The best suggestion I can make for the success of Townsy Cafe is to not permit screen names, but to require actual human names of posters, and their photos.

Over the course of the pandemic, as a...

Left over from a small house project. Free for the taking. One inch thick, reflective surface on one side.

I found this to be a low-key, but very thorough explanation of the underlying complexity of our biology - not specifically focused on Covid, but providing deep background on viruses.
...

The setup routine for our new TV let us scan for over-the-air stations. We hooked up the cable to our rooftop antenna and were surprised to find that we were getting some OAT channels from the...

A neighbor on Wilton Avenue reported having her catalytic converter cut away from her Prius two nights ago between 2 and 3am. The muffler shop I visited today said he had several Sebastopol customers...

Question for Barry:

Some sites (e.g. Reddit) have a feature that allows a user to block posts by another user.

Is that a feature you could implement if the WACCO community wanted it? It would...

On April 24, KRCB subscribers were asked to rescan our TVs because the station's signal moved from UHF to a VHF frequency.

We did the lengthy rescan--twice--and now cannot get the station at all....

Anyone have a pull-up bar they’re not using?

Any suggestions for rental cabins in the Sierras?

Prefer low-key, old-time traditional places, not on reservoirs or big lakes that host jet skis and powerboats.
Not looking for high-end resorts...

https://www.waccobb.net/forums/waccobb/keep90days/2019-12-29_22-56-20.pngI would like to receive recommendations for aikido instruction in or near Sebastopol.

Internet searches turn up outdated...

I've found two businesses in Sebastopol that offer shredding, both charging $1 a pound. Perhaps this is as cheap as it gets, but does anyone know of a less expensive source in Santa Rosa or elsewhere?

I'd like to occasionally rent a camper van to go fishing or visit the Sierra. I don't use one frequently enough to justify buying one, unless I got an incredible deal.

I have an excellent driving...

Thought I would pass on this experience.

A friend went in to a local (chain) tire shop for tires and was told that when the car was up on the lift the mechanic "noticed" that their brakes were...

Some friends have asked for a recommendation for installation of a grab bar in the shower.

If there are Feldenkrais classes in Sonoma County, preferably West County, I'd like to know details--when, where, cost.

Thanks!

Last Friday, on our way to a restaurant in Petaluma, my wife slipped and fell as she crossed the street. Bracing herself against the fall, she hurt her wrist badly. In the restaurant, we asked for a...

Looking for an affordable tree trimming service to deal with tree branches hanging over the road.

Looking for a referral for either Dungeness crab or combo (crab plus rockfish) trips out of either Bodega Bay or someplace else close.

We've had one really bad party boat trip out of Bodega Bay...

I would appreciate referrals to a Sebastopol-area gutter cleaner.

Thanks.

In past years, we have seen swifts flying down chimneys at dusk about this time of year--it's a magical thing to observe.

This year, we haven't seen them at the locations they visited before;...

It's time for our 2002 Prius to have some cosmetic work: the paint is still good, basically, but it is oxidized/chalky, and it has tiny spots of mold. I contacted Pristine Auto Detail on Piner Road,...

I'd appreciate contact information for any local builders of tiny houses, or for that matter, anyone who has one or is building or acquiring one, or is open to renting space to someone with a tiny...

I'm making some small planter boxes and am looking for what I call "barn wood"--weathered old pine/fir/redwood boards. Don't need much, 1x4, 1x5,1x6 pieces of any length. I can pick up.

Take the turnoff to Goat Rock State Park and park at one of the turnouts as you drive up the hill. Paths lead down to the rocks, which are favored by practicing rock climbers. On the other hand, it...

We just got back from a trip and would like to show some friends what in the old days were called the "slides" of our trip. This used to mean people sitting around a room (not huddling over a...

Today we were visited by someone from SFE California--the business card they left points to www.sfeenergy.com. The man asked to look at our last PG&E gas bill, which seemed harmless. He pointed out...

