Seattlebound-Tips, suggestions, advice

Urban Hiker

stickboy wrote:

wow I typed in 500-700 rent max and this is what I got

http://seattle.craigslist.org/search/apa/see?query=&minAsk=500&maxAsk=700&bedrooms=

Wow!


There are a lot of good deals listed there, many in good neighborhoods. I've forgotten what it's like to rent without pets (namely, two large dogs).

stickboy

Urban Hiker wrote:

Wow!


There are a lot of good deals listed there, many in good neighborhoods. I've forgotten what it's like to rent without pets (namely, two large dogs).

if the 3 of us left today Id lock up that 2br for 690 by seatac in a heartbeat!

sennin

The busses are decent at best. Ride a bike!

Urban Hiker

sennin wrote:

The busses are decent at best. Ride a bike!

And if our hills wear you out, many of the busses have bike racks, so you do have the wimp out option.

stickboy

sennin wrote:

The busses are decent at best. Ride a bike!

def.! and I dont mind walking.

Lukin66

stickboy wrote:

if the 3 of us left today Id lock up that 2br for 690 by seatac in a heartbeat!

Good thing you like walking, Seatac is about 10-15 miles south of Seattle proper

my2hands

sennin wrote:

Come over to our place.

West Seattle is the place to be!

I loved "Dukes" restaurant... dinign on the roof watchugn the sun dive into the sound

fucking awesome. of course the peopel i was with were smokers so they couldnt wait 3 seconds to realx and enjoy the scene after the meal, they had to run downstairs liek junkies for the nicotine. i f'n hate that, being a smoker is not an excuse to be rude

Fahka

So can anyone from Seattle tell me about the northwest academy of healing arts? Ive researched the school and seems like a great place but Is it viable? Are they well known in that area? How is the building where it is located? (2707 Cali Ave suite 201) I can't seem to find a picture of the place so i guess i'm asking if its shammy at all Know anybody who attended? What were their feelings? i'm basically interested in the things i cant find the answers to until i come visit the place(which will be very soon)

Can anyone suggest a cool "surrounding" town outside of seattle that is easily accessible in and out of the city? (just in case money would be an issue)
Are there any recommended "spots" to live, in seattle? Where are the places to avoid?

Does anyone know off hand what the ferry prices are? Also, what is the ferry situation in a nutshell?
If someone can give the the low down, if i make it out that way, i will so get your ass drunk when i arrive


I'm also an aspiring musician.. which is a big portion of why id like to attend school there. (you know, have some fun and hopefully get a few live gigs under my belt whilst obtaining an education) I hear mixed things about the music scene at the moment (its all a matter of opinion anyhow) But i guess my question is.. is seattle an easy place to promote ones band/self? Is it hard to find venues/clubs/bars to play at? (i know there are plenty around but, im basically asking is it hard to become "part" of the live music scene there? or at least get ure foot in the door? )

and this is probably the most important question... will i get looked at like i'm an asshole if i light up a smoke on the street?

Again, any and all help would be greatly appreciated

stickboy

go Diz! Covering all bases..I think some guy named Stone Gossard went to that school...I could be wrong tho

you forgot to ask one major thing Mandi..I got you tho

how are we looking in the "Bud" dept? Is it good/accesible good prices? I have a delivery service here in NY that brings me my bud so Im hoping I can find something like that out there

Fahka

stickboy wrote:

go Diz! Covering all bases..I think some guy named Stone Gossard went to that school...I could be wrong tho

you forgot to ask one major thing Mandi..I got you tho

how are we looking in the "Bud" dept? Is it good/accesible good prices? I have a delivery service here in NY that brings me my bud so Im hoping I can find something like that out there

haha im pretty sure stone isnt a massage therapist

but yes.. HOW IS THE "smoke" SITUATION OUT THERE!? Gotta be good right? Canada right over the border and such;)

stickboy

LeatherMandi wrote:

haha im pretty sure stone isnt a massage therapist

but yes.. HOW IS THE "smoke" SITUATION OUT THERE!? Gotta be good right? Canada right over the border and such;)

based on what he did to that cow in Mansfield I can totally see Stone giving a massage with...dare I say...a happy ending??? :eek:

I remember i think in like 05 Stone did a show for one of those schools with the green and yellow poster..but its prolly a diff school.

