Question 1

Approach

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Enter the alley between 38th Ave S and 39th Ave S from the South Dakota (north) end of the block. At our rear staircase you will see a large "Fire" sign and a smaller lighted sign that reads "4114"

In the front you'll find a curving staircase to the sidewalk with a mailbox and lighted sign that both read "4114"

For details about public transit, parking, or other transportation see entries in the Transportation section below

Question 2

Baking Dishes, Large Bowls, Large Measuring Cups, Food Scale

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Lower, large corner cabinet in pantry

Question 3

Baking Pans & Cutting Sheets

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Cabinet under the oven

Question 4

Bath Supplies

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Body gel, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion are provided in small packets on the shower wall. More are available if you run out

Question 5

Bed - Fold-Up

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Your bed can be folded up to clear floor space and create a large desk. The process is fairly simple but does involve overhead lifting and so requires due care to keep everyone safe. If you would like to put the bed up please let us give a brief demonstration

The mattress and bedding will remain intact while folded away, but pillows must be removed from the bed. Items on the desk can remain on the desk when the bed is folded down so long long as they are no more than 11″ tall

Question 6

Bidet

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To activate the bidet pull up on the main handle just like a faucet

The twist control selects between two different nozzles with slightly different aim

This bidet does not have hot water so the temperature control has no effect

If you activate the bidet with nothing over the toilet it will spray water out into the room

Question 7

Boats - Ferries

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Seattle

The Seattle ferry docks are downtown along the water front with routes to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton

From bus route 7 you’ll want the stop at Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way. From light rail line 1 you’ll want Pioneer Square station

West Seattle

The Fauntleroy docks in West Seattle have routes to Vashon Island and Southworth

From bus route 50 you’ll want to transfer to bus route C at 35th Ave SW & SW Avalon Way and then exit at Fauntleroy Way SW & SW Barton St

WA state has ferries departing from other docks around the region. Some ferries require reservations for vehicles

Question 8

Boats - Water Taxi

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The water taxi docks are downtown along the water front with routes to West Seattle and Vashon Island

From bus route 7 you’ll want the stop at Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way. From light rail line 1 you’ll want Pioneer Square station

Question 9

Bottle Opener, Corkscrew

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Drawer right of the microwave

Question 10

Bus - Route 50

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Route 50 runs east-west between Alki Beach in West Seattle and Othello Station to the south. It meets light rail at Columbia City station (S Alaska St & Martin Luther King Jr Way S)

Service is every 30 minutes

The westbound route stops on this block at S Genesee St & 39th Ave S and the eastbound route stops one block east of here at S Genesee St & Cascadia Ave S

Question 11

Bus - Route 7

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Route 7 runs north-south between Rainer Beach and Downtown. It meets light rail at Mount Baker station (Rainier Ave S & Mount Baker Transit Center)

Service every 8-20 minutes

Both northbound and southbound buses both stop 3 blocks west of here at Rainier Ave S & S Genesee St

Question 12

Candy

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There is a candy jar on the counter between the living room and kitchen. You may eat this candy

Question 13

Cars - Parking

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The room includes one reserved parking space in the alley behind the house. Best access is from the north end of the block at South Dakota St

This parking space is large enough for most full-sized cars, but it is a tight spot. Only the driver-side and rear of the vehicle are accessible when parked so passengers should disembark before parking. When parking please pull forward to avoid blocking the alley, try to avoid the tree at the front of the space, and remember to set your parking brake

Additional parking, as well as parking for large vehicles, is available on nearby streets. All local streets have free parking on at least one side and usually have plenty of spaces available; the most accessible spots are often along South Dakota St

Question 14

Cars - Rental

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Rental cars are available from a local Enterprise storefront. They are open weekdays and usually require reservation. They do not accept weekend returns

Seattle’s main Rental Car Facility is open 24/7 and is more likely to have available cars without a reservation. It is accessible via shuttle bus from the airport; take Link light rail line 1 to the SeaTac/Airport station and catch the shuttle bus from there

Question 15

Cars - Services

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Seattle is served by traditional taxis, flat-rate car services, and the usual app-based services like Lyft and Uber. For a complete list of licensed providers see the city's website

Some traditional taxi companies in Seattle are:

