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EmilyP

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23rd, always shafted
I tried to take the survey, but I had to check out the overview first. It disgusts me that the neighborhood plan is so restrictive in area. There's a sign at the intersection of 23rd and Aloha that says "Welcome to Capitol Hill," but according to their map, a whole bunch of residents, students, and businesspeople live and work in some kind of uninteresting hinterland.
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RE: A Starbucks by any other name?
Whoops, I forgot to read the article. Thanks yancy, I deserved that.
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A Starbucks by any other name?
I doubt that the reincarnation is still a corporate-sponsored SBUX but with a different name. Branding don't work that way, especially for Starbucks. I'm theorizing that the shop was a franchise location, and that the owner is separating from Starbucks but continuing to do coffee. All that aside, being so very obvious in spying on Victrola is in poor taste.
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The Mercury
Is it closing? Also it's in the basement of an auto repair shop, so maybe upstairs is where the dogs are moving into.
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Look at the 4-way stop, too
I'd urge SDOT to look at the intersection at the base of that street, where Boyer crosses through. It's the stupidest intersection I've ever seen--a stopsign-controlled four-way stop with a giant traffic circle obstructing views. It's impossible to follow normal four-way stop procedures because you can't SEE anyone else, plus you don't know who's going where when they have to veer around the traffic circle. It's unsafe and illogical. The whole neighborhood needs an upgrade.
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Nesting?
I think they do this annually. There's probably a nest nearby.
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Awesome!
Especially the Mediterranean Revival. Thanks for posting these, it's wonderful to feel like the Hill has some character outside of the stores.
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Oookay
"All they had to do" was leave a tip? Wow, it's like good old-fashioned mob-style extortion.
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Poor, poor ignored James
You're still disregarding the James St. exit. Any particular reason? James is a tougher street to travel because of its steepness and uneven pavement, but it's always been an option. Turn east onto it and go a few blocks, then left onto Broadway, then continue wherever. I usually turn right again onto Madison.
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RE: No, and here's why not
IAWTC.
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OMG
So exciting! I'm there!
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Exit ramp options
No mention of James St.? The potholes and hill climb are like going into a war zone, true, but at least it's an alternative to Madison.
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The rich people can have downtown
Are the goals for 12th Ave development to continue the gentrification of the neighborhood, or is there room for middle-class-oriented businesses?
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Hospital visit?
I'd be happy to pop in, if Jess would like strangers visiting.
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RE: Stella
Stella's too mild for me to mess with when I have to pay bar prices. Fat Tire or Mack & Jack's, or local microbrews, are my beers of choice.
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Interesting--
I was just thinking of this while taking the bus home last night. I often wonder which house it was; now I know. Thanks for posting this and keeping us aware of what can happen when people are ignored or cast out.
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Seriously doubtful.
The bullet may be able to travel that far, but do you really think it still has the force required to break a window and pass through to land inside a room? I'd also like to know at what angle the bullet hit the glass, because a bullet falling from an angle that steep (the parabolic curve created by a 45-degree shot) would more likely graze than penetrate. Not to mention all the trees, roofs & gutters, etc. that could otherwise be in its way.
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What a shame
My friend had a bad motorcycle accident about 15 years ago and nearly lost her leg. The initial pain and recovery is bad enough, but living with it can be a curse. The victim has my sympathies.
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Interesting read
Thanks for posting!
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Waited out on 23rd for almost half an hour
Saw one southbound 48 and nothing else. 48s were going northbound sporadically. No 43s in sight.
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RE: photo of holy names
Mark, linky no worky. "Oops... there's nothing to see here. Either you do not have access to these photos, or they don't exist at this web address"
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RE: Graupel
I use graupel all the time. Weather geek 4eva!
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RE: A trend?
Good question. Hopefully other readers can enlighten us.
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What about Yang?
I presume he's out on his own recognizance. I'm curious what he's up to, considering that I had my window shot at tonight with a BB gun.
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RE: Please have your full fare ready
Very true, but it looked like nobody knew the fare change was going to be taking effect today. I ride the bus twice daily and didn't see any announcements. Lots of people fumbling for change.
