Category Archives: Skyline Info

Greetings from Saroj

Ed note: Such a wonderful surprise to hear from Saroj who’s now serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia! Please scroll down on the document to see the full note and her beautiful pictures. For those of you who … Continue reading

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New 8th Avenue Art Project Planned

From the First Hill Newsletter (thanks to Mary M.) Ed note: A full update for Skyline residents concerning the Skybridge project is planned for February 19th. Also of note, arborists plan the necessary tree pruning on 8th Avenue which will … Continue reading

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The Balourdet Quartet

Thanks to Dan S: Getting to know “our” Balourdet Quartet.

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Some questions about DoJo

Ed Note: Make sure you send your own questions to Lifestyle! ·  Is Dojo going to be the exclusive Internet provider for the building? Can I still keep Comcast (internet + TV) in my unit and at what cost? ·  What happens to … Continue reading

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Exactly 5 years ago!

Thanks to Mike C.

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EAF – the kickoff is tomorrow Thursday October 9th

Please come to the SRA quarterly meeting to hear about how we can show our appreciation to our wonderful staff at Skyline!

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The Skybridge is Coming! The Skybridge is Coming!

Don’t miss the update on Thursday in the PPH at 10:30 AM. You’ll learn about the bridge design, 8th Avenue art works, construction considerations and much more. The project management team will be presenting.

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Skybridge approval on City Council Agenda Tuesday April 8th

Ed note: The approval of Skyline’s skybridge is finally up for vote by the City Council this coming Tuesday–after making it through multiple sub-committees. It expected to pass (hopefully). If interested you can tune in to watch the proceedings live … Continue reading

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Skybridge Recording – Skyline’s presentation to the City Council’s Transportation Committee

If you’re interested in watching the presentation and discussion a few days ago, it can be VIEWED HERE. (Note: you can fast forward through the part of the discussion about light rail if you wish).

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Skybridge on the verge of final approval

Today 25+ Skyliners went to City Hall to support the skybridge project connecting the Cascade and Olympic Towers across 8th avenue. The presentation to City Council’s Transportation Committee was well received and the comments, particularly from Councilmembers Hollingsworth and Kettle, … Continue reading

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Positive outlook for a Skybridge!

At our last update meeting, the progress report from the Skybridge Committee team was very encouraging. The project goes for approval to the Seattle City Council Transportation Committee and to the Council itself in early 2025. The full documentation can … Continue reading

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A water spill safety suggestion

It’s possible to shut off all the water in your apartment We’re all acutely aware of the problem of potential of water damage in high rise buildings. Several years ago, after water issues, we obtained water sensors that beeped loudly … Continue reading

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Dunk the Director!

Roger and others get cooled off at this fun charity event! A $50 bucket of ice!

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January Skyline quarterly residents’ association meeting – on video

Thanks to Put B. and the staff To find the recent SRA quarterly meeting, one scrolls down to the section titled “Videos” on Caremerge and expands it to show subtitles.  One of them is 2023 Videos, with a blue highlight … Continue reading

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4th-floor garden at Skyline West

In case you missed the reception…. Looking northeast toward 8th Ave.

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Different Masking Rules for retirement communities?

It seems our age group was less vulnerable to the delta variant last summer but is 2x more vulnerable to winter’s omicron variant. Variants will keep coming, as long as so many people resist vaccination and keep socially mixing. The … Continue reading

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The external elevator from 1 to 4

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The Vending-machine parking garage in Skyline West

Here is what you see on the West-B2 level:

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The southern skyline of Skyline

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Raising the crane at Graystone (800 Columbia)

This last weekend, likely on Saturday Sunday morning or later this week, weather permitting, they will be inserting two four more sections into the tower crane, raising the top by four eight stories. Most of the action can be seen … Continue reading

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Skyline West from Skyline East

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Book Giveaway Donations Start Today, August 8th

See the earlier, full announcement on this page. Bring the books you wish to donate to the 4th floor and drop them in the donation box under the grand staircase opposite the Olympic Dining Room entrance. We are accepting donations … Continue reading

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Americans are overdue. It’s time to embrace the Bidet and toss the TP

By Sasha von Oldershausen in the New York Times Ed note: We have bidet toilet seats in both of our bathrooms. Several manufactures now make them to fit the standard toilet. Maintenance helped us with the installation. Europe and Japan are … Continue reading

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Les and Lucy – a new address

Just FYI, long term residents Les and Lucy McCants have moved to Aegis Gardens in Newcastle on the Eastside. They have a nice large 1 BR apt. Address: 13056 SE 76th St.; Newcastle, WA. Les can be reached on his … Continue reading

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Up it goes – craning our necks

Thanks to Mike C., “Not my kind of work!”

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