Can anyone recommend a group tour that takes you from Seattle to Mount Ranier and back all in one day?
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posted by modoriculous
on May 12, 2013 -
9 answers
We live in Seattle in a house with lots of windows and no air conditioning. There are three skylights that crank open about 2-3 inches each to allow for ventilation. As I was opening them today (first time since we moved in), I thought, "Hmmm. If I were a squirrel, would I crawl in to the house?"
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posted by scblackman
on May 6, 2013 -
17 answers
My husband is turning 30 in about 2 months and I need to plan a party for him in the Seattle area. I have no idea what I'm doing.
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posted by Safiya
on May 3, 2013 -
16 answers
I'd like to go for a short hike/long walk in the woods or other wild place within a 90-minute drive of Seattle this weekend.
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posted by lunasol
on May 3, 2013 -
9 answers
I just acquired a couple of light-duty (i.e. inappropriate for river salmon) fishing rods, I've received a primer in selecting tackle and setting everything up, I know my knots, I've got my permits and a Discover Pass, and my cooler is ready for some fresh catch. Where, within a 40 minutes' drive of Seattle, can I go catch delicious fish that I can cook and eat? Any recommendations for location-specific books or other resources geared toward an absolute beginner who is more enthusiastic about the food than the sport?
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posted by halogen
on Apr 29, 2013 -
5 answers
One of my colleagues is moving away to take a job in Seattle and we're having a going-away party for him in a few weeks. I enjoy baking and I thought it would be pretty neat to have a Seattle-themed recipe for the party. I spent the first two and a half decades of my life in Seattle and used to work at the institution he's going to, actually, but I cannot for the life of me come up with a good idea for a Seattle-themed dessert to bring to the party. I see some things online that are either waaayyy too elaborate for my culinary-artistic skills (like cakes with very, very elaborate Space Needle and Mt. Rainier decorations on them) or that are just kind of ugly. What can an intermediate baker do?
(It doesn't HAVE to be a dessert, but I feel like those allow for the most creativity.)
posted by Holygrail2
on Apr 29, 2013 -
21 answers
My family is in charge of organizing an event or outing for our PEPs group on Sunday May 5 in greater Seattle. We are 6 couples with babies from 8-10 months. Ideas that aren't the zoo or aquarium?
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posted by tristeza
on Apr 27, 2013 -
5 answers
Beginning in September last year, my ankles/lower legs tightened so much I'm now on tiptoes and my heels don't touch the ground. I've seen Seattle's brightest orthopedists, neurologists and podiatrists and they don't know why. We've tried a bunch of stuff and I'm now in a wheelchair. Is there anything else I should look into? Blizzard inside.
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posted by sweltering
on Apr 22, 2013 -
10 answers
I just heard this rock song on the radio driving by Tacoma WA tonight. Supposedly it's by a band named Cruella (sp?) with a girl singing and some instrumental sections with heavy guitar. Would anyone have any idea what song this might be? I was going to google one line of the lyrics but forgot what it is already. Thanks!
posted by ditto75
on Apr 18, 2013 -
2 answers
We only get to Seattle occasionally these days, and usually eat at old favorite spots. But this Sunday we have tickets to a new theatre, West of Lenin, and want to meet family for brunch before the show.
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posted by kestralwing
on Apr 18, 2013 -
7 answers
If you got married in or around Seattle, if you used a wedding photographer would you recommend them? And did they do anything special or unique?
posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Apr 17, 2013 -
3 answers
What would be a great day hike this weekend near Seattle? We're looking for a hike that is accessible and glorious this time of year for a day date/outing.
posted by palegirl
on Apr 17, 2013 -
11 answers
My husband and I are going to Seattle in a couple of weeks. We would like to have a get-together with several friends, 15-20 people.
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posted by Jazz Hands
on Apr 15, 2013 -
6 answers
Hello Mefites, I am in the process of moving away from my abusive family (Previously:
here and
here). I've had a rough week, with my dad escalating his anger despite no provocation from me, which helped me make a lot of progress on moving out my things (discreetly) but I had a therapy session yesterday and I feel like my therapist has been screwing with my need to protect myself and get out. I was wondering what you think about it and for any tips on finding work in Seattle, because I don't consider moving back home a possibility should I be unable to find a job. Even if you're not from Seattle, any help is appreciated!
