High-end condo prices fall

It’s about time . . .

Eric Pryne’s recent post in the Seattle Times – “Bellevue Towers, other new condo projects cutting prices”

I think the housing market has been way over-inflated for many years already and feel it’s about time some of these places – that are largely vacant – reduce their prices. I’m sure they’ll never fall to where they really should be, but it’s a start anyway.

Seafair Weekend Activities

Seafair 2008

July 31 – August 3, 2008

This weekend marks the annual Seafair festivities with lots of fun stuff going. As usual, The US Navy Blue Angels will be performing (see schedule below), there’ll be hydroplane races on Lake Washington and of course, the famed 59th Annual Seafair Torchlight Parade will be taking place in downtown Seattle.

US Navy Blue Angels

U.S Navy Blue Angels Flight Schedule

Thursday, July 31: 9:45 a.m.-12 noon & 1:15-2:30 p.m. (Circle & Arrival Maneuvers to become familiar with the area.)
Friday, August 1: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Practice Show)
Saturday, August 2: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Full Show)
Sunday, August 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Full Show)

Other Stuff to Know

Bridge closure info can be found here.

And here, you will find a listing of community events going on around Puget Sound and Seattle.

If you head out to any of the festivities, please take care, drive safely and play safely.

Have a great weekend!

~ Annie

Have you heard about the 10 grands?

I love jazz music and listen to our local KWJZ station here in Seattle. I heard over the weekend that this year the 10 Grands concert is coming to Benaroya Hall on May 17th.

If you haven’t heard of the 10 Grands, it’s a concert featuring 10 grand pianos played by well known musicians like David Lanz (one of my favorites), Deems Tsutakawa (a local artist), Tom Grant and several others. There’s even a meet and greet before the show and tickets for the whole thing are $75 including the meet/greet through KWJZ’s special pricing. I think I’m going to surprise my mom with tickets for Mother’s Day. She’d love that!

Concerts are always fun things to do in Seattle!

~ Annie

In Seattle today

I just read an interesting article in the Seattle PI about foam food boxes and such possibly being banned. While I do agree that helping protect the environment is a smart move, I’m not a fan of this proposal. The major reason I do not agree is, what about people who on food stamps?

As someone whose family used to have food stamps, I can’t see how this helps them. They already have meager finances and to have even .20 cents x how many bags of groceries they have added to the mix, it can mean make or break for them. What about those times between paydays when they’re down to their last few dollars and have to choose between putting gas in the car to get to work and putting food on the table? Will have to choose to provide less food for their families because they can’t afford $2 for grocery bags? Or is this a cost that will be allowed to be paid for with food stamps for these people?

I’m sorry but this just doesn’t sound productive to me. The gap between poverty and wealth keeps getting larger and moves like this are a part of that reason. And it seems like moves like are becoming more than just a part of the reason – it’s becoming the major factor.

Wrong and sad.

Here’s the article from the PI.

Sorry for the soap box rant. Have a great day!

~ Annie