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Indoor Skydiving Lands in Seattle
Indoor Skydiving Lands in Seattle Last month, my grandson celebrated his 13th birthday with four of his friends, by skydiving indoors at the new I Fly facility located near Southcenter. This experience rated better than any of those video games … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Seattle
Tagged birthday parties, I Fly, indoor skydiving, Seattle, Southcenter
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“Creep:” A Book Review
“Creep,” written by Jennifer Hillier, is a work of pure fiction or at least I hope so. Given some of the irrational behaviors reported by the news these days, it could be close to the truth. But I really think … Continue reading
Getting Cherry-ed
Everyone knows we grow apples here and then there’s the espresso stands – with one on every corner, you’d think they were mating. But did you know we’re one of the nation’s largest producers of cherries? Actually we are the … Continue reading
Posted in Personalities, Restaurants, Seasonal, Seattle
Tagged Blueacre Seafood, cherries, cherry, Kate McDermott, Seattle
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Kevin O’Brien: A Favorite Author of Mine
For relaxation, I read thrillers, thrillers and more thrillers. But I’m fussy about what I select. I don’t care for stories that have detectives or agents as the main characters and I’ve found legal thrillers, for the most part, a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Seattle
Tagged Disturbed, Final Breath, Kevin O'Brien, Seattle, thrillers, Vicious
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3 Seattle Blocks, 3 Happy Hours
Today I’m happy to have a guest post from Haley Shapley who blogs at Girl About the World. Here’s what she has to say about happy hours in Seattle: They say there’s a Starbucks on every block in Seattle, and, … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Posts, Restaurants, Seattle, Uncategorized
Tagged Boka, Contour, Haley Shapley, McCormick & Schmick's, Seattle
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Posting Everyday in May – A Big Challenge
Today I’m starting participation in a Blogathon, which means I’ve been challenged to post every day for the month of May. I’m doing this for many reasons – to post more regularly, to learn about blogging, to meet other bloggers … Continue reading
Posted in Ferries and Other Boats, Tours, Uncategorized
Tagged Bill Gates, Blogathon, Easter, Lake Union, Lake Washington, May, Olympic Star, Seattle, Waterways Cruises
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Book Winner and Roundup of Events
Congratulations to Bahiya S. who won a brand new copy of “The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Seattle” by David Volk. Bahiya – please send your mailing address to my e-mail, writemix@harbornet.com, and I’ll get the book mailed right out. Thank … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Restaurants, Seattle, Uncategorized
Tagged book, burger, Chocolate Festival, chocolatiers, David Volk, El Gaucho, Enumclaw, events, Glenfiddich, Mitch Bechard, Pick-Quick, Seattle, The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Seattle, wine, wineries
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Win a Book: The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Seattle
Hot off the press, The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Seattle by David Volk reveals all kinds of secrets for living the good life – for less – in Seattle. Did you know you can get free passes to advance … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Free, Museums, Restaurants, Seattle
Tagged appetizers, blog, David Volk, deals, discounts, free, JW Film Club, Mayflower Park, Oliver's, Ravenna, readings, Seattle, The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Seattle, Third Place Books, win, yoga
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Top Travel Trends for 2011: The Washington State Version
Happy New Year to you all. Thomas Stanley, COO of Cox & Kings laid out his top predictions for the kinds of travel people want to take in Luxury Travel Magazine recently. Lo and behold, I discovered that every one … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Free, Museums, Seattle, Tours
Tagged Cascade Loop, contemporary cultural travel, Frye Art Museum, group tours, Leavenworth, Luxury Travel Magazine, make cheese, Maryhill, Mt. Rainier, multi-destination vacations, Museum of Art and Culture, Museum of Glass, Olympic National Park, Omak, Othello, Pacific Ocean, Port Townsend, Ride the Ducks, seabirds, Seattle, Seattle Art Museum, shorebirds, Stonerose Interpretative Center, Tacoma Art Museum, Thomas Stanley, top travel trends for 2011, Tri-Cities, Washington State, Woodinville Wine Trail
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Contests and a State Travel Guide
Since we’re thinking more about giving to others this time of year and our budgets are stretched in that direction, maybe it’s time to win a contest. It will be like a gift to yourself. I’ve run into a few … Continue reading
Posted in Free, Seasonal, Seattle, Uncategorized
Tagged clues, contests, cultural, deals, evidence, Gimme Culture, Pacific Northwest Ballet, prizes, Seattle, Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Weekly, snowshoes, travel guide, tweet, Wild Washington, win
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