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[p0tat0es]

This last Thursday, I forced myself to go on a walk. I haven't been consistent in doing power walks for a couple of months now, but the day was beautiful, I had time to burn, and I wasn't hungover, so thusly there was no excuse

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[miss_eagle_eye]

I don't think we know each other but since there are so few people writing in LJ these days, one can't help but read every word. Anyway: As someone born and raised in Seattle, thanks for the detailed account of walking in Discovery Park. I miss that place. (Also: I knew two people who lived in Magnolia growing up. They both lived in houses by the water. Their parents were mysteries, as all things Magnolia are.)

[p0tat0es]

We don't know each other, but we did meet once, at McLeod Residence. You were with Nikoel and Suzanne (she and I both worked at Nordstrom at the time). The booze was flowing, so I wouldn't fault you for not remembering.

[miss_eagle_eye]

Ha! My memory is so fried ;)

[p0tat0es]

Those days are fuzzy, to be sure.

In another bit of weirdness, there's a regular at my bar who I believe is your brother...

[4hour_ramona]

a good long walk really is the best thing. i've always been fond of late-night alonetime long walks, but haven't been able to take them for the past couple years (ballard's newfound population density = more jerks and not feeling safe). discovery park may be a good daytime substitute.

[p0tat0es]

I feel you - walking around the more densely populated parts of Capitol HIll is the opposite of relaxing and centering. I find myself heading for the richer parts of the Hill, where during the day there's no one out (except for landscapers - so many goddamn landscapers!) and it's nice and quiet. When I was at Discovery, there were a decent number of other folks around, but I was still able to go for long stretches in complete solitude.

[4hour_ramona]

i sometimes go down into the industrial part of ballard and the marina areas, they are fine during the day but at night it's not so safe. some of the more single-family residential areas are still really great for a meander - lots of cool yards to peek into and a lot of good solid quiet time.

when i lived on the hill, i loved walking among the older mansions. a lot of the architecture is so so so beautiful.

[p0tat0es]

One of my favorite Ballard walks was taking Market over to about where the Locks are, and then north into Sunset Hill. I'd go up as far as that little park on 75th and just hang out and look at the Olympics for a bit, and then meander back. I'd walk around the industrial part too, but yeah, it seems like it'd be sketchy at night.

[mizrobot]

That's why I like running. It's good thinking time.

I have a newish coworker who relocated from Omaha and lives in Magnolia in an apartment - and she is finding out how hard it is to get around by bus from there! Maybe Magnolia is filled with people who just moved here and don't know any better. Though I did read those houses in Discovery Park are going to be put up for sale soon and I would die to live there.

[p0tat0es]

Those houses are so cool. Have you ever been out to Fort Worden? They have similar style houses that you can rent.

[mizrobot]

No, I haven't been there. I should put it on my list, we have friends who live up there now.

[p0tat0es]

Thanks for those links. That website is great - I had no idea there were so many stairs around.

My joints are ok, but my right foot is a little jacked up right now so I have to watch it. Speaking of which, what's your footwear sitch? I have some New Balances that I do most of my walking in, but I don't like wearing them at work.