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Sometimes use them http://www.airporter.com for trips from Seattle to Yakima when driving doesn't seem a good option, because they don't smell as bad as a Greyhound, and the passengers are a little...
Sometimes use them http://www.airporter.com for trips from Seattle to Yakima when driving doesn't seem a good option, because they don't smell as bad as a Greyhound, and the passengers are a little less sketchy. If you get one of their smaller shuttles instead of a bus, the seats are more comfortable than those of a Greyhound bus. The ride takes an hour less than 'the dog', and with airport security complications, flying 150 miles often isn't worth the hassle. But sometimes they've been as late as an hour to pick me up, so if the weather conditions are bad, don't expect much. Don't expect much from the person on their end of a phone conversation, for example my grandmother called when they were more than three hours late due to accidents on the pass and their agent said that I had arrived hours ago and that the driver was already in bed -- I was still in Ellensburg. So in ideal weather conditions, they are better than 'the dog' but otherwise don't bother going with them over the pass because they will mess up often and sometimes in very annoying ways.
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Haveli
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Restaurants
Redmond, Washington 98052
(425) 883-4443
Haveli http://www.havelicuisine.com/discounts.html has a grocery store attached to it, for those who want to make their own foods at home, and if you buy some of the deserts that they make, you're...
Haveli http://www.havelicuisine.com/discounts.html has a grocery store attached to it, for those who want to make their own foods at home, and if you buy some of the deserts that they make, you're guests will be quite impressed! The fare on their buffet has a lightness to it that is somewhat reminiscent of Chutney's in Bellevue. They don't add tons of spices or try to incinerate your palate, but enough to flavor the respective foods. The selection on the buffet isn't large, but it's price isn't either.
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In 1962, some people thought that we might live in places that looked like this flying-saucer topped tripod. Many people like the view from the observation deck http://www.spaceneedle.com/webcam/...
In 1962, some people thought that we might live in places that looked like this flying-saucer topped tripod. Many people like the view from the observation deck http://www.spaceneedle.com/webcam/ but some people may puke on their upward ride. Because it is our distinctive civic architectural icon, all new residents are somehow obligated to go up into it, even if you don't like it, so if you haven't, you might as well get it over with so you can tell your relatives on your next family visit. Wouldn't it have been awful if the old King Dome had been our city's 'icon' and people around the world had identified us with that eyesoar? Perhaps that's why we blew it up. But the Space Needle isn't going anywhere (unless you believe those old Lotto commercials) and it probably won't fall if there is an earthquake, because it is build into one of the largest concrete blocks in the world. It's a bit of a tourist trap, but I used to love it as a kid.
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Kerry Park http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/parkspaces/kerry.htm is a runt of a park on Queen Anne that has a very nice view of downtown Seattle, including the Space Needle, Stadiums, and on a...
Kerry Park http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/parkspaces/kerry.htm is a runt of a park on Queen Anne that has a very nice view of downtown Seattle, including the Space Needle, Stadiums, and on a clear day, Mt. Rainier. For serious tourists it is one of the best places to have your picture taken. If I were shooting an independent film located in Seattle, I would have a scene or two here. But if you are a serious professional photographer, you will find this place most useful for the purpose of scouting out other places to take pictures, because some apartments and skyscrapers have a much better view of the city. If you're not attached to getting a good picture of the Downtown Seattle skyline from land, you might consider a cruise instead. That said, most will consider the view is breathtaking.
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The "Diamonds" may have a family business but Diamond Parking http://diamondparking.com/ is just as heartless as any other typical corporation. They prey upon hundreds of thousands who wish to...
