Category Archives: seattle

Seattle Viaduct

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Shane Schnell

Since I moved to Seattle in March 2006 I have been hearing this discussion on what to do with the viaduct.  I have talked to everyone who will listen, but I think this video sums up my view perfectly. Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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NFL Playoffs 2009.01.10

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Shane Schnell

Ravens over Titans Panthers over Cardinals Giants over Eagles Chargers over Steelers

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Random quotes from my visit to the Taco Bus

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Shane Schnell

Tonight Kelly and I wanted a quick meal… and is there anything better than Taco Bus??? As I was waiting for Kellys burrito and my 4 tacos I overheard a couple memorable quotes: Older lady: Do you like to cook?? … Continue reading →

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Playoff Update — 2008.01.06

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Shane Schnell

Well I was pretty surprised by the performance of the hometown Seahawks. Looks like I may have underestimated them. Can they beat Brett Favre and the Packers in Green Bay next week??? Well, for now you will have to wait. … Continue reading →

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Wild Card Weekend

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Shane Schnell

We have finally reached the NFL playoffs and I have to say that I am actually pretty excited.  The local Seattle Seahawks are in the playoffs, and we have the possibility of witnessing the second undefeated season in the history … Continue reading →

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The Savages

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Shane Schnell

My Grandma has dementia… Not an easy thing to deal with.  Not for me, not for my parents, not for my sister, and especially not for my Grandma.  I was fortunate enough to be able to visit her last fall … Continue reading →

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Hendrick’s Gin

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Shane Schnell

I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a connoisseur when it comes to liquor, but I do occasionally enjoy a concoction or two. I recently discovered Hendrick’s Gin at a small off-the-beaten-path Greek place downtown.  The bartender … Continue reading →

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Commuting

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Shane Schnell

The last two nights I have averaged 13 mph commuting from Bellevue to Seattle. I don’t know why it has been wearing on me so much lately… really all you are doing is sitting down and from time to time … Continue reading →

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Frites!!

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Shane Schnell

I guess all good things must come to an end: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/food/324154_tf219.html Frites, the little place with the great fries on Capitol Hill, tucked in behind Neumo’s nightclub, has closed. In a mysterious e-mail to Yelp.com, owner Anthony Falco said he … Continue reading →

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July 11th, 2007

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Shane Schnell

Hottest July 11th on record in Seattle… 98 degrees. The temperature hits record 98 degrees I know its no where near as hot as it gets in Turlock… but if you have an A/C unit in Seattle you are the … Continue reading →

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