take you very seriously? Is there a way that you’d prefer people to respond?
April 29, 2015 at 6:35 pm #823839
wakefloodParticipantUh…I really don’t see ANY other way of reading Del’s posts than as satire/trolling.
I’m quite sure he/she’s smiling at every serious posted response.
April 29, 2015 at 6:37 pm #823840
Del GriffithParticipantI only have computer (internet?) access sometimes between 8:00 and 2:30. Also, 6:30 until 8:00 if Richard is not computer shopping though sometimes he finishes early and uses the bathroom so I can look here. I am not able to respond quickly. Thank you for the concern about Charlestown Cafe and me. I do enjoy short walks on Alki which help me see the light house. I’ve lived in Western Seattle for longer than most people (since August 28th, 2006) and I remember the old admiral Safeway! I have great experience with this community and I’m reminded people care. Richard says to ignore the ‘online’ haters. I do believe West Seattle can be beautiful again like back when I moved here. The Charlestown Cafe is officially closed.
April 29, 2015 at 7:40 pm #823841
JanSParticipantand there you have it :)
April 29, 2015 at 8:02 pm #823842
anonymeParticipantIf Del is indeed a master prankster having one over on all of us – Bravo! Good job. I love a good satire, and I’m not usually stupefied by sarcasm, like many NW natives. It’s sometimes hard to read intent. Either way, I stand by what I said. I guess the remaining question is whether it’s compassion or congratulation that is in order. After Del’s last post, I’m leaning toward the latter.
April 29, 2015 at 8:12 pm #823843
wakefloodParticipantLean all the way, anonyme…all the way.
April 29, 2015 at 10:29 pm #823844
CrissybucksMemberGoogle the name Del Griffith…that’s a clue
April 29, 2015 at 11:54 pm #823845April 30, 2015 at 4:42 am #823846
mehud7ParticipantI kind of like you Del Griffith–a bit eccentric, but a good guy.
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