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  Do cabs in Seattle allow pets?

  1 0 I've taken my cat in cabs several times. When I call the cab service though, I do make sure to tell them I'm transporting a cat so if it's a concern on their end, they can handle however they do. Amy W. answered in Other - Trip & Travel about 1 month ago Answer and comment »

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  What kind of bike should we get for my husband?

  0 0 1. I second the recommendation of just going to a shop, talking with the staff, and looking at a bunch of bikes to determine what he wants/needs bike-wise. Fenders, a horn and/or bell, and front and rear lights are the only things you'll really need to add on to the bike initially. 2. http://ridethecity.com/ is an excellent resource for route suggestions. Google maps is good too. Neither is perfect, and I often use a combination of the two plus my own knowledge of the streets. 3. I found I didn't need any special clothing - aside from my helmet and gloves - for my ~2 mile commute from Greenwood to Greenlake. I just rode in my regular clothes. If he's committed to riding rain or shine, he'll probably want some sort of rain gear, but he doesn't need to get all spandexed-up for such a short commute. Some padded shorts will make longer rides much more comfortable. Sorry to be short on specifics. People are so individual in what they require comfort-wise and those needs will change as he rides more. There is such a huge array of products designed to facilitate riding that almost any issue can be addressed with a tweak of gear or components. Develop a relationship with a bike shop, maybe look online at forums devoted to bike commuting to see what lots of other folks are doing and just...ride like you belong on the road. Amy W. answered in Bicycles 4 months ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  Who is your favorite avian character in book or film?

  1 0 Jeremy and The Great Owl from The Secret of NIMH. I even named one of my parakeets "Jeremy". Amy W. answered in General Book Discussion 6 months ago Answer, comment & read 8 more answers »

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  Best noodle ramen around seattle and south

  2 0 It's not in South Seattle, but Aloha Ramen on Greenwood and 83rd(?) is excellent. The place is small and tends to be busy, but it's so worth it. Amy W. answered in Eating Out 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  1 0 Seconded. Also, if you haven't already, consider enriching her indoor environment so she has a lot to do. I'm so sorry about your kitty. That's so hard. Amy W. commented 10 months ago

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  going to a wedding mid-july and want to get a spray tan. looking for pros/cons as well as good places to go and advice for a first-timer. thanks!

  0 0 http://thehairpin.com/2011/03/beauty-qa-self-tanner-acne-and-ugly-nails Sorry I didn't see your question earlier. Hope this is still helpful. The self-tanner question is the third one. Amy W. answered in Other - Style & Beauty 10 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Mountain/Hiking/Nature Community blogs, ect?

  0 0 www.wta.org Check out their volunteer program. They are very active and have carpooling options. In terms of getting a car for personal use, I often just rent one. The Budget rental place in the U-District usually has okay rates - definitely better than Zipcar - and they don't hassle you about insurance and all that crap. I haven't used the one Downtown, though, so I don't know if they're aggressive about the add-ons or not. I know there are busing options as well - especially to Rainier - but in my, admittedly limited, research of them, they seem very time-consuming. Good luck! Amy W. answered in Whatever 10 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  0 0 Thanks, I didn't know it was the skin that caused bitterness. That explains why it's never been a problem for me, since I always peel and deseed fresh tomatoes prior to cooking. Amy W. commented 10 months ago

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  Bike trails/bike routes in Seattle

  1 0 http://ridethecity.com/ Amy W. answered in Bicycles 10 months ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  cooking tomato sauce for family spaghetti feed: is there any reason you can't or shouldn't cook fresh tomatoes for a long time at a low temperature?

  2 2 What I have read is that tomatoes can acquire a bitter flavor if cooked too long. I've never experienced it myself - and I make lots of stewed meat in wine and tomatoes - but I also just haven't found a reason to cook fresh tomato sauce for more than ~30 mins. That's for fresh tomatoes, using medium-high heat. I've never used a recipe like the one you describe, but if it tastes good then no worries! Amy W. answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks 10 months ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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