What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington?

PeteK · 02-12-2013, 09:03 PM

I'm here for a job interview tomorrow (I am currently employed, just looking for something better). Never been here. Seems nice enough. Any one ever been to Wenatchee? Any thing I should do while I'm here?

matthew bear · 02-12-2013, 09:06 PM

Hey Man, I live there. It's cool I suppose. PM me if you wanna meet my crazy assed pit bull

Or you know, whatever...

Skiing is nice here. with stevens and mission ridge right here, you can have a good time.

matthew bear · 02-12-2013, 09:09 PM

Also, cafe mela is our local venue for music primarily.right in the middle of downtown on wenatchee ave. they might have something going on tomorrow but i'm not sure.

matthew bear · 02-12-2013, 09:20 PM

AW hell, for that matter, do you want some abelskivers? Brian will be so jealous!

PeteK · 02-12-2013, 09:26 PM

Dafuq is a abelskiever?

Is Cafe Mela a bar with live music?

I had dinner at some hole in the wall called Leo's Bar and Grill. Pretty decent lasagna

matthew bear · 02-12-2013, 09:29 PM

Mela is a coffee shop with some booze as well. they host most of the live music around here. as for abelskiver:

How To Make Filled Pancakes - Ebelskivers - YouTube

It's the talk of the forum is all!

matthew bear · 02-12-2013, 09:31 PM

seriously though, it's an OK place to be. we have some fun microbreweries with tap rooms. I would actually buy you a brew. hope you interview goes well.

SoWhat? · 02-12-2013, 09:33 PM

Good luck on your interview!

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PeteK · 02-12-2013, 09:37 PM

Well the job is actually in Chelan but I figure I'd live in Wenatchee if I get the job. I looked at real estate in Chelan and it looks crazy expensive

Torren61 · 02-12-2013, 09:38 PM

Are you trying out for the state's weed taster position?

PeteK · 02-12-2013, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torren61

Are you trying out for the state's weed taster position?

Well if I'm tasting it anyway, I may as well get paid!

Actually it's at a dam. I'm a power plant operator looking to switch from coal to hydro

matthew bear · 02-12-2013, 10:04 PM

ah... wells or rocky reach?

Yeah chelan is crazy to live in, maybe entiat?

PeteK · 02-12-2013, 10:54 PM

Wells. It sounds like a pretty sweet gig if it works out.

morrow · 02-12-2013, 10:59 PM

PeteK · 02-12-2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morrow

What's that about?

matthew bear · 02-12-2013, 11:05 PM

That's what we do here, rope swinging freaks...

Dr.Distortion · 02-12-2013, 11:24 PM

Ah' I've got land in Chelan.
It takes about an hour to get from Wenatchee to Chelan...
Don't be supprised to see Steve Howe there.

PeteK · 02-12-2013, 11:49 PM

Yeah I talked to a bartender tonight that said a lot of the Seahawks and Mariners have houses in Chelan

matthew bear · 02-13-2013, 12:07 AM

slash too.(plays that riff AGAIN)

PeteK · 02-13-2013, 12:45 AM

Wait, so you're saying living in Chelan gives you Slash tone? I'm there!!!!

carydad · 02-13-2013, 07:01 AM

Went white water rafting there once...

Dr.Distortion · 02-13-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteK

Yeah I talked to a bartender tonight that said a lot of the Seahawks and Mariners have houses in Chelan

Steve Howe, guitarist from the band Yes...

PeteK · 02-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Well, the interview went pretty good I think. It sounds like the position won't be immediately available, but sometime in the near future. They sounded like they wanted to hire me and said they would email/call me as soon as the position is available. During the interview, the plant manager did say he prefers people to live within 1/2 hour of the facility though it is not a requirement. But I got from Wenatchee to the facility in about 45 minutes. It really looks like a great place to work. I hope they contact me when the job becomes available.

