My parents are planning to visit from Florida in August, and would love to connect with a Montlake family looking for a house sitter. If you or someone you...
Mother-in-law unit (one-bedroom) available August 1. Semi-furnished. 10 minute walk to UW campus/on bus line. Call 206-322-5376 for information. Flexible...
Hello neighbors, My neighbor, Caysha McCoy, is looking for a place to live.  She is a landscape designer, and her landlord is returning for the summer.  ...
Someone just rang my bell peddling GE alarm systems. He was wearing a white polo shirt with the logo and had laminated materials to show me, but insisted he...
... I've noticed the salespeople are trying to skirt the Seattle city code on peddlers by offering only information. If they don't ask for money or, if asked,...
There has been a lot of discussion about this company and their sales tactics on a local parent listserv (Madrona Moms). There have been several bad...
How about the Comcast guy who came to our house last week and who I saw several days later going door-to-door a few blocks away? He would fit a similar...
I can't speak for the GE guy, but the Comcast guy seems to be legit, if annoying and pushy. He wears the right uniform & has access to Comcast's records on...
For the record, this topic has been quite hot on a Madrona email list I subscribe to. It was confirmed by a list member who works for Comcast that this is...
Comcast does use Direct Sales Reps go door to door. They should be wearing a uniform and have proper ID. They would know your service level since they can...
Kat Robinson
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Jun 12, 2009 2:35 pm
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The same man came to my door last night on 26th Ave. E. He said he noticed that we had an older ADT Security sign in our yard so that is why he selected our...
Of course Comcast will give you the same deal by phone. And has anyone checked with Comcast to see if these door-to-door guys are real?...I'd be surprised...
I hereby launch the Montlake Campaign for Peace and Quiet. We have all for many years been putting up with the grating noise of leaf blowers, pressure washers,...
Just a quick reply. Each branch of the Comcast sales team have specific campaigns.if you call in, they have specials that they can only provide, the Techs...
Kat Robinson
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Jun 15, 2009 8:59 pm
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... I think it would be nice if you disclosed if you were a Comcast employee or not, as it sounds like you work for the company. In my many years of experience...
Just took the first direct action of the campaign, aside from the kick-off posting to the Montlake Forum. Seeing and hearing a diesel delivery truck idling...
The Comcast guy is legit in respect to the sales pitch (I got a pitch with the same wording on the phone to them, only this time, it was the support guy that...
My friends, can we agree that leaf blowers are obnoxious, and that gas lawn mowers are not far behind? Yes, but what alternatives do we have? The late...
Don, may I gently suggest that your well-meaning activism deserves its own, separate e-mail list? That way those interested can trade tips, information etc. as...
[in my humble opinion] This very small bit of email from Don is fine by me. We've had a whole lot of conversation about how much comcast sales people are...
Montlake is at the center of many city activities and near freeways and major arterials --and has been since 1962. Some noise mitigation would be nice and...
Colin and James and Mason, Thanks for your postings. Dialogue is good. Colin, thanks for your gentle suggestion about the separate email list. Preaching...
I agree. Thank you Don for bringing this all to our attention. Sometimes we all need a gentle reminder of how what we do affects our neighbors. You also bring...
Thanks Linnea, Freya, Neil and Lisa - Using a push mower is a great idea! Never needs batteries. And the exercise is indeed a benefit, not a cost (like...
... exercise is indeed a benefit, not a cost (like delivering the Montlake Flyer). ... difference. Does anyone offer that service anymore? ... I believe the...
Thanks to the tireless efforts of Kari Olson and all of the volunteer hosts, the Montlake Garden Tour is back! Saturday, June 20th gardens are open from 1-3...
Jonathan Dubman
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Jun 20, 2009 3:19 am
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