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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
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I'm having trouble figuring everything out just with the website. What exactly are the differences between full-time status and part-time status at UW?
IMA pass? Bus pass? Do I have to start paying off my loans from last year earlier? Anything I'm not thinking of?
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seattle
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I am one of the (un)fortunates that received a Snuggie for Christmas. Well, my husband got one, too... so I guess he's (un)fortunate as well. It is not something that we will ever wear or use. Rather than it go to waste, I'd like to give them to someone who could use a warm blanket. We also received two smaller throw blankets that need to find a home.
I Googled, but didn't come up with something current. Do you know of any charities/shelters that need blankets?
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Comments: Read 8 or Add Your Own.
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Friday, December 25th, 2009
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seattle
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I just want to THANK EVERYONE HERE FROM THE ASTONISHED DEPTHS OF MY HEART for your response to my post from two days ago.
577 comments were left before noon on Xmas eve day.
15 people donated money.
A grand total of $1210.80 raised for homeless street kids.
Nearly half of that coming from ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) scearley and his dollar-per-comment pledge.
I have never seen anything like this on lj. I have never seen such excitement and Joy
igniting like wild-fire throughout this community. I have never seen so many
uplifting comments and intentions. I stared at my screen with jaw agape and tears
rolling down my cheeks.
I want to personally thank: Sean Cearley, Cathy Compton, Noel Zapata, Jennifer
Keenan, Ann Lamoy, Marcos Duran, Justin Wieging, Marissa Wells, Nina
Forsyth, Shannon Riebman, Chelsea Feig, Matthew Coill, Kristin Carideo, John
Dempsey, and Kathleen Tuite.
Because of your monetary donations, many street kids will have the things they need
to survive this winter in Seattle.
I also want to thank everyone who said they had coats, sweaters, hand-knitted
scarves, etc. that they'd like to donate. Please contact me at: iamkatia@gmail.com to
set up pick up or drop-off times.
Some people gave a lot. Some people gave a little (which was probably a lot for
them). Every time someone gives something from the heart to others, it is a
significant event.
There's a story about when the Buddha went to visit a village to spread his
teachings. Kings and wealthy patrons came and lavished him with gold and the finest
silks. An old tattered woman with nothing to her name came and plucked a blade of
grass and humbly, reverently offered it to the Buddha. It was just as precious to
him as all the mounds of gold that lay at his feet. Any and all giving from the
heart is an amazingly precious thing.
WISHING YOU ALL THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS AND A PROFOUNDLY FULFILLING 2010.
The way to fulfillment is kindness and generosity.
You are well on your way..
Love you all,
Katia
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Comments: Read 16 or Add Your Own.
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When I went to the UW I'd buy a shiny new spiral for each class at the beginning of the quarter and dutifully kept all my notes. I don't know why, I wasn't an exceptional note taker or anything. Recently going through them I realized how empty of markings some of the note books are. I decided to tear out the papers I wrote on and see if any poor college student could use 11 free spiral note books. They have 50-99% of their blank paper left. They all must go as one family, I don't want them being separated. They've spent a long time in a box together and have become really attached.
Picture: ( Read more... )
They all have the class # on the front and my contact info inside the front cover. Not the most attractive but this paper should get used at least once before it gets recycled.
You pick up in Northgate.
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
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seattle
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Are there any good restaurants in the area open tomorrow?
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For all you Seattle Jews out there who are overdosing on Christmas music and Christmas decorations and all the rest, I present a new single from a local Jewish artist, Mai Li Pittard...
"Xmas Time for Jews"
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
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I have called or gone into all the big grocery stores close to me (Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway, Albertson's), and none of them have peeled/shelled chestnuts, either frozen OR jarred. Have any of you seen them anywhere recently? Am I just SOL because I didn't get a head start on shopping for Christmas dinner? I really don't want to have to shell 2lbs of chestnuts tomorrow.
If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. I will probably be calling or visiting Whole Foods, PCC, and Trader Joe's tomorrow, but if anyone can save me some time it would be a Christmas Miracle :D!!!!!!!!1!!
Thanks~
Wonderful people of Seattle, I thank you. I have successfully completed my quest for chestnuts. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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I am looking for a volunteer opportunity on Christmas- as close to Ballard as possible since I will not have transportation.
I do volunteer work in the community- but not with anything that will have a project on that day.
My kids are in PDX,( one is working and can't get off) my husband is going to see them on the 25th, and I am staying home with our dog who is too old to board, since we decided it isn't a good idea for her to travel ( 15 & 1/2 yr old labrador).
Sadly, my mother died suddenly a week ago, and I don't think it is good to just sit home, so I was thinking of perhaps helping with a dinner?
Any ideas?
Snark welcome as well.