For pre-booked trips consider a "flat rate" provider, particularly for travel to and from the airport. These are often the same companies as traditional taxis, but they operate under different (cheaper) rules for pre-booked trips

Question 16

Charger - Bedside

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Near the bedside lamp you’ll find a USB charger. It provides up to 100W (enough for laptops) on the USB-C PD port and up to 18W (fast charging) on the USB-A ports. Cables are available upon request

Question 17

Charger - Vanity

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On the left side of the vanity you'll find a combination power strip and USB charger. It provides up to 30W (enough for many laptops) on the USB-C PD port and up to 18W (fast charging) on the USB-A ports. Cables are available upon request

Question 18

Compostable Plates & Cups

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Lower, large corner cabinet in pantry. These items are compostable if kept separate from other (non-organic) trash

Question 19

Cooking Utensils, Small Measuring Cups & Spoons

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Drawer under the microwave

Question 20

Cooktop

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We have a 4-burner gas cooktop. Some of the burners work better than others; the left-front burner is usually easiest to use

To light a burner press the knob down and turn it all the way to the end stop. This will enable full gas flow and activate the ignitor, which you can hear rapidly click. After a second or two the flame should catch and light the burner, after which you can set the gas level as desired

When done turn the knob all the way back off

When using the front-left burner the exhaust fan will automatically activate. To activate it manually use the toggle switch near the gas knobs

Question 21

Counter

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An easy place to eat or have a work surface is the counter between the living room and kitchen. There are stools under this counter if you’d like to sit

Question 22

Cups, Plates, Bowls, Food Storage Containers

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Upper pantry cupboard. They are all microwave and dishwasher safe

Question 23

Dishwasher

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We have a dishwasher next to the sink. All of our dishes, pans, etc. are dishwasher safe. Please try to load your own dirty dishes; you do not have to run the dishwasher, but are welcome to do so

To run the dishwasher first find a soap tablet in the bag under the sink. Install the soap tablet in the soap dispenser on the door of the dishwasher and close the dispenser. Then close the dishwasher door until it latches and press the “Start” button twice (slowly) to begin a cycle

Question 24

Door Lock

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Your room door has a keyed lock, just like an exterior door. From inside the room press the button on the knob to lock to door

If you'd like to lock your room from outside please ask for the key. This same key can also be configured to unlock the exterior doors, if you prefer physical keys

Question 25

Door Locks

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The front and rear exterior doors both have keypads next to them on the wall. Type your code there and press the enter key at the bottom

If you enter the wrong code the keypad will buzz at you. Wait for the lights to turn off (a few seconds) and try again

Both exterior doors lock automatically after a short delay. Be sure you have your door code when you leave. To lock the doors immediately press the enter button on the keypad

To leave from inside turn the large black knob to unlock the deadbolt

Physical keys are available upon request, if you'd prefer not to use the keypad. A physical key is also available for your interior room lock

Question 26

Escape

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Dog will leave the house if you leave the door open. Please be mindful of this when coming and going. They will not rush past you to get out, but they come up to the door, and they will exit if the door is left open and unattended

Question 27

Fan & Window

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The window fan is controlled via on-device touch buttons or the remote control or the remote control located on the shelf near the overhead light switch. This fan can blow in or out and will automatically seal the window when turned off. It has 4 speeds in both directions

If you’d like to open the window release the security latch on the left side of the frame. When the window is open the fan will be less secure; please try not to knock it out

Question 28

Fires

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Propane Fire

We have propane fire table available. See the Extras page for current fuel prices

Wood Fire

We have a wood-burning fire pit available. See the Extras page for current fuel and cleanup prices

Outdoor Heater

We have a propane heater available. It provides flickering fire light and mild heating. See the Extras page for current fuel prices

Question 29

Food - Stocked Supplies

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Please help yourself to tea, coffee, hot chocolate, bottled water, condiments, spices and seasons from the fridge, kitchen and pantry

Also feel free to use the compostable (disposable) plates, cups, utensils, and paper towels, in addition to the reusable dishes

Please respect that your room does not include meals or snacks. We are often able to provide food at reasonable costs. See the Extras page for some commonly available items, or let us know what you want stocked

Question 30

Food - Storage

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Please feel free to store food or medicine in the refrigerator or freezer, or on the counter in the pantry. Dog will not disturb food stored in these places