Lukin66

LeatherMandi wrote:

So can anyone from Seattle tell me about the northwest academy of healing arts? Ive researched the school and seems like a great place but Is it viable? Are they well known in that area? How is the building where it is located? (2707 Cali Ave suite 201) I can't seem to find a picture of the place so i guess i'm asking if its shammy at all Know anybody who attended? What were their feelings? i'm basically interested in the things i cant find the answers to until i come visit the place(which will be very soon)

Can anyone suggest a cool "surrounding" town outside of seattle that is easily accessible in and out of the city? (just in case money would be an issue)
Are there any recommended "spots" to live, in seattle? Where are the places to avoid?

Does anyone know off hand what the ferry prices are?
If someone can give the the low down, if i make it out that way, i will so get your ass drunk when i arrive



I'm also an aspiring musician.. which is a big portion of why id like to attend school there. (you know, have some fun and hopefully get a few live gigs under my belt whilst obtaining an education) I hear mixed things about the music scene at the moment (its all a matter of opinion anyhow) But i guess my question is.. is seattle an easy place to promote ones band/self? Is it hard to find venues/clubs/bars to play at? (i know there are plenty around but, is basically im asking is, is it hard to become "part" of the live music scene there? )

Again, any and all help would be greatly appreciated

I haven't heard anything about the school you're speaking of, the only school that I know of that does that is called Bastyr, and it's located in Kenmore (over the lake, and a few miles north). But the address is in West Seattle, which is very suburban. From West Seattle to downtown, you have a few different choices. In the summer months, there's a water taxi that goes from Alki beach to one of the ferry piers here in Seattle. I would suggest that you get a metro pass (about $65/month), because that covers the cost of the water taxi, all the public transit around here and the train services. Other than that, there's a few bus routes that go straight into Seattle. Other than that, it's the West Seattle Bridge onto either I-5 (major freeway) or the Alaska Way Viaduct (arterial, also possibly getting ready to be torn down)

As far as surrounding towns, there's just a few. It's a very marked divide between Seattle and it's suburbs. The city itself is just a few miles, and then it's alllllll suburbs. Surrounding towns up north are Northgate, Shoreline, Lake City, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace (farther north you get into Lynnwood/Everett territory). Eastside contains Woodinville, Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond, and Bellevue (more expensive). Southwards has Renton, Burien, Seatac, Federal Way, and farther down, Tacoma and Olympia. As far as prices go, Seattle proper is mid-range, northwards is generally a bit more pricey, eastside is very expensive, and you're unlikely to find a cheap apartment, and southwards is cheap, mainly because it's still very much under a lot of development. When you're looking at where to live, it depends on what you're looking for in a neighborhood, each one is very different from the next.... But if you're looking for bars/music, I would say stay within city limits, no farther north than the University District, and no farther south than Georgetown. Hope that's been helpful, let me know if you have any more questions
P.S. our bud is awesome, we're right in the trade route for all those Vancouver goodies.

Fahka

Lukin66 wrote:

As far as surrounding towns, there's just a few. It's a very marked divide between Seattle and it's suburbs. The city itself is just a few miles, and then it's alllllll suburbs. Surrounding towns up north are Northgate, Shoreline, Lake City, Edmonds, and Mountlake Terrace (farther north you get into Lynnwood/Everett territory). .. But if you're looking for bars/music, I would say stay within city limits, no farther north than the University District, and no farther south than Georgetown. Hope that's been helpful, let me know if you have any more questions
P.S. our bud is awesome, we're right in the trade route for all those Vancouver goodies.