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RE: Yeah
I'm not saying you're wrong, but I won't go back to Boom Noodle or Quinn's anytime soon because the food didn't live up to the prices. Their spaces may be pretty, but I can enjoy pretty interiors elsewhere and not have to pay out the nose for cheap, unsatisfying food.
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RE: 21st, actually
HW, what cross-street? I'm on 23rd and Republican so I'd like to get a sense of this gang's range.
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Making the freeway through the state's biggest city safer and more driveable? Who would do such a thing?
Thank you, god. The troughs caused by studded tires and the buckling segments of concrete past Northgate have been problems for a decade at least. I'd love to know how many accidents have happened from standing water in the ruts and someone losing control when going over a massive pothole. I'll put up with the noise and inconvenience for actually maintaining the county infrastructure. Suck it up, whiners.
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Ouch!
Sorry for the injury! Hope you heal quickly.
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I like the banner...
...on the SLU site. It's contained! Yay! Let me know if you want an update.
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*****
***** Now I'm all excited. Maybe it was my place!
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It's your business if it's a health risk
Slog reported that this was not a wild pig. The neighbor owns a farm and brought the pig into Seattle, I think after it died. Animal Control went out to talk to him and he disposed of the carcass. It's more stupidity on the part of the neighbor than anything else.
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Ouch
I feel sorry for the branch-draped Prius that was parked under the tree.
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RE: Anger
"People complained that Metro wasn't communicating enough, but I thought this page did it pretty well." I dunno. I've been out of town for a week, but I was in town on the 18th and 19th. On both of those days I was lucky enough to be able to work from home, but I had to cancel appointments because of inaccurate bus reporting. On Thursday #10 was non-functioning for over an hour because a bunch of them piled up at the north end of the route, but Metro said it was running. Then, the next day, Metro said the #43 was on its snow route, but I watched it run by my window on 23rd (regular route) all day long. The problem with the 10 I could understand, but watching the 43 blissfully operate as normal when the website said otherwise was really annoying.
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43 report
10:27, one just rolled up to Republican, southbound. Guess they're not on their snow route, or we have a rouge driver.
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Yay!
That's the sweetest thing ever. I wish I didn't have the capability to work from home, because I totally would have gone to find some snowball fights.
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RE: #43 Bus sighting
I saw that too, Andrew (where are you?). Haven't seen another since. Crazy 43!
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OH YES.
PIIIIIIIIIIIIIE. This solves the problem of finding small-serving pies at a moment's notice. Thank you! So, was it any good?
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RE: ice driving
I see your point, but counter that there are areas of John/Thomas that are heavily shaded.
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Ah, snow driving
They really, really need to do something about Aloha. I walked to Volunteer on Sunday morning and the hill (you know what I'm talking about) was good for watching idiots without chains spin out. Why? WHYYYY? Look at the east-west arterials, though. Why is John/Thomas between 15th and 23rd not a priority road? Union? If Cherry is our only hope then I'll stay home. I saw local news footage of Cherry that was an insane mess. Cherry's stupid. The 43 & 48 buses were running this morning without a blink of an eye.
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Seen him downtown?
I wonder if this was the same guy I saw and talked to downtown a few months ago. His playing was stunning. It made me really mad at myself for not carrying cash all the time. This guy's look doesn't ring as the same person, but maybe the guy I talked to was wearing a hat or something. Anyway, lesson to others: carry a couple bucks for emergency donation!
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Video logo
Love the video; as a totally amateur video editor, it's impressive work. I'd like to collaborate on the CHS-V logo, though, as original creator of the crow.
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Doing the I-90 tonight
After a stopover in Wenatchee, parents and I are going up to the new retirement cabin getaway in Aeneas Valley, outside of Tonasket. Only 5.5 hours from Seattle!
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Thanks for the heads-up
Sounds like fun.
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RE: Free Speech for Bigots? Hell No!
