Last week we posted a note from Carrie, who got a parking ticket in front of her own residence. The post, aptly titled "Please, Drive Your Car Regularly" prompted 35 comments & questions, including a few about the 72 hour rule. The question of vacation & business trips came up -- will we be ticketed if we go out of town for a week and leave a car in front of our house? There were also questions about whether vehicles are ticketed any time…
There have been some great discussions in our Forums and comments sections this past week, here are some highlights: Beware of the Norovirus! For those health fanatics out there you can learn the latest breaking news about a virus affecting our area...it makes me a little Noronervous! Moon Temple, a neighborhood restaurant and bar is a great late night karaoke stop, read what your neighbors have to say about it. Moon Temple is one of my personal favorites, if you want…
The whole idea just seems too wacky to be true: a delicious coffeehouse with pastries where you pay whatever you want (or nothing at all, if you think that's fair), big comfortable chairs, a well appointed children's playroom and a community gathering space available for whoever needs it. But the Mosaic Coffeehouse is stranger than fiction. Now, a group of folks are going to give something back. Amy Woidtke, Jessie Wolfrum, and Amy Darling, all members of the Fremont-based Biznik business…
What flavor is Wallingford? Lime "green" with just a hint of granola (though perhaps not as crunchy as Fremont)? Next month, Fainting Goat Gelato celebrates their one year anniversary here in Wallingford. To mark the occasion, Wallyhood and Fainting Goat are teaming up to hold a contest in which readers can send in their ideas of what flavor gelato truly represents our neighborhood. Post your entry below, in the comments section, now through April 26. On Friday, April 30, we will…
The things we do to get your attention. It shames us. We just heard from Nicole and Karyn at the Alliance Française de Seattle that "France's most-beloved daughter, award-winning actress and international musical star", Charlotte Gainsbourg, is stopping by the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N #205) tonight, Tuesday, April 13th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Charlotte is currently on tour promoting her latest album, titled IRM, where she collaborated with chart-topping American artist, Beck. Charlotte will be answering questions not…
Hope you all made it to the Bikes are Beautiful event we told you about this past Saturday. We had hoped to, as well, but had a last minute romantic date with a stomach virus, instead. Ah, the sweet songs we sang. Our Wallingford informants did make, however, and sent us this photo of the bike blender they constructed for the occasion. ¡Vive la bicicleta!
We noted back in March that a new auto repair shop was opening where Walt's used to be on 45th St, across from the Taco Time. We're getting a few reviews, so we thought we'd share. Amy writes: Green Care Auto Repair (http://greencareautorepair.com) has opened in the old Walt's location on 45th Street. I took my car in last week and had a positive experience there. The owner, Alex, was friendly and helpful. He said the shop opened Monday, April 5.…