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Kudos to KFC Workers – W Seattle

sea_kathie — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 12:27:11 +0000

Last evening after a full day of moving fun and games, I ventured out to locate some fast food. My kitchen is a shambles and, quite frankly, I was too tired to cook.
Not really dressed for a social interaction, I popped into the local KFC to grab a couple of sides. What can I say? I like their cole slaw and corn!

The folks behind the counter seemed a bit out-of-sorts, but definitely were hustling. It took a little time to get my silly order prepared, so I began chatting with the cashier. She explained to me that she really doesn’t work at this site, she is filling in because the hired help who were supposed to appear didn’t.
At this point, the manager pops in from manning the drive through window and thanks the cashier for filling in and informs me her entire night crew decided not to show!

I was impressed with their professionalism, given the tough circumstances and how well they did managing, even though many of the customers were absolutely rude.

Ladies, I didn’t get your names – but great job!

I5 – What up?

sea_kathie — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 12:18:31 +0000

What was up with I-5 yesterday? It took over an hour to get from Lake City Way to the West Seattle Bridge. Of course, I was sensitive to this item as I was paying a bunch of movers to sit in traffic!
Typically, I take 99 southbound, but figured the interstate would be quicker. Was I wrong!

To add insult to injury, when we got to the lower bridge across Harbor Island, a container ship was crossing, so our adventure was delayed a bit longer.

In the end, we made it safe and sound, but the duration of the commute from North Kirkland to West Seattle lasted just a little under an hour and a half.

St. Edwards State Park

sea_kathie — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 12:29:41 +0000

An absolutely beautiful piece of property on the north east edge of Lake Washington. St Edwards

This is a wonderful place to get out of the ‘rat-race’ of the city and go for a hike or some technical bike rides. Once a year, it hosts a beer festival that always draws a cross-section of local brewers and provides wonderful locations for watching the sunset across the way.

Bastyr University shares the entrance and the grounds nearby.
Recent proposals from Bastyr about their growth has created a ground-swelling of protests by folks in the neighborhood regarding the negative effects expanding Bastyr would have on the area.

What amazes me is there hasn’t been a peep about the chance that Washington State government may allow private investment in the park. For as long as I have lived in this area, the rumors have been swirling that a local restaurant wants to build in St. Edwards.

The state has created a task force to begin looking at the proposal from one of Seattle’s restauranteurs. Plans
Wonder if the residents will protest?

Moving

sea_kathie — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:47:22 +0000

Relocating from one side of the lake to the other shouldn’t be that difficult, or at least you would think.

Moving from the east side to Seattle has proven that assumption incorrect.

The utilities are different from neighborhood to neighborhood, the service providers options are different from street to street, and there is no definitive source for reliable information.

Manuvering through the mazes of beauracracy takes almost more time that it took to move cross country. Why can’t utility providers share information anyway?
Was this the promise of deregulation?

Now instead of having a single provider for service, when I complete this task I will have 4.

I doubt this is the last difference I will find between Seattle and the east side as I embark on this adventure. Stay tuned.