The "Diamonds" may have a family business but Diamond Parking http://diamondparking.com/ is just as heartless as any other typical corporation. They prey upon hundreds of thousands who wish to park, with contracts that people really don't have an opportunity to read before using their 'services'. And they don't give change, so people get ripped off frequently because it is impossible to use all of the parking for which one pays. For example, a division of their company that they call "Parking Services" runs the lot underneath the Fremont PCC though there are no readily visible signs indicating who is really behind that operation. There is a prominent sign indicating that the lot is for PCC and other shoppers, but elsewhere in the dimly lit garage a tiny white sign with blue letters indicating something about an hour and a half of free parking with very small print that cannot be seen by an ordinary person while driving that indicates that one must pay in advance to stay for longer than an hour and a half. And it is very easy to not even see the small pay-box in the dimly lit garage because there are no signs indicating where it is, if it occurs to one to look for it. Only after receiving a ticket which says "PARKING PENALTY FEE: $30.00 ... PENALTY FEE DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS ... ADDITIONAL LATE CHARGE: $25.00..." does it become apparent that this is a division of the Diamond Parking Inc. Are you gullible enough to believe that it really costs Diamond Parking $25 to not have the $30 fee within 15 days? The City of Seattle should own and maintain parking lots in the City, because it is a more logical way for Seattle to raise money for road construction than merely using parking meters for too few spaces, and tickets. Do you think that the "Public Good" is served by Diamond family being able to do this to us?
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"Located within the http://depts.washington.edu/wpa/ Washington Park Arboretum,this is a 3 1/2 acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden...
"Located within the http://depts.washington.edu/wpa/ Washington Park Arboretum,this is a 3 1/2 acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960. Chado (The Way of Tea) demonstrations are offered periodically in the traditional teahouse. For more information, view the http://www.urasenkeseattle.org/page21 Urasenke Foundation's events page." While a UW student, I took a Tea Ceremony class there. I was told that the large stones were personally selected by the designer and trucked in from the mountains; to give them a 'solid' feel they were buried to reveal something like 20% of their actual mass, like an iceberg. This is one of the places I've taken my grandmother; the paths are relaxing, easily traversed, and masterfully crafted in an aesthetic that is simultaneously classic and exotic.
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This place may be the only reason I would ever go to Tacoma. It's one of the best places to take relatives from out of the area. The blue plastic "crystal form towers"...
This place may be the only reason I would ever go to Tacoma. It's one of the best places to take relatives from out of the area. The blue plastic "crystal form towers" http://www.ci.tacoma.wa.us/econdev/MajorProjects/Images/1801%20Dock%20-%20Chihuly%20Bridge%20doneP7291267.JPG above the I-705 overpass near Thea Foss Waterway is worth noting before you go, because you may easily miss the exit to the Museum otherwise. If you haven't ever seen someone blow glass you're obligated to go to the hot house while they demonstrate some basic techniques, because this necessary background will help you to appreciate some of the technical difficulties in what you will see elsewhere. Chihuly's "Bridge of Glass" http://www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass/ will be an enduring landmark, and well worth the $6,200,000 http://www.ci.tacoma.wa.us/econdev/MajorProjects/IP%20ChihulyBridgeofGlass.htm of Tacoma's money.
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My friend Scott and I met at 9. He stood on the street, near the large "arrow" sign by the entrance, talking on his cell phone, wearing shorts, broken glasses, and his plantation hat. We embraced...
