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I found one of these on my car, and another 4-5 on my street.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_12:46:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "62ecd255693b2330bcacf4a102739b86", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860228": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"Mid-riff\"?  Just like in an editorial from The Onion?  That's so Ballard.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_13:04:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "50a375851ec3f33f48b3b687ad84cb25", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860229": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Previously they were planning on replacing the Westlake location with a new gym. Maybe the economy is taking its toll on La Fatness as well.  You would think they must be  a highly leveraged company to be able to build multimillion dollar gyms and charge $30 a month dues. Wonder how many members they need per location to hit their break even point. I wouldn't be surprised if they started raising their membership fees.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_13:20:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "Ballardog", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860230": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thank god Ballard is going to finally get a real gym. that other one ,oly club. feels like you are working out in someones house. chopped up rooms. if you are worried about anybodies break even point, i would worry about the old ballards gym.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_14:01:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "b283543c00d0fdc4727b68a595d83838", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860231": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I say no way they make it.  Ten bucks says they close that location w/in 5 years.  Prove me wrong.<br><br>Ballard Health Club for me.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_15:12:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "boardbrown", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860232": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I really don't get this \"finally a real gym\" stuff. While I'm not a fan of Olympic Health Club, it is the real deal - multiple rooms not withstanding. And the Ballard Health Club is a great affordable gym. And there are several private trainer locations in the immediate area. <br><br>So what constitutes \"a real gym\"?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_16:58:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "5fa4ec61a2ccf1c0b7bfdf3cfa133dc3", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860233": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh and I'm with boardbrown on this one...<br><br>5 years sounds about right.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_17:00:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "5fa4ec61a2ccf1c0b7bfdf3cfa133dc3", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860234": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm excited about the new gym.  $30 a month with a pool.  Right now, all I care about is a pool.  I wish I had a flyer on my car.  I'd like a little information.  Anyone have the number?  Can't find any info online.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_17:47:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "6e63b174d3f5d2a1085fe0c253c512a0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860235": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I love OAC, i hate those big 1 room gyms..to many people", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_17:48:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "5c60fdd7aae4d782008e3b046b003c93", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860236": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I love OAC too, lovingly referred to as the \"old fat people's gym\" around my house.  OAC is a real gym for real folks--I like that I don't have to be young and skinny to feel comfortable there.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_18:07:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "0660a8326eb7c203989575c455a8624b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860237": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You should plan a all day field trip. maybe go to freemont or downtown and see what a real gym looks like. i am not sure about the \"old fat peoples gym\". nothing is wrong with old and fat. thats good to have, just as long as they are there to work out and just not there to sit around on the machines and drink vodka with there gatorade. Isn't that gym suppose to turn into a hotel?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_19:12:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "b283543c00d0fdc4727b68a595d83838", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860238": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "A teeny bit off topic.  Is that escalator going in over by the Trader Joe's Ballard's first escalator?  I can't think of another building in the village that would have one.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_20:28:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "8d212a203e5b5e73846957508b3875b2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860239": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "hot sauce, I've heard that they are going to build a whole new facility real soon...in the same spot.  But that was 6 months ago, so I'm not sure what the hold up is about.  My guess is that it's about money.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_20:33:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "boardbrown", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860240": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The thing with OAC is that it is very comfotable, people are their to work out, not check out or be checked out. Ive been to those meat market gyms where the guys are all on steroids and the chicks are all playboy models. Besides, i like supporting the ballard gym, not  La fitness..the starbucks of the gym world.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-26_21:08:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "5c60fdd7aae4d782008e3b046b003c93", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860241": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "OAC &gt; Ballard Health Club.<br><br>Too many guys at Ballard Health Club who openly flaunt their penis &amp; hardons while on machines. Once some guy repeatedly kept letting it flip out while on gear. Lots of folks also don't wipe up after, too.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-27_02:07:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "082afb8ab65fd67c4debdac6447a5220", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860242": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "$30 a month? I'm leaving Ballard Health Club. Most of the folks at BHC don't realize spandex is a privilege, not a right.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-28_02:21:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "30065348768b26bab2e2aac68af65448", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860243": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "OAC is a great gym! The money stays local, they have great trainers and classes, and the facility is quirky and comfortable.<br><br>Soulless behemoths like LA fitness/Bally's/24hr gyms may be OK when you are a starving student...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-28_17:47:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "mamaC", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860244": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "You can see my fat ass in spandex every gym day.  Why?  Because its comfortable, I can work out in it and I like it.  <br><br>I don't care if you don't like seeing my fat ass in spandex.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-28_18:02:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "a12304ca01a2c4f30691220abf027782", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860245": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ballard Health Club has great people there. I've been a member since it opened, mainly due to its price. But it is cramped, the ventilation is horrible, during the summer the whole place is a sauna, the locker room is filthy, the aerobics room is small and has huge columns in the middle of it, and the new color scheme is dreadful.  I hate to leave a local business after so many years (hey, I've done my part to help them out). But I MISS racquetball so much and the new LAF will have four courts. The plan I signed up for includes towel service for the same price I pay now for no towel service. There will be a juice bar, which works great for me. Plus, the pool and basketball court, neither of which BHC has, will be there if I want to use them. If they only last 5 years, at least I won't be losing money in the process. I'll miss the wonderful people at BHC, especially Jade and MJ, but it's time to try something new and get a lot for my money.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-30_19:21:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "d9d6761ff0dc4446eb03b2904b447b4c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860246": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "PS. I guess I should mention that I'm a Trader Joe's fanatic, so having it right there will help streamline my shopping, allowing me to only by two or three days' worth of food at a time, thus avoiding some of the waste I experience now from buying too much and not using it all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-11-30_19:23:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "d9d6761ff0dc4446eb03b2904b447b4c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "1 year ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860247": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Go to  whatever gym you want.. but people stop knocking down people that go to the gym .. . I am always happy to see overweight people at a gym and applaud them for being there.   I try to smile and support them there so they enjoy their time and have a good experience at the gym and come back.   If a person has lost 50 pounds and wants to wear spandex ... let them... you don't have to look at them...   <br><br>I am a big LA Fitness fan and am waiting for them to open.. See you all there!