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I've heard from several people that SJ&J was THE place to go if you needed running shoes. I...
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I've heard from several people that SJ&J was THE place to go if you needed running shoes. I walked in and was greeted by staff immediately. Ty listened to my workout goals and chose several shoes for me. He was very disarming and helpful, he made me feel right at ease with all my questions and concerns. I left with an awesome pair of running shoes and will shop there again and tell everyone I know how helpful the staff is there. Thanks, Ty!
Pros: great selection, helpful staff
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Aaron's Bicycle Repair
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Bicycle Dealers
6521 California Ave SW
Seattle,
Washington 98136
(206) 938-9795
I've been around to quite a few shops in the Seattle area and none of them have the level of skill...
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I've been around to quite a few shops in the Seattle area and none of them have the level of skill or service that Arron's has. That said, STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP IF: you want the absolute lowest prices and don't care about service; you want to try parts and return them if you don't like them or they don't fit; you are easily offended or upset if someone disagrees with you. THIS SHOP IS FOR YOU IF: You want the job done right (they aren't perfect, but you'd be hard pressed to find anyone equal, let alone better); are willing to pay more for the right part; aren't going to be offended if someone tells you something you don't want to hear. One of the things that separates Aaron's from other bike shops is the immediate (when possible) service. They'd rather fix your bike while you wait rather than keep it for a week. With the newer shop they do have more space to store bikes, however, and are probably going to be better about accepting drop-offs. Often, they will insist that you bring your bike in before selling you something. So even if you just want to buy a set of fenders, it's best to bring the bike in. I can't count how many times I've been spared buying something that wouldn't have worked because they had me bring in the bike. To me, that's worth paying extra. If you bring your bike in, they won't touch it unless you are prepared to do what is necessary to get it into a state that they deem safe. That means, that if your handlebars are ready to fall off, they won't just fix a flat tire. They prefer fixing something before replacing it, if it can be done safely. Many customers happily leave with a their old refurbished bike, rather than a new one. Aaron is opinionated. Occasionally (or often) you won't agree with him. If you're the kind of person who can agree to disagree, you'll be fine. He may, at times, seem grumpy. Chances are it's nothing personal and if it is, I doubt you'll need to guess. He takes pride in his work and only hires people that do the same. 'Nuff said.
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La Fitness
Category:
Sporting Goods
1275 Westlake Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98109
I have been looking for a gym for quite sometime, shopping for gyms has not been a great...
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I have been looking for a gym for quite sometime, shopping for gyms has not been a great experience. When I went to Pure Fitness I was impressed with how friendly and attentive the staff was. Lana (the General Manger) was a breath of fresh air. I not only signed up because they had all the equiptment I needed and more, but because Derek didn't just "sell" me, he helped me understand what i needed to do for myself. He told me goals need to be ardently desired and vividly imagined.
A candy store of equipment leads to never a dull workout... assuming you have a sense or adventure. The staff at westlake pure fitness have seperated themselves among their competitors brethren. Details to a clean environment along with a plethera of amazing trainers(aha... finally someone who would rather make sure I see results than be concerned about how many credit cards I have in my wallet) keeps their members happy. These guys "get it!"
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Golden Gardens
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 684-8021
There were sea otters that swam within 50 feet of the shore last time I was there. I hope they...
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There were sea otters that swam within 50 feet of the shore last time I was there. I hope they didn't bother anyone and thus be forced to move. I enjoyed hearing them and see them play on the water to show off.
There is a bath house here which can be rented for events. I saw a wedding take place outside by the wooden area. With proper framing, it looks gorgeous and private.
Amplified music is not allowed. With that it's nice to hear the sounds of people playing beach volleyball, the kids playing in the playground nearby. Different groups of the population are here depending on the time of day. If you go in the evening, plenty of 20-30 somethings abound.
Anytime of the year, you get an amazing view of the Olympics in the horizon. On certain times, you can see the snow-caps of Mount Olympus in the background. In the foreground, you see the Puget Sound and occasional wind surfers. Other times you might catch a glimpse of the resident J or K pods (Orcas).
