Five Things: First Friday in October Edition

[scarlettina]

Meteorologists say it's going to be a wild winter in the Pacific Northwest this year. Oh joy. On the other hand, it might be the perfect excuse for me to buy a new winter coat. My old one is black and shapeless. Its main attributes are that it is warm and waterproof, certainly key advantages for this part of the world, but I admit to wanting

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[jaylake]

Maize maze...?

[scarlettina]

Precisely. Pretty corny, eh?

[irrationalrobot]

Aw, shucks.

[varina8]

There's a kernel of humor in that.

[irrationalrobot]

11:30-2:00 at Magnusson Park is the Harvest Celebration, which doesn't have a Corn Maze but has a little petting zoo, Cider Press, Scarecrow making, and Caspar Babypants whom you may remember as the lead singer of the Presidents of the United States of America.

[prettyshrub]

As for coats, might I suggest you check out second hand stores. Goodwill etc just requires that you get lucky, but some consignment shops have some pretty fancy duds at affordable prices.

[joycemocha]

I second this recommendation for resale shops. Value Village is another surprisingly good source if you get lucky. One of my friends has had a lot of luck shopping at the Bellevue Value Village.

[varina8]

On the coat topic, I'd be up for a field trip to the Redmond Goodwill and Value Village. I've heard they're both great for clothes. I'd even be willing to drive.

[singingnettle]

Well, if you're in the DC/NY area, let me know? We can at least perhaps catch up for coffee. And you're welcome to stay here if you're going to be in DC.