As most here know, S6 was banned from Olyblog.  There are varied opinions on whether that should have happened or not, even in the docent ranks.  The good that has come out of S6 being removed from Olyblog is him creating his own forum/blog.  He has some really good ideas, and seems motivated to make them happen. 

S6 wanted me to post about his new page, and encourage you to come visit.  If you decide you want to come to the "dark side", you can get there through this portal.

Hey everyone,

it seems that Olyblog is pretty busy right now, looking at users online.

einmaleins is open today - until the late afternoon at least.

If anyone wants to chat in person - about the world - the community or how to turn Washington St. into a pedestrian-only street - swing by the store and visit.

Bring some coffee by - I'll pay!

cheers and Happy Fourth!

mathias 

Yesterday around 10:00am I bought a teriyaki beef stick from the Handy Pantry. By noon I was vomiting and continued to do so every hour and a half until 8:30 that night. Ironically I bought the tainted meat to justify bumming a pack of matches to light my cancer sticks.

Anyway I'm writing for two reasons. Stay away from The Handy Pantry's teriyaki beef sticks. THEY'RE POISON!

2nd, anyone out there have some advise on how to repair the damage to my intestinal flora? Without being graphic it's clear to me I'm not digesting very well. Any and all advice would be appreciated.

Ungovernor Gilmore is a major enigma in my parade of might-have-beens. With this man, I just have to cut my research losses and move on. You'll understand why as I unfold the tale.

William Addison Gilmore did not like to be called "Bill." But apparently this life-long staunch Republican had no problem being called a Progressive in 1924. His motives in running for Governor are something of a mystery. Did he really change and evolve his view, or was he a deliberate red herring designed to throw the race into disarray? Unfortunately, there isn't that much data about his political activities between 1916-1924. We do know he returned to the Republican Party after the election. One problem for anyone who attempts to research the life of this character is the abundance of conflicting information concerning where he was when. A slippery subject, this fellow.

William was different than most other ungovernors of his era in that he was a product of the Pacific Northwest. Born in Oakland, California to Irish immigrant parents (A.B. and Anna (Bennett) Gilmore) Jan. 19, 1870, his family moved to Vancouver the following June, a city where A.B. and Anna spent the rest of their lives. The noted historian Clarence Bagley commented on Gilmore's upbringing (1929), "During his boyhood William A. Gilmore saw many Indians and learned much concerning their habits and characteristics. Fish and game were abundant. The family lived in primitive fashion, lacking many things which are now regarded as necessities."

It is possible he had a short-lived career as a teacher in Vancouver starting when he was a teenager, as early as 1887. Possibly at the School for the Deaf.

I'm seeking the wisdom of the community to help me find a path of sustainability; my project is to recycle a house and not make a mess and pollute, and re-use or make as much stuff as I need: I'm remodeling a 1974 Housing & Urban Development(HUD) "Low-Income Residential Unit R-4" (yes folks, a house the federal government designed & paid local contractors to fabricate =).

My legacy siding is vertically oriented "T-1-11" siding, and I'm curious is there is an admixture that will allow me to seal the siding, as well as perhaps increase durability.

I need something that is weatherproof to exterior specifications, and have pondered using the kind of grout that bathroom tile is set with (diluted a small bit and applied with a fat-nap roller)~

I'm loath to paint the siding and perpetuate the cycle of maintenance & pollution that was started in 1974, but our house is >sagging< and needs some actual protection/repair & cosmetic make-it-look-nice attention.

...any thoughts?

Recently, the New Moon Cafe (113 4th Avenue W. Olympia) has decided to open up its doors to the night-time crowd. New employees, a new menu and a new atmosphere have been expertly implemented in to the nightside equation! So come check out the raucous and risotto - prices are reasonable, and the food is ever so delectable. in addition to these epic changes, they have recently received their liquor license, which will be in effect very soon. Come have a beer and a burger! Meddle with the Nighthawks!

oh....it's Vegetarian Friendly Too!

Nightside hours are:

Thursday - 6pm - 12am!
Friday - 6pm - 3am!
Saturday 6pm - 3am!

Personally, i recommend the Wild Mushroom Risotto. Hell yeah!

P.S. - The Menu is attached if you'd like to check it out!

This group is involved with shaping the built environment in and around Olympia.

To what extent does the function of a nonprofit development/planning organization benefit a community?

...any thoughts?

Going to a shop or business you already like is a reward unto itself-

-how can consumers get the City to listen & then reward those businesses that are drawing folks downtown with great service, great products, and great experiences?

Any ideas how local business that are making an effort to improve the scene could be rewarded?

...any thoughts?