There are food-safe, microwave-safe black plastic containers with clear lids in the overhead cupboard that you are welcome to use (or even to take home) for food storage

Question 31

Food Processor

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Very sharp. Do not hurt yourself

Question 32

Forks, Knives, Spoons, Straws

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Top pantry drawer. The metal and silicone items are dishwasher safe. The bamboo and silicone items are microwave safe. The bamboo items are compostable, if kept separate from other (non-organic) trash

Question 33

General Use

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You are welcome to use the living room

We will often be in this space, as will Dog. We often work from this space, or use the projector here

While we are accustomed to a quiet working environment on most days we have our own space if we want it. You are allowed to imagine more active uses of the space

Question 34

Hot Pads & Mitts

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Drawer left of the cooktop

Question 35

Hot Water Kettle

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There is a hot water kettle on the counter in the pantry. Add water at least to the minimum line indicated on the kettle. Place the kettle on the base and plug in the base. Press “Power” to turn the device on. Press “Prog”, then use the “Temp” button to select the desired temperature, and then press “Prog” again. The kettle will begin heating immediately, will beep when it reaches temperature, and will maintain temperature for about 15 minutes before turning off automatically

Question 36

Light

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The bathroom light switch is located just inside the door. It is an on-off switch if you single-click, or a dimmer if you press-and-hold. It will remember the last dimmer setting when turned off and back on

If the bathroom light is flashing rapidly (rave mode) it has lost its settings. It can be returned to normal operation by turning the light off then using three clicks of the top button in a tap-tap-hold pattern. After holding for a couple of seconds the indicators on the switch will illuminate and the overhead light should return to normal (non-rave) operation

Question 37

Light - Back Door & Garden

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The light at the back door is controlled from the switch just inside, near the door knob

On the same light switch, use the smaller button in the upper right corner to control the colored lights around the yard and stairs

Question 38

Light - Bedside

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The bedside lamp can be controlled via on-device touch buttons that set the brightness directly with the large slider or cycle through settings for color temperature and sleep timer

The lamp base includes a Qi charger, for use with devices that use wireless charging

Question 39

Light - Closet

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The overhead light in the closet is motion activated. A physical switch on the device lets you turn it off entirely or turn it on without motion sensing

This light is mounted with a magnet and can be removed simply by pulling. To re-mount press it against the metal strip on the ceiling. If this lamp is not charged please let us know and we’ll swap it out with one that is

Question 40

Light - Colored

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The colored light above the bed is controlled with the remote control or the remote control located on the shelf near the overhead light switch. The color and brightness of this light can be adjusted, or it can cycle through all colors, or it can be turned off

Question 41

Light - Overhead

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The overhead light switch is located behind the door, inside the book shelf. It is an on-off switch if you single-click, or a dimmer if you press-and-hold. It will remember the last dimmer setting when turned off and back on

You can also control the overhead light from the wall switch on the latch side of the door. This switch is sometimes slow to react but it should work if you give it ~800 milliseconds

Question 42

Light - Porch

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The porch light is controlled from the rightmost switch just inside the front door, near the door knob

Question 43

Location

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4114 38th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

Map

Longitude: -122.284527°
Latitude: 47.565643°

Question 44

Long Distance

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Planes

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport provides commercial flights to all destinations. From link light rail line 1 you’ll want the SeaTac/Airport station

Kenmore Air provides scheduled seaplane flights from South Lake Union to regional destinations including Victoria, BC and the San Juan Islands. They also provide local sight-seeing tours

Boats

The Victoria Clipper provides scheduled service from Pier 69 to Victoria, BC. They also provide local whale-watching tours

Trains

Amtrak provides frequent routes to Portland, OR, daily routes to Vancouver, BC, and scheduled service to Chicago, Los Angeles, and the rest of the national network. From bus route 7 you’ll want the stop at S Jackson St & 5th Ave S. From light rail line 1 you’ll want the International District/Chinatown station

Buses

Greyhound provides daily routes to Portland, OR, Vancouver, BC and Port Angeles, WA and connections to the national network. From light rail line 1 you’ll want the Stadium station

Question 45

Meeting People

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Dog would like to meet you. They like people and are excited you are here. They would like to come up to interact with you and possibly touch you

