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I (24f) just moved to Seattle! It’s been a whirlwind of a week, but I’m so happy to be here. I start my job on Monday, and I was super excited to use public transit, especially so I can save money without a car payment. My partner has a car, but works north of the city so it makes sense for him to take it on work days. The routes to get to work have me stopping at 3rd Ave and Pike, and I was seeing some bad things about that street specifically. I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, but is it really that bad? I would be working anytime from 7a-7p, and I want to assume since that’s close to probably “peak” commute hours it would be fine. Any advice would be really awesome. I’ve never lived somewhere with good public transit, so I was already a bit nervous. Thanks!

https://preview.redd.it/uz5yfbmfrmnh1.png?width=840&format=png&auto=webp&s=fa735885f15ad45753a6af19b92991f935e69536 https://preview.redd.it/jn562rogrmnh1.png?width=1179&format=png&auto=webp&s=23b41b900cc9443970985f863955fba2dd768ab9 What is your definition of delay, if not this?

I’m an absolute noob and wanted to get into playing some games in the community, as a community. Any recommendations of where and how to start? I saw some meetup groups, but they look like they’re dead. How do people start playing, find opponents and join leagues? Appreciate the help!!

Running my monthly numbers again and grocery spend is the line item that keeps breaking my model. I have data going back three years and the jump from 2022 to now is not subtle. I shop mostly at QFC and sometimes Trader Joe's depending on what I'm cooking that week, and the unit prices on things I buy constantly, olive oil, canned fish, decent cheese, have moved in ways that feel disconnected from what the general inflation numbers say. What gets me is I cook at home specifically to avoid the restaurant markup, and that trade used to feel like a real win. Now I'm not sure the gap is as wide as it was, especially when you factor in that restaurant workers here are making significantly more than they were a few years back and some of that gets passed to menu prices anyway. Not complaining about wages, that's a separate thing. I'm just trying to figure out whether my grocery strategy is still actually saving what I think it is, or if I've been kidding myself. Anyone else actually tracking this with receipts or a budget tool rather than just guessing? Curious what people are seeing across different neighborhoods and store types. EDIT: I'm in Capitol Hill for context, not sure how much location matters for this.

I just moved here from Oklahoma. Where is the grimiest dive bar with country on the touch tunes, cheap coronas, and pool tables. Sucks yall cant smoke in bars here. I need the lowest of the low. Something that feels like home. Anywhere in Everett, Marysville, Arlington, or Smokey Point.

How do y’all hand out candy to trick or treaters? I used to live in a large building in Belltown and got maybe 10 trick or treaters every year but last year, I moved to a 16 unit building in LQA and got zero. I’m a huge Halloween person and handing out candy is one of my favorite time of the year. I’m thinking of setting up a candy table outside of my building but not sure if this is okay to parents. Or if any kids would even come over. Two years ago, I asked a parent chaperone how they trick or treat and she told me that her son and their friends go to eachothers buildings, which is probably why I got at least 10 every year. If there is anywhere doing some sort of block party for Halloween, I’d love to know so I can attend!

This was last Saturday. I kept waiting for someone to post it and no one has. Please tell me someone else saw this incredible rainbow ?? It went end to end. I have a video but I’m not sure how to post is

I just finished a visit to Seattle from the Midwest and god I love it there. I lived at JBLM for a few years 15 years ago and always told everyone then: “if I could pack up everyone I love, we’d move to Seattle” and I’m doubling down on it. Wonderful city, public transport was a breeze (after the first day lol), incredible walkability. I loved the separate bike lanes. Food was amazing! You can be in the city, the beach, and hiking trails all within an hour of each other. I can’t wait to bring my teens with me next time, in hopes they fall in love with it too. In the meantime, I’ll be manifesting a move there after they graduate college

Please join us on Saturday, September 5th for the monthly Issaquah Litter Clean-up Event! We will meet in the Issaquah Post Office parking lot on NW Gilman Blvd at 9 AM. We have litter picker tools and safety vests to loan out and will provide garbage bags. We will make a plan and move out to areas around town to clean up litter. You can work by yourself or with a small group. There's usually coffee and donuts (can't guarantee it since I'm not the organizer) Last time Mark Mullet, Issaquah's Mayor, showed up (dark blue shirt in the center, with the dog) https://preview.redd.it/vxqaa99jjmnh1.png?width=718&format=png&auto=webp&s=00eed55797aa5b84e1aadb8b52bfd265cb1325fb

First solo trip. I’m 21 and heading back to Seattle Oct 21–26. Staying at the citizen m south lake I’ve been twice before with my aunt as a teen It’s my favorite city, but I never got to see it on my own terms it’s been almost 5 years since last time I went . I’ll be walking a lot and using transit. My itinerary so far ferry to Bainbridge, Geese, Phoebe Bridgers, Mount Rainier (if not closed ) , Chiefs vs Seahawks, plus parks/lakes and the tourist spots , restaurants I’m an average 5’10” skinny guy, not intimidating. I’ll have pepper spray with me to be on safe side . I’ve heard most homeless people keep to themselves and the real problem is gang violence Questions 1. Are 12th & Jackson, parts of Aurora, 3rd/Pike-Pine, and Chinatown still the main areas to avoid at night any other place, I should know about How’s crime been lately ? 2. Is Capitol Hill or any nightlife actually worth it, or is it as dead as people say? I’ve never really done bars/clubs, but I’d try a good atmosphere before a concert or the game. 3. Can I bring a weed pen/vape into Paramount, Climate Pledge, or Lumen, or will security make me toss it? In my experience it depends on the venue /stadium but keeping it in pocket does it just fine . 4- any unwritten rules I should know about ? Throw in question out of curiosity ( even tho I’ve been to pike place twice I have a blurry fever dream like memory of it , reportedly people say something about the atmosphere and energy there is off and makes people malfunction 😭 if that makes any sense ) lmk your thoughts probably overstimulation