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You’ve done a yeoman’s job on your Seattle Guide. Have you ever written for Seattle’s Best?

Since I’ve lived on Whidbey Island for over ten years I’ll try and throw some additional perspective on your diatribe.

1. True, the LSU vs UW game won’t be any great shakes for the Emerald City locals. However, it does have its own segment of trouble makers. In particular, don’t pay attention to the panhandlers downtown or on freeway off ramps – you may wind up with more than you bargained for, or worse. Too many senseless shootings at random occur in Seattle.
2. On food, you can add the Old Spaghetti Factory (near waterfront); not too expensive but delicious; can accommodate large groups (like 40-120!).
3. A nice Italian Assaggio Ristorante in downtown Seattle (5th or 6th ?) is walkable from virtually any downtown Hotel, but you need reservations; medium priced from $40/head +/-, good wine list.
4. For clamchowder a must-do is Ivar’s on waterfront.
5. On Things to Do, schedule a tour of Boeing’s 747 plant in Everett (40 minutes north of Seattle) and walk world’s largest continuous building (over 3million square feet ?).
6. If you do #5 above, you may as well take the ferry (15 minute ride) to Whidbey Island and go see Deception Pass and walk the two bridges (only ¼ mile for both and almost 900 feet over water). A WORD OF CAUTION! Do Not go over the designated pathways – it’s straight down to the water, plenty of whirlpools where Saratoga Passage meets the Pacific Ocean. Worth the trip, a SPECTACULAR view – don’t forget your camera and/or binoculars.
7. Since you’ve gone to Deception Pass, another 30 minutes north on US20 will take you to the Anacortes Ferry, walk on for a great two hour ride to Friday Harbor and a view of the San Juan Islands. Of course, you can catch a different ferry in downtown Seattle and do the same thing – just make sure you take a non-stop round trip ferry and bring two types of photo ID.
8. While I’m thinking about it, forget doing the Bandon, Oregon dunes unless you enjoy an outing with average winds of 70 to 90 mph on the sand. Once I visited a friend of mine who lived ¼ mile from the ocean and caught a blinding sandstorm.
9. Last September a couple of friends from Lake Charles spent a week with my wife and I on Whidbey Island. The first trip I took them on was to Mount St. Helens, about 3 ½ hours from W.I., so probably 2 ¾ hours from Seattle (south on I-5 toward Oregon). They loved it and supported the local economy buying stuff.
10. Anyone who has the time should do the Leavenworth trip. Though it’s best during Christmas with snowflakes falling, you’ll have a terrific time, especially the women. Several years ago my two younger sisters visited us (their first time here) and became known as the original “Shop-till-you-Drop” sisters. Both needed to ship stuff home in large boxes. You’ve been warned guys!
11. The Gorge is really worth it if you enjoy outdoor music jams with laser light shows. Tickets vary, generally around $50 a head.
That’s all Folks!!!

Actually it leads to Tommy John surgery to straighten out the arm.

That one had right-center extra bases written all over it. LeMahieu didn't even have time to jump - just stuck his glove up.

Another blessing for being tall!

Ross' ball is really moving nicely today.

Sorry about Rice, don't think they'll make it.

Here's my guesstimate on National Seeds:

National Seeds:

1. LSU
2. Cal State Fullerton
3. Arizona State
4. UC Irvine
5. Texas
6. UNC
7. Florida State
8. Ole Miss

Until you get to #7 and/or #8 it's pretty much set in stone.

Put it to bed RattleBucket.

Another game coming up.

True. But then again, Maktook, Hanover, and Ochinko have four of our six hits tonight. Sad to say but our starting lineup #1 thru #3 are 1-for-11 plus 1 walk.

You always look for the hottest bats in any game.

If you have Inet, go to

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I have play-by-play radio with clear reception.

Stats, too.

Gluck.

Mostly depends on how he feels after warming up. Some pitchers don't do well after a long delay.

I never liked resuming after pitching a few innings - never knew what to expect. If a pitcher felt great throwing his fastball but was having trouble with his curve or changeup, timeoff doesn't guarantee you'll retain what's good and correct what bad.

Pitching in minors no different than in college.

Give it a rest Rulz, I can't see the scoreboard.

Your thought process resembles that of either a twelve-year-old or 3rd semester freshman.

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if we got beat by a quarterback from Baton Rouge?

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Damn.

Whenever we (seldom) lose, doesn't the QB have to be from somewhere? WHO CARES!

Geeez. Over fifty years a Tiger and still the non-believers. Sad. Get a life. Convert yourself.

Northwest of Seattle

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Doesn't look too good.

Continuation from last night's game, called due to weather. They were tied 9-9 bottom of ninth.


Get another computer with today's updates at Obama Central real cheap! Ask for more bailout $$$.

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Wow..we need a new hitting coach.

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First seven players listed are all hitting over .300.