You are not required to tolerate this if you do not want to interact with Dog

Dog will stay out of your private rooms unless you invite them in. Please shout if they violate this rule and we will immediately assist

Dog will frequently be present in the common rooms, but could be put away if you wanted temporary exclusive use

Question 46

Microwave

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We have a large, 1100W inverter microwave. To turn at full power simply enter a time with the keypad and press “Start”, or use the +30 button

To run at reduced power first press “Power Level”. Each press reduces power by 10%; press the button 3 times to run at 70% power. After setting the power level enter a time or use the +30 button as usual

Other useful buttons include the “Sensor Reheat” button, which heats your food until it is steaming (uses a water phase detector to sense steam), and the “Popcorn” button which has a good guess about how long to cook microwave popcorn

When done press “Stop” or open the door to turn off the microwave

Question 47

Name

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Shanda calls Dog “Cookie”

I just call them “Dog”

Question 48

Other Animals

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Dog does not like other animals very much. Please do not bring pets. If you bring a service animal please be prepared for tense, supervised interactions between our animals

Question 49

Outlets

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On the wall near the sink you'll find a GFCI socket that can provide up to 15A of AC power

Question 50

Outlets - Bedside & Closet

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On the closet side of the bed near the floor you'll find a power strip attached to the bed frame. A smaller power strip is available on the window side, behind the beside table. There is also an outlet in the closet behind the bed. Together these sockets can provide up to 6A of AC power

Question 51

Outlets - Vanity

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On the left side of the vanity you’ll find a combination power strip and USB charger. It provides up to 12A of power via the AC sockets

Question 52

Oven

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We have a gas oven with touch controls. Set a baking temperature by pressing “Bake Temp”, then turn the dial select the desired temperature. Once the correct temperature is displayed wait a couple of seconds for the oven to beep and start heating

The oven also has a broiling mode, which cooks with flame from the top down instead of via ambient/bottom heat. It can be used in much the same way as an (upside down) grill. To use this mode press “Broil” and then select “Hi” or “Lo” using the dial. Once the correct setting is displayed wait a couple of seconds for the oven to beep and start heating

When done press “Stop | Clear” button to turn off the oven

Question 53

Pans

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Hanging on the side of the oven cabinet. Compatible lids are in the lower cabinet left of the cooktop

Question 54

Payment - Cash/Card

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Buses accept cash (exact fare) payments at the front door only. Cash payments for bus fares include bus-only transfers valid for 2 hours; be sure to ask the driver for a transfer slip when paying. Buses do not accept cards

Link light rail and Sounder rail accept cash or card payments at ticket vending machines at each station

Ferries accept cash and card payments at ticket counters or vehicle fare agents at each terminal

Water taxies accept cash (exact fare) when boarding or cards at ticket vending machines at each terminal

Street cars accept cash (coins only) or card payments at ticket vending machines at each station

The monorail accepts card payments at ticket vending machines at each station. The monorail does not accept cash

Question 55

Payment - Fares

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Bus: $3

Link light rail: $3

Monorail: $4

Sounder rail: $3.50 to $5.75. Sounder fares vary by length of trip

Water taxi: $5 to $6.75. Water taxi fares vary by route

Ferries: $0-$20. Ferry fares vary by route, vehicle size, date, and travel direction; see the fare calculator for details. Pedestrian and bike fares are about $10 when leaving Seattle and free when returning. Vehicle fares, including the driver but not other passengers, are about $20 in each direction

Question 56

Payment - ORCA Card

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ORCA cards are accepted for bus, Link light rail, ferry, water taxi, street car, Sounder rail, and monorail fares. ORCA cards are available from vending machines at all light rail stations, or can be ordered from the website. Compatible phones can also be used as ORCA cards

ORCA cards are available for rental from the room host

Each traveler should have their own card. Be sure to scan when boarding or entering the platform; an unscanned card is not valid for travel. ORCA card users can board buses at any door

When paying with an ORCA card transfers are automatic and are credited between services. If you pay $2.75 for the bus transferring to light rail will only charge another $0.25

ORCA cards can be loaded with a $6 daily pass that covers unlimited use of any service up to $3 in fare (e.g. bus, Link light rail) for 24 hours. Some more expensive services (e.g. Sounder rail, water taxi) will provide a $3 credit for this pass

