http://www.myballard.com/forum/ A forum for the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:41:32 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2671#post-24247 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:40:40 +0000 Bamber 24247@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Doh! I wish I would have read this about 10 mins ago. I often wonder about that place and didn't know they deliver. We've been having delivery from Chillies Paste in Fremont. I really like them as well - (and I JUST ordered from them...) Will def try Wild Orchid next! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2679#post-24246 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:37:09 +0000 blackcat91 24246@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I'm vegetarian, too, but my mom was always really good about making separate stuffing for me &#38; veggie dishes that were really vegetarian (no animal parts like marshmallows on the sweet potatoes or lard in the pie crust... some non-vegetarians who have tried to cook for me before didn't know what they were doing). I usually brought my own Quorn "turkey" roast and said I'd be fine with that plus the regular veggie items she already planned on serving... but she insisted (thank goodness). However, I stopped going for a few years because it became more about whatever sports game was on TV than a family getting together for a holiday dinner. Now that I've moved 1200 miles away I finally have a really good excuse for not going... but I will miss my mom's cooking. So... I'll just be relaxing here in my new home this year without the guilt trip I sometimes got for not participating :) </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2688#post-24245 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:36:39 +0000 Bamber 24245@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I agree with Boardbrown - actually...I delivered both children at Ballard. With my first - he ended up having to go to the NICU, which Ballard does not have. He was transferred to First Hill, and I was transferred later in the day. I had a c-section, so I was hospitalized 3 days. I was SO upset that I had to leave Ballard. At First Hill they shoved me into a room that was the size of a closet and the nurses NEVER came around. On a side note as well....I had one nurse at First Hill that claimed to give me my pain meds twice - but she DID NOT...and I was in excruciating pain. </p> <p>I had my daughter, also a c-section at Ballard last year and it was a COMPLETELY different experience. Because it's so small and intimate, we had TONS of attention from the doctors and nurses. And instead of pushing me out the door like they did at Swedish First Hill...they were actually trying to get me to say 4 days instead of the standard 3 after a c-section. </p> <p>And the room service can't be beat as far as hospital food goes! </p> <p>It was a lovely experience. You will be treated like a Queen. Congrats! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2687#post-24244 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:31:32 +0000 merlette 24244@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I agree that Rachel Torrez and her staff are great! She's very good at explaining what's going on and even drew me a diagram to explain my back problems. Doctors I have had in the past (not in Ballard) have been condescending and made me scared to ask questions or bring up concerns. I feel completely comfortable with her. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2688#post-24243 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:23:04 +0000 boardbrown 24243@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>We had our first at Swedish First Hill, and our second and (gulp) third at Swedish Ballard 2 months ago. Ballard was the better experience, hands down. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2668#post-24242 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:54 +0000 J.K. 24242@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Sure! Sorry I missed this until now everyone - didn't mean to drop out! You can email me at ferviddesign AT yahoo DOT com</p> <p>There are a couple of choices - Aster coffeehouse and Miro Tea both have histories of being very hospitable to knitting groups. I'm happy to meet with a small group for lessons or just set up time with folks as it suits them.</p> <p>If you don't have yarn and needles we may want to go by Full Circle to pick some up. I'll bring some for folks to try anyway -- certain yarns and needle sizes are easier to learn with than others. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2688#post-24241 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:46 +0000 loyalmom4 24241@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Hi Willow,<br /> I delivered at Swedish Ballard and it was the absolute BEST experience possible. The nurses were incredible and I was very well cared for. The intimacy of the birth floor was so nice to have - I really felt like they did everything for me. I cannot recommend it enough. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2687#post-24240 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:27 +0000 gritsgirl 24240@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Rachel Torrez is terrific. I've been seeing her for years. Her nursing staff is great too. My husband prefers to see a fellow man. He likes G. Scott Stevens at the Polyclinic Family Medicine Northwest. We have had bad experiences with Gary Rosen at Ballard Family Medicine. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2679#post-24239 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:46:55 +0000 chermoni 24239@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>We are celebrating on Friday, due to the parenting schedule. I'm cooking, I cook every year. We don't invite family, other than my SO's dad and maybe a family friend. We hate big family get togethers so we just have our own small family thing. Every year I cook a very big turkey, green bean casserole, yams with a brown sugar syrup on the side, and the kids favorite, garlic mashed potatoes. We usually buy a pumpkin pie but I have been known to make one once in a while. This year instead of missing out on dessert I'm going to make myself a gluten free pecan pie. And it will be ALL MINE! We haven't figured out what to do on Thanksgiving. It's just the two of us and we don't have a lot of money. Maybe I'll just cook us a simple dinner. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2687#post-24238 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:42:48 +0000 sunset 24238@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Dr David Pitt, Sports Medicine Clinic. He is the best. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2688#post-24237 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:35:25 +0000 willow 24237@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>has anyone recently delivered at swedish ballard campus? i went on a tour and love the facility. would like to hear your experience. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2684#post-24236 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:19:43 +0000 ballardmama 24236@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>My cat does not suck. Or lick. But he did eat a whole loaf of herb bread once and burped flowery smelling burps for a week or so. True story. I like animals more than people. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2687#post-24235 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:03:18 +0000 stopthebuzz 24235@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Rachel Torrez<br /> 1801 N.W. Market St.<br /> Suite 212 </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2687#post-24234 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:53:21 +0000 BallardKate 24234@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I need a new PCP (Primary Care Physician) for my new Aetna health insurance. Does anyone have a great regular doc in Ballard that they would recommend? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=1193&page=2#post-24233 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:53:16 +0000 Ballard Dad 24233@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I like the rain garden idea. However, it just looks so odd. I'll reserve final judgement until the thing is finished though. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2671#post-24232 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:51:18 +0000 xy-47 24232@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>can someone scan a menu a post? