Spokaloo

[pussyofdoom]

Last Thursday my Dad came down to Bend and helped me pack up all my shit (except I just learned that I forgot my shot glasses - foiled!) and then he helped me drive it up to Spokane - which is where I am now. Thrilling. I'll be staying here for at least another week. My Mom has tickets to the National Figure Skating Championships which are being

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[vyncentvega]

"And then comes housing. Anyone out there in Seattle-land have any tips/leads/suggestions on places I could live? I'm not used to looking for housing in a big city - the whole process is a little overwhelming."

I found my (very satisfactory) studio apartment in Fremont (an area I think you might like a lot) just through the classifieds. I may have found my Lake City place that way, too.

Craigslist has listings as well, although I didn't have much luck with it.

Hi, btw. I'm back in this ol' hemisphere.

[squarkz]

Craigslist is the shit. My happiest living situations have come from finding strangers through Craigslist.

If you're looking for your own place, then I'd look at classifieds - or better yet, just drive around neighborhoods you like and look for "for rent signs". But if you're looking for a room in a house or something like that: Craigslist. Yes.

[squarkz]

Or even, "for rent" signs. Or "signs". Whatever.

[vyncentvega]

I often find myself looking for signs! Although I don't think that's what you're talking about.

[jonsonite]

Craigslist is how we found our place. Alternately, when you figure out your timeframe, I can put my ear to the ground to figure out if any of my acquaintances need roommates.