Moving to Seattle Area, looking for input

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by kch

Eh, Houston doesn't have as visible a homeless problem, probably for two reasons:

1) it's hot as balls; and
2) everything is so spread out that there's no one place where homeless congregate.

But yeah, otherwise accurate.

Every largish city!


https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opi...s-13242581.php

[kch]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Every largish city!


https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opi...s-13242581.php

okay yeah but it's easier to ignore in houston. less visible in high-traffic areas. i can guarantee that when I go get lunch here in a minute I'll walk by a couple homeless folk with drug problems in downtown seattle, and will pass by several tents set up on the sidewalks in belltown.

I feel bad complaining about it because it's a legitimate problem and the people need help, but

yknow

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by kch

okay yeah but it's easier to ignore in houston. less visible in high-traffic areas. i can guarantee that when I go get lunch here in a minute I'll walk by a couple homeless folk with drug problems in downtown seattle, and will pass by several tents set up on the sidewalks in belltown.

I feel bad complaining about it because it's a legitimate problem and the people need help, but

yknow

We have a large number around my area since I live on the edge of the city near a bunch of empty commercial and light industrial units.
People don't think of it as a Canadian issue but it is as bad or possibly worse than many US cities of the same size. Many freeze to death through the winter so we actual have a higher fatality rate. The biggest issue is that although they need help they actively resist it so there is little that can be done.

[motosteveo]

Lived in Seattle for 4 years, 3.5 with my BRZ. First CapHill then Ravenna. Multiple weekends spent just driving around the PNW and attending driving events. Gave up on commuting by car after about a year.

There are some substantial hills especially downtown, but you get used to it pretty quick. The stock tires like to surprise you in the wet; I'd opt for some all-seasons for the winter.

I don't recommend commuting by car. Our cars are so much fun, but nobody likes sitting in traffic. Save driving for the weekends and you'll like your car more.

Most neighborhoods are okay. Gentrification is a problem, and so are homelessness and drug addiction. Don't leave anything in or around your car. I had a car cover stolen but fortunately no break-ins.

The Porsche clubs run some real nice events across the Sound, and The Ridge is a lot of fun if you want to get into track driving. North Cascades Hwy is my favorite road on the planet.

[lantsalot]

I appreciate the input everyone! I ended up grabbing a studio in Queen Anne with an assigned garage spot. Luckily I keep pretty much NOTHING in my car, so hopefully no motivation for anyone to mess with it. I did grab some all season tires as well. I don't intend on using the car to commute, though, as I'm about an 8 minute bike ride / 25 minute walk from where I'll be working.

Heading up in a couple of weeks and I can't wait!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by lantsalot

Heading up in a couple of weeks and I can't wait!

Are you driving it up?

[kch]

Originally Posted by lantsalot

I appreciate the input everyone! I ended up grabbing a studio in Queen Anne with an assigned garage spot. Luckily I keep pretty much NOTHING in my car, so hopefully no motivation for anyone to mess with it. I did grab some all season tires as well. I don't intend on using the car to commute, though, as I'm about an 8 minute bike ride / 25 minute walk from where I'll be working.

Heading up in a couple of weeks and I can't wait!

Nice. Random tip - Zeek's pizza is the best delivery I've found up here, and their sit-down location on QA Ave is really good too.

[lantsalot]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Are you driving it up?

I'm not, my employer is paying to have it transported (win!).

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by lantsalot

I'm not, my employer is paying to have it transported (win!).

Oh, nice! I was going to suggest making this a travelogue thread but...


A couple weeks yet but still, safe travels! You will be amazed at the number of twins out here. None of them will be on the forum. :/

[jkr]

Originally Posted by lantsalot

I appreciate the input everyone! I ended up grabbing a studio in Queen Anne with an assigned garage spot. Luckily I keep pretty much NOTHING in my car, so hopefully no motivation for anyone to mess with it. I did grab some all season tires as well. I don't intend on using the car to commute, though, as I'm about an 8 minute bike ride / 25 minute walk from where I'll be working.

Heading up in a couple of weeks and I can't wait!

welcome. just to make this thread a little more fun here's some restaurant recs

japonessa (sushi-spanish fusion), facing east (taiwanese), barolo (italian), bar melusine (oysters), kauai family restaurant (Hawaiian), shiro's (omakase), tango (tapas), the metropolitan (Steak)

[kch]

Originally Posted by jkr

shiro's (omakase)

FWIW, if you're dropping that sort of money, I liked Wataru and Kashiba better.

Edit: If you go up to the Northgate area, Sushi Tengu is a really good conveyor-belt style place. It's not fancy or flashy or even that big, but their fish is way better than it has any right to be.