I checked out quite a bit of the area. Chelan looks badass but expensive. Looks like a lot of cool shit to do in the area with hiking, biking, snowmobiling, skiing, jet skiing, fishing, hunting. The whole area seemed real nice and particularly bike friendly which I like since I ride a lot. The only downside would be if I didn't live in Wenatchee, there really weren't a lot of other viable options that wouldn't include me living in the boonies.

I'm getting a gut ache stressing out just thinking about having to move though! Plus I have a house to sell in a shitty market. And I'm not very social outside of work so moving to a new city is a nerve wrecking prospect to me. But this opportunity is way too good to pass up!

matthew bear · 02-13-2013, 11:18 PM

The hwy on the east side of the river has a few neighborhoods that sit in between East Wenatchee and chelan... sun cove I think it called? Also, try listings in Manson outside chelan. A little bit more reasonable I believe. it sounds like you're outdoorsy...that is perfect for this area. you can bike this mofo easy too, as we have a loop trail on the river that'll connect you to the town.

Oh, and the dam is a lot closer to brewster/ pateros... but I wouldn't wanna live there myself.

PeteK · 02-13-2013, 11:35 PM

Yeah, Brewster and Pateros didn't appeal to me much since there is nothing else up that way. I wouldn't mind the east side since it would be close to Chelan and Wenatchee. I drove around Manson this morning. It looked as nice as Chelan. I imagine anything with a view of the lake is crazy expensive though. I'll have to start looking at some real estate online. If I get the job, I'll most likely rent something cheap while I get to know the area and hopefully my house here in Chehalis will sell.

sonar1 · 02-14-2013, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteK

...whole area seemed real nice and particularly bike friendly which I like since I ride a lot...

I liked Wenatchee c 1972-1973 when I worked on Colombia River Power project seismic jobs there and at Chelan. Later I worked in the Tri-cities area.

I thought the roads were well maintained and cool for riding, and even had my '72 Yamaha XS-650 air-freighted out from Boston. Loved those roads!

PeteK · 02-14-2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonar1

I liked Wenatchee c 1972-1973 when I worked on Colombia River Power project seismic jobs there and at Chelan. Later I worked in the Tri-cities area.

I thought the roads were well maintained and cool for riding, and even had my '72 Yamaha XS-650 air-freighted out from Boston. Loved those roads!

Actually I was talking about a pedal bike.

But actually, the area gets like 300 days of sunshine a year. A motorcycle would be nice...

acstorfer · 02-14-2013, 06:51 AM

It sounds like a great area. Hope it all works out for you!

PeteK · 03-01-2013, 07:49 PM

Holy $hit! This might happen! They emailed me this morning to tell me the job is available! It's still not a sure thing, but it's looking pretty good!

matthew bear · 03-01-2013, 09:00 PM

nice!

if you have to come over for a follow up interview or something, I'd check out cafe Mela for local music... I believe they have a "website" on something called the inter-web.

02-12-2013, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? I'm here for a job interview tomorrow (I am currently employed, just looking for something better). Never been here. Seems nice enough. Any one ever been to Wenatchee? Any thing I should do while I'm here? Stratottack likes this. __________________ I never finish anyth

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Hey Man, I live there. It's cool I suppose. PM me if you wanna meet my crazy assed pit bull Or you know, whatever... Skiing is nice here. with stevens and mission ridge right here, you can have a good time. Joeydego, River and Shred Astaire like this. __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Also, cafe mela is our local venue for music primarily.right in the middle of downtown on wenatchee ave. they might have something going on tomorrow but i'm not sure. __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? AW hell, for that matter, do you want some abelskivers? Brian will be so jealous! __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? seriously though, it's an OK place to be. we have some fun microbreweries with tap rooms. I would actually buy you a brew. hope you interview goes well. __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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SoWhat? Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,685 Thanks: 176 Thanked 52 Times in 18 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Good luck on your interview! . Stratottack likes this. __________________ "They say I'm lazy, but it takes all my time." - Joe Walsh

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PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Well the job is actually in Chelan but I figure I'd live in Wenatchee if I get the job. I looked at real estate in Chelan and it looks crazy expensive __________________ I never finish anyth

