It's Pooling hard.

It's raining hard.

Can anybody give me some suggestions for good mental health providers? I'm looking for recommendations for therapists in King County and all the info i have is the huge list of places that take my insurance. Redmond, Bellevue or the U District are the best areas for me, though anywhere in Seattle accessible by bus works as well.

Edit: I phrased some stuff stupidly, so i changed it.

Seagros, I am a niggardly bastard. Where can I see movies on the cheap?

The Crest - second run movies and art house for $3. We go all the time.
Admiral Twin - second run, I forget if it is $4 now or still only three.
Lowes Oak Tree 6 - on weekends and holidays, the movies starting between 10AM and Noon are only $5, including the first run bollocksbusters. They run this during some school breaks too.

Tell me, my Marshmallow Sweetattle Peeps, where else am I missing out on the discount cinema? Matinee shows for only $10 instead of $12 are not interesting.

I found one rather unhelpful post on this subject (http://community.livejournal.com/seattle/5320678.html), so thought I'd ask again.

I'm looking to go back to school (since my theater degree isn't being particularly helpful), and am unsure of what to study, since this time I want to major in something that will lead to a job that I will like, and will pay real, non-stipend money.

To figure out which direction to go in, I'm looking for a career counselor who can give me detailed career placement tests, and could then help find schools that offer certification / licensing / training for that career.

I've found some online resources, but I'd prefer someone I could see in person, as it's far too easy for me to be distracted sitting at my home computer.

I live in Federal Way, so I'm looking for someone anywhere between Seattle and Tacoma.

Thanks in advance.

what is the best cheese in seattle?

also, where do you clip your toenails?

thanks,

-jtc

I'm so excited, Seattle! The Bodies Exhibit is back! I got to see it when I was living back in GA (where we actually know how to drive in *real* rain). Did you see it last time it was here? Are you going to see it this time?

Snark away! >_<

Does anyone know where I can find this, or something similar, locally? I have checked Jo-ann Fabrics, Fred Meyer, and Target with no luck and I'm not really familiar with crafting stuff so I don't know where else to look. I'm trying to avoid buying it online because I need to have it decorated and ready to go as an Advent calendar by December 1st.

i'll be heading up from eugene, oregon to visit my mom and her boyfriend for the thanksgiving weekend. they're not so big on cooking, and i don't think i could make a thanksgiving feast all on my own for the 3 of us, so what are some restaurant suggestions for either a thanksgiving-themed lunch or dinner that would be under $30 per person?

no sizzlers or marie-callendar.. but something a little more classy that serves fresh food, especially fresh seasonal veggies?

i know someone else posted here, but it looked like a lot of the suggestions were way out of my price range.

also, we're originally from the east coast. when i moved to eugene for college, my mom moved near seattle... so i am not familiar with seattle restaurants at all.

OMG, SEATTLE! Did you buy your tickets to see Slayer today?!?!?!? Pre-sale, bitches! Pre-sale!

Hey everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for a new doctor in the Seattle area. I live in Greenwood so proximity would be nice, but is not the most important thing. I have Tri-Care/Tri-West (Military) insurance. I looked at their list of providers and there are a LOT in the area so I'm not sure who to pick. Either Family Practice or Internal Medicine is fine. If it helps, I'm a 22 year old female, and I have thyroid problems and depression, so a doc who is familiar with these two things would be great. Any tips/personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Can someone recommend me a shigin teacher? Ideally, someone within an hour drive of Seattle. It's becoming dire that I acquire this essential skill.

Hi! I'm preparing to start making my boyfriend's Christmas present (a steampunk inspired chess set), and am trying to find a good place to get old watch parts and other odd items.

I live in the University District, and was just at Hardwicks, but they didn't have what I was looking for. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

To the man crying in his car on Grady Way in Renton this afternoon, I hope you're okay.

Sincerely,
Me.

i am thinking of a product for seattle called 'dryslick'

this product gets your chest warm. so then you have to pour water over your chest and then steam rises off your chest.

then you reach into a chest and grab some towels and dry off your chest, which has steam rising from it, and then put the towels back in the chest.

now the towels in the chest are wet but your chest is not and there is no more steam.

but you are still warm thinking of it.

'dryslick' for seattle.

I wanted to just say thank you for the folks who offered advice and suggestions for me about yoga teaching. I've already implemented the ones I can, but it'll take some time to find alternate venues.

Again, thank you. It is greatly appreciated!

I've got a somewhat concerning medical thing I'd like looked at today.

My regular doctor's office isn't picking up the phone - and ain't returning my calls.

(getting pretty annoyed about this - if they can't see me today - that's fine - I just wish they'd talk to me).

I'd like to avoid the emergency room and its $$$$ fees (I've got insurance - but a high deductible).

Can anyone actually recommend a doc-in-the-box / walk-in-clinic in the area?