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Do any of you remember the Battletech pods they had at the Wizards of the Coast game center?
Wish you could get a chance to play again? You're in luck. A friend of mine acquired eight of them and has opened an arcade in Kirkland.
The Airlock
12093 124th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Between Laughs Comedy Spot and the Bead Hut.
4PM to 1AM every day (even Christmas).
( flyer behind the cut )
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We are relocating to a different city and will have to give up our lease and this wonderful place that we have enjoyed for the past year
2bdr top floor, lots of natural light, balcony with partial view of Cascades, Alki/Elliott Bay! Pet friendly.
Quick convenient access to I-5 and I-90, buses, restaurants, coffee shops, Qwest Field, Safeco Stadium, waterfront/ferry terminal, and everything downtown if interested, please go to the link below for details, move in any time in January (very flexible)
seattle.craigslist.org/see/apa/1522951765.html
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I am very close to many of the homeless street youth in Seattle.
For the last two years I have held a Christmas dinner for them on Christmas day
and asked the community here to contribute which you have done.
YOU made it happen and I'm grateful beyond words.
This year I won't be doing an Xmas feast since there are already two happening on Xmas this year.
But the kids still have many needs such as coats, waterproof footwear, gloves, hats, sleeping bags, hand-warmers, warm clothes, food gift-cards, etc, etc.
If you have any of these items, would like to purchase any of these items, or would
like to make a paypal donation to enable me to purchase these items, please let me know.
For those who would like to donate via paypal my email address there is: katia__r@hotmail.com
(That's two underscores after katia).
( Here's a photo from last year's feast. The kids were really blown away by all of your kindness )
Thank you for listening and caring.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL!!
Katia
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UPDATE: scearley has posted a challenge to the lj community in comments.
He will donate $1.00 for every comment left until noon tomorrow.
So, if you can't afford to donate yourself, at least LEAVE A COMMENT thanking him.
The outpour of love makes me feel so blessed to be part of this.
Profoundly grateful..
UPDATE II: dakotaluna will match scearley's offer up to $100.00 !!
You guys are insanely awesome!!
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From The New York Times: "“Snowpocalypse” appears to have made its way into the vernacular; ABC News even used the term in a Web headline on Saturday. However, the word might be more familiar to those in the Pacific Northwest. Urban Dictionary suggests the term emerged in Seattle in late 2008 to describe a Dec. 20 blizzard. But the term seems a bit older than that. While we make no claims achieving Safire standards here, our adventure in Google etymology yielded uses of the term in 2007 and even 2006 – both those years apparently referring to northern Washington State storms as well."
The whole article is here
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Going to have to switch to moderated posts until the idiot stops... don't worry, it won't stick around.
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
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Are they replacing the two bike carriers on all metro buses with three bike carriers? I'm seeing more and more of these. Personally, I don't like them. They are hard to work with and hard to remove a bike from these new carriers.
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help me, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) seattle; you're my only hope. does anyone know where becky, who used to cut hair at oohla's in fremont, is working now? i need a trim, like, yesterday.
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Looks like we're getting a few flakes (beyond the residents) up here in Preston. What say YOUz?
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
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My fiance has always wanted the plant Stachys byzantina aka Lamb's Ear for whatever reason but I have always disregarded it. Tomorrow we're exchanging gifts and I'd like this to be one of them. Because all the stores are closed right now, and I don't feel like running around early tomorrow morning blindly looking for a small fuzzy plant, has anyone seen this plant in any store recently? Preferably in the Lake City or U-District Area?? Thanks so much!
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I just came home for the holidays, and have been charged with buying a Christmas tree for my parents. My mom says she doesn't want to pay $80 for a tree, but they're not broke either, so I don't want to spend a lot of time driving somewhere to get one for super cheap/free either.
They live in the Broadview/Bitter Lake area. Anyone have any tips for places in the Ballard/North Seattle/Shoreline area where I might pick up a 6' tree at a reasonable price? What is a reasonable price?
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Hi all - I checked memories and the most recent post on this is 5 years old. Googling brought up similar forum posts as old.
After trying to figure out what to make for our mom for Christmas Dinner, my sister decided she'd rather eat out. I know I can expect most places in the ID to be open, but we're looking for either seafood or general American fare (steaks, chicken, etc). Price range probably around $20-$25 a plate.
Anyone know of what might be open? I've called Anthony's and Broadway Grill but both are closed. I'll continue trying other places (including hotel restaurants) but thought I'd also check in here.
Thanks everyone!
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Hey Seattle. So, a friend and I want to spend the day Friday seeing movies. The three we would like to see are Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, and The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus (the last being the one I would like to see most.) My google-fu has turned up tons of theaters that are showing Avatar and Sherlock Holmes, but none so far that will be showing Dr Parnassus.