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-12-06_14:59:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "bffdde2db28e4f9c751e80869fe0980b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "12 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860248": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Just curious,... has anyone signed up yet?  And if so, how are the rates?  I'm hearing as high as an initial fee of $300 and then $35/month after that.... and then as low as $45/month without the initial fee.  Sounds like it's not going to be a cheap membership... due to it being a Signature Club... ?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-12-16_16:39:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "39ea7e76030c1be79164647e9225c175", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "11 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860249": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey RunRun...My name is Nick and I am a membership counselor for the new Ballard club. If you have questions about membership or about the club in general, please feel free to contact me.<br><br>206-501-7249<br>myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard<br><br>I'd be happy to help you in any way that I can.<br><br>-Nick.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-12-17_16:09:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "11 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860250": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm a member in Bellevue and was told I would have to pay an additional fee over the $29/mo I now pay to use this 'signiture' club.  What's up with the 'signiture' part Nick?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2008-12-24_20:21:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "062030cc95fcdd4882d2da467c2847cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "11 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860251": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Tony,<br><br>Happy New Year!<br><br>LA Fitness wanted to create a premier club that would further enhance their members' workout experience. That said, this club has chosen to incorporate  luxury amenities that you won't find at most other LA Fitness facilities.<br>-Towel service(found at select locations)<br>-Juice Bar(found at select locations)<br>-Cardio machines enhanced with personal TV screens.<br>-Wi Fi internet access<br>-Business/Computer center<br>-Upgraded locker rooms<br>-Electronic locking system on all lockers<br>-Yoga studio (in my walk-through of the facility I haven't seen where this will be yet).<br><br>It is also a $20 million dollar facility.<br><br>I hope that helps in regards to your question.<br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-01_12:32:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "11 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860252": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thanks for the info Nick.  I like L.A. Fitness.  Its a clean, comfortable place to workout.  I do, however, feel a bit of intrepidation regarding the price negotiation.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-03_14:35:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "062030cc95fcdd4882d2da467c2847cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "11 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860253": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nick,<br><br>When is the Ballard LA Fitness scheduled to open?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-05_12:03:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "806fb5a03091060b6cc2c4a516c8901c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "11 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860254": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I just signed up and got my official bar code. The guy who signed the paperwork told me the gym is opening on January 15th.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-06_14:57:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "d06095ffdebc940b8e35b50cb168ae06", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860255": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Just signed up. I feel I'm over paying but the location is very convenient and I like the pool and bball court.  I signed at $99 rev plus $49 per month. Anyone else want to post their fees?  They've been climbing each week according to the guy who set me up....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-09_10:12:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "a6edca4df1a3d54d7d54f87183b7fab1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860256": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Question for J (or anyone):  I joined LA Fitness in Sep, paid $199 for family membership + $29 per person per month.  I just signed up for Ballard -- had to pay $99 per person, and $49 per person per month.  I thought I got a discount on the sign up (credit for $199).  Is this true?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-10_12:55:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "655d4cf6e090618991235fe294c4f7cc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860257": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "FYI, I was a member in AZ and moved here over a year ago and they constantly were trying to tell me they had to \"upgrade\" my membership and wanted to charge me a $99 one-time fee plus increase my monthly fee from $25 to $35. Problem was, all the LA Fitness facilities in Tucson were exactly like the one in Bellevue, brand new and great equiptment and the Westlake center is a heaping pile of crap... I could not justify spending more money to work out on ancient equipment and oh yeah, their basketball court is now warped to the point that you can't even play on it and the drinking fountain was out of order. When I asked for some justification on the increase and the set up fee (since i've been a member for ever!) they had none.<br><br>I called my old home gym in Tucson and they informed me that as an LA Fitness member you are granted 1 complimentary transfer to any LA Fitness in the country, no questions asked. When I found this out I was so pissed off at the Westlake branch that I called Bellevue and had them handle my transfer and they did, like they were supposed to, unlike the Westlake people that just tried to rip me off!!!<br><br>So my new membership is supposed to be for any LA Fitness in the state of WA, hopefully management at the Ballard location is better than Westlake...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-11_23:24:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "97aaaf4d17ce0f859167abdc0837ad76", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860258": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Is anyone else really annoyed that the new LA fitness in Ballard has taken their money and is STILL not open?  How many times have they postponed the opening?  I D/C'd my memberhsip at OAC at the end on November, because I was told the LA gym would be opening mid December.  I want some sort of compesation!  It's now not supposed to open until March!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I called and they offered that I could work out at the crappy Westlake facility, but I purchased an \"Exclusive\" membership, not a half ass one....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-12_15:58:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "09c4bdbe767f230fd7e57c66bbed6dcb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860259": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "One thing to keep in mind; I believe existing members can pay a $5 usage fee.  So if I only go to Ballard once a week, its a breakeven for me, as it would otherwise cost an additional $20 per month.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-13_01:39:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "062030cc95fcdd4882d2da467c2847cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860260": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Not till March. Seriously? If there is someone out the who represents LA Fitness can they PLEASE make a website to keep us updated or at least update that little MySpace page someone made to let us know what is going on! I thought it opening tomorrow.... :(", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-14_16:31:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "d06095ffdebc940b8e35b50cb168ae06", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860261": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "After reading that post I called LA Fitness and they assured me that the Ballard club will definitely open on January 22nd.  Let's see...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-14_19:02:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "655d4cf6e090618991235fe294c4f7cc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860262": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nick, <br>My boyfriend and I signed up late last spring at the Westlake fitness center and were told that our membership would be good at the new Ballard location and that it would open in August.  I tried to go to that gym but it was terrible and so we have put our memberships on hold.  I am worried by other people's comments about being charged more when we were promised that it would be the same.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-15_01:31:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "a68829cdbf7d41304bf37f6553c2e36b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860263": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I signed my family up in October for the $199 up front and $24.99 month rate (&amp; $7.99 kids club) and was promised that the Ballard club would be open 12/15.  I have been working out at the Westlake gym or all the way up on 135th &amp;Aurora (they have daycare for my daughter) for the past few months which is a big inconvinience.  I was told the day I signed up that it was the last day to get the special rate I got, but I actually called back the next week and then the week after that saying I was someone else looking into a new membership and each time they gave me the same rate.  I was blatantly lied to initially to get me in the door.  I spoke to the manager who apologized, but didn't do anything about it.  I've been in sales a long time and know that they have room to move on any rate they give you, so if they are charging you $49/month, I would definitely try to negotiate.  Most of their salespeople are newbies who probably won't be there in a month or two because they don't hit their numbers and will do just about anything to get you in the door.  I don't mean to slam them too much, but just be careful when signing up that you aren't take for a ride.