You just answered another question i had! Was wondering where i should stay close to to be able to access "da music" Not that im a fan of bars but bars have places to play music , and thats just what im in need of


I have a million more questions but i dont know where to even start thanks for all your help.. means alot! Hit me up if u get bored and feel like giving a heads up to someone who is very unfamiliar yet VERY attracted to the nw:)
Please feel free

Im sure ill be frequenting this thread alot in the next few months (im east bound until March sadly but might try to start the move a few months before hand) Just feeling e verything out for the meantime:)

*is excited about the bud situation *

I am so tired of this savannah scraggly bullshit! :P

Lukin66

LeatherMandi wrote:

You just answered another question i had! Was wondering where i should stay close to to be able to access "da music" Not that im a fan of bars but bars have places to play music , and thats just what im in need of


I have a million more questions but i dont know where to even start thanks for all your help.. means alot! Hit me up if u get bored and feel like giving a heads up to someone who is very unfamiliar yet VERY attracted to the nw:)
Please feel free

Im sure ill be frequenting this thread alot in the next few months (im east bound until March sadly but might try to start the move a few months before hand) Just feeling e verything out for the meantime:)

*is excited about the bud situation *

I am so tired of this savannah scraggly bullshit! :P

Ask away baby, I'm an ear

Urban Hiker

LeatherMandi wrote:

So can anyone from Seattle tell me about the northwest academy of healing arts? Ive researched the school and seems like a great place but Is it viable? Are they well known in that area? How is the building where it is located? (2707 Cali Ave suite 201) I can't seem to find a picture of the place so i guess i'm asking if its shammy at all Know anybody who attended? What were their feelings? i'm basically interested in the things i cant find the answers to until i come visit the place(which will be very soon)

Never heard of it, but it's in West Seattle. Try http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&um=1&q=2707+CALIFORNIA+AVE+SW&near=Seattle,+WA&fb=1&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=image

LeatherMandi wrote:

Can anyone suggest a cool "surrounding" town outside of seattle that is easily accessible in and out of the city? (just in case money would be an issue)
Are there any recommended "spots" to live, in seattle? Where are the places to avoid?

Shoreline is at the northern border, Burien, Renton and Tukwila at the southern. Look around the neighborhoods for trash and abandoned cars. Avoid those neighborhoods.
If you live in the city, I do not recommend most of my neighborhood (First Hill). It's full of druggies and transients. Though it is just up the hill from downtown, which is nice.
The Central District, South Seattle, Rainier Valley and the southern areas of West Seattle have more crime, etc.
I'm not a fan of Lake City, but like most other North Seattle neighborhoods.
What's important to you in a neighborhood?

LeatherMandi wrote:

Does anyone know off hand what the ferry prices are? Also, what is the ferry situation in a nutshell?
If someone can give the the low down, if i make it out that way, i will so get your ass drunk when i arrive

Ferries are expensive, but can be a nice calm part of a long commute from Kitsap County. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/

LeatherMandi wrote:

I'm also an aspiring musician.. which is a big portion of why id like to attend school there. (you know, have some fun and hopefully get a few live gigs under my belt whilst obtaining an education) I hear mixed things about the music scene at the moment (its all a matter of opinion anyhow) But i guess my question is.. is seattle an easy place to promote ones band/self? Is it hard to find venues/clubs/bars to play at? (i know there are plenty around but, im basically asking is it hard to become "part" of the live music scene there? or at least get ure foot in the door? )

I don't have an answer to this, I'm not a musician, but have recently found that just by stepping out the door, it's amazing who you can end up meeting. Network!
Vince Mira was discovered playing on the sidewalk near Pike Place Market and was recently part of Stone's Hank Williams tribute night.

LeatherMandi wrote:

and this is probably the most important question... will i get looked at like i'm an asshole if i light up a smoke on the street?

