Last Open Thread, I mentioned some things that I didn’t like about taking the bus in Tacoma. But! Especially compared to Seattle, here are some things that are good about it, from my limited experience.
First, I haven’t had busses that show up on One Bus Away, but then not in real life.
I also never stopped for 10 minutes waiting for the drivers to switch.
I have been spending some time in Tacoma recently. And I still don’t have a car. I feel like something is missing from my understanding of the culture on the bus.
Tacoma bus people are so laid back, even in rush hour. Nobody who was paying with cash had it ready. Some people didn’t even get up to board until the bus had opened its doors. Do none of you have somewhere to be? No connections to catch?
Also, I don’t understand sitting. Most people who got on alone took the outside of two seats. And nobody moved in even when people were standing.
I hope this doesn’t come across as too judgy. I’m sure if I grew up with it, that Metro busses would feel pushy, squished together, and rude. But it’s quite a culture shock even in the Puget Sound.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible. Fuck them new variants.
Please join us this evening as the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally gathers for conversation and good cheer over a drink.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern (2409 10th Ave E, Seattle) starting at 8pm. You’ll find us on the newly remodeled back patio.
Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.
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Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
Back in September (no Open Thread on Monday) with some things that are kind of old.
– Love the idea of a worker owned restaurant. I can’t speak to the customer side, but it sounds like a good experience.
– Filter the runoff, sure.
– Parts of East Link opening next year? OK.
– Wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
Good morning. My family moved to the Seattle area when I was young enough to transfer most of my sports loyalty to the Seattle teams. But I still root for the Mets over the Mariners (M’s are my AL team). Mostly I just don’t think about it.
But now that every team plays each other, there’s a series against each other late in the year. And while the Mets sweeping would be my ideal, they are out of contention this year, and it would make Seattle so miserable in this penant race.
I don’t think I can watch?
Anyway, please wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally will be getting together this evening for a drink and some conversation. Join us if you will.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern (2409 10th Ave E, Seattle) starting at 8pm. You’ll find us on the back patio.
Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.
It’s Monday, baby! Time to start another incredible week. A week that you have got.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
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Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
The investment in drug treatment in Seattle has been so lacking for so long that anything feels like a major thing. I hope it’s more successful than the nothing most people who overdose get now.
I am still aroundish.
Please join us on Tuesday evening as Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally gathers for some conversation and good cheer over a drink.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern (2409 10th Ave E, Seattle) starting at 8pm. You’ll find us on the back patio.
Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.
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Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
Wednesday.
So what’s on your mind today? Climate change? Indictments? Primary results? Whatever it is, stop by the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally for some conversation and good cheer over a drink.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern (2409 10th Ave E, Seattle) starting at 8pm. You’ll find us on the back patio.
Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.
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