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-15_17:10:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "b44ca6104bf98c631ad8bd616470b750", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860264": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hello Everyone,<br><br>Nick here.<br><br>First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their patience. I know there are many of you who have been waiting QUITE  a while for this gym to open and I want you to know that we truly appreciate your cooperation as the construction has not gone as we had intended.<br><br>I wanted to post here because I know there aren't many sources of information in regards to the club other than my myspace page and any other bits and pieces that might be floating aabout.  I hope this helps you guys.<br><br>As of right now, we are extremely close to opening the doors, but are still needing to pass a mandatory and extremely necessary elevator inspection before we can do so. Therefore, I have been told that the club opening will occur the first week in February. I know it's not what you wanted to hear (It's not what I wanted to hear either) but it's the best info I have at the moment.<br><br>I will keep everyone posted with the information I recieve as soon as I get it.<br>Also, I will be posting pictures soon in the \"pics\" section of the myspace page. That way you can see the club with your own eyes.<br>______________<br><br>For those of you who signed up with the new club and have pricing concerns:<br>The pre-sale for the club has gone in phases with phase 1 being the lowest and each phase seeing an increase in price. So each of you would be paying different monthly dues depending on when you signed up and which option you selected when you did.<br> We are currently in phase four( now ends on 1/18/09). The lowest monthly dues are currently 39.99 with a 299 registration and the highest dues are at 54.99 with zero registration. From what I have been told the goal is to have the highest dues around 65 per month once the club is open.<br>JEROME: I don't know what the manager told you and I apologize if you felt like you were lied to. What I can say for sure though is that Corporate is in control of when pricing changes as well as what pricing is. As a counselor I've been told several times that pricing was going to change on a specific day and it didn't. And on the flip side of that sometimes pricing changed exactly when they said it was going to.  It's hit or miss at times which can be frustrating for both counselors and customers alike. So again, I'm sorry for any confusion.  <br><br>MICHELE: If you're a member at Westlake, you will be able to use Ballard when you remove your freeze. No worries.<br><br>SOANNOYED aka Jessisca S (Yeah, I know it's you.hahaha): Where did you get this March info???? lol<br><br>JOSH: The pre-sale for the Ballard club is being done at Westlake. There, they are only selling memberships for the Signature club. Anybody wanting a membership at Westlake would be purchasing a Signature membership b/c once Ballard is open, Westlake, most likely, will not be in operation and all those members will be moved over to Ballard<br><br>So to clear up a few things, yes, you have access to any LA Fitness in the state, but from what I've been told, unless you have a Signature/Elite membership, that excludes Signature clubs.<br><br>Now Josh, I could be wrong about all this, but this is what I've been told and my goal here is to clear up any confusion people may be having about the new club. And because LA Fitness has made the Signature club different(in terms of access, amenities, and prricing) than the traditional club it definitely makes things a little confusing.<br><br>______________________<br><br>I hope this helped everyone. I'm sure there may be a few people who are dissatisfied with what I've passed along today and I completely honor what you are feeling. I just kindly request that you keep in mind that I am simply the messenger. A membership counselor who is trying to keep the public informed where there is a lack of information.<br><br>All the best to everyone,<br>-Nick<br>myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-17_12:55:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860265": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LA Fitness needs tons of customers to be successful.  With the economy being bad, if they have a quiet opening, I'm sure the prices will drop.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-17_16:29:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "062030cc95fcdd4882d2da467c2847cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860266": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi All,<br><br>I am a fitness counselour at LA Fitness as well and am happy to answer any questions about memberships, amenities, etc.<br><br><br>Alyx", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-17_20:20:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "7e389735f5525cc21d3592ed30e4315c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860267": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I meant \"counselor\" sorry I must be tired..  <br><br>If anyone has anymore issues let me know.. just in case Nick needs help", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-17_20:41:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "7e389735f5525cc21d3592ed30e4315c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860268": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have been an LA Fitness member 2 times.  Both times I joined via Mill Creek.  The second time I joined was cheaper then the grandopening presale.  I told them I wanted to be able to use the Shoreline club until the Ballard opend (07).  I pay $29.  Now I find out that this club is going to be Elite and they want to charge $20 more a month plus $99 one time fee.  If I had canceled my membership end of last year I could have rejoined in Dec. for $399/$34.99 mo which would have cost me $118 more the first year but would save me $180 a year after that.  When I talked to Rachel at Westlake who is apparently the operation manager for Ballard she was unhelpful and basically told me tough luck.  I called corp as well and no one seems to know what is going on.  While I have talked to a couple nice people (Nick and someone at Mill Creek) no one can explain to me how a new presale member can get a better deal then and existing member. Based on rejoining last time I think they are going to throw out more deals after they open (like Jermoe said).  I am surprised to read that Westlake members will be able to use the club (???)  I'm going to wait and see.  OAC is putting out a lot of good deals like free year for returning members and that will probably be cheaper then LA Fitness Upgrade.  I don't care about all the extra services the Signature Club offers.  There gym in Shoreline is just plenty.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-18_02:17:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "604666295343c232a2606f900b435393", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860269": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I went to the review center for the la fitness aurora and 130th location to enquire about when the ballard location would be opening, since i own a small business in ballard.  Mind you, this was four months even before the aurora location opened.  They said join now at this great price and you will be good to go  to multi locations throughout the state, including the ballard location.  Seeing as how this was the primary club i was interested in, my wife and i joined.  I also must add that i sent employees as well as many others.  Seth the general manager was a nice guy and this was a good deal.  Another employee, who lives very close to the ballard gym, was going to join for the price i paid.  They said that was fine but if you join for this price you can go to any club.  She said that's great as long as i can go to the ballard location.  Fast forward a year and five months and i was told just five days ago by the general manager that our membership would not transfer and was going to cost 2o-25 dollars more per person per month.  We would be able to go two weeks though for free.  Management at the aurora location, and also the booth at ballard fred meyer, said it was not their fault because they had only recently found out that the club would be signature and more expensive.  I said that if i wanted that there were two fine clubs( Denali, Olympic) to already to choose from in the ballard area.  I think this was total bait and switch and deceptive advertising when they were selling these memberships.  I cannot be the only one who has been taken like this.  They need to do the right thing and do what they said they were going to do.  Is there anyone else who was taken like this?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-18_15:57:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "26281218394e12905003cae9021c1211", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860270": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That is almost exactly what happened to me.  In early September I paid for a family membership, $199 sign up for 2 people plus $29 per month because I was told at Aurora 130th that this would entitle us to use the Ballard club when it opened \"in November 2008.\"  I endured the push-backs on the opening date until December when they applied the full effect of their bait and switch and announced that this would be a \"Signature Club\" and that each person in the family would have to pay an additional $99 sign up plus $20 more per month ($49) to use the Ballard Club.  I signed up because they said that if I waited the price would be going up.  I was also told that when the price went up it would include a $299 per person sign up fee.  Well, so much for that.  I wonder if we might have a class-action suit in the making if LA Fitness fails to honor its promises?!?   Like you and me, companies are supposed to keep their promises.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-21_09:28:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "655d4cf6e090618991235fe294c4f7cc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860271": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That is exactly what happened to me only I joined in 11/07 at Mill Creek and they assured me I would be able to use the Ballard club with my Multi club membership. While I am sorry to hear other people are having the same experience I am glad to hear I am not alone.  Maybe the will realize they need to reconsider their marketing.  