The whole reason bullying has become a rampant problem is because speech IS protected; almost all of it. It's only when it crosses certain lines (hate speech) that the right is lost. For instance, people won't do anything about a bully until he/she physically attacks someone. In the same way, the physical attack of using pepper spray was out of line. I'm strictly speaking of the legality of using physical contact to protest what someone is saying, not whether it was "fair" or "serves the cause."
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I would give this 15 stars if I could
OH GEEKS. How I love you so.
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Lots of tags
Looks like a war went on there, with the silver tags scribbled over by the black and red. My guess is that the same "toy" who tagged the garage in the first place is back, and the rest of the community still doesn't approve.
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Thanks J.
:D Final answer, the shoes being covered is the surprise. Ta daa! It changes depending on browser resolution. Unfortunately we can't help that, with the ad banner there. J tells me that this may change in the future.
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RE: Something screwy with the trolley lines
Oh, naturally. Normally I wouldn't gripe, but I just got back from a day in Portland, where I've never seen their downtown. Between cheap available central parking, the MAX, the streetcar, the buses, and the free ride area, I was about ready to dump Seattle. Oh, and the really good shopping.
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That darn 43
Any word on why there were no southbound (downtown-bound) 43s after 9 am this morning? After waiting 25 minutes I had to go up to 15th and catch a 10, which itself was really late. Metro really bums me out.
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Just watch out for leashes
Last winter I met my workout buddy at Greenlake after work. In January it was miserable enough that we had the place almost to ourselves, and once you get going you can stay warm.
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Neat!
A heron flew to a tree bough right over my head a couple weeks ago while I was walking around Green Lake with a friend. Surreal.
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This is freaking awesome.
Let me know if you ever need someone to investigate cases with you.
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RE: my issue with the place...
For people who are unskilled at cooking, or have little time on a busy day to prepare two pizzas for a gang of friends, and want someone with skill and access to excellent organic fresh ingredients, it's worth the cost.
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Happy birthday!
Glad I emailed you yesterday, then. Early present! :D
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My take on the pie
I loved the pizzas I got, and I would definitely reorder. I guess starting my experience with ordering online set me up for success, but it didn't hurt that the guy who helped me when I came for pick-up was outstandingly gorgeous, and the place had a uniquely modern, clean interior for a pizza place. I contrast this to Piecora's, Mad Pizza, and all the other old stand-bys that are dingy and loud with a jukebox and smell of old grease. Keep on rocking it, 'Zaw.
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RE: a slice perhaps?
My pizza fell through the grate, too. Then my friend helped me slide it to the right (back onto a grating rail) and then out (onto the cardboard), and all was saved. So I don't think the flaw is in the pizza being too thin, but in the cooker not being ingenious enough to save food from a simple mistake in oven-loading judgment.
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That darn 43
43's reroute wasn't minor: Broadway to Madison, and that's it. Last stop was scheduled to be 3rd, with a turnaround on 1st (and going back up Madison). I was under the impression from Metro customer service that the 43 would go north on 3rd, so pretty much everyone had an unexpected hike today. In related news, drivers who don't know how to use the microphone on an articulated bus when announcing route changes are very likely morons.
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Pedestrian was killed?
The caption in that Flickr photo says the pedestrian was killed. Is that true?
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Young'un' here
1997-2001 - attended Holy Names, commuted from Kirkland 2001-2002 (five months) - shared house in Lake City 2002 (six months) - MIL apartment with crazy retiree in Sandpoint 2002-2004 - lived in parents' basement in Kirkland 2004-2006 - lived in Bellingham while attending WWU (1 year of dorm, 1 yr of apt) 2006-2007 (five months) - back in parents' house 2007-present - in 550-square-foot duplex apartment on 23rd; loud as shit but happy Wow, it's not until doing this that I realize I'm back on the Hill after ten years. I'm planning on staying for a while, but we'll see how long I can keep the duplex apartment.
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While we're naming the taggers
If I ever meet "Phaze" I'm kicking him in the jimmy.
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Wow.
That is totally fascinating. Go underground communities and meting out informal justice!
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Preserve it
I heard that rubbing a cut lemon or lemon juice inside the pumpkin will make it last a little longer.