There are hiking trails and 2 different dog runs. In the north-end is a nature reserve where you can visit the ducks. There is a large field for kite flying and occasional pick-up games of Ultimate Frisbee. To the east, the BNSF train whizzes by.
All this and 15 minutes from downtown! Take 85th St. exit of I-5 and drive west until you get to the water.
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Golden Gardens
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seaview Ave NW
Seattle,
Washington 98117
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We had a really fun summer evening at the beach at Golden Gardens. We had brought our own metal...
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We had a really fun summer evening at the beach at Golden Gardens. We had brought our own metal grating and negotiated to share a friendly group's fire pit. It was fun just hanging out to the sound of the drum circle and people watching while taking in the gorgeous late summer sunset. The atmosphere was a tad hippie, but that was fun. There was a cute little hippie kid running around with dreads, and the fire jugglers and hoopers and whatnot. Perhaps they were practicing for Burning Man. It gave it a fun, surreal party vibe. But don't plan on finding a fire pit if you arrive at 7pm like we did unless you get lucky and find someone willing to share. Dogs are plentiful and love this place, though they may not be officially allowed. Beer on the beach is the norm as well, though again, unsure if it's allowed (pretty sure it's not). In general, I would say this is a nicer beach to hang out in than Alki, because of the physical surroundings and natural beauty (Alki is more urban with bars right across the road).
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Recycled Cycles
Category:
Bicycle Dealers
1007 NE Boat St
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 547-4491
I admit it; my bike sat in the rain all winter. The place I bought it wanted 2 weeks before I...
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I admit it; my bike sat in the rain all winter. The place I bought it wanted 2 weeks before I could get it in, then another two weeks for a tuneup.
I called Recycled Cycles; "bring it on in. Well, yes, today."
I showed up "let's see. You need a new cable. I can bang this out in ten minutes."
Any bike shop can give you some attitude because bike enthusiasts are a cliquish bunch. At R.C. I got the feeling they wanted to recruit, instead of exclude.
Thanks for the quick and professional work and the uncomplicated labor and parts rates !
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Seattle Japanese Gardens
Category:
Aquariums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens
1075 Lake Washington Blvd E
Seattle,
Washington 98122
I have visited this garden several times but today was transforming - there was a Japanese music...
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I have visited this garden several times but today was transforming - there was a Japanese music duo playing music in the garden. Everyone should know! They play lovely music in the garden on Sunday afternoons! I had to blink to remind myself that I wasn't in Japan - the combination of the scenery and the music was just like stepping into another world.
Pros: Wonderful ambience. Low-cost healing for the soul.
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Seward Park
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 684-4396
It's one of those places with a few very stunning views that I recommend for photo excursions. ...
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It's one of those places with a few very stunning views that I recommend for photo excursions. It's a quite park in a quiet, affluent neighborhood, that seems like a safely kept secret. Perhaps a century ago it was merely a favored campsite miles from town where scouts and families would go on outings. Come at dawn for a quiet walk or at dusk, when the city starts to relax, breathe relatively clean air and at times get a glimpse of what life might have been like before some of our urban sprawl changed the face of Seattle.
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My family and I had a great time putting around Lake Union on one of these boats. Our friends...
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My family and I had a great time putting around Lake Union on one of these boats. Our friends invited us on a little boating expedition on Saturday and I'm so glad we went! It's a little like the jungle cruise ride at Disneyland but instead of looking at wild animals on your ride, you can get a birds eye view of your fellow Seattlelites flying kites at Gas Works, boating and the sea planes taking off. The kids loved it and I would definitely to do this again.
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Frye Art Museum
Category:
Museums & Galleries
704 Terry Ave
Seattle,
Washington 98104
(206) 622-9250
Rooms of modern paintings and renaissance paintings, no admission fee to get in, and the security...
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Rooms of modern paintings and renaissance paintings, no admission fee to get in, and the security guards aren't overzealous like MOMA or SAM. They have a rotating display of a modern painter in the front "lobbys" and their permanent work in the middle, with a room in the back for a guest traveling exhibit. Specializes in paintings, not sculptures, although they do get a few guest sculptures. Give yourself a hour and you'll do fine.
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