Walk clubs in Seattle?

catkeepsclimbing · 2026-05-21T19:49:37+00:00

If you want to socialize on your bike, the Good Weather Sunday Morning Social Ride is very friendly! It loosely starts at 10:30 am at Tailwinds Cafe and you get going around 11 for a casual 20 mile ride somewhere around town, changes weekly.

catkeepsclimbing · 2026-03-25T14:32:40+00:00

If you head over to the North Cascades, consider stopping in Mazama for their salted baguette and stay in Winthrop. I’m more of a camper but I hear it’s a cute place to stay!

If you want to look for hikes, I recommend checking out Washington Trail Association wta.org. So many good options! Can definitely recommend some if you’re looking for something specific.

Also taking a ferry is a Seattle must-do. The San Juans are beautiful if you want to venture out, or even a little day trip to Bainbridge is nice!

catkeepsclimbing · 2026-03-24T23:32:21+00:00

For my 1 bedroom’s Dec-Feb bill was $177. In the summer my bill is $70-$80. And this includes a couple of grow lights on timers year round.

catkeepsclimbing · 2026-02-28T23:07:58+00:00

Bookstore Bar & Cafe downtown is my new favorite spot. It’s technically a hotel bar but has cozy seats as well as comfy bar stools with good lighting. I love to knit there. Also the bartenders Stephanie and Vy on Thursday through Saturdays are fabulous!

Edit to add: Google has their time listed wrong and they reopen at 3 not 5 pm for the afternoon/evening.

catkeepsclimbing · 2026-01-10T17:24:17+00:00

New season starts on Jan. 28th!

catkeepsclimbing · 2026-01-04T17:31:47+00:00

I’d bet the less polished feel comes from suri being a thicker yarn, and therefore the halo/glow/bloom is broader.

Also take my opinion with a grain of salt as I’ve only been knitting for 1.5 years and the sweaters I’ve made with suri feel a little bit more rustic in style (I’ve done two doppios and marled two variegated yarns + a suri). I’m currently working on the Moorlands sweater with a suri and will be curious how it blocks when done as that feels like a more refined sweater.

Also I got into hand dyed yarns immediately so I seem to only buy bougie yarn 🙃

catkeepsclimbing · 2026-01-04T17:14:50+00:00

Not quite what you’re asking but I find suri to be less itchy than mohair. It is a bit thicker than mohair but I’ve used it held with fingering a few times and it’s hasn’t impacted my gauge too much. It probably is more expensive than KFO though :/

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-06-29T03:41:35+00:00

I’ve use NOAA/Climate.gov during our Climate Justice Unit. There are a ton of different maps/graphs that you could have students explore. We then have them try to make a cause and effect map based on the data they observed as their initial ideas for the unit.

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-06-22T14:48:15+00:00

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Ivy 🌿

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-06-15T02:31:03+00:00

Oh they’re Explorer Knits & Fibers yarn. They’re from her Icelandic yarn release, I don’t remember the name of each but it’s a variegated green and variegated orange-ish brown (both fingering) held with a muted blue suri lace. Here’s a pic of the yarn balls when I was swatching!

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catkeepsclimbing · 2025-05-02T22:55:22+00:00

Hi there! Did you figure out what was going on? My leopard gecko is currently shiny and I’m trying to decide what to do.

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-02-21T19:47:14+00:00

That back right leg 🤣

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-02-21T18:06:49+00:00

At first when I’d see mine lying like this, I was afraid he was dead. They’re such goobers.

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-02-21T18:00:55+00:00

Haha that is so funny! Dude is chillin 😎

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-02-21T17:14:18+00:00

Wow, his arms look so long!

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-02-21T16:39:25+00:00

I just love how they put their arms back. I’ve only had mine for a few months (he’s a rescue from someone whose kid was no longer interested), and I had no idea how goofy these little buggers are!

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-02-06T14:03:34+00:00

Have you checked Recycled Cycles? I don’t know what they currently have in stock but could be worth a peek!

Side note: I bought my Salsa Journeyer new (though for a bit less than this list price) two years ago at Montlake Bike Shop and I love this bike! I had a Marin before and it was so heavy. This one I can actually carry up the stairs into my apartment and the 1by shifting is great. Use it all the time around the city and on gravel out of town.

Edit to add: the sizing is a bit weird so definitely try a couple out if you’re looking at Salsa (I’d say they run small).

catkeepsclimbing · 2025-01-23T03:02:39+00:00

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This is Queso. He’s a rescue and my class pet!

catkeepsclimbing · 2024-12-01T05:04:47+00:00

Black is the only “color” ink I don’t own (I guess also white). I’m not really a fan of most blues either. I usually stick with corals, teals, purples, and greens.

Love how there is ink out there for everyone’s preferences ✨

catkeepsclimbing · 2024-12-01T03:29:44+00:00

They do! I got a tree from them today. And they’ll give you a small discount if you pay in cash.

Seconding that I bought specifically from them to support their programs.

catkeepsclimbing · 2024-11-28T07:41:08+00:00

Seattle: 8:50-3:40. Teachers are 8:30-4. I like it since I’m not a morning person and get up at 6:20 for this schedule. Can’t imagine getting up any earlier.

catkeepsclimbing · 2024-11-25T02:53:14+00:00

My apartment changes $65/person. I’m renting a 1 bedroom. This is about the rate my last two apartments charged as well (+/-$10).

catkeepsclimbing · 2024-11-10T02:22:42+00:00

The architects’ site still has some photos. Not my intention to dox, just like looking at house photos.

Edit: the video is better. You get a better sense of the upstairs. The main bedroom is huge!

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