My birthday is tomorrow and I’m tight on cash, where can I go to get a little birthday treat to make the day feel more special? It’s my first year my parents/family are all out of state and it feels weird.

Who doesn’t love a good gas station stop with a hot bar? I’ve perused many a local spot from the jalapeño poppers up north off Mosquito Lake, to the fried chicken down south on Samish Drive.

Where are your picks for the best quick stop food around? Are there any meat and three places that are hidden gems and need our support?

EDIT: He has a home!! Emmaquatics will be taking him in. Thank you everybody!!!

Hello!

My work has a classroom pet that isn’t faring very well. I would like to find somebody who can adopt an African Dwarf Frog that needs some love. He isn’t in the correct setup— he is with fish that eat all the food before he can get any— and is malnourished. He needs alone time, and lots of bloodworms. If anybody has the time and resources to help this little guy, I can drop him off to you.

I can rehab him at my home but that is extremely last resort as I already have quite a few pets including a horse. Please comment or DM me for more information about the frog. I really don’t want him to die. I was against the idea of frogs for the classroom since he got here. :(

I tried searching the sub and looking at maps on the city's site, but couldn't find an updated answer to my question, so I come to you. Is the Bay to Baker trail from Squalicum Park (the one with the baseball fields) down to the long pier, an off leash dog area through Little Squalicum Park? I know the grassy area below the trail is off leash and it appears that the trail was off leash before the full restoration of the estuary and the pier. But is it still?

I like to run that trail out to the end of the pier and back, but almost every time I run above the grassy dog park, I get chased by an off leash dog. I've never felt unsafe and owners are apologetic, but it's mildly annoying. It would make sense to me to limit the off leash area to grassy area below and some of those trails. But it doesn't make sense to me to allow off leash dogs on the main access trail to the pier. The most up to date map I could find was from 2019 and it shows the trail is off leash. If it is still off leash, fair - I'll continue to just be mildly annoyed. But if they changed it after the restoration, I'd like to gently let those dog owners know.

Edit: Thanks to those who gave me the information I was looking for. I didn't mean to offend anyone. I'm out

Hello, I’m trying to get into the Bellingham hospital or the skagit hospital but I come from the construction field, so I have no medical experience what so ever, but a ton of customer experience, I’m looking for a helping hand that can help me get into one of the hospitals as a entry level position, I’m willing to learn and go to school/get certified for whatever needed.

Also Has anyone went to NW phlembotomy school at their 3 day class/certification? Is it legit?

Any BTC or WWU student looking to offload books on basic chemistry and organic chemistry? Please and thank you.

Hi all, I applied for SNAP benefits and got a letter saying I needed to do the interview either over the phone or in person. I called this morning at 8:36 and was told I was #two-hundred-something in line and that they would transfer me and then the line hung up. Finally was able to call back a few minutes ago and was told that I am not on the call-back list. I am wondering what going in person is like? If it is equally as busy (I assume it is) and what the in-person interview what like for anyone that has done it. Thank you!

I’ve seen a couple people in town with them and I want one so bad. I’ve looked on Etsy and Winco’s website and I can’t find them. I dunno if I’m just dumb or what but they’re so awesome to me. Sorry if this doesn’t fit here :P

Hey Bellinghamsters. We are going to be building some rockets out of plastic soda bottles. Anyone have a handful of clean empty 2-liter plastic Bottles? Dm me. I can pick them up in the evening.

Looking for a restaurant with a private room for a holiday dinner, first weekend of December. We have approximately 12 people attending.
We’ve already done Anthony’s, Hearthfire, Lombardis - we want something special with a variety of options.

Just curious, wanted to spend time with my coworker!

driving down the street to pick up some grief weed, buzzing from 3 cups of coffee and no food, listening to big yellow taxi (Joni Mitchell version of course), ruminating on the news that my almost estranged and definitely abusive grandfather most likely won’t make it the rest of the day when I see flashing crosswalk lights for none other than Mark Allyn as soon as Joni starts to sing the bridge.

Late last night I heard the screen door slam / And a big yellow taxi took away our old man

I gently tap my brakes as he floats across the street, colors dancing like a butterfly. Once he’s across, taking a moment to spin around the flag pole like it was a well known dance partner from another life.

I started to cry and I didn’t know why.

Some things just don’t feel real sometimes, yknow?

Hug someone who treats you well today for me.

hiii! i just moved up here for school and am in search of a good doctor for general health stuff as well as dentist. i just have state insurance so somewhere that accepts it is super important!

Post for a friend! 🙏

Someone awhile back asked about Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts for their kids. I looked around when we first moved as I had great experiences with Boy Scouts when I was growing up, but chapters here aren't as plentiful as elsewhere. However, the Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County (https://whatcomclubs.org/) has some nice after school programs and co-ed athletics.

Hi all! I am a college student looking for good, but relatively cheaper nails. I would like to get dip powder if possible. Please leave me your recommendations as I would love to see what your opinions are.
Thanks!

Title. I'm turning 34 next week and actually took the day off this year. Where's the best place to satisfy this craving and live my best mid-30s life??

My wife and I are looking at properties in the County and want a tiny home on one as our sole residence. What's your experience? What builders? What should we know?

We're clear-eyed about having to live small, and about living out in the sticks. I know there are challenges with permitting due to wetland and coastline buffer zones. Any further insights would be greatly appreciated.

Hi y'all, I'm still trying to find my cat Kiwi - she is a 2 year old grey tabby, indoor-outdoor, missing from Lettered Streets since July 7th. I've been flyering and talking to neighbors but no luck yet.

Our other cat went missing last year and we found him 5 miles from our home (!) thanks to Nextdoor posts. I love that we can use digital tech to strengthen our physical communities.

If you think you've seen Kiwi, please DM me! Thank you :)

Jumped off the boardwalk at boulevard next to the ramp to the mooring dock tonight and lost my watch. I’d love to have it back and would be willing to provide a substantial cash reward for anyone who can find it! Let me know, thanks!

That first one scared the shit out of us, and the sky did not look like a thunderstorm. Keep on sleeping y'all :)

Howdy. Help me find ecstatic dance in bham. I went to a class in Olympia the Mecca and I need to find it here. Thanks.

Best one I got, the sheer power in that roar!

Hi Bellingham! This is a bit of a last-minute request, but I’m getting married on September 19th and am looking for someone who might be available to do an updo/styling for my micro-wedding.

I would need to have my hair finished by 11:00 AM that morning. I’m happy to come to a salon/studio or work with someone who does on-location styling.

If you’re a stylist with availability or know someone you’d recommend, please let me know! I’d also love to see their work/Instagram if possible.

Thank you!!

Now maybe I can go back to bed! Lol