I worked out at the Mill Creek Club soon after it opened and noticed they had a ton of unhappy employees and high turnover.  Several of the trainers I workout with had no problems talking about the lack of organization and poor management.  Even their corp office in California seems to have different answers.  I agree they should honor their previous contracts.  This seems like a total bait and switch.  They told me they changed it to a signature club mid construction.  Maybe they decided they already had too many members joining Shoreline at a lower rate and they could make more money if they changed the name.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-22_00:47:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "604666295343c232a2606f900b435393", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860273": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "We're members at the Westlake one and if they close that gym AND move our membership AND increase our rates I'm going to be one peeved off person.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-22_18:34:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "2c0cc32fb2c7d296189d254aac2c324a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860274": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "N and M- you should speak with the attorney general of WA to discuss your complaints and also speak to the Better Business Bureau.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_11:18:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "a68829cdbf7d41304bf37f6553c2e36b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860275": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What do you know????  They have postponed the opening of the Ballard gym once again.  Surprise, surprise.  Sometime in February now...  Does anyone have the latest?<br>Even more annoyed now.......", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_12:45:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "09c4bdbe767f230fd7e57c66bbed6dcb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860276": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I signed up at the Mill Creek location as well under the assumption that I would start going to the ballard location when it opened.  I was told I could go to any of the gyms in the area including Ballard when it opened.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_18:45:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "dcc9e669ec32069c8142213c3f65f674", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860277": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I've driven by there and it's completely empty.  It seems that if all that's holding it up is an elevator inspection, they could put all the equipment in there.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:51:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "a68829cdbf7d41304bf37f6553c2e36b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860278": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I am very annoyed with all the misinformation about the LA Fitness in Ballard.  I belive that talking with the Attorney General of Washington to complain would be the best option to be heard.  Better Business Bureau needs to hear our complaints and file the necessary documents to prove our complaints are legitimate and valid.<br><br>I understand that these so called \"membership counselors\" believe they are doing their job, but it is unethical to continue to take money, make promises for a club that is not open.  Their delayed information on the clubs opening and continued deception is absolutely not right. Their practice of attaining new memberships does not seem right.<br><br><br>They have little kiosks set around town using \"scare tactics\" to sign up, or the membership dues will increase!!  In Dec I  was quoted as a new member:<br> 0 down, 44.99 a month of course with first and last months due <br>99 down 39.99 a month <br>199 down 34.99 a month<br>299 down 29.99 a month.  <br><br>I would be curious to see what they are now!  They say they have Phases that they go through, but I would like to know what Phases other people were signed up  for, and to see what people are being told what it would cost them to upgrade their memberships.  The more information we have, the better we will be to uncover what they are actually telling people.<br><br>With this economy to ask for almost $60.00 in dues, to have towel service, a juice bar, TV's....is it really all worth it??  In 5 or 6 years, they may even go under.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-25_16:40:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "182aa2e4ff3caf5ec37f0896c0f7abad", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860279": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The gym is now opening March 28, 2009", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-25_22:51:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "bffdde2db28e4f9c751e80869fe0980b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860280": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Well I will see if I have time today to call the AG.  Perhaps it would help if some others also called as well, especially those of you who have been now told your memberships will increase.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-26_10:39:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "a68829cdbf7d41304bf37f6553c2e36b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860281": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Most of these organizations like LA Fitness try to to take the power of the consumer away from you by showing bunch of glitzy stuff and getting to buy on impulse.<br><br>For those of us who have not given them money yet,  just wait about 3 months after they open.  If the gym will be mostly empty, they will have no choice but to be much more flexible and drop their prices.  Just like they continually run membership add-on specials right now.<br><br>The consumer still holds the power of the decision - they'll do everything they can to take that away from you but it's still ultimately your choice.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-27_19:29:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "5a53ae2c2d820ede1bb0ddac13b8a1b5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860282": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The rates they quoted my husband today, as a new member are:<br>0 down, 60 a month<br>99 down 55 a month<br>199 down 50 a month<br>299 down 45 a month. <br><br>I wish this seemed unreasonable, but I pay $50 at Denali Fitness, just over the bridge from this place. I think it's totally worth it for TVs to entertain my lazy ass and a clean environment where I'm not constantly worried about MRSA. Free towels, free classes...It seems steep, but it's enough to make me feel like i'm throwing money out the window if I don't go. That's just me though. I'm interested to see what LA Fitness will offer other than hard sell tactics. I want to workout, not buy a lifestyle.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-27_20:18:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "de42c12b13f07499cf477d8aca2f5817", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860283": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Okay. I'm sickened by the dirty tactics and bad business practices that I've experienced from this gym and now that I've seen other people have too.. it blows my mind. I've gotten so frustrated by the multiple push-backs (I'm getting married this summer and I was excited that at the very least, I could kick things off right on the 1st of the year..) that I called LA Fitness corporate, who told me the only info they had was that the club was scheduled to open in March. IN MARCH???!!!!! I was so confused. So I called back the sales manager Westlake, where I go. Who, by the way, is a snake. Yeah, I said it. Looks like I'm not the only one who has nearly been hooked by sleazy sales tactics: He gave us a lower rate than it looks like is being offered to most other people, and he said that if Mike didn't sign up by the time Ballard opened, it would go up. We just HAD to buy now buy now buy now!!! But who knows if he knew whether or not the club was actually going to open when he told us it was???????? He also offered us the option (out of desperation because he could see that we weren't going to buy anything that night) to pay part of the down payment then and the rest after the club opened.  Of course when I confronted him after the opening date had come and gone, he played dumb like he always does. I wish I could remember his name.. <br>Bottom line: WHY is there NOBODY who knows what the hell is going on?????? Why are there only sales people who have to relay messages? <br>WHY IS CORPORATE TELLING US BALLARD WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL MARCH? <br>WHY IS THE CLUB CURRENTLY EMPTY?<br>MAYBE BECAUSE THEY ARE USING THIS TO THEIR ADVANTAGE TO  PRESSURE US TO BUY MEMBERSHIPS NOW, BEFORE THE RATES GO UP LATER!<br>And yes, I'm pissed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_01:03:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "e16ef22758afbc41f99a890fc7668b6a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860284": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Maybe Jessie Jones from King5 would be interested in bringing his camera down the gym to interview some of these so called managers and sales reps for his Get Jessie piece.  I think LA Fitness is underestimated how unwelcomed the gym was in Ballard before construction and now they are only making matters worse by burning the people who are actually members!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_01:35:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "604666295343c232a2606f900b435393", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860285": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The only redeeming factor w/ this new gym is that they'll have a pool that will be open for lap swimming in the mornings before work, and (hopefully) isn't super small.<br><br>All I've been looking for is a pool since I graduated from college, and this looks promising.<br><br>Maybe when they go under the pool can be bought separately from the rest of the \"Signature/Special/Elite\" stuff and just be a place to go swim.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_03:47:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "187c252b498eabe7709b22c44bc705d2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860286": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This place is truly a joke, so lame!