Visafilter: I've been hitting a brick wall with the Japanese consulate regarding same-sex partners and dependent-visa eligibility. Any Mefites have experience with this sort of thing? [more inside]
posted by azuresunday on Nov 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Diner, coffee shop or other not-too-crowded space I can go to write for a day in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Oct 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Woohoo! Several idle days in Washington DC! I desperately need wise counsel; Please please please tell me about cool things to do! [more inside]
posted by Alaska Jack on Oct 14, 2009 - 31 answers

Cheap buses from NYC to Washington D.C.? The question's been asked and answered in the past, but I'm wondering if that information is outdated. Thanks!
posted by mixer on Oct 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Experience with Sprint / Nextel MiFi? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Sep 17, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm moving to Beacon Hill in Seattle -- need assistance getting adjusted. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2009 - 6 answers

What's good for a toddler to see and do in Washington, D.C., in early summer? [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Sep 3, 2009 - 12 answers

What's a good place in or near the greater Seattle area, to park and photograph a car? I'm looking for somewhere which is a nice area or has a nice backdrop, has space to stop a car, and which is generally fairly deserted (so that camera etc. can be set up without constantly being the path of people/cars, and pictures can be taken without having to wait for people to leave the frame, etc). To make things harder, this would most convenient during the day on a weekend, but if a good place is most empty during office hours (or whatever), it might be worth the inconvenience.
posted by -harlequin- on Sep 2, 2009 - 12 answers

Property Tax filter: In August I bought a house in King County WA. The county's assessment of the property is very high. I would like to appeal for a review of the assessment. The desired result is a lower tax bill. I would be grateful for any strategy or advice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Can you recommend some blogs that focus on the music scene in Washington, DC? I'm interested mainly in hip-hop/funk/soul and indie rock (but not rap). [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Recommendations for an MD who can help with long-term sleep problems, (SE) WA state [more inside]
posted by queseyo on Aug 16, 2009 - 1 answer

Any advice for a friend moving to Washington, DC, who is an ex-Air Force Puerto Rican (kickboxing) fighter studying Arabic at Georgetown? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Aug 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Deciding-where-to-live-filter: How do I prioritize cost/budget, commute, amenities, and neighborhood cool-seeming-ness? (sorry: long, personal, and northwest DC/Maryland-based.) [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Aug 1, 2009 - 19 answers

Has anyone been to the Forlorn Lakes in WA? Looking for hikes, etc. to do. [more inside]
posted by Jsn7821 on Jul 29, 2009 - 1 answer

Wheelchair-friendly dentist in the Washington DC area (Montgomery County MD if possible)? [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Jul 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Inexpensive, quality picture framing shops in the DC metro area? [more inside]
posted by fancypants on Jul 21, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for a reasonably priced hotel in Washington, D.C. for a trip we are planning to take this August. Any thoughts on the possibility of commuting downtown from the burbs each day to visit the sites?
posted by mwark on Jul 17, 2009 - 11 answers

The Mister and I are planning to head to the San Juan Islands in Washington for an extended outdoor adventure in September. Tell us what you know about visiting the San Juans! [more inside]
posted by amanda on Jul 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can we live (in the US) that has both pleasant summers and awesome snowboarding? [more inside]
posted by Fifi Firefox on Jul 14, 2009 - 49 answers

All signs point to illegal activity on the part of my landlord, and paying the rent in cash certainly isn't helping the situation. What are our options (in DC?) [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jul 7, 2009 - 21 answers

Seattle region filter: We are new residents of Seattle, from New Jersey, enjoying our exploration of this wonderful city. We are house-hunting and have narrowed down our choice of neighborhoods. Any opinions or advice? [more inside]
posted by valannc on Jun 30, 2009 - 20 answers

Is anything known about what George Washington thought about having a city named in his honor? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Jun 18, 2009 - 6 answers

I just lucked out huge on Craigslist. Sitting next to me is a combo organ and a Fender Princeton Blackface, which I got for free (tried to offer money, but it was refused). Now how to get the two back to working conditions... Question #1 - what can I plug in here? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 14, 2009 - 9 answers

I've heard that there are twice-daily commuter flights to/from Charlottesville, VA and DC. I can't find any online... everything seems to be typical big-airliner, normal-expensive flights. Am I looking in the wrong place, and what's the best option for traveling between those two places minus a car? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 6, 2009 - 13 answers

We are house-hunting in the Seattle area. Looking at property with water views. Willing to pay the higher price that comes with a view. But I'm reading some horror stories about how a neighbor will build a tower in front of your view, or neighbors who refuse to trim their tall shrubs. And then your view is obscured and your property value drops. How do I research this? How can I know if the viewshed is protected or not? What sort of monitoring would I need to do over the years? I will ask my realtor to research it, but I'd like to hear from people with experience with this issue.
posted by valannc on Jun 3, 2009 - 7 answers