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2686#post-24231 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:12 +0000 edibleballard 24231@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <br /> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2683#post-24230 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:41:27 +0000 motorrad 24230@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>post deleted by myself. tmi. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2683#post-24229 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:07 +0000 SPG 24229@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>phoo, If we're going to point people to online places to get snow gear cheap, there is one that is locally owned (owner lives in Ballard, store is in Fremont).</p> <p><a href="http://www.evogear.com/outlet/default.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.evogear.com/outlet/default.aspx</a></p> <p>Good deals all the time. REI also has an online store with outlet type of deals. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2684#post-24228 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:21 +0000 motorrad 24228@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>trolling then. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2679#post-24227 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:02:38 +0000 motorrad 24227@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Blacksheep-if you are going to not grow a spine (or a pair) before the holiday, then here is a con. Send a list of options for your host to prepare for you. They may choose from your approved items depending on the logistics of their cooking and possible preferences of other guests. To make their participation mandatory rather than an option, choose one of these reasons. Food allergy recently developed-due to medication, changes in hormones, eating too much or many of said item (my experience). Or the religious restrictions on diet. If they won't cook something suitable for you given allergies or religion, they are selfish boorish people that deserve each other but not you. So then you at least have fun with it which is why I prefer people use the allergy con. Make sure you mention your new allergies often. During dinner prep and ESPECIALLY at the serving line or table. Let the drama flow while clutching your throat and chest in a respiratory fit. When I eat apples my throat closes up and is the same as a bee sting allergy. Fake those symptoms, signal to someone to get a anti-histimine out of your purse. Do this while the host has just sat down to eat. Then after their food is cold your symptoms get better. Drama and hysterics are a staple at my family holidays and are what really MAKE a holiday get together. Next year you may find food options being served that suit you. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2671#post-24226 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:03 +0000 edibleballard 24226@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Any favorite dishes there (Wild Orchid) - what should I try first time? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2671#post-24225 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:13 +0000 neudl 24225@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>My assumption is that its a lot of delivery and take out, as delivery times can get pretty long (which is why I often pick up). It's been there for a few years now, so it must be pulling in some money somehow. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2684#post-24224 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:01 +0000 ballardbeavers 24224@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>marigold and motorrad - #1 - don't have a cat. so not the 'cliche single woman" - not even close.<br /> And as far as my reply - totally tongue in cheek. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2679#post-24223 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:31 +0000 rvhthelod 24223@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I didn't get the impression that Blacksheep was complaining either, maitland. I did get the impression that it is a hassle though. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=1193&page=2#post-24222 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:12 +0000 rvhthelod 24222@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Tim,</p> <p>Didn't you say to me the today (I think) that the QFC opening is being pushed further out or at least might be? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2679#post-24221 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:46:41 +0000 motorrad 24221@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Oh no you di'nt!!!!<br /> DO NOT disparage the green bean casserole if you are talking about the Minnesota-wisconsin staple. Fresh beans ruin the texture dumbass. Oh yeah lets use fresh beans and make a nice sauteed mushroom reduced sauce thing to mix in. NOT! You would probably serve it with something other than the dried onion things sprinkled on top. Something Fancy Schmancy would be better for your pretentious taste buds! That casserole recipe was refined by our scandihoovian midwest ancestors over decades. Good Day chef fancy pants. I SAID GOOD DAY! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2668#post-24220 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:44:37 +0000 blite 24220@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I recommend the stitch &#38; bitch book. Between that &#38; youtube videos I've mastered the basics. I believe Full Circle Yarn behind the Ballard Library has classes and when I've gotten stuck on a pattern, the woman who works there was very helpful. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2636#post-24219 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:42:56 +0000 rvhthelod 24219@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I don't quite understand why we don't reuse buildings more. Seems like such a waste. Plus, I'd much prefer another bowling alley than another apartment building. Much more fun and interesting. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2679#post-24218 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:42:31 +0000 maitland 24218@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I got the feeling that Blacksheep was telling an amusing crazy-family anecdote, not complaining. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2683#post-24217 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:20 +0000 blite 24217@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I too bought smartwool socks at Market Street Shoes last year during the buy two get one free sale. This year I asked if they were going to repeat that sale and I was told no. It was only done last year because they bought too much inventory. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2684#post-24216 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:59 +0000 Helga 24216@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Ditto Rory. Community building at its best in a great community.</p> <p>Now, back to the issue at hand - cats.<br /> I mean no harm to cat lovers out there. It is just that dogs are better.<br /> Could someone with a cat give the The Clash thing a try and play the last track on Sandinista and see what happens? I'm just curious.<br /> :) </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2684#post-24215 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:52 +0000 motorrad 24215@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>rory- You should have started a NEW thread for this comment! Do you not know how the interwebs forums work? You are probably not from here and an outlander. I would bet you haven't been on a bus EVER. Now stay on TOPIC! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2684#post-24214 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:49 +0000 Rory 24214@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Briar Rose, not everywhere is it entertainment. Or maybe the posts elsewhere are somebody's idea of entertainment, just not mine. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=2679#post-24213 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:01 +0000 rvhthelod 24213@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Or, Blacksheep, specify that if you're going to go (and if there is no option not to go) then they need to come up with food to feed you with. That's only right if they are hosting YOU, considering they aren't allowing you to host them. By bringing your own dinner, they're just forgetting about you in the whole equation. If that's agreed upon, that's fine but it's obvious that you don't particularly like it. I'd talk to your family about it if you haven't already. </p>