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_14:52:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "09c4bdbe767f230fd7e57c66bbed6dcb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860287": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "So I called to cancel my LA Fitness membership today and was told that I had to come down and get a cancelation form which I then need to send to the corporate office 20 days before my next billing cycle otherwise I will be charged for an extra month.  Did I expect anything less from them, like being able to just walk in and cancel or call, of course not.<br><br>Just a heads up to anyone who may cancel or change gyms so you don't get charged an extra month.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_15:39:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "b44ca6104bf98c631ad8bd616470b750", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860288": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "try denali fitness just down the street. no gimmicks. we joined in november and love it. clean and good classes. no gym or pool though.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_16:29:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "5719fd810f67f1b0f2bab51f9b85a2dc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860289": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "i just called.. they are just waiting for the city to come and take a look and then they will open.. blame the city now.. not la fitness.. unless  they are telling a story.. I like the idea of jessie checking this out for us...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_19:04:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "bffdde2db28e4f9c751e80869fe0980b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860290": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I wrote a complainte to Jesse.. maybe I will hear from him..", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_19:10:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "bffdde2db28e4f9c751e80869fe0980b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860291": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "At least Denali has its rates for monthly dues listed on their web page.  LA Fitness seems to like the switch and bait tactic for you to sign up, and when you try to confront them on their dishonesty, they play like they are dumb, or do the, \"I am sorry, I understand...your shit out of luck routine.\"  <br><br>There has to be a way to have LA Fitness be accountable!!  The power is in the consumers!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-28_23:17:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "182aa2e4ff3caf5ec37f0896c0f7abad", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860292": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Whoa. Things have REALLY gotten ugly in here.lol<br><br>...But hey, I can totally understand where everyone is coming from. Delay after delay. One thing after the next.<br><br>The good news is that the club truly IS done and we are waiting for the city to give us the thumbs up. As \"SUDS\" mentioned a few posts before mine, the club's opening is in the hands of the city.<br><br>Our head contractor is pushing for a Feb. 6th opening, but what the city decides is another story altogether.<br><br>I took pictures of the club today so that you all, as well as those following my blog on myspace, can see the inside of the facility. You can find them at <a href=\"http://www.myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard</a> in the section titled \"Pics\".<br><br>I would like to address all of the accusations being made against the membership counselors here, but I'm sure it wouldn't alleviate the tension and anger many  of you appear to be feeling. I would state simply that not all of us are \"out to get you\" and that there are those of us that truly do want to help you to the best of our capacity. I know that those of you who have dealt with me personally can attest to that.<br><br>In regards to those of you who signed up in Aurora on the promise that you would be able to use Ballard, I too will be greatly dissappointed if your membership is not honored at the new club. As of this week, a decision still hasn't been made on how this scenario will be handled, but once I know, I will post here. If Jesse has to do an investigation, so be it. I personally believe that the right thing to do is honor your memberships.<br><br>Anyway, I will keep you updated on the elevator progress and I wish you all a beautiful weekend.<br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-29_01:35:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860293": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "look forward to their february opening....definitely LAB will be the best club around town once we all get moved in...seen the traders joes soon to open too?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-29_01:42:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "a3ff0e203388938a9d7c9fa643c5d83c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860294": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "This link should work for those of you who do not have a myspace account but would like to see the pictures:<br><br><a href=\"http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&amp;friendID=435899203&amp;albumId=573182&amp;authKey=kyBE5wSY02jwbtvxAnusV4AAyAMgGGEsZDpaEjoe1Vysfp0IRiq2hh%252blk9KTQ0R2RKdQ%252bDsoGbGOAbPWAeVydXlAryjqcOFQtt%252f%252f1cY1CuE%253d\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...</a><br><br>-Nick", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-29_12:42:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860295": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Has any one checked out Denali fitness it is right over the bridge behind the QFC on Dravus.  I go there and I love it.<br><a href=\"http://www.denalifitness.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.denalifitness.com</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-29_17:21:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "5867eaf22b8879098dfacf239fd9f697", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860296": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Nick, A couple of points.  You guy's sold hundreds of people, some up to a year and a half ago, telling them that if they sign up for this great price at this gym(whatever location that might have been) you will be able to go to any club in the state, including the one in Ballard when it opens.  This included, obviously, many Ballard residents.  As stated earlier, if these people had wanted all the bells and whistles of an \"elite\" club they could have signed up at two nice clubs already in the area(Denali/Olympic).  Instead you are still giving us, \"Well there is nothing we can do, it's all in the hands of corporate of whether they bait and switch you or not\".  \"It's not our fault\".  Also, throwing out another attempted opening date, this must be the 15th one i have heard.  If you think you are helping here, I'm sorry but you are not.  Bottom line, You guys made a business deal with a bunch of people and now you are trying to renig.  Great way to present yourself to a new community.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-30_12:57:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "26281218394e12905003cae9021c1211", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860297": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was told by one person that my 14 year old could join and play basketball. Today some one else said no way they have to be 18. What is the story?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-30_15:03:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "c779af472008f4001d39df2455fe41f7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860298": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "How will we know when the gym opens?  do I need to keep driving by every day like a stalker or will there be a notice somewhere.  I feel bad calling the westlake la fitness also and asking them... anyway we can bet on when this will open .. .like the superbowl.. might as well make some money off of this .. since we are paying for the gym and not open yet..", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-31_12:18:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "bffdde2db28e4f9c751e80869fe0980b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860299": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "It looks just like all the other LA Fitness. I guess squeezing a few extra dollars out of customers is the 'signature' part.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-31_21:41:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "062030cc95fcdd4882d2da467c2847cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860300": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hidden camera investigation of sales tactics at LA Fintess in Milwaukee...<br><br><a href=\"http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/7347301.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/7347301.html</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-31_22:32:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "062030cc95fcdd4882d2da467c2847cb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860301": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi David,<br><br>I hope all is well. I know that you are frustrated like many members are, and as I stated before, I completely understand where you're coming from. You definitly and understandably have a right to feel that way.<br>What I don't appreciate is, what seems to be, an attack on my efforts to inform everyone.  I am just ending my 3rd month with the company, so while I agree that you have every right to be upset with what you were promised a year and a half ago, I was not involved with the company during that time, nor do I personally have the ability to change your circumstances.<br><br>I am simply trying to assist where I can NOW, and I'm doing that by sharing what I know.<br>No one else has stepped forward to do so.<br><br>If you feel that there is a better way for me to be of service to you, I would be more than happy to entertain your suggestions. In the meantime, in my position, dissemintating information is the best that I can do and I will continue to do so for those that are interested.<br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-01_16:22:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860302": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Patti and Suds,<br><br>Patti: Your 14 year old CAN join and play basketball. What they would not be able to do at this time is swim in the pool as there will not be a lifeguard on duty. In order to swim, due to Washington State law, members must be at least 17 years of age.