Does anyone know if this will be out anywhere in Seattle on Friday? Am probably willing to go to a different theater to see it if I have to, though it would be nice to stay put.
Thanks!
Edit: Apparently I'm dumb (and my coffee hasn't kicked in) and it's limited release till January.
Boo-urns.
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Sunday, December 20th, 2009
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Gee, that coffee at Citizen sure is tasty, innit? Oh, but the parking situation down there! What's a dye-job BMW driver to do: she wants that coffee, but she can't find a spot to park her 5-series.
Why not pull into the little gas station on the corner, on the other side of the pumps where the register jockey can't see her, then put the nozzle in the car and pull up the handle into the locked position so it looks like someone's fueling, but just went inside for a minute -- then go over and enjoy that wonderful coffee? Brilliant!
You fucking cunt.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
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shelled out some duckets and took the little lady to see the nutcracker thing today.
she was all "i don't want to see this" and i was all "you're going to love it" and she was all "no i won't"
i had heard a lot about this thing. "you have to see it" they said. "it's awesome" they said.
in the end, she was right.
my review: a few hours of people dancing around making unintelligible gestures.
how say you?
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Friday, December 18th, 2009
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Does anyone know where I can find a Festivus pole in Seattle, preferably a cheap one, as I don't want to spend too much more on one when you can steal a tree for free. Also, has anyone seen any of the Ben and Jerry's limited edition Festivus ice cream?
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Walking around on my lunch, I happened across this woman:
She may look nothing more than your typical bag lady, but take another look at her head:
That is a bird. In fact, I believe it is a pigeon. It looks like a young one because when she would take off on her scooter it would flap its wings around trying to keep its balance and it looked like its feather hadn't all come in yet. I don't know if it was just gripping on to dear life staying on or if she had tied its feet down.
It was crazy. I wanted to get a closer picture but she wheeled away.
Have you seen this?
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I have a rant about Molly Moon's that I feel just can't go on yelp.com but needs to be on LJ so everybody can understand how much Molly Moon's fucking blows. The pumpkin clove ice cream they're currently serving isn't made with organic ingredients like they claim. It's made from canned pumpkin.
I know this because I worked there and it's by far the most unprofessional place I've ever worked. The girls hired are based on how cute they are and in my opinion, the majority are rude and shouldn't be working customer service jobs.
Final Note, when I stopped working there they went about firing a bunch of their staff by telling them a week before that they weren't going to get hours anymore and slowing killing them off the island. As if, we don't have rent and alcohol to buy. Psh. RANT OVER.
Tell me your experiences at Molly Moon's and whether it's a NAY or WaNaY on this place.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
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My dad likes to eat sunflower seeds, and his favorite brand is Spitz, which is apparently Canadian and getting harder to find in Seattle. A lot of the stores where he usually buys them no longer carry them, and the American section of the Spitz website is under construction, so I can't look up where to find them. So my question for you lovely Seattle LJ readers is, can you point me to a store that does sell them so that I can go buy ten bags of them for him for Christmas? Thanks!
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the title says it all. i am considered a high-risk-pregnancy patient medically, and would like to find a doc who will try to avoid a c-section if possible.
if anyone can recommend one, i would be quite thankful. and i'll travel if i must, but for obvious reasons would prefer to stay on the eastside.
also, if anyone knows of any midwives willing to take a high-risk patient, that would be super as well.
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I heard there's a bookstore somewhere in Seattle (I heard it's downtown but this may or may not be true) with an old London-style phone booth in it. Does anyone know which bookstore this is, and where it is?
Thanks in advance!
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
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Anyone in Northgate want to unload some large-ish boxes? I need a few people's worth of robot costume materials. On foot, so Northgate is a must.
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looking for a hairstylist willing to come over to woodinville on december 27th to work on 3-4 heads (formal updos)
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I seem to remember a (local?) site where I can advertise textbooks I have for sale, but my memory fails me (finals, I tell you..). Does anyone know? And yes, I plan on making use of craigslist as well. Thanks.
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. . . your spinning light illuminating the hookers on Aurora and blinding the people living in the street-facing condos across the way.
Can you please burn down at some time that's NOT morning rush hour next time?
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
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I have a beater old leather jacket that I found at a thrift shop that I want to try to revive and repair. However, I think it needs a good cleaning first before I look at getting the lining and zipper replaced. There's no paint or excess decoration on it, but it's old, so I don't want the cleaning process to kill it.
Any good places in the Seattle area that do that? Bonus points if it's somewhere in Cap Hill, downtown, or anywhere south of I-90. Thanks!
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
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Anyone know of anything cool , hopefully free/cheap, going on this weekend?
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