About Kirkland's Rose Hill

Tracy Stephens of Coldwell Banker Bain in Kirkland has lived in Rose Hill since 1989. Rose Hill is one of the most affordable communities in Kirkland 98033, along with Bridle Trails Kirkland. Both Rose Hill and Bridle Trails Kirkland are in the Lake Washington School District with Kirkland Schools on the Elementary and Middle School Level in these neighborhoods primarily feeding to Lake Washington High School.

Often people think one needs to spend a million dollars or more to live in Kirkland 98033. Not so! There are many affordable houses and neighborhoods. You just have to know where to find them. Often the most affordable and best homes are scooped up quickly, even when other homes are sitting on market for 180 days or more. So be sure to set up an account at www.CBBain.com so that you will receive an email when new listings come on market.

Have you ever craved McDonald's French fries? Well I did and it all started when I finished my open house in the Rose Hill, Kirkland area, and I was so hungry that I was tempted to go to the Costco store off 85^th street and buy a hotdog and a pop for $1.50, but due to long lines I settled for McDonalds. I was on my way to pick up my last open house sign and I could smell the fries.

It then reminded me of when I would go to this specific McDonald's after school and buy only fries (lets not forget the sauce, BBQ & ranch) and devourer them for lunch.

So, I picked up my sign and went to the drive thru and ordered a combo # 6. It was a Crispy BLT Chicken sandwich, large fries and coke, plus the "sauce". I pulled up and they took care of my hunger needs really quick. I parked the car in a stall and started to soak the fries into the BBQ sauce and then into the ranch.

I felt as if I was re-living my high school years. The high school that I went to is Lake Washington High, just a few blocks south of McDonalds. I hardly eat McDonalds, maybe once every two-three years... but WOW! I needed the fries and the coke today.

Here are a few pictures of the McDonalds that I went to and used to go to when I was in high school.

I will try the McCoffee later... I heard that they make GREAT lattes.

Go and try the Fries and tell me that I'm right.

I wanted to share this great feeling with everyone, and don't forget to stop by your nearest McDonalds and try their fries with "sauce'.

Question for you that are reading this post;

Do you think McDonalds makes the best fries?

I think they do, but if you disagree and feel that someone else makes them better, let me know by posting a comment.

Freddy

I really like shopping at my local Kirkland Safeway store, Live Search Local: Safeway Stores located at 12519 NE 85^th St, Kirkland WA 98033. It is actually located on Rose Hill, in Kirkland. I guess that I am partial to Safeway because I have learned their products, their specials, and their similar layouts in Safeway stores from Alaska to Arizona.

The employees at the Kirkland Safeway store nearly always call me by name during checkout. They usually ask me if I want help with my groceries out to the car. That is rare customer service these days.

Best of all, they are not pretentious. They offer good service at a fair price, which is what most people with bills and mouths to feed need. It is always nice to chat with one of the local high school kids on the way to my car.

If you are moving to Kirkland, I recommend giving this neighborhood grocery store a chance for your business.

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