Again, any and all help would be greatly appreciated

Yes, you will.

As far as the other smoke goes, well, from what I hear It's great having BC as a close neighbor.

Fahka

Lukin66 wrote:

Ask away baby, I'm an ear

Well i guess most of my questions are very visual questions (such as the school im looking into/ NW academy of healing arts id like to know SOMETHING more about before i book a flight to go check it out)

is it easy to live and thrive in the city on a tight budget? I will be attending school so im sure things will be tight for the first year i am there. Are jobs easily accessible for all positions? Such as, is there a large market of "student jobs" something no lower than 10 bucks an hourish.. Not sure if you have ever visited the east but how expensive is everyday life in seattle? Is food skyrocketing like it is here in the east? ( i swear to god, everytime i go to the grocery store if i pick up 5 things im at least 80 bucks in the hole)

Is seattle a youthful city? Is it somewhere that a young person could have fun in depsite a tight budget and schedule? Will i be miserable here without money in my pocket every day? (mistake i made with Savannah)
Is it difficult to drive in seattle? Sorry just throwin em at you as they come

Lukin66

beat you to it, Urban Hiker

Fahka

Im basically intrested in a neighborhood that isnt scummy, run down or have crack heads on the porch.. Somewhere relatively safe but doesnt have to be the best of the best...


Just somewhere safe to lay my head Huble and Modest i guess is what im in search of..


and UH OH.. dunno if i can handle another 'non smoker friendly' city but i guess if thats the only flaw , i can work around it I am planning on quitting anyways so if theres good bud around shouldnt be a a problem


Im a little worried that none of you guys have heard of this school i must admit.. that means it either really really sucks or is really really new..

stickboy

LeatherMandi wrote:

Im basically intrested in a neighborhood that isnt scummy, run down or have crack heads on the porch.. Somewhere relatively safe but doesnt have to be the best of the best...


Just somewhere safe to lay my head Huble and Modest i guess is what im in search of..


and UH OH.. dunno if i can handle another 'non smoker friendly' city but i guess if thats the only flaw , i can work around it I am planning on quitting anyways so if theres good bud around shouldnt be a a problem

good thing were getting a 2br cause the only smoke going on is gonna be weed smoke!

dont worry we'll do what I did to help quit smoking cigs...smoke LOTS AND LOTS of weed till you dont get high no more like I did then you give both of them a break. Hang with stick kid, you'll be aight

Urban Hiker

LeatherMandi wrote:

Well i guess most of my questions are very visual questions (such as the school im looking into/ NW academy of healing arts id like to know SOMETHING more about before i book a flight to go check it out)

is it easy to live and thrive in the city on a tight budget? I will be attending school so im sure things will be tight for the first year i am there. Are jobs easily accessible for all positions? Such as, is there a large market of "student jobs" something no lower than 10 bucks an hourish.. Not sure if you have ever visited the east but how expensive is everyday life in seattle? Is food skyrocketing like it is here in the east? ( i swear to god, everytime i go to the grocery store if i pick up 5 things im at least 80 bucks in the hole)

Is seattle a youthful city? Is it somewhere that a young person could have fun in depsite a tight budget and schedule? Will i be miserable here without money in my pocket every day? (mistake i made with Savannah)
Is it difficult to drive in seattle? Sorry just throwin em at you as they come

The stats: http://www.bestplaces.net/city/default.aspx?cat=PEOPLE&city=Savannah_GA&ccity=Seattle_WA&p=1369000&op=5363000

There are plenty of young people in the city. There are a lot of free things to do in the Summer. The rest of the seasons take a little imagination, unless you don't mind the outdoors in the rain.

Food can be absolutely fucking outrageous. Meal planning helps a lot.

I don't know about student jobs, but our state minimum wage is $8.07/hr

Check craigslist: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/jjj/


Traffic is a bitch in Seattle, but I hear that's easing up since gas jumped to $4.50/gal