<br><br>Suds: From what I was told, a huge \"Now Open\" banner will be hung from the rooftop.<br>I will be contacting all of my customers personally. If you'd like to be added to my list, feel free to get in touch.<br>Also, I will be posting here as well as on the myspace blog.<br><br>Enjoy your Sunday,<br>-Nick.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-01_16:28:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860303": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nick, how are you going to contact folks?  I would like to be contacted.<br><br>elaine (runnergirl47)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-02_10:53:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "2af180559046ee264289dc7f1f79be03", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860304": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "thanks for the investigation link.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-02_12:54:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "e16ef22758afbc41f99a890fc7668b6a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860305": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nick,<br><br>I'm one of those people who signed up at the Aurora location and was promised my membership would be honored in Ballard (the representative there said \"As long as you sign up before November 1, 2008\").  How/when will we know if our memberships are going to be honored, and why is there any question of this anyhow since so many of us were told we would have access?  Thanks for trying to clarify the situation.<br><br>Mara", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-02_15:11:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "94211669950d9ac6e2b4f5dc795d0442", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860306": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nick, I signed up 11.07 in Mill Creek.  I went in to use the gym on a free workout pass.  I told them that an LA Fitness was going to be coming to my area in a year and I would wait to sign up then.  He knew about the gym and said no problem that I could do the multi club membership and I would be set and I could use the N. Seattle gym in the mean time.  So now all these other people that signed up at N Seattle were told the same thing.  Whether I signed up at N. Seattle 3 months ago or a year ago we were all told the same thing and that should be honored.  The gym really needs to consider the revenue lost if all these people cancel vs. honoring their rate and having them continure paying their monthly fees.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-03_00:29:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "604666295343c232a2606f900b435393", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860307": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I just spoke to a man named Jim (I believe he is from Westlake club) he told me that the Westlake club is closing and all the memberships that opened there would be transferred to the Ballard club with NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. As for the openeing date, he said sometime next week. Well just have to wait and see what happens. However, Jessie @ King 5 and the AG would be great contacts in this case.....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-03_13:24:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "abe161c2317dba639fdc05aa09e7ca9e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860308": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Whew!  That's going to upset some of you...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-03_16:00:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "2af180559046ee264289dc7f1f79be03", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860309": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hi Mara,<br><br>To be perfectly honest with you, I really don't know. Because I've had soo many people ask me the same question, I' ve been trying to get an answer but I am consistently told that \"corporate hasn't made a decision\". I don't know how or why it's taken this long to make a simple decision, but this is where we are. I just hope that they do the honorable thing. Otherwise, I believe I will be looking for employment elsewhere.<br><br>That being said, Kay, I agree with you one hundred percent.<br><br>2YEARMEMBER: You are correct, Jim (our GM) works at the Westlake club where I work.  <br><br>ELAINE: I will be contacting each of my customers by phone. If you'd like to be added to my list, email me at <a href=\"mailto:lafitnessnick@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">lafitnessnick@gmail.com</a><br><br>Also, For those of you that were frequent visitors, corporate has shut down my myspace page so I will no longer be posting updates there. But I am still making myself available for those of you who have questions. <a href=\"mailto:lafitnessnick@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">lafitnessnick@gmail.com</a><br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-03_18:27:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860310": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nick,<br>You're going above and beyond...I appreciate you and I know others do too!<br><br>THANK YOU.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-03_19:51:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "09095bd28d66a1e7a39859d59cad05a4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860311": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Nick,<br>I was informed by the salesperson I dealt with out of the Westlake Club that my account would not be debited until the opening date of the new Ballard location.  In reviewing my banking information, it is quite obvious that this was a blatant, hollow sales tactic as I have since been charged consecutively following my November initiation fees.<br><br>It is the vacancy of good business ethic exemplified here that only encourages people to remain loyal to the smaller recreational facilities.  While you are only a messenger, do us all a favor and call a meeting with the 'Weekend General Manager' - Steve Merrival, who sold to me and apparently many others this bunk deal.<br><br>For those of you interested in contacting Steve Merrival directly:<br><br>L.A. Fitness Weekend General Mgr.<br>Direct: 206-605-4226<br><br>I am sure he would thoroughly enjoy all of our grievances.<br><br>Nick, what is the next plan of action?<br><br>-AV", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-03_20:25:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "edeb4337a4974114092ed91b4845b38d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860312": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey AV,<br><br>If you signed up at Westlake your monthly billing should have been deferred without a problem.<br><br>If you'd like, I'd be more than happy to help you try and get things sorted, in addition to getting that money back in your account.<br><br>Email me with your contact info as well as your bar code # and I'll have our operations manager help us work on this for you.<br><a href=\"mailto:lafitnessnick@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">lafitnessnick@gmail.com</a><br><br>-Nick.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-03_22:53:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860313": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I just called Westlake and they told me mid February. This blows.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-04_14:26:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "53d5ad9f8e97d5e85bc6ba1f41134bb4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860314": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have some friends at the building department and will be contacting them to find out the issues with the elevator permit. I'm finding this very hard to swallow. <br>I also want something for being so inconvenienced and lied to! Either my joining fee back or a couple months free. I have documented 7 opening dates since I paid my dues, which was the last day and the prices were going up... Right Steve? We should each write how much we paid and what date, to see if these stories are true.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-04_22:02:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "e4825138f1f47803b0e200142641c0f8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860315": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Today when i checked in at westlake, i was told february 20th, which probly means march.  It pisses me off so much that since last year it was supposed to open every month.  Grand opening july...august...september...open before christmas for sure...wait no open by new years definitely....It just sucks being lied to.  I wonder if this is corporate's fault, and they're just making everyone there lie to the people.  Can we be honest for once?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-04_23:11:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "067eb9e206f2ee1baab4cf17696854c1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860316": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "oh and by the way, i've worked at this location before and been around for a long time.  for any new members trying to join, never except the initial down payment.  they are just tryin to jack you, bargain yourself down, and there are never \"last day sales\". LA fitness gyms are great to work out at, but dealing with membership and training managers is a joke.  I was a training manager before and quit four months later because of all the crap they tried to make me pressure people into.  I originally worked there because i was told that ballard was going to open in \"three months\" and it would be good practice before opening a new gym.  Well it's been over a year now.  We knew of projected opening dates, but were told to lie about the actual opening dates.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-04_23:17:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "067eb9e206f2ee1baab4cf17696854c1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860317": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Well I for one am wary but OAC while a great club has gotten just too much for my bank account.  If these guys can deliver for cheaper I probably will switch - unless OAC starts to counter offer ;)<br><br>Anyways looking forwards to the Trader Joe's either way!