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Torren61 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay San Francisco Posts: 8,972 Thanks: 520 Thanked 579 Times in 155 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Are you trying out for the state's weed taster position? Shred Astaire, Stratottack and TeaForTwo like this. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/torren61/prs-santana-se-demo "There must exist certain words in certain specific order that would explain all of this. I just can’t ever seem to find them." Walter White

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? ah... wells or rocky reach? Yeah chelan is crazy to live in, maybe entiat? __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Wells. It sounds like a pretty sweet gig if it works out. __________________ I never finish anyth

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? That's what we do here, rope swinging freaks... __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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Dr.Distortion V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Woodinville Wa. Posts: 3,304 Thanks: 26 Thanked 80 Times in 26 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Ah' I've got land in Chelan. It takes about an hour to get from Wenatchee to Chelan... Don't be supprised to see Steve Howe there. River and Stratottack like this. __________________ Today, things are more like they used to be, than they've ever been before ...

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PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Yeah I talked to a bartender tonight that said a lot of the Seahawks and Mariners have houses in Chelan __________________ I never finish anyth

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? slash too.(plays that riff AGAIN) __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Wait, so you're saying living in Chelan gives you Slash tone? I'm there!!!! __________________ I never finish anyth

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PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Well, the interview went pretty good I think. It sounds like the position won't be immediately available, but sometime in the near future. They sounded like they wanted to hire me and said they would email/call me as soon as the position is available. During the interview, the plant manager did say he prefers people to live within 1/2 hour of the facility though it is not a requirement. But I got from Wenatchee to the facility in about 45 minutes. It really looks like a great place to work. I hope they contact me when the job becomes available. I checked out quite a bit of the area. Chelan looks badass but expensive. Looks like a lot of cool shit to do in the area with hiking, biking, snowmobiling, skiing, jet skiing, fishing, hunting. The whole area seemed real nice and particularly bike friendly which I like since I ride a lot. The only downside would be if I didn't live in Wenatchee, there really weren't a lot of other viable options that wouldn't include me living in the boonies. I'm getting a gut ache stressing out just thinking about having to move though! Plus I have a house to sell in a shitty market. And I'm not very social outside of work so moving to a new city is a nerve wrecking prospect to me. But this opportunity is way too good to pass up! __________________ I never finish anyth

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? The hwy on the east side of the river has a few neighborhoods that sit in between East Wenatchee and chelan... sun cove I think it called? Also, try listings in Manson outside chelan. A little bit more reasonable I believe. it sounds like you're outdoorsy...that is perfect for this area. you can bike this mofo easy too, as we have a loop trail on the river that'll connect you to the town. Oh, and the dam is a lot closer to brewster/ pateros... but I wouldn't wanna live there myself. PeteK likes this. __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Yeah, Brewster and Pateros didn't appeal to me much since there is nothing else up that way. I wouldn't mind the east side since it would be close to Chelan and Wenatchee. I drove around Manson this morning. It looked as nice as Chelan. I imagine anything with a view of the lake is crazy expensive though. I'll have to start looking at some real estate online. If I get the job, I'll most likely rent something cheap while I get to know the area and hopefully my house here in Chehalis will sell. __________________ I never finish anyth

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acstorfer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Florida Posts: 8,935 Thanks: 157 Thanked 207 Times in 57 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? It sounds like a great area. Hope it all works out for you! __________________ Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and you just cost him a six pack a day!

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PeteK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 26 Thanked 51 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? Holy $hit! This might happen! They emailed me this morning to tell me the job is available! It's still not a sure thing, but it's looking pretty good! Caleb likes this. __________________ I never finish anyth

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matthew bear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the bank of the Columbia river Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 107 Thanked 36 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What do you know about Wenatchee, Washington? nice! if you have to come over for a follow up interview or something, I'd check out cafe Mela for local music... I believe they have a "website" on something called the inter-web. Caleb likes this. __________________ hello friend, do you like abelskeivers?

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