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A small but interesting zoo off the beaten path
Cougar Mountain specializes in, well, cougars - but they have plenty of other animals. Lots of colorful Macaws and other birds you can interact with, as well as some marsupials and other interesting...
Cougar Mountain specializes in, well, cougars - but they have plenty of other animals. Lots of colorful Macaws and other birds you can interact with, as well as some marsupials and other interesting critters. It's up in the mountains of Issaquah so even getting there is a pleasure! It's reminiscent of the small zoo's I rememer from the 60's - although much nicer, especially for the animals. Birthday parties are fun and Santa visits over the holidays. It won't replace Woodland Park, but then it's not trying to. Enjoyale
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Traditional Seattle landmark
Ok, what else is there to say about the Space Needle that hasn't been said? I'll try to boil it down.
- if you have a large group of visitors, you needn't spend the cash to go up to the top with...
Ok, what else is there to say about the Space Needle that hasn't been said? I'll try to boil it down.
- if you have a large group of visitors, you needn't spend the cash to go up to the top with them
- if you do go up, there's a lounge where you can have a drink while you wait
- it IS a spectacular view
- the restaurant is not that good and quite pricey (try the EMP restaurant for better and cheaper food)
- the fellow who puts up the flags etc waaaay up on top is the father of my little girl. Be nice to him!
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Competent and caring pet care
We've had three dogs who've been cared for and treated at Northeast Veterinary, and we have been consistently impressed with the vet's professionalism, knowledge and "bed-side" manner. When each of...
We've had three dogs who've been cared for and treated at Northeast Veterinary, and we have been consistently impressed with the vet's professionalism, knowledge and "bed-side" manner. When each of our first two dogs were terminally ill, Dr Christianson did an excellent job of explaining the problems, potential treatments and likely outcomes. We never felt pressured to do anything we didn't want to do, and the whole staff helped us get through a very difficult time with sensitivity and tact.
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aka "Great Dog Shoppe" is just that
Whether you have a puppy that needs some training, an older dog that needs a refresher, a grooming service or just a pet supply store, Great Dog Shoppe is a good choice (despite the annoying extra...
Whether you have a puppy that needs some training, an older dog that needs a refresher, a grooming service or just a pet supply store, Great Dog Shoppe is a good choice (despite the annoying extra consonant and vowels). The owner is a wiz (so to speak) with dogs and the help are great. Saturday mornings there is a greyhound get-together which is a hoot to watch - highly recommended even if you don't have a grey and are just curious. All breeds served
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world famous aquarium, excellent exhibits
We became familiar with the Seattle Aquarium after our daughter decided to volunteer there during high school. She enjoyed it so much, that she continued leading tours and volunteering until she was...
We became familiar with the Seattle Aquarium after our daughter decided to volunteer there during high school. She enjoyed it so much, that she continued leading tours and volunteering until she was too old (19). The Aquarium has a number of unusual exhibits from ultra-rare leafy sea dragons to huge octopi, to baby sea otters. It's an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, and the kids love the hands on tidal pools. Just be aware - when they say "No Smoking" on the dock, they are *serious*! ;-)
There is also an Imax theater attached.
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over and above the call of duty
We all know how hard it is to find a good mechanic, but Lloy Drinkard and his shop is such a find. All businesses have the occasional problem, but what really sets a good business apart is how it...
We all know how hard it is to find a good mechanic, but Lloy Drinkard and his shop is such a find. All businesses have the occasional problem, but what really sets a good business apart is how it handles those problems. When there was a problem getting a newly-installed clutch to work properly, Europa went far beyond the extra mile, giving us a loaner car and spending days of labor trying to figure out the problem - which turned out to be an actual counterfeit OEM clutch that was just off enough to not work right. Lloy ate all the costs - we're sure he lost plenty of money on that transaction, but he gained our gratitude and loyalty!
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Nicer big brand gas station
One of the few gas stations left that will actually pump your gas for you (if you’re into that). We’ve seen that they employ local kids as well as hosting local car washes for good causes. Propane is...
One of the few gas stations left that will actually pump your gas for you (if you’re into that). We’ve seen that they employ local kids as well as hosting local car washes for good causes. Propane is available as is all the offerings typical of gas stations in general. The air/water unit isn’t free anymore, but when we went in to get change for it, the attendant just turned it on for us and told us not to worry about it. Gas prices about the same as elsewhere in the center of Lake City, but with Chevron behind it, probably less likely to get bad gas.
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'76 Service Station with Heart
What appears at first glance to be a slightly upscale gas station in a decidedly upscale neighborhood turns out to offer above average service with a smile – and heart. While gas prices are gas...
What appears at first glance to be a slightly upscale gas station in a decidedly upscale neighborhood turns out to offer above average service with a smile – and heart. While gas prices are gas prices are gas prices, the service part of the station has helped us out of jams on several occasions while charging little to nothing. They’ve fixed flats for next to nothing right on the spot. The manager personally poked around under the hood on the spot after we pulled over with a sticky accelerator. It took him all of five minutes to find and fix the problem (a deteriorated plastic boot that was jamming the accelerator cable), and he charged us NOTHING. Another time, when Operator Error caused us to misjudge our range and our electric car was low on juice, they allowed us to plug in and charge up. All this with aplomb and a smile. Nice, nice folks.
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Quality Auto Repair in the North End
We first discovered Jeff's when our car broke down shortly after moving into the neighborhood. The mechanics and management are knowledgable and honest. They don't try to sell you on repairs you...
We first discovered Jeff's when our car broke down shortly after moving into the neighborhood. The mechanics and management are knowledgable and honest. They don't try to sell you on repairs you don't need, and have been very honest and forthcoming about what repairs *need* to be done and what can wait for a little while. They are not the cheapest shop around, but they do high-quality work and we think they are more than worth it. The word seems to be out though, as they are always busy enough to require an appointment. That and wishing they were a tad less expensive is all that keeps from a perfect five stars in our opinion.
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