I am looking for a scanned or PDF-ed version of a Clearwire Bill or statement.

Does anyone in Seattle have such a thing? I am trying to get the actual cost the service and going through the company is like pulling teeth.

Why am I asking for this in the Seattle El-Jay community? The prices differ in different geographical regions.

Edit: I do not wish to do business with this company. I am using this data for comparison to other vendors.

And I only love a few of you.

I'm teaching out of my house (converted living room - it's really just like a studio, albeit small). I've had a difficult time reaching students, and my classes are ... either unattended, or well under-attended. My prices are relatively competitive (especially since no class is larger than 6 people), and I've got a gaggle of evening times and early morning times. But still... not a lot of students.

Where do you find your yoga classes? What draws you in or turns you away? Any suggestions on getting the word out would be greatly appreciated!

(What have I tried? Website, listings on Google & Yelp & YogaFinder, with a couple of reviews on them. Flyers at the local stores. New student special for class passes. Free first class. Local newspaper advertising (eastside) is shockingly expensive, and I don't know that it's that well read...)

(cross posted to yoga)

"A Sound Transit LINK Light Rail train has derailed in the SoDo neighborhood. It's not clear if anyone was on board or if anyone is hurt"


no url yet for some reason. that came via a NWCN alert

D'oh

Seattle, can you recommend some of your fine eateries that will be open Thanksgiving Day? My group wants a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal but we’re looking in to going out verses eating at home. Ideas?

JESUS CHRIST EVERYONE PANIC!!!!

http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2009/11/major-windstorm-possible-on-tuesday.html

I'm not too into beer or wine but I really love coffee drinks (e.g. Bailey's, Kahlua, White Russians - haven't tried what else is out there though). Is there a place in Seattle that specializes in mixed drinks/cocktails with coffee (if such a place exists)?

From what I can tell, coffee drinks are generally on the menu of most places but I wonder if there is a place that specializes in them.

I live in Fremont but don't mind going to Capitol Hill or similar. It doesn't have to be a bar, for example a karaoke place or a restaurant is fine. Thanks for any feedback!

My St. Bernard has been recently diagnosed with bilateral elbow dysplasia. Currently she is being managed with Rimadyl, weight control, and optimizing her glucosamine, chondroitin, and fish oil supplements. Given that she's not quite 3 years old I'm giving serious consideration to arthroscopic surgery on her legs. Since this will not be cheap I want someone with great ortho experience.

Anyone with experiences/recommendations of local dog surgeons. Serveral people I work with have dogs with a variety of dog joint issues and had their surgeries performed by Dr. Engen at Puget Sound Animal Hospital for Surgery. All have positive reviews of him. The general concensus seemed to be that he's pretty conservative in his decisions to perform surgery. My own vet refers his patients to Animal Surgery Clinic in Shoreline. I know of one person who has used their services and he came away with the feeling that they pushed surgeries irrespective of quality of life.

The costs I know are insane. It looks like my plans to look for a place to buy next year will be put on hold but I'm okay with that.

Ben Hills Memorial Party

Vermillion Bar : 1508 11th Ave

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm



Come celebrate a terrific guy who went too soon.

RIP Ben.

what kind of car do you drive? and do you like it? and what do you wish you could drive?

also, what is the weirdest place you have ever found a hair growing (out of your own body)?

appropriately warm (but not too warm) regards,

-jtc

[EDIT]
thank you for your thoughtful responses. much appreciated.

also, i am (right now) drinking TWO half pint containers of chocolate milk. the chocolate milk is distributed by darigold.

ladies of bellevue/redmond (and maybe u district),
would you recommend any decent hairsalon affordable for student on a tight budget?
grazie mille

Hello, all you wonderful people!  I hope this isn't going against the rules or anything; I just think this is a fun event that needs to get the word out.

This Thanksgiving weekend, think about heading over to the Indie Banditas handmade craft bazaar!  There will be around 70 local artists and craftspersons from all around the Northwest.  It is on Bainbridge Island, 10 AM to 5 PM Friday the 27th and Saturday the 28th.  There will even be a concert on Saturday!

You want to buy Christmas/Kwanzaa/Hanukkah/Solstice/Festivus gifts for your loved ones, right?  Then why not support local, independent businesses AND give your loved ones one-of-a-kind handmade gifts?  It's win-win!

You can find more information on the website: http://indiebanditas.com/Welcome.html
And a sampling of the vendors who will be there can be found on the blog: http://indiebanditasbazaar.blogspot.com/

Hope to see a least some of you there!

From Real Time 911:

11/11/2009
5:35:51 PM
F090106381
A14 A85 B5 B6 DEP1 E17 E9 L7 L9 M18 M44 R1 SAFT2 STAF10
4500 Aurora Av N
Rescue Heavy

What the heck is happening out there? It sounds like the whole dang police department and all of their helicopters are out there.