On Sounder rail trips be sure to scan again when leaving, to minimize the fare paid

Question 57

Payment - Transit GO

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The Transit Go app can be used for bus, Link light rail, ferry, water tax, street car, and Sounder rail fares. Transit GO can only be used to purchase tickets or single-service day passes; it does not provide transfers and cannot be used on the monorail

Be sure to activate your tickets on Transit Go before boarding or entering the platform; tickets you have purchased are not valid for travel until activated

On buses, ferries, and the water taxi be prepared to show your ticket (phone screen) when boarding. On other services be prepared to show your ticket if requested by a fare enforcement agent

Question 58

Pots, Stainers, Colanders

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Lower cabinet left of the cooktop, as are their lids

Question 59

Projector

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The living room has a large projector. It is connected to a computer that you can use with free steaming or your own video providers. It has access to a significant local library of TV and movies

We can arrange access to a BluRay player or provide other assistance with sourcing media, upon request

You may connect your own HDMI or audio sources to the system. Assistance is available upon request

You are welcome to use the projector anytime. We can often provide exclusive access if you ask

Instructions for use: Ask until I write some

Question 60

Rail - Line 1

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Link Light Rail Line 1 runs north-south from Angle Lake to Lynnwood, including stops at the airport, downtown, UW and many other points

Service is every 8-12 minutes

The closest stops are Columbia City and Mount Baker, which connect via bus routes 50 and 7 respectively

Question 61

Rail - Monorail

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The Seattle Monorail runs between Westlake and Seattle Center with no other stops. From bus route 7 you’ll want the stop at 3rd Ave & Pike St

From light rail line 1 you’ll want the Westlake station. There is an elevator directly between the Westlake mezzanine level and the monorail station

Question 62

Rail - Sounder

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Sounder trains run north-south from Lakewood to Everett during weekday peak transit times and some weekend stadium events

From bus route 7 you’ll want the stop at S Jackson St & 5th Ave S. From light rail line 1 you’ll want the International District/Chinatown station

Question 63

Rail - Street Cars

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Seattle has two street car routes

One street car runs along First Hill. From bus route 7 you’ll want the stop at S Jackson & 12th Ave S, or from light rail line 1 you’ll want the International District/Chinatown station

One street car runs along South Lake Union. From bus route 7 you’ll want the stop at 3rd Ave & Pike St. From light rail line 1 you’ll want the Westlake station

Question 64

Refrigerator

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We have a full-size refrigerator and freezer that you may use to store food or medicine. We will leave your items alone and ask that you do the same for ours

Feel free to use condiments from the fridge including mayo, mustard, BBQ sauce, horseradish sauce, tartar sauce, hot sauce, etc. Most of these are available in one of the lower two drawers of the fridge

House Manual

Access

Approach

Door Locks

Location

Appliances

Cooktop

Dishwasher

Food Processor

Hot Water Kettle

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Rice Maker

Toaster

Bathroom

Bath Supplies

Bidet

Light

Outlets

Shower

Toilet Paper

Towels & Washcloths

Tub

Window

Bedroom

Bed – Fold-Up

Charger – Bedside

Charger – Vanity

Door Lock

Fan & Window

Light – Bedside

Light – Closet

Light – Colored

Light – Overhead

Outlets – Bedside & Closet

Outlets – Vanity

Temperature

TV

Vanity

Dog

Escape

Meeting People

Name

Other Animals

Snacks

Stealing Food

Walks

Kitchen

Baking Dishes, Large Bowls, Large Measuring Cups, Food Scale

Baking Pans & Cutting Sheets

Compostable Plates & Cups

Cooking Utensils, Small Measuring Cups & Spoons

Cups, Plates, Bowls, Food Storage Containers

Food – Stocked Supplies

Food – Storage

Forks, Knives, Spoons, Straws

Hot Pads & Mitts

Pans

Pots, Stainers, Colanders

Sink – Dish Soap

Sink – Hand Soap

Sink – Water Filter

Living Room

Candy

Counter

General Use

Projector

Seating

Transportation

Boats – Ferries

Seattle

West Seattle

Boats – Water Taxi

Bus – Route 50

Bus – Route 7

Cars – Parking

Cars – Rental

Cars – Services

Long Distance