<br><br>PS - Nick I saw they took down your myspace page for not being \"corporate\"  That to me is a big flag.  God forbid someone uses a little moxie to assist people and provide much needed information.  For shame LA fitness Corp.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_00:20:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "3717483f26171b61a4e2154fb37ffbd1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860318": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Is LA Fitness Int'l, LLC ethical enough to inform the current clients (including those who've paid initiation fees as well as two month's dues) of the situation?  These continuing acts of what seems to be non-information and mis-information coming from employees of the corporation indicate this company lacks basic ethic standards.  Any reputable company would want an open line of communication with their clients.  Unfortunately this company is an exception.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_02:16:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "87f60ea777b0d9395d5d4ad7ea4be745", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860319": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "***this company is NO exception.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_02:25:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "87f60ea777b0d9395d5d4ad7ea4be745", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860320": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "As a member of Westlake, I'm VERY interested to see if they:<br>1) really do close that location<br>2) honor our current fees and just move us<br>3) OR screw us over and charge us more while closing Westlake.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_15:52:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "2c0cc32fb2c7d296189d254aac2c324a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860321": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I don't understand why someone would want to work for a company like this.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_17:36:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "e16ef22758afbc41f99a890fc7668b6a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860322": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "p.s. here's the link if you wanna send an email to jesse from king 5 news (\"get jesse\"). perhaps including the link to this blog might help. <br><a href=\"mailto:GetJesse@king5.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">GetJesse@king5.com</a> <br>maybe we can help expose some of what is going on with this corrupt company.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_17:40:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "e16ef22758afbc41f99a890fc7668b6a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860323": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm trying to find out what they have in their day care for 9 year olds. They told me it went up to 12.<br>Thanks", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_17:55:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "c779af472008f4001d39df2455fe41f7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860324": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "westlake will be closing down.  There were talks about the club turning into a salvation army store a couple months ago.  Everyone already working out at westlake will not get screwed transitioning over to ballard.  It's just everyone else at the other clubs or new members who will be getting screwed trying to workout there. <br><br>as far as working for the company, everything seems normal at first, and after some time you realize that you either have to be sneaky and lie to get commissions, or be respectful and not get as much commission and be ok with the bad pay.  I definitely did not get rewarded for being respectful and caring to the members, and that's why i had to leave that place.  But this is just talking about Westlake.  Other clubs sell themselves very well and don't have to put as much pressure on their members", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-05_18:42:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "067eb9e206f2ee1baab4cf17696854c1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860325": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I've been a member of this community for a few years (moved in after many years in Greenwood). There are clearly a lot of angry and concerned people on this thread. If you don't feel you're being heard (@lafitnessnick - great pics and thanks for all the info - I sincerely appreciate your time in all of this, Thanks.), I'd encourage you to do something about it. <br><br>I love the guy and while it'd be GREAT if he covered this -- you may not need Jesse Jones. <br><br>Call or write to corporate yourselves to tell them what you think about their operation and what they've done to erode your trust in their company. Some of you may have already done this.<br><br>LA Fitness International LLC is owned by this one private equity firm.<br><br>This link demonstrates this:<br><a href=\"http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2788059/LA-Fitness-owner-runs-down-London-operation.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2788059/LA-F...</a><br><br>This company, MidOcean, is the d/b/a name for Midocean Us Advisor Llc.<br><br>Here's their address:<br>320 Park Ave Fl 17<br>New York, NY 10022-6815 United States<br><br>Here's their phone number:<br>212-497-1400<br><br>Here are some of the higher ups you might want to start with:<br>Mark A Angelson - Chairman of the Board \t<br>Tracey Wells - Vice-President \t<br>James Edward - Virtue Member \t<br>Nik Thukral - Vice-President \t<br>Steven Novick - Vice-President \t<br>Colleen Jasinski - Office Manager \t<br><br>I'm sorry everyone is so frustrated. It's disheartening to see a community of people so put-off (one way or another), but I can totally understand. <br><br>The boots LA Fitness have on the ground at the Westlake gym are only doing their jobs and are likely being told what to say and do. I can't say much about e other gyms in the area since I've never dealt w/ them on this subject. However, I wouldn't blame any of them for this.<br><br>My wife and I have been waiting for months as with everyone else for this wretched gym to open, so we're right in there w/ you Ballard.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-06_02:42:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "ab4eefc14b0d029019bd3dde0357db82", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860326": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hey Everyone,<br><br>Just a quick post to share (if you did not already know) that the gym is not opening today. It looks likes the opening will now be going into next week.<br><br>I can hear the moans and groans already.lol, but because everything is moved in and ready to go, I'm sure you will all be in there very soon.<br><br>On another note, I have chosen to no longer work for LA Fitness as a Membership Counselor, as the position and the experience that I had there is not in line with me on a personal level.<br><br>That being said, I will continue to assist those of you who have membership issues and I have already committed to helping, but I won't be able to handle any new, incoming issues. Our best bet in that scenario is to have you call the Westlake facility at 206-283-9320. <br><br>Also, I have made a committment to my customers and followers of the blog to let them know when the club opens or is opening, and I intend to honor that committment as well. I simply ask that if you do have an inquiry about the club opening before then that you do not call me, but instead call Westlake. I cannot continue to personally field all of your calls and emails, but I PROMISE I will be posting the opening info as soon as I have it.<br><br>THANK YOU everyone for your patience and support, and I wish each of you the best in all things.<br><br>Your friend,<br>-Nick.<br><br>ps. If anyone is hiring or is in search of an articulate and hardworking (and did I mention, good-looking? ;-) ) individual for employment, I would be honored to hear from you.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-06_16:29:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "aa7153cf0a0dd35a3410789399bdeeca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860327": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Regarding GentleBlackLab's suggestion, would it make sense for concerned members to collectively send a message to LaFitness, perhaps in the form of a petition/letter with all of our names?  I don't know if it makes more sense to wait and see if we are turned away from the club or not - perhaps not since the opening date seems to be perpetually shifted further out.  Just a thought.  Anyone experienced in writing that sort of thing?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-06_23:24:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "94211669950d9ac6e2b4f5dc795d0442", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860328": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I think everyone should just cool down and if you have an issue, call corporate.  Poor Nick is now out of a job -- even though it was of his own choosing, I'm sure all the haranguing did not help him emotionally (although he sounds pretty strong).   They can't screw all of you over -- it just can't happen with this amount of complaints.  And on a final note, if you need to get Jessee -- I say Hear! Hear!  Let someone like him or the better business bureau handle it.  Or pull out and shut up.<br><br>e", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-09_10:34:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "2af180559046ee264289dc7f1f79be03", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860329": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Does anyone know if us members at Westlake need to do anything before we can be admitted to the Ballard club (assuming we'll be able to just transfer our membership, at no charge, to the new club)?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-09_18:14:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "8e9734c672f6bf79e2d7bd6d0a57ea1d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860330": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "If it pushes past March 1st I think we should picket area LA Fitness's...I mean, with the Sonics leaving I'm sure there are enough \"Beat LA\" signs collecting dust in Seattle attics...