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RE: Dowd?
Rhymes with cowed?
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Thumbs up
I like the idea but unfortunately can't put anyone up comfortably in my place. Also, I wonder if this would smack of charity to the farmers, and they wouldn't appreciate the gesture. I guess we won't know until we ask, though.
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Dryer
Blue C in the U Village has that dryer too. I think it's a Mitsubishi, even. Love the Japanese!
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Safeway, yeah
Safeway on Mad/23rd for most things, because it's closest to me and I know I can find anything. MadMar (love the name) and Trader Joes are a little further but I'll stop in occasionally. I usually feel like I haven't stocked up when I go to either of those, though. Trader Joe's is a must for the dry roasted almonds and Traveler's tins of dark chocolate. I need to do another run.
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Cool.
You can email me at emily.mlyn at gmail.com.
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Nicely done.
Being a photo editor/graphic designer/amateur photographer, I'm your lady. I'd be happy to donate my time and services. How about we wait a few weeks until the leaves start changing?
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I am serious
1) You guys need a "reply" button one more than just the first level of comments. Thread me! 2) I am being serious. CHCC can advertise at their office, in local community colleges, neighborhood papers, etc. They can contact instructors and community organizers and bloggers. They can post online in message boards and LiveJournal communities. They can advertise in Craigslist. They should be asking, "We're looking for a graphic designer. We can't pay much and may even need this to be pro bono. Know anybody?" It sucks when you don't have money, but guess what: you don't get services for free. That's it. You wouldn't ask a car mechanic to enter a contest to fix your car, and the best job wins $100. IT IS THE EXACT SAME THING. The difference between the ads that get responded to and the ads that get ignored is what is being offered, and speculation work is ignored. The people who don't ignore it are devaluing themselves, or are talentless hacks.
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Sorry J
J, yes, those suggestions you made are the way it's done. It's how I got my unpaid internship, and how I worked for a few months for pittance. It's not a dog and pony show; while the work may be cheap, at least it's HONEST, and the person working knows they are being valued. I understand that you disagree with minor points in the essay, but if you knew how relentlessly the graphics industry is being devalued, you would understand the firm stance on this. Designers shouldn't waver, which is why I look at this and will not consider it. (Even though I have always hated CHCC's old logo and would gladly redesign it for them. But not for a contest.)
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RE: NO SPEC!
Thank you for posting this. If you hadn't I was going to.
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Shit!
I did miss it! headdesk Even with it on my calendar and everything. :(
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With bells on
I'm hoping to attend. Since this will be my first CHS event and I don't know what everyone looks like, what's the protocol for introducing ourselves? Nametags? Someone with a sign on a stick? :D
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Hey final answer...
Where are you moving? Not off the hill, I hope.
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Hey, that was me!
I'm so touched you remembered...and btw, those lumpy fills haven't been touched up by SDOT yet.
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Can you fix?
Link and photo aren't working. :*(
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Howe Street FTW
Final answer, check out Howe Street between 5 and 7 any evening, especially in the late fall when the skiers are getting into shape. It's a mob scene of people quietly doing sets of 5, 8, 10 rounds, sweating away and greeting friends as they pass. I love it.
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What a crock
I totally forgot what date this was going to happen, so leaving Volunteer Park I had to keep driving around roadblocks to get to the other side of the hill. I was going to embrace this whole thing but yeah, it was executed so badly it was a joke and nothing more than an annoyance. It wouldn't have been so bad if they had JUST blocked off 14th, but they also blocked off a second parallel street, and there was no indication of where one could drive to get around. I couldn't tell how far south the closures went, either. A map? Detour signs? Signs clearly posted stating what was happening and how the community could deal with it or embrace it? Forget it. Sidenote: I don't think everyone was towed, because my friend lives on 13th and mentioned having to move her car. I don't see why people couldn't just LEAVE their parked cars where they were, and the organizers simply close the street to driving. Who gives a shit if people are parked there? They're always parked there!
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Sheesh
Oh great! That's about a block away from me, and I was home on Friday. Looks like I'll be staying out of my house as much as possible for a while.
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