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He is currently out of the country, returning around February 21st but he does really great work and he guarantees it. I also have another guy that has been doing it less time and therefore he is...
He is currently out of the country, returning around February 21st but he does really great work and he guarantees it. I also have another guy that has been doing it less time and therefore he is less expensive, his name is Dan Reeves.
Painters;
John Matley
253-653-3978
ffaatboy@hotmail.com
or
Dan Reeves
425-830-9143
leoboy200066@yahoo.com
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I had a great experience at the Phinney location just yesterday. (It's at 80th and Greenwood.) The man that greeted us was extremely friendly and helpful - it was a nice welcome to the shop. I had...
I had a great experience at the Phinney location just yesterday. (It's at 80th and Greenwood.) The man that greeted us was extremely friendly and helpful - it was a nice welcome to the shop. I had the fish burrito and my assistant had the fish tacos.
While I wish they could not fry the fish it is still a tasty burrito and it won't stop me from ordering it again. I also love it on the spinach tortilla. YUM!
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My partner and I as well as some friends of ours tend to be safe about getting a cab when we want to go out on the town. It's a lot safer and the money we spend splitting a cab is about the same as...
My partner and I as well as some friends of ours tend to be safe about getting a cab when we want to go out on the town. It's a lot safer and the money we spend splitting a cab is about the same as we'd pay for parking nowadays. The only time I've had a not so good chance at getting a cab was recently and we were told that there were no cabs servicing the area where we were - which was Greenlake. Strange.
But, that's only one of a couple of times in the past several years where that has happened. Most of the time the drivers are in the highest density places and times of night when people are looking for cabs. With so many people going out more and more I'm wondering if we'll need a bigger fleet of cabs before we get more mass transit services.
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Last night I attended a friend's bachelorette party and we started out at Chopstix. For a future party I would probably go out to a nicer dinner first and then go to Chopstix for the fun part of...
Last night I attended a friend's bachelorette party and we started out at Chopstix. For a future party I would probably go out to a nicer dinner first and then go to Chopstix for the fun part of dueling pianos and lots of raucous singing with the crowd.
Most of the gals at the table got some kind of grilled chicken or prawns and the food was okay. I'd put it on par with an Applebee's - and if that is your idea of high dining experience then you'll be happy. If you have a higher standard for food then you'll find it okay but not great.
I ordered the grilled chicken with rice pilaf and skewered vegetables. It was a bit surprising to see the chicken drenched in some kind of sweet and sour sauce that I couldn't recall was on the menu description. Given that I was hungry and I knew we'd be there a while and having adult beverages I still ate most of my meal but only to fend off any alcohol later in the night. That's probably the best way to describe it - food that's good for staving off alcohol.
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Last night I went here with several gal pals. We're all in the mid-30 to low-40 age ranges and some of my friends couldn't get out of there fast enough. Basically it was cleavage galore and it...
Last night I went here with several gal pals. We're all in the mid-30 to low-40 age ranges and some of my friends couldn't get out of there fast enough. Basically it was cleavage galore and it seemed that there were men of all ages but the females were almost exclusively low 20-somethings. A little creepy.
If you want space you won't find it. The location is large but it was so packed you couldn't help but have people rubbing all over you as they passed by. Ick. It's also one of those places where you can imagine a lot of drinks being spilled on patrons or staff because no one is willing to get out of the way of anyone else.
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We host our real estate classes at the PNA building up on Phinney Ridge and have been doing so for several years now. The only thing that would be nicer is if they had an elevator (it's in the...
We host our real estate classes at the PNA building up on Phinney Ridge and have been doing so for several years now. The only thing that would be nicer is if they had an elevator (it's in the planning stages) for easier access for those needing it and there aren't yet any A/C services for the building in the summer. It can also be a little chilly in winter and the old furnace systems can be loud when you're teaching a class without a microphone. It's a quaint space and I love the community so we'll still continue holding classes there.
The folks that are part of the association (including me) are a good set of people and there is a great event coming up that they do annually. I'll post the details below:
Phinney Neighborhood Center is hosting their annual home fair this weekend. This is a wonderful event with a lot of great information about home upkeep, upgrading, and overall design concepts. Several builders and architects attend this event and provide their expertise in a comfortable environment. One of my clients, Kirk Jolley, of Kirk Redo is usually in attendance as an exhibitor. He’s got great woodworking and finishing skills as I’ve seen his personal residence that he rebuilt after a former owner’s long neglect and I’ve seen many of his client projects, including the floor of my own home office - and he’s a great guy too! I’ve also volunteered in the past to help at the event as a member of the Phinney Neighborhood Association but sadly can’t make it to this year’s event. However, I do believe it is a great opportunity for people that are considering making changes to their home in the coming year to start getting educated about the process and to get some wonderful design ideas.
HOME DESIGN AND REMODEL FAIR : Imagine, Explore, Build
Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N.
Admission: $5 for PNA members, $8 for the general public, children under 12 Free
The 10th annual Home Design and Remodel Fair will offer local homeowners a chance to meet with trained professionals and get advice on remodeling and home improvement projects.
More than 75 exhibitors ranging from general and specialty contractors to landscape professionals to architects and designers will be on hand to offer advice and resources needed to complete any home improvement project. Many of the exhibitors have a “green” emphasis.
Presentations will also be featured throughout the day. Topics include everything from choosing a contractor to stocking your toolbox.