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posted by independence under the radar
on Apr 11, 2013 -
19 answers
My partner has been offered a job in Seattle, and we don’t know whether or not she should take it.
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posted by hought20
on Apr 7, 2013 -
34 answers
Can you help me figure out a good way to get to Downtown Seattle without driving in Downtown Seattle?
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posted by meese
on Mar 26, 2013 -
11 answers
My two-year-old is insistent that we should give his aunt (my sister) an ice cream cake for her birthday on Sunday. Does one of Seattle's many specialty ice cream shops deliver to the Atlantic/Pratt Park area near downtown? I almost found success with
Gelatiamo, but they only deliver to businesses. Her birthday is Sunday, but delivery tomorrow or Saturday would be fine, too, of course.
posted by maniactown
on Mar 21, 2013 -
13 answers
What funky, Indy neighborhoods are within commuting distance of Auburn, WA?
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posted by letahl
on Mar 15, 2013 -
6 answers
To my surprise, I will have one Saturday in Seattle very soon. I will be staying in downtown and reliant on public transportation.
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posted by Frowner
on Mar 15, 2013 -
17 answers
Mixed bag of USA travel questions! Feed me for one night in Vegas. Tell me cool things to do and eat in Seattle and Portland (anything special on while I'm there?). Anything I should shop for because it is way cheaper than Australia (everything?!), not available in Australia and is a must have, or lets me take advantage of having US IP address (e.g. Kindle subscriptions)? T-mobile deal for my phone?
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posted by AnnaRat
on Mar 11, 2013 -
24 answers
I have one evening alone in Seattle. What should I eat and drink, and where should I do it?
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posted by slogger
on Mar 4, 2013 -
10 answers
Tomorrow night, I'll be driving from Seattle to Whistler, BC. What's the drive going to be like, and is there anything that I should know?
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posted by schmod
on Feb 27, 2013 -
12 answers
Calling all Seattle foodies. I am totally at a loss, as I've never been there. But I'm looking for a nice, classic restaurant that serves good seafood. I'm looking to book a place for our main dinner honoring the residents/post-doc fellow students who will present at a conference.
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posted by Juicy Avenger
on Feb 26, 2013 -
10 answers
I have a list of neighborhoods I'd consider living, a list of amenities that I consider necessary and/or negotiable, and a $ amount in mind per month. How can I make the selection process move along more quickly than the Craigslist Method?
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posted by DuckGirl
on Feb 24, 2013 -
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We're going to be flying into Seattle and out of Portland the first week of April with Saturday arrival and departure. We'll be traveling in a van with two families comprised of 2 high school Juniors and an 8th grader. Both Juniors are interested in Architecture majors, though one is quite academic and the other may be looking at community college close to home for the first couple years. The goal is to combine college tours with sightseeing. A side trip to San Juan Islands for a couple days would be of interest if it's not too much to try to cram in. Suggestions for colleges/universities to explore, places to stay, things to do would be greatly appreciated!
posted by ms_rasclark
on Feb 18, 2013 -
12 answers
I want to take my little brother sledding. Where's the best place to go within a couple of hours of town?
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posted by Sauce Trough
on Feb 9, 2013 -
4 answers
My ideal situation would be basically an iPod Touch with unlimited 4G connectivity for $50-60/month. I'd love to figure out a way to still have all of the features I love with my iPhone, while simultaneously ditching the cost of making calls. Seriously. I have so many anytime minutes banked it's nuts. I'm grandfathered on unlimited data with AT&T (which means nothing really), except that I have a AT&T iPhone 4S to use once my contract is up next year. (Thought it might be pertinent for scenarios.) Not interested in carrying around a second device (e.g. mobile wifi). Thoughts?
posted by letstrythis
on Feb 6, 2013 -
16 answers
This is a case of forgetting to write something down. I was in a record shop in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, and the shopkeep was spinning a record that I enjoyed a made a mental note to look the band/album up when I got home. And now a night has passed and the details I remember are coming up with nada when googled.