I'd go to Santa Rosa Computers on Piner near 101. I'm an IT professional but leave hardware to people who do it all day, and they're very, very good. Prices are reasonable, turnaround great. They may...

Has anyone who has installed the Sonic gigabit fiber router been successful in accessing content they couldn't reach before, like over-the-air or cable TV or other free content? Feel free to reply...

Has anyone had a good experience with fast, inexpensive satellite Internet service in the West County?

I don't want to name names, but a friend has moved into a new house on Jonive Road and is...

I'd like to hear people's experiences with the best (non-bagged) compost available locally.

I need a couple of yards and have heard mixed opinions already about good and not-so-good sources.
...

Hi.

Today we got a phone call supposedly from a company in San Diego that said they were getting peculiar messages from our devices and that they needed to have us examine some of our settings....

Last time I took my truck to Grab and Grow for organic mulch, I paid for half a cubic yard, but had to bag it myself. It took about 24 bags. I'd like to split a new load with someone; I don't need a...

El Nino is coming, and we need to replace a downspout that has clogged with oak leaves in winters past.

Would really like to have a referral to someone who can do this for us at a reasonable...

I have some lessons learned for people who are planning on installing a graywater system--both technical information and also our experience with local Sonoma County contractors.

Please feel free...

We're looking for referrals to a computer consultant comfortable with both Windows and Mac.

Some friends need basic assistance--getting a decent mail tool installed, configuring the monitor for...

Hate to put these encyclopedias in the paper recycling bin, but I'm not even sure it's a complete set, and it would cost too much to ship them to a faraway school. I'm sure the library has no use for...

Mohu offers an indoor TV antenna with a claimed range of 50 miles and an outdoor one claiming 60 miles.

See www.gomohu.com

Has anyone tried one of these? I'm wondering whether they would pull...

Can anyone recommend a local bakery that makes gluten-free bagels and bread that don't taste like cardboard? Or, second-best, a line of baked goods available in grocery stores?

Thanks.

Kevin

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https://www.waccobb.net/forums/waccobb/keep90days/2014-01-20_14-35-20.pngI'd like to try to find a place in Sebastopol to get my hair cut. I've been going to the chain places in Coddingtown because I...

We have an old 40-foot section of sewerpipe that we need replaced, and are looking for someone reliable.
We're open to having either an individual or a company do the work. We're in downtown...

The Old World Carolers, in our 28th season, meets Thursday evenings in downtown Sebastopol Sept.-December only. We specialize in beautiful, haunting, and rare European holiday music from the 12th to...

Call for singers: BASS, BARITONES for THE OLD WORLD CAROLERS

https://traditionalfun.org/OWC_2009_sm.jpgThe Old World Carolers, in our 28th season, meets Thursday evenings in downtown Sebastopol...

Does anyone have a suggestion about a good person or business that does kitchen countertop installations?

We've picked out the material we want to use, but need a professional to install it.
...

I see referrals to upholsterers, but they are dated.

Can anyone recommend a reputable upholsterer in the County? Thank you.


Kevin

I need a little help sorting through the many yoga offerings in the Sebastopol area.

I am a senior, new to yoga, in generally good health, and would like to alternate my
gym resistance training...

A friend who decided to drop AT&T didn't realize that Sonic requires DSL users to use AT&T.

She loves Sonic, but her AT&T bill got huge. Has anyone had a good experience with another
phone...

I heard a reference on the radio to a local plumbers' union and their apprentice program.

I'd appreciate having contact information.

Has anyone, particularly anyone in the Sebastopol area, had experience with Roku?
https://www.roku.com/

The attraction to me is that it's hardware that you buy (for not a lot of money, even
for...

Not looking for an expensive modern place, but something near some water where we can swim, fish, hike, kayak. Like to be at elevation, 6,000-feet plus--Sierras, Marble Mountains, Trinity. We'd...