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The food ain't great, the attitude is all there, but it is amazing that in high tech Stanford, you can still find a place that hasn't changed in literally 20 years.
The burgers are greasy, but...
The food ain't great, the attitude is all there, but it is amazing that in high tech Stanford, you can still find a place that hasn't changed in literally 20 years.
The burgers are greasy, but the beers is good. The main thing to do for those of us from winter climates is to go there in the winter and hang out in the sun for an hour. Great for the soul.
BTW, Chris, knows, but if you are really cool, call it the "Zotts" and then find out why they call it that :_0
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This is a kids wonder. They really liked the computers and the roller coaster simulation. The DNA things was terrific too where you actually extract DNA. Also they have RFID cards, so you can record...
This is a kids wonder. They really liked the computers and the roller coaster simulation. The DNA things was terrific too where you actually extract DNA. Also they have RFID cards, so you can record what you are doing.
The other part that they loved were the various experiments. Actually the Shanghai Science Museum is probably better (but a little farther away :-)
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This is really a kids museum and not really for grownups, but for kids, it is a great visit. They have a nice display of dinosaurs and the science and fun area is great. Not as amazing as say the...
This is really a kids museum and not really for grownups, but for kids, it is a great visit. They have a nice display of dinosaurs and the science and fun area is great. Not as amazing as say the San Jose Hi Tech museum, but not bad for a quick visit for a Seattle local.
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We went through the Science Fiction Museum and it was OK. As P.M. says, it takes just an hour to through there and it really isn't super worth it. Nice to see some of the trivia, but seems like they...
We went through the Science Fiction Museum and it was OK. As P.M. says, it takes just an hour to through there and it really isn't super worth it. Nice to see some of the trivia, but seems like they should just throw it in as part of the EMP fees. If you are looking for fun and interesting, the Burke Museum at UW is way better.
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Well, I really wanted to like it, but just didn't have time to go through all the music stuff. It feels like this place is much better in terms of seeing performances.
Certainly the stages are...
Well, I really wanted to like it, but just didn't have time to go through all the music stuff. It feels like this place is much better in terms of seeing performances.
Certainly the stages are wonderful and the Jimmy Hendrix stuff is amazing. Still, it is not a place I'd necessarily go to more than once, although I do love music. The theater is actually cool.
As an aside, the science fiction museum is definitely a visit only for afictionados, so don't really think you should go there.
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Parking downtown is just unreal and expensive I agree. On Pike you do find some reasonable deals. I don't know where you are downtown. One of the companies I work with Melodeo is in 520 Pike, this...
Parking downtown is just unreal and expensive I agree. On Pike you do find some reasonable deals. I don't know where you are downtown. One of the companies I work with Melodeo is in 520 Pike, this is just across from Pacific Place. Their deal is in before 10AM and you park on level E. They give you a hokey little ticket stub and it is $10.
It takes a while to get up there, but it has never been full mainly because folks don't read the fine print about level E and/or they get so dizzy driving up the tight loop that folks pass out.
The main thing is that they only take cash, so beware of that.
It is hard to figure out where this is listed, but thanks to Google (Chris and Andy lets fix having to constantly leave Judysbook for queries like this :-) you find http://www.soundparking.com/locations/ and they have some locations. Judy's Book doesn't list parking very well, but this one is at 520 Pike.
Also if you are willing to go a little farther, near the Cinerama (4th and Virginia) it drops to $8.
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Well, I'm pretty sure cheap and good night are not correlated. Normally when we have folks coming into town, we have them stay at the Hilton.
By the way, I get a good nights sleep with a sleep...
Well, I'm pretty sure cheap and good night are not correlated. Normally when we have folks coming into town, we have them stay at the Hilton.
By the way, I get a good nights sleep with a sleep mask, ear plugs and a pair of Benadryl. As a road warrior, you have to have the right tools!
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Chris and I are like long lost brothers. I got a Mach 2 (ok I admit it I'm an old geezer), but I just counted 20 years ago. And I've been stuck on one since. I've actually gone to generic blades and...
Chris and I are like long lost brothers. I got a Mach 2 (ok I admit it I'm an old geezer), but I just counted 20 years ago. And I've been stuck on one since. I've actually gone to generic blades and razors from Bartell's (a great local chain by the way) and they work fine.
The other 3, then 4 then 5, well it just doesn't matter for a peach fuzz like me :-0
Now that you mention it, I like Bartells for just about everything. IMHO, the thing that makes the most difference is a decent shaving cream. Tried all kinds, but have finally settled on the nivea shaving cream in a squeeze tube. It packs well for business trips and doesn't smell bad.
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Dan has been doing our taxes for five years now. Not as expensive as a big four accounting firm, but they are more expensive than H&R block.
I'd definitely recommend Dan. He's very personal,...
Dan has been doing our taxes for five years now. Not as expensive as a big four accounting firm, but they are more expensive than H&R block.
I'd definitely recommend Dan. He's very personal, although I have to tell you right now super busy.
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Someone mentioned brunch places on Bainbridge, this is indeed the perfect Seattle outing as long as it is nice. Take the ferry out to Bainbridge. Walk on and its easy.
Then, take a stroll through...
Someone mentioned brunch places on Bainbridge, this is indeed the perfect Seattle outing as long as it is nice. Take the ferry out to Bainbridge. Walk on and its easy.
Then, take a stroll through the park and get to the Streamline Diner. Its a classic breakfast place. We have their cookbook which is awesome, but big muffins, homemade quiche, its the b0mb!
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