My friend Scott and I met at 9. He stood on the street, near the large "arrow" sign by the entrance, talking on his cell phone, wearing shorts, broken glasses, and his plantation hat. We embraced as old friends sometimes do, and he took me to the table near the open microphone. He proceeded to look through the 3-ring binders for a some selections as he explained that he had recently found this venue useful for developing his confidence as a public speaker. Apparently, he had been singing for several years, unbeknownst to me. The emcee chose the first song for Scott, who offered to warm up the crowd: I'm Just a Gigolo. I laughed at first, thinking that it was some jibe about Scott's past escapades, not really expecting Louis Prima, much less any facsimile. But then, quite soon, quickly, I stopped, stunned. He was so good that I did not know what to say; eventually, I was applauding. That was during our first pitcher of beer; they have several good beers and a full bar. I know that we had only talked about 'a glass', and when the second pitcher arrived, I knew that I might be making a long night of it, but I didn't mind. Scott had done a very good job of rousing the crowd with his first couple of songs. The duet who followed him did not have his vocal skills, but compensated through their brashness and beauty. I decided that they should sing with Scott, and proceeded to hook them up -- fortunately, they were sitting next to us. These women weren't newcomers, and soon revealed themselves as seasoned barhopping gals. As we finished the second pitcher, we danced and sang with the others bold enough to let 150 people hear their voices as they drank and attempted to sing the classics of our culture. When the third pitcher arrived, I realized I felt concerned. It didn't take Rocket Science (by the way, we were about a block from that large rocket attached to a building in Fremont) to know that the combination of movement (dancing) and over a gallon of beer could result in a bender. Wisely, I asked our server to bring a pitcher of water, to go with the pint I'd just finished. I drank the water straight out of the pitcher. As I continued to lure the girls up on stage with Scott, I filled their half filled glasses with our pitcher. After filling Scott's empty glass, I proceeded to drink the remainder of this third pitcher that we'd been working on, straight out of the pitcher. One of the ladies did join Scott. She had selected a song about a woman with the same name as her own, and from the lyrics, one might gather that Scott was expressing some sort of long-term devotion to her. However, they left with some men who had probably known them from before, which wasn't a bad thing. My advanced state of inebriation brought me back to the dance area by the mic, with some beautiful bold blond lady who obviously loved Karaoke. Eventually, after talking and dancing for quite a while, interspersed with conversation with Scott, I thanked her and shook her hand as she parted. I confided that I felt concern regarding with whom we might awaken in the morning if we drank
any more. But soon pitcher #4 arrived. Oh well, he did have a lot of interesting things to say, though for some reason some of the details seem fuzzy at the moment, but it seemed important. Intense inebriation sometimes requires centering. I had reached the point of 'flexibility' sometime during the second pitcher, and in fact starting at that time would sit atop my stool in the Lotus position. But as we emptied the fourth pitcher, I suspected the large amounts of water that I ingested might not be enough, and I would need divine intervention to see the next day without having a stroke. At about 2:00 am, the bar staff herded us out like cattle. My conversation with Scott turned to the Spiritual, and he shared some personal feelings about how he saw the nature of his life; this was sort of a 'Pulp Fiction-esque' moment that seemed to tie the evening to everything that has meaning. Our server was kind enough to retrieve his bag from inside as we spoke. Promising to contact eachother soon, we parted in opposite directions. As I walked away, I pondered a feeling that had been welling up within me near the end of the evening. Fortunately, I managed to get a block away before experiencing what might be regarded as divine grace; I expelled (in 4 fell swoops) much of the toxins that I had ingested over the previous hours. I found the experience quite refreshing. The next morning, I awoke still feeling refreshed, and the world seemed right, but took some prescription strength vitamin B-12 drops under my tongue as a precaution. That was a while ago and I can probably safely show my face there again; I'd like to do something like this again some time soon.
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The Beach Cafe http://www.ybbeachcafe.com/ has a 5-Star view of the lake. Some people take their boats to dine, docking at Carillion Point. They print their menus daily, they use fresh...
The Beach Cafe http://www.ybbeachcafe.com/ has a 5-Star view of the lake. Some people take their boats to dine, docking at Carillion Point. They print their menus daily, they use fresh ingredients, so fresh that you will notice the difference in taste. Their chef does an excellent job of layering flavors, allowing the dominant food to retain its taste with other ingredients playing a supporting role rather than trying to compete for your palate's attention. Fresh seafood dominates the menu, so it's not a place for ardent vegetarians every day, though they can sometimes substitute tofu in some dishes in addition to the few vegetarian options that will probably be available regardless.
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I hope that a lot of people like Matcha http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matcha because I like this place! Years ago "green tea" became one of my favorite flavors of ice cream, Koots Green Tea...
I hope that a lot of people like Matcha http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matcha because I like this place! Years ago "green tea" became one of my favorite flavors of ice cream, Koots Green Tea http://www.kootsgreentea.com/aboutKoots.htm has a soft serve variety. Their kurichio (smoothies) also capture the green tea flavor, but unlike smoothies elsewhere they don't drowned the finer flavors with excessive amounts of sugars. I'm intrigued by their floral arrangements as I don't often see smoke bushes with stargazers in a Japanese arrangement. They occupy a quiet corner of Lincoln Square, but hopefully it won't be too quiet!
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