Recommended services, products and other

Favorites

The services, products, and other offerings listed below deliver outstanding quality or performance, in my opinion:

Page updated January 1, 2023

Auto

Mequiars — Cleaners, polish, wax and more for auto exteriors and interiors.
Chemical Guys — Cleaners, polish, wax and more for auto exteriors and interiors.
Griot's Garage — Its In-Line Water Softener & Deionizer eliminates and reduces water spots left on your vehicle due to water that's "hard" and full of minerals.

Wigens Hats — Fine wool hats made in Sweden.
Filson — Very high quality clothing and accessories for the outdoors.
Goorin Brothers — Guys and gals caps and hats crafted in the U.S.
JGilbert — Guys and gals boots and shoes; $$$ but comfortable.
Tecovas — Guys and gals western-style boots, accessories; well made and very resonable $$.

Symmes/Wicks House, Lewiston, MT — Built in 1908; owners Charles and Carole Wicks are delightful; 5-star meals.
Summer Creek Inn, Rapid City, SD — Excellent base from which to visit Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Sturgis, and other; owners Dan and Nancy Evangelisto are terrific.

Traeger Grills — Wood-pellet-based smoker grills; built in U.S.; smoke/grill fowl, beef, pork, and a lot more.

Boarding House Restuarant (Issaquah, WA) — Salads, soups, and sandwiches. In Suite 7 in Gilman Village. 425.392.1100
Shawn's Quality Meats and Smokehouse (Maple Valley, WA) — Beef from Painted Hills in OR. Great customer service.
Golden Steer Meats (Bellevue, WA) — Quality meats and friendly service.
Northwest Cellars — Your custom wine label on quality red and white wine.
Icicle Ridge Winery — Family owned and operated in Peshastin, WA; featured on NBC's Today Show.

Tribute to Pacific Northwest Bands — The rock band in which I performed is recognized.
The Kingpins — A hard-driving Victoria, BC, Canada blues band featuring Hank Lionhart. A fun-loving band of veteran musicians who play '50's/'60's R&B plus some of their own originals.
Blue Hearts Duo— Traditional and original blues featuring Hank Lionhart.
Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band— Based in Victoria, BC and plays at hotspots on Vancouver Island.
Keith Scott —Chicago-based blues/rock guitarist. Performs often in the northwest.
Michael Bublé (last name pronounced "boo-blay") — Outstanding vocalist from Vancouver, BC.
Diana Krall — Fabulous jazz pianist and vocalist from Vancouver Island, B.C.
Dusty Strings (Seattle, WA) — Quality stringed instruments.
Music Works Northwest — Non-profit; for all age groups.
Bake's Place (Bellevue, WA) — Live jazz/blues with intimate dining.
Pearl Django — Gypsy jazz. Group formed by Neil Anderson (formerly with the Wailers).

Bandon Dunes — Ultimate golf resort (Five 18-hole courses plus nine-hole par 3).
Ecco Golf Shoes — Superbly designed and extremely comfortable, upper-end cost.
Sun Mountain Carry Bags — Nicely designed and comfortable.
Kangaroo Motorcaddie — Top of the line; great customer support.

Boeing Classic — Volunteers are needed to help run this award-winning tournament, which has raised over $13M for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Centers and other Seattle area charities. If you have a passion for golf or are interested in helping in any way, your time and energy will be valued and appreciated by all. I have volunteered for the tournament from 2005 through 2022 (and registered for 2023) and found the experience to be one of my most-rewarding ever. For details contact the Boeing Classic at:

Web: www.boeingclassic.com
Phone: 425.292.3050