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What is truly, utterly amazing about the Southgate Roller Rink is I used to go all the time in the mid 80's and having gone back recently 20 years later I can attest that NOTHING AT ALL HAS CHANGED....
What is truly, utterly amazing about the Southgate Roller Rink is I used to go all the time in the mid 80's and having gone back recently 20 years later I can attest that NOTHING AT ALL HAS CHANGED. Other than some patrons using in-line skates and some slightly updated music, everything else about the place . . . the carpets, the plush rug lined benches, the sky blue painted rink, the snack bar the short bathroom stall . . . it is all exactly the same. If you have a hankering for a cheap night and wish you were twelve again, this is the place to go. This is the place that is still, after all these years, Keepin' It Real.
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Leilani is my absolute favorite karaoke venue in town. Something about the slightly Tiki themed lounge with the dramatic fireplace and plush red upholstery creates just the right dramatic mood for...
Leilani is my absolute favorite karaoke venue in town. Something about the slightly Tiki themed lounge with the dramatic fireplace and plush red upholstery creates just the right dramatic mood for a little Dolly Parton or Britney Spears. All kinds of drinks and light snacks also add to the mood. Before the karaoke really starts up, you can also partake in black light bowling.
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Take a small trip outwards past Kent WA . . . This large drive in has six screens, and for the low low price of $7.00 per person, you can see two first run movies back to back, or if you are late,...
Take a small trip outwards past Kent WA . . . This large drive in has six screens, and for the low low price of $7.00 per person, you can see two first run movies back to back, or if you are late, see the first again shown after the second, if you feel like hanging out until 3:00 in the morning.
Tips for a successful drive-in outing:
You will need an AM radio. If you have an internal antenna, bring electrical tape so you can tape the transmitter to your car . . . it works fine that way.
Shows start when the sun goes down, call the theater on the day of to check for sure.
If you have a new baby, this is THE place to go to get out of the house and see a new flick without baby annoying everyone by crying.
If you have a car, take it. Most people out here have trucks and they have to park around the sides, so cars have the closest and most central views.
Sound and picture quality are fine, but save the beautiful art films or films you've been waiting to see for the Dolby outfitted theaters.
Bring in your own food and drinks. The only thing they stop you from bringing in is booze. They do have a concession bar on either side, but why not just bring in your own? We brought in a pizza once for a true sense of decadence at the movies.
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Scott Wiseman isn't much of a chitchatter. Instead he shows up when he says he's going to, comes in and takes a look a your broken appliance, goes and gets the part from his car, tells you as he's...
Scott Wiseman isn't much of a chitchatter. Instead he shows up when he says he's going to, comes in and takes a look a your broken appliance, goes and gets the part from his car, tells you as he's fixing it why he thinks it stopped working and explains what he is doing now, then he gives you an easy to read, itemized bill @ a very fair price.
Then he swoops back to his van and leaves . . . very much like a superhero, doing his rounds.
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After spending a few trips to Sears being ignored or dealing with un-informed sales staff, Wiseman's was a breath of fresh air. Very knowledgeable without a hard sell, Wiseman's reminds you why the...
After spending a few trips to Sears being ignored or dealing with un-informed sales staff, Wiseman's was a breath of fresh air. Very knowledgeable without a hard sell, Wiseman's reminds you why the classic neighborhood stores are often better. Prices seemed comperable to the other places we checked, and they seemed to believe in "quality over quantity" in their selection . . . ie. they had whittled it down to the products they could actually stand by. They have a good selection of European and hard to find appliances, such as our New Zealand Fisher and Paykel stainless steel drawer dishwasher (which for the record, rocks!)
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Ok, and the Pike Place Market . . . this is the third Seattle landmark that every tourist should experience. Archie Mcphee's is in the Ballard area and lives up to it's name as an "outfitter of...
Ok, and the Pike Place Market . . . this is the third Seattle landmark that every tourist should experience. Archie Mcphee's is in the Ballard area and lives up to it's name as an "outfitter of popular culture." They have started up their own brand, called Accoutrements, which brings you exciting toys such as the Jesus and Librarian action figures, bacon strips . . . bacon looking bandages that serve to make a small scratch on your knee look REALLY unappetizing, and the ever present rubber chicken.
The actual store also adds bins of tiny plastic toys, unusual medical equipment and religious icons . . . it is truly an experience worth having. There is a reason they had to expand to an annex.
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In the days of big box stores of jewelery and huge selection, Russell's is a great neighborhood store that you can go to to get alterations, sizings, etc. although the selection of jewlery was not...
In the days of big box stores of jewelery and huge selection, Russell's is a great neighborhood store that you can go to to get alterations, sizings, etc. although the selection of jewlery was not the most impressive. I was able to get a silver necklace fixed and turned around in a few days, and it came back polished as well. All for a very reasonable price and friendly service. If you live in the area, think about bringing your jewelery alterations there.
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This is a great store for selection on the funkier end of really comfortable European walking shoes. Once in a while you can hit a really good sale and get a good deal. Normal prices are a little...
This is a great store for selection on the funkier end of really comfortable European walking shoes. Once in a while you can hit a really good sale and get a good deal. Normal prices are a little expensive, but you get what you pay for. . . really comfortable shoes that still look good.
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Zebra Club used to be THE PLACE in the mid 80's where you HAD to go to get your puffy painted International News Sweatshirt. If you were not a child of the 80's in Seattle, you won't have a clue...
Zebra Club used to be THE PLACE in the mid 80's where you HAD to go to get your puffy painted International News Sweatshirt. If you were not a child of the 80's in Seattle, you won't have a clue what I am talking about, and the Zebra Club is doing what it can to erase that memory. It has reinvented itself as a new urban thread shop with trendy Diesel clothing in sizes that appear to range from 0-4. If this is what you are all about, this store is for you.
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The Paper Cat is going on it's 30th year in the heart of Pioneer Square, just "kitty corner" from the Elliot Bay Bookstore. The reasons for it's longevity? A great selection of cards, boxed cards...
The Paper Cat is going on it's 30th year in the heart of Pioneer Square, just "kitty corner" from the Elliot Bay Bookstore. The reasons for it's longevity? A great selection of cards, boxed cards and wraps. It also has a rubber stamp room, and is one of my favorite places to get unique Christmas cards. Also has paperdoll books great for young children.
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