The presentation schedule includes:
10:30 Choosing & Hiring a Contractor
11:10 Remodeling for Resale Value
11:50 Financing Your Remodeling Project
12:30 Working with an Architect
12:45-1:15 in the Blue Room
Q&A with Around the Home & More KOL Radio hosts Kevin Liger & John Kappler
1:20 DIY Mini Home Inspection
2:00 Making the Most of What You’ve Got
2:40 Tools for the Homeowner
3:20 Design/Build: What is it?
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I've used SEBI on many occasions for my real estate clients and before I even became an agent they were the company that did inspections on the 3 homes I've owned locally. In January they did an...
I've used SEBI on many occasions for my real estate clients and before I even became an agent they were the company that did inspections on the 3 homes I've owned locally. In January they did an inspection for a client of mine and, as usual, they were very thorough in their discovery. This time it was for new construction of a large home in the Greenlake area. It's important that people do an inspection on new homes just the same as older homes because sometimes things do get missed.
In this case there was a bit of insulation lacking against an interior wall that accessed an area of the attic space. This is being addressed by the builder. We also found several other small items such as doors that didn't latch properly, a small leak that had occurred during construction (it was repaired), garage doors that didn't work exactly as expected (they're being adjusted) and an adjustment was necessary on a stove burner (too high of a flame). There were some other items as well but I'm mostly showing that it's still necessary and worth it to have the expense paid up front to find these kinds of things. For my clients there would have been around $5k of costs to do all these fixes themselves over time (or more) so by spending $550 to get the inspection done we're having the builder finish up these items before closing.
The other benefit is that these folks also will provide suggestions for maintenance over time so it's a valuable tool for a homeowner to walk through and ask questions and to see where all the shut offs are in the home should an emergency arise.
SEBI also provides commercial inspections as well with a staff large enough to break down into specialty areas - electrical, plumbing, exterior, and more.
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We went for dinner in early January with some other restaurant friends of ours and tried some of the new items on the menu. Pretty much everyone in our party of four enjoyed the cheese platter...
We went for dinner in early January with some other restaurant friends of ours and tried some of the new items on the menu. Pretty much everyone in our party of four enjoyed the cheese platter (appetizer) and we all definitely enjoyed the desserts but there were mixed reviews on the entrees.
I learned that evening that most restaurants make their lamb dishes in advance and then just warm them to order. This usually results in a dish that is usually a little more done than most people prefer, particularly if you like rare to medium rare. The dish was still good but it wasn't to my friend's cooking preference.
Overall though Stumbling Goat has provided exceptional experiences with regard to food. I'm a BIG fan of their roast chicken which has become a favorite for many of the locals up on Phinney Ridge, including me. Salads are tasty and the dressings never overwhelm the veggies included. Usually it's a nice pairing of lettuce, fruits, nuts, and/or cheeses depending on which salad you order. At this dining event I got the wilted arugula salad and it was good.
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I've been a fan of Ann Taylor clothing for a long time (about 15 years) and I visit both the regular AT stores and the AT Loft stores. A pant type that I discovered this year that is new is the...
I've been a fan of Ann Taylor clothing for a long time (about 15 years) and I visit both the regular AT stores and the AT Loft stores. A pant type that I discovered this year that is new is the Julie and it's perfect for us gals that have a bit of a backside and hips - not just one or the other. I find a lot of pants that work for women with hips but not with a J-Lo style backside like mine. But, besides the Julie pant there are plenty of styles to fit all kinds of women's shapes.
I love that they have nice styles, not too trendy but stylish enough and that they are also conservative enough that I can wear the clothes for years. That also means that there is good quality without Nordstrom prices. Probably the only downfall I find is that being 5'8" and a natural size 10-12 they run out of my size more frequently than they used to since shorter women are carrying more weight nowadays. There always seems to be a glut of size 0-4 on the racks.
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Crush
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Restaurants
2319 E Madison St
Seattle, Washington 98112
(206) 302-7874
We went to Crush for a friend's birthday the other night and had a marvelous time. We all ended up getting the 7-course tasting menu and I will say that if you're going for this then expect to spend...
We went to Crush for a friend's birthday the other night and had a marvelous time. We all ended up getting the 7-course tasting menu and I will say that if you're going for this then expect to spend almost double the amount of your meal for all the wines that go with it along with tax and tip. The 7-courses were listed as $85 per person and with tax and tip I spent double that for each person (I paid for dinner). That makes for a pricey night. If you want to get to know Crush and plan on going back frequently then take my advice and go with an appetizer and entree along with maybe a bottle of wine or whatever your beverage of choice is and save your money to go back often.
The dinner was amazing and we enjoyed every item - including desserts. I will say that Brandon was a wonderful server and he catered to our birthday boy's food requirements very well - working with the kitchen to give him a great experience.
I was impressed by the variety of the wines (we had 2 from Greece) and the quality of the food. Many folks have slammed the restaurant's interior design but I loved it. Most of the furnishings seem to be of European design and I think mostly French contemporary. I loved the style personally. The folks that don' t like the modern chairs must all be people with small butts. My boyfriend has a narrow backside and he was uncomfortable - I'm a bit more J-Lo and I was doing just fine. :) I could have possibly changed with our b-day boy because he didn't like the upright nature of the booth seating.
My biggest complaint is that the space is so small (a converted craftsman house) that the crowds that come here (many with no reservations) are clustered in the foyer which is right on top of the kitchen bar seating and it flows into the dining area. Perhaps they can get a permit from the city to expand the entrance to make a nicer entry and waiting area.
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