The details: 1. The band name was something that ended in "-ex", like Solex or Purex. I remember thinking it kinda sounded like it could be the name of a condom. 2. The clerk said it was released "last year" (he could have meant 2011 or 2012). 3. The album cover was a letterboxed (think Joy Division's "Closer") picture of a rose and a chain, the rest of the cover was red.
posted by R_Kamidees
on Jan 31, 2013 -
6 answers
I will be heading to Seattle and I have about 20 GB of videos I need to upload while I'm there. Is there anywhere in the Seattle area that is accessible to the public with fast internet? Or even something like a co-working space available at a modest price?
posted by perpetualstroll
on Jan 25, 2013 -
6 answers
Our home in Seattle contains a dozen or so electric heaters. We would like to get rid of these and upgrade to something more efficient/attractive/economical.
It seems our two options are 1) Central gas heating or 2) ductless heat pump.
To make gas heating work, we would have to install ducts. Does anyone have any experience with adding ducts to a ductless house? One possibility that has been suggested is to put the ducts on the outside of one side of the house. This would probably work in our case since all of the large rooms in our house share a common wall.
What are your thoughts/experiences with installing either gas heating with new ducts or ductless heat pump heating? I'm assuming that central gas would work just fine in a Seattle winter but I'm not sure if a ductless heat pump system would be adequate in the winter ( considering that our hope is to replace - not just augment - the existing system ).
posted by metadave
on Jan 21, 2013 -
14 answers
I am in the process of moving from my abusive family's house/city to another city with the wages I have saved over the past few years, but I have been unable to choose a city. It would ideally be affordable, and have a supportive environment for artists/illustrators with natural beauty and publishing opportunities. Do any cities come to mind? Any help would be very much appreciated!
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posted by timespacewheredoifit
on Jan 20, 2013 -
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Where are nice places to get married somewhere in or around Seattle? For the place, what is the general cost? If the specifics help provide a better answer, we're trying for a late-summer, weekend ceremony and reception. Probably 55-65 people.
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posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Jan 20, 2013 -
18 answers
Are dedicated snow tires a good idea for Seattlites who only occasionally visit the mountains?
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posted by rouftop
on Jan 9, 2013 -
8 answers
I just got a great Christmas present from my sister-in-law, help me give back as good as I got.
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posted by msali
on Jan 2, 2013 -
10 answers
Preacher with a megaphone / bullhorn. Street legal in Seattle?
posted by mmdei
on Dec 29, 2012 -
5 answers
I am in Seattle. I'd like to learn French, to the point where I could (in 6 months, say) carry on a rough conversation with someone in Québec or France. I have knowledge of a few words but would essentially be starting from scratch. With which group/center/school should I take classes, but most importantly:
why? (In other words, what would make that class better than those offered through alternatives?)
posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Dec 25, 2012 -
9 answers
What is the best place to eat Chinese food for lunch tomorrow (Christmas) in Seattle?
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posted by bq
on Dec 24, 2012 -
6 answers
We want an iPhone. We want to pay as little as possible for the service and can buy the phone up front. But we don't want to sacrifice good coverage (in Seattle). Please recommend whether we should go with ATT/Verizon or one of the much cheaper alternatives (Virgin, TMobile, etc.)
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posted by carterk
on Dec 23, 2012 -
15 answers
Looking for a Seattle-area child psychologist that specializes in younger children, in this case for an 8 year old.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 18, 2012 -
3 answers
What are some good dog boarding/kennel services in Seattle (or, even better, on the Eastside) that will know how handle my sweet but incredibly nervous and poorly socialized dog?
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posted by iamfantastikate
on Dec 14, 2012 -
13 answers
The Short: I'm a single young adult with a college degree and student loan debt. I live in a sterile small city with limited job prospects. I want to move out and get an entry-level or temporary job in a coastal U.S. city (NYC, LA, SF, Seattle). Please walk me through the logistics and help me devise a plan, as well as offer any advice you have on making it on your own in a new city (essentially, how to be an independent, self-sufficient adult).
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posted by matticulate
on Dec 13, 2012 -
19 answers
Can anyone recommend a gynecologist in the Seattle area who's good at figuring out what's causing odd symptoms?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2012 -
0 answers
I have
this dress, and while it fits well at the waist and through my ribs and I've worn it before, it squishes my 30F chest in a way that does not look flattering at all. There is not enough extra fabric to let the dress out, and I can't buy a larger size. Whom in Seattle can I trust to do a
great job at converting the zippered back (all the way to my nape, with mesh fabric upper half) to a lace corset back? Any other ideas?
posted by halogen
on Nov 28, 2012 -
5 answers
