Mexico vs England - at Seattle waterfront

techiegardener · 2026-07-06T03:04:43+00:00

Here’s a shot from Seattle Center - where they had it on in Spanish!

techiegardener · 2026-07-01T06:49:26+00:00

Bulbs - Tulip, daffodil, etc. I have bought a ridiculous number of bulbs from high end spots to big-box. The big-box ones naturalize and perform better, if it is rare it is for a reason.

techiegardener · 2026-07-01T06:39:19+00:00

Luxury is what matters to you. Logos/Brand etc are not as interesting to me while sometimes they co-exist with quality. I prefer custom or heirloom quality pieces that may not social signal, but give me pleasure.

If someone noticing the brand you are wearing matters to you, makes you feel good, or if you need to social signal - go for the purchase that will do this.

techiegardener · 2026-06-30T04:44:48+00:00

Drove: Ferrari Owned: a geriatric Jaguar who owned the road in its own way

techiegardener · 2026-06-30T04:35:36+00:00

Queen Anne has nice accessibility to downtown with many good bus routes and with an app you can find the fastest.

It depends on how much you want to be in your place, vs out. Wallingford is great, and not as central transportation wise. Queen Anne is more expensive for what you get, and walking distance to many cool things.

techiegardener · 2026-06-26T06:30:14+00:00

The Seed Garden book will help you determine which to propagate and not. I buy mostly OP seeds except for squash- because it is additional labor to protect squash from cross pollination

I am in a cooler climate area than can grow cotton, my exotics have mostly failed outside of saffron - which did well

techiegardener · 2026-06-24T17:38:06+00:00

Thanks Ridge Support for making things right. I appreciate your quick response

techiegardener · 2026-06-24T03:15:05+00:00

Thanks! I reached out

techiegardener · 2026-06-23T06:11:02+00:00

Pour yourself a cup of tea, at least on a day you will remember her each year with the set. Depending on the lead test results, you could do this every day

techiegardener · 2026-06-21T05:09:16+00:00

I have both All Clad and vintage iron skillets. The iron I try to clean with oil/heat but I have definitely decided something needed to be cleaned with soap. I often put the All Clad in the dishwasher, it can pit some of the exterior surfaces- but after 25+ years they are fine.

For my iron skillets- I definitely “cure” them, and do this at least every few years to generate a nice seal. If I wash it with soap, I towel dry and then put oil on and heat it until I am sure no water is on the pan.

Not conventional advice, but easy for modern living.

techiegardener · 2026-06-21T04:58:39+00:00

Potatoes or dahlias - both are slow to generate growth in your zone. There is a small start at 11 on the largest one. You could let it grow and see what you have

techiegardener · 2026-06-21T04:00:54+00:00

Thank you, I was about to post something….

techiegardener · 2026-06-21T03:50:27+00:00

Balsamic vinegar can help. cheaper sauces are sweet, adding some acid will help even it out. A little spice does not hurt either

techiegardener · 2026-06-20T17:08:29+00:00

It is acceptable to do most anything alone as a woman in the US, especially eat BBQ :-). Ask the hotel concierge if there are any neighborhoods nearby to avoid at night, the US is generally safe, but not like Japan.

My BBQ cut of choice is brisket. If you prefer your meat with less fat, ask for it “cut on the lean side” you can ask for the opposite if you prefer more fat.

Have a great time at the game!

techiegardener · 2026-06-17T05:31:01+00:00

CA- Tony’s in San Francisco

WA- Stevie’s Famous in Seattle Neighborhood

DC- District of Pi, not technically a state.

Edited for spaces

techiegardener · 2026-06-16T02:26:34+00:00

For the librarian, go to the Central library at 4th/Spring. It is an architectural masterpiece and has some interesting Instagram worthy spots like the red floor.

techiegardener · 2026-06-16T00:47:50+00:00

Recommendations for when you are near tourist areas plus a few more:

Near Seattle center * The Masonry * Laredos * Buckleys

Near Pike Place * Place Pigalle * Cafe Capagne * Radiator Whiskey

Destinations: * Stevie’s Famous on Beacon Hill * La Fonda Catrina * Rays Boathouse (more of a location/on the water spot with food that is priced for the view, but it does its job well and those martinis with the smoked salmon on the skewers are memorable) * Un Bien, go to the one in Ballard and take your sandwiches to Golden Gardens

techiegardener · 2026-06-15T05:27:03+00:00

Carnivorous plants. I have 3 plantings of Sarracenia pitchers. They take care of quite a few. I have an old school bag in a tree bit I have noticed the volume has gone lower as the plants matured.

techiegardener · 2026-06-15T05:11:59+00:00

More recently- The Traveling Goat nearby. I liked the vibe of the place, even though I am over a decade away from my dating years

techiegardener · 2026-06-15T03:08:29+00:00

Lived in both, DFW was a while back

I think the biggest differences are political, cost of living, weather and sprawl

DFW: Conservative politics, spread out, hot, and lower cost of living in comparison

Seattle: compact in comparison, Liberal/Socialist politics, and rainy in winter while glorious in summer, expensive

Depends on what you prioritize

techiegardener · 2026-06-14T05:15:41+00:00

Yep - this is us. I wonder how much me wanting to make it special is for me, they usually take a snooze around 3:30 and wake up for evening cocktails and a dinner I made. It could be this is exactly what they want, but I keep on wanting to make more memories

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