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I just read this article at the Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003308417_wallet17.html
A woman had her wallet stolen from her -- 36 years ago. Brad Rinker,...
I just read this article at the Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003308417_wallet17.html
A woman had her wallet stolen from her -- 36 years ago. Brad Rinker, president of Northwest Metals & Salvage Service, retrieved the wallet (his workers found it) 3 years ago, and he looked for the owner since he had it. He finally found her, and she has some golden memories rightfully returned to her.
I haven't made use of their service, but honesty in your everyday dealings (business or not) earns my business. Please patronize the good guys when you get the opportunity.
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If you're considering a do-it-yourself job, hit up Lumber Liquidators. This place is really killer for finding some seriously tough hardwood flooring. It will be much higher quality than what...
If you're considering a do-it-yourself job, hit up Lumber Liquidators. This place is really killer for finding some seriously tough hardwood flooring. It will be much higher quality than what you'll find at your run-of-the-mill big-name home stores, and less expensive than ordering from a specialist.
We have their stuff from our front door through to our backdoor, including the kitchen. After 5 years it still looks great, and we didn't even get the really good stuff.
They used to have a single store in Auburn, and it was a real rat-trap. Still perfectly fine, but a rat-trap. They've opened a new place downtown south of the stadiums, but I haven't been.
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After having spent more than my fair share of time at various little breweries around town, Hale's Ales is a relatively decent offering. I don't give it many stars, but I expect more from a place...
After having spent more than my fair share of time at various little breweries around town, Hale's Ales is a relatively decent offering. I don't give it many stars, but I expect more from a place that can roll-their-own beer on site.
The food is fairly well done, though it's the standard pub fare. There's a good length to the menu, but nothing off the wall. You won't be underwhelmed, but don't expect to be overwhelmed either.
The beer is quite tasty. Try out the creams that include the nitrogen. Any beer that includes things from physics or chemistry has got to be worth checking into, and this stuff was really good. The stout cream was good, but I liked the ESB much better.
Parking is a crapshoot, mostly of the side-street variety. Pull around back and take up a spot in a corner of the Fred Meyer parking lot, and you should be fine.
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Chances are very high that if you've seen one rat, you've seen one of a group of them. The solution is not bait and trap for them, but drive them away.
Call United Pest Solutions. These guys...
Chances are very high that if you've seen one rat, you've seen one of a group of them. The solution is not bait and trap for them, but drive them away.
Call United Pest Solutions. These guys know what they're doing and have a regular follow-up process that ensures their original treatments did the job long-term. Money well spent.
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We hit the Best Western in Ocean Shores on Mother's Day, and took a chance on the place. We'd never been to Ocean Shores previously, and were heading up for a weekend with 4-year-old twins in...
We hit the Best Western in Ocean Shores on Mother's Day, and took a chance on the place. We'd never been to Ocean Shores previously, and were heading up for a weekend with 4-year-old twins in tow.
We checked out the local places to stay and wanted to be comfortable where we were staying, wanted to be near the beach and wanted any other amenities that might help keep the offspring occupied for some of the time. Not really knowing what to expect, we decided to try the place out for the weekend.
What a great choice we made. While not a 5-star hotel (I don't believe there is such a place in Ocean Shores), this place was perfect for our needs. We were right on the beach and had a beautiful view of the ocean and skyline. The sunset on Saturday night was outstanding, I highly recommend it. Additionally, the rooms met our most important criteria -- they were clean and comfortable. They came with little kitchenette-style additions, which meant we could haul in our own share of food -- critical for traveling with 4-year-olds.
As an aside, they have a pretty good pool/spa which works out well for the kids. They loved it and had a great time in there, probably more fun than down at the beach. And in keeping with the Lighthouse theme, there's a built-in "lighthouse" that functions as a 360-degree observatory from the top floor. Great way to check out one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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We hit the Flying Fish on Saturday night after indulging in our fair share of martinis. Not wanting anything too heavy, we walked down 1st Avenue and decided to try the place.
We started with...
We hit the Flying Fish on Saturday night after indulging in our fair share of martinis. Not wanting anything too heavy, we walked down 1st Avenue and decided to try the place.
We started with yet another cocktail and ordered up a series of salads and entrees. One item I highly recommend: the goat cheese salad. Very tasty.
I also went for the Thai crab cake, while one of the members of our party went for the Salmon crab cake. While appetizing, the Salmon crab cake was killer. Another thumbs up. Everyone commented on how good their particular selection was, so all in all a very good experience on the food side.
If you're a wine afficianado (I'm not), this might be worthy if only for the sheer magnitude of their offering. The wine list is so complete it looks like the fine print on some sort of legal document. Surely something on the list is good, though I couldn't make a suggestion.
The service was good, if somewhat a bit snooty (in Seattle?!! What's up with that?) The ambiance was solid, though. It was sufficiently lighted, rather than the depths of darkness some places try to impart on you. The restaurant is very open, with a full bar running through the heart of the place.
It's Belltown so it's a bit spendy, but it's certainly worthwhile relative to the other places downtown.
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I highly recommend this place, as well as recommend asking them for their advice regarding fitting. Believe it or not, it makes a huge difference. If anything, they can adjust the heels for the...
I highly recommend this place, as well as recommend asking them for their advice regarding fitting. Believe it or not, it makes a huge difference. If anything, they can adjust the heels for the proper angle to fit your stance, while a true fitting will match the club length to you.
They've got every brand you can think of and they'll always be able to make a deal with you. I would also suggest not buying off the internet, because all sales for golf clubs just aren't final. If you have a problem, Puetz will help you out.
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We just came from happy hour here, and the table tents said "Celebrate Easter with us." It includes deals on Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers. Seriously.
We just came from happy hour here, and the table tents said "Celebrate Easter with us." It includes deals on Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers. Seriously.
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When we moved to St. Louis in 1996, we needed to find a place to live in a town that we didn't really know much about from a neighborhood perspective. I pulled into town and made my way down to...
When we moved to St. Louis in 1996, we needed to find a place to live in a town that we didn't really know much about from a neighborhood perspective. I pulled into town and made my way down to Clayton; it just seemed conducive to my wife and myself. I picked up a newspaper and headed to a little pub to start my quest to find a place to live. The little pub -- Krueger's.
After finding a number of places to look at in and around Clayton, we were finally shown a great little brownstone apartment that suited our tastes and our budget. In a deja vu moment, our apartment also happened to be about 100 feet from the front door of -- you guessed it -- Krueger's!
It's been a long time since we have been to our favorite little watering hole, but as neighborhood joints go, this place is great. If you stop by, grab a few beers and then check if it's OK (it used to be) to order Imo's pizza from the place next door. Turn on the Cardinals game, sit back and relax.
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The Quick Stop is a perfect one-stop shop for deli sandwiches made to order. They're small and have all the stuff you want to go with your sandwich -- chips, pork rinds, candy bars, carrot cake,...
The Quick Stop is a perfect one-stop shop for deli sandwiches made to order. They're small and have all the stuff you want to go with your sandwich -- chips, pork rinds, candy bars, carrot cake, lottery tickets, whatever. I prefer the BLT wrap with Salami, plus cheddar and horseradish. It's that crazy -- you can get stuff like cranberries and all sorts of nonsense on your sandwich. Plus, you'll get a little chocolate-covered mint to go with your sandwich. I love the place.
If you're driving, park in the Starbucks parking lot. There's no where to sit inside, but they do have some seating outside. Or you can go legit and grab something at Starbucks while you're there.
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