How do bands in cities practice? I've got the band, I need the space. [more inside]
posted by tmcw on May 20, 2009 - 22 answers

Washington, DC - My girlfriend and I are going to DC next weekend. I've spent about a day in DC, and she's never been there, but we're considering living there at some point in the distant future. What should we do over the weekend to start getting a feel for whether we'd enjoy living there? [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh on May 15, 2009 - 27 answers

Have car, seek roadtrip and adventure! What are some secret/mythical/mysterious/epic places in WA state (or nearby states), that would be a destination fit for pilgrimage? Centralia / Silent Hill is in PA. The Abyss is in SC, Area51 is in NV, Mesa Verde is in CO, Barringer Crater is in AZ, etc etc. What mysterious secret places can be pried from the Northwest? [more inside]
posted by anonymisc on May 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Carpet Filter: My company in Washington, DC is looking for an eco-friendly company to come and clean our carpets. [more inside]
posted by alexherder on May 12, 2009 - 1 answer

Are there good coffeehouses for study/work on weekends in DC? I'm looking for someplace comfortable & quirky (not Starbucks) that isn't totally overrun -- think Tryst or B&P without the weekend mobs. Does such a place exist?
posted by Westringia F. on May 9, 2009 - 15 answers

How serious an offense is it when your employer refuses to give you a meal break? [more inside]
posted by levijk on May 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I need recommendations for a career coach or career counselor in the Seattle area. I'm in my mid-40s, just got laid off for the 5th time throughout my 13 years in the web/tech industry, and have been thinking for a few months that I need a change, but I don't know what my next move is. I think I want more meaning in my work life instead of just going through the motions building the next widget for synergistic end to end solutions or some other corporate B.S. I don't just want a career counselor who will give me a bunch of tests and say "you should be a journalist or a librarian or whatever", I really want someone who will help me figure out how to be more fulfilled in my work life.
posted by matildaben on May 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Where to hike, bike, or kayak between Yakima, WA and Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by j1950 on May 6, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I set up an automatic email notification thing for news-of-the-weird type stuff as it happens in Oregon and Washington (not DC)? Google alerts doesn't seem this customizable. CNN news alerts do, maybe. Any other options?
posted by gottabefunky on Apr 29, 2009 - 2 answers

What would be the best way to live in DC yet work in Germantown, MD? [more inside]
posted by Loto on Apr 28, 2009 - 8 answers

[Seattle filter] We just moved to the West Edge neighborhood in Seattle, near Pike Street Market. Need suggestions on where to buy stuff, services, parks, etc. We've been in Seattle for two days and we love it. [more inside]
posted by valannc on Apr 26, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm looking for extremely primitive beach camping sites (preferably on the Chesapeake) in the DC/MD/VA area. I'm talking about places with no running water, no bathrooms, nothing but nature for miles around. Assateague Island's backcountry camping sites are a perfect example of what I'm looking for. Any suggestions? Thanks!
posted by charmston on Apr 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Please recommend some books about southern Washington state/northern Oregon? [more inside]
posted by entropyiswinning on Apr 20, 2009 - 15 answers

International Travel novice: What do I need to know that I don't know that I don't know? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

In the Washington, DC area, looking for bikes. Where should we go to buy, what bikes should we buy, and what questions should we ask? [more inside]
posted by smurdah on Apr 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Heading to Washington, D.C. this week; what must I ABSOLUTELY see? [more inside]
posted by pised on Apr 6, 2009 - 36 answers

Does New York City or Seattle offer the better mix of city life and outdoorsyness? [more inside]
posted by biochemist on Mar 25, 2009 - 37 answers

Last minute spring break starting from Seattle for under $500? [more inside]
posted by handabear on Mar 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Dog parks in DC? [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Mar 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Anybody know where to get some paczkis by Fat Tuesday in D.C.? [more inside]
posted by General Malaise on Feb 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Fast vegan lunch options at/near American University, in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by obliquicity on Feb 12, 2009 - 10 answers

If I interned for 3 months in Seattle but live and go to school in Wisconsin, do I need to pay WI state tax on the money I made over the summer in Washington, which has no state tax? [more inside]
posted by mezamashii on Feb 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Good cross-country skiing near Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Feb 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Things to do in Washington, D.C. on Feb 6-8th. [more inside]
posted by hxc on Jan 31, 2009 - 12 answers

I want to thank an awesome friend but I am vexed by the multitude of my options! [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Jan 28, 2009 - 9 answers