Saw this on Twitter: normal November rainfall for Seattle 1.58", so far this month we've had 2.90. It's only the 10th!

I am taking part in a 6 part reenactment of the "first" homogenized milk processing plant in Western North America this evening.

I will playing the part of a Colloid Mill.

I don’t sing but I do read a little poetry.

[UPDATE]
i don't have a flyer for the event BUT agree that having one would be a "shot in the arm"

[UPDATE]
thanks for those of you who attended this evening. here is the flyer we had made up. I am the Colloid Mill on the right NOT the one on the left.

http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2009/11/pacific-storms-museum.html

I think this is a fantastic idea - the obsession with "OMG0dZ0r WEATHER!~" is one of the things I love about Seattle and the PNW in general.

Mallahan concedes! McGinn declares victory!

Let your complaining begin seattle...

Hello Beautiful Seattle folk!

We, Vagabond Opera, shall be gracing your shores once again for the Can-Can Festival this year at The Triple Door Nov. 11!!

( More info behind the cut! )

meh

I'm looking for something family-friendly to do for my birthday at the end of November. Tell me about the Point Defiance Zoo Lights. Cool or not? Worth the money and trip down there?

...I mean, other than semi-tolerable movies?

Comics legend LEN WEIN (creator of Wolverine, Swamp Thing and editor of the original Watchmen comic series) will be appearing at the Seattle Center Comic Con today from 10am till 5pm today, Sunday November 8th. Admission is $5, $5 with a can of food for Northwest Harvest, Children 5 and under are free, blah blah spammity-blah...

If you have to choose just one geeky thing to do today (And there are a few Geeky things to do in the Greater Seattle Area today), I strongly suggest THIS EVENT over any of the others. Why?

CHEAP! $5 to get in! Dealers motivated to unload some product so they don't have to lug it back home in the rain!

INTIMATE! When else are you going to have a chance to meet WOLVERINE'S DADDY at a convention with notoriously low attendance? As a dealer at these shows over the past few years, I don't think I've ever seen more than 200 people come through the doors over the course of the entire day. It's more like a local Farmer's Market r Swap Meet than a comic book convention!

Hope to see you there!

Does anyone know what the name of that sushi place is that's on Broadway North of John on the West side of the street?
I think it starts with an A, but I'm not sure.
Thanks a ton

Are there any special trash rules related to getting rid of a dead garbage disposal? I've been looking all over the Seattle Public Utilities site (here, if you're in need too), but it seems to fall into a grey area. It's not a washer or dryer, but it's not a toaster either. I can't tell if it could be recycled or not.

I'm planning on calling Monday, but I'd like to get this stinky, drippy, dead appliance out of my kitchen as soon as I can. I'm hoping someone out there has dealt with this very situation and has a quick answer.

Thanks!

Average local yelp restaurant review:

So my sisters boyfriend was in town and we decided to go out and have a good time because he is super awesome and she loves him so much. We went all around Seattle and saw the sights, and we splashed in the fountain because she had totally never done that before but we totally did today and it was fun. Soon we got hungry and we went to this local restaurant known for its great food apparently. We had to wait in LINE because the bitchy hostess said something about reservations and a weekend. After we finally got seated after FOREVER because all these people who had called ahead kept showing up, I was TOTALLY BUMMED that they didn't have anything that was vegan, gluten free, fat free, or bike friendly. What kind of place is this? I mean, everyone said it was totally awesome, but when we got there all they had was this fancy menu stuff that I couldn't read, and I totally don't even know what bechemel is anyway. IDK it just seemed not as great as everyone said it was. Two stars.

I'm looking for recommendations for the best (be it by price or by selection or by your own arbitrary criterion) ethnic and specialty grocers. I am specifically seeking:
-mexican/south american (bonus for anywhere that makes fresh corn tortillas)
-persian (specifically seeking sumac and pomegranate syrup here)
-indian
-kosher (somewhere with a decent selection of israeli imports would be nice, bonus points for a good selection of kosher/israeli wines)
-cheesemonger (preference for somewhere that will cut-to-order by weight, rather than having pre-cut and cello-wrapped cheese)

While proximity to where I'm living is nice (which would be South Everett), I'm willing to make a trip for good quality and well priced foodstuffs.

Dear Greenwood Arsonist,

We get it already. You like to set stuff on fire and watch it burn. Spiffy. Different strokes for different folks and all that.

How about this: instead of setting places where people are trying to conduct business on fire, if you're going to torch something else, how about the old McDonalds on Greenwood Ave. which has been sitting vacant for the last couple years? You could burn it down and do the community a favor by ridding us of the eyesore. Besides, I bet there's all sorts of grease and flammable stuff in there which would catch pretty well.

You could even stay inside and watch to see first hand the sort of effect your fires have on buildings from that side. Sounds exciting, doesn't it. Why not give it a try? After all, I think you're the one person I could tell to DIAF and actually fucking mean it literally.

kthxbye