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-09_19:22:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "913da2ff82d43189518f2c07546ba054", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860331": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Well, I was going to join LA Fitness.... But now I believe I'm going to just have to give in and go to OAC. <br>I was hoping that the new LA Fitness would be cheaper and more convenient since I don't have a car, but it appears it has become a giant boil on the ass of many a client.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-09_22:25:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "120dbb201f7ea6b364b1284dbe4c0ec5", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860332": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm a member of the Aurora branch and I was just told that anyone who joined prior to Nov. 1st will be able to use the Ballard branch as far as access goes. If we would like to use the amenities such as the towel service, than our membership fee goes up to $54.00 a month. I'll bring my own towel for that.  Apparantly, this came directly from the vice-president. Can anyone else confirm this?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-09_22:55:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "4da014f52764a04b8a1b77ec1c6e41f7", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860333": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "How in hells bells would they know we're using a towel?  Geeze...I hope the transfer for us Westlake folks will be seamless with NO hassles (especially no upsells).", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-10_11:36:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "2c0cc32fb2c7d296189d254aac2c324a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860334": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I called the Aurora branch and they said that it hasn't officially been decided by corp. that existing members prior to 11.08 would be able to use the Ballard branch.  She said that they would not know until the Ballard branceh was open.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-11_22:59:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "604666295343c232a2606f900b435393", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860335": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "supposively open by next friday the 20th", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-12_11:34:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "067eb9e206f2ee1baab4cf17696854c1", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860336": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yea...so I signed up in August, and was promised the gym would be open in November. I was a very happy member of BHC, but since I travel so much and wanted to do spin classes, I thought it might be smart to switch over. I thought it would be fine enough to commute to the North Seattle location until November. I was also promised that my membership would apply to any club in Washington state...I made it clear to the dude that I was rearing to go as soon as the Ballard location opened and not once did he mention that my current rate and membership would not apply. I am seriously considering canning it all now and going back to Ballard Health Club. I miss the simplicity of it all.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-12_18:43:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "d610360c9ed5b2ee83f22e3cb2383331", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860337": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'd also like to point out that Nick seems like a total doll...Thanks for all your patience and helpful info.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-12_18:50:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "d610360c9ed5b2ee83f22e3cb2383331", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860338": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Seems like Nick has a fan club with the ladies.. he is avail... .you should hit him up..<br><br>Don't get your hopes up until the club actually opens.. we have all been promised many, many, many dates... Don't believe any dates until you see the club open...    If you def open a membership at a different club and told them that you were going to go to Ballard.. LA fitness needs to accept that.. Be aggressive if they don't!  But they will do the right thing!  If not. .there is always Jesse Jones..", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-13_00:10:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "bffdde2db28e4f9c751e80869fe0980b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860339": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh, the threats.  Oh, the angst.  If this makes you crazy, don't ever try building your own house.  The permiting, rules and contruction delays will kill you -- just as it's been killing LA Fitness.<br><br>As for promises made by LA Fit employees, sure their communication has be POOR, and they've been relying on young people with little experience, and even less real information to be their spokespeople.  In the end, you have a lot of choices in where to work out...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-13_12:20:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "09acbae9fda124ab3d502f410cba9bcb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860340": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What is this Jesse Jones you speak of? And...thanks for the advice--I plan to be firm, but kind of course in my insistent negotiation with LA Fitness. :)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-13_18:16:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "d610360c9ed5b2ee83f22e3cb2383331", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860341": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ah--Jesse Jones from King5--Gotcha. :)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-13_18:38:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "d610360c9ed5b2ee83f22e3cb2383331", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860342": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was in Bellevue's Trader Joes this morning and was told that the opening of their Ballard Store has been delayed with another 3 weeks. It is now supposed to open somewhere in the middle of March. Apparently the builder of the new construction that will house Trader Joes and LA Fitness applied for the wrong permit...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-17_18:19:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "f0c0f9426069a11a90a4c5378b8aeea8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860343": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "My (dog's) veterinarian has a sister that works for LA Fitness and she said that the problem is that they leased the second floor but not the 1st and now there's no way to GET to the club without going through the empty unleased space. <br>I just keep thinking about how corporate told me a month or two ago that their records showed the club would be opening in March. Seems like they knew all along.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-18_11:55:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "2d247fda2c1e895ff7dc5315b3383369", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860344": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The westlake front desk gal told me Friday \"officially\" the other day. I said \"Officially?\" She said \"officially\".   We'll see. ;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-18_16:17:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "269f22613bc38f026be714c145e4d6b0", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860345": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I got a flyer today from LA Fitness about the Ballard location being open...did anyone else get this?  I tried to call the number on the flyer but just got an answering machine.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-18_20:50:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "40d610f01986351289cce5eab8dcaf7d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860346": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I got one too and I called the # on the flyer and got the same answering machine.   Odd, eh?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-18_21:29:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "2af180559046ee264289dc7f1f79be03", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860347": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I got a call this week from an LA Fitness Member Service rep asking how we liked the new club. Initially, I thought it was a joke.<br><br>I explained that the club was not opened yet, and expressed my frustration. I was put on hold briefly and told the club was opening this Friday. As someone said above, \"We'll see\".<br><br>I don't know if you'll get much benefit from this, but I sent a letter to LA Fitness International headquartered in Irvine CA. In the letter I explained my concerns and asked what recourse is available for members who have joined a Signature Club yet have no Signature Club amenities available.<br><br>For those interested in trying the same thing, LA Fitness International LLC is headquartered at: <br><br>2600 Michelson Dr <br>Ste 300<br>Irvine, CA 92612-6536<br><br>or<br><br>L.A. Fitness International, LLC<br>PO Box 54170<br>Irvine, CA 92619-1300<br> <br>I believe an earlier post (#98) provided a LA Fitness mailing address via the private equity company MidOcean in New York. That was incorrect. MidOcean owns LA Fitness clubs in Europe. The Irvine address is correct ...it's the same place you're supposed to send your membership cancellation letters.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-19_00:40:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "cb1edf3497223823894f0c9de4b71719", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860348": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "what is the flyer number for la fitness so we can all call and harass them. Isn't this false advertising if they send a piece of mail stating they are open?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-19_11:34:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "dda754f456d7954874aae5ffc690246b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860349": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I also got the flyer.  The number is 206-508-5030.  Has anyone received any news within the last few days on members who were told they could go to the Ballard location without additional fees?  We decided to join last October because of the Ballard location and were told with our membership we could go to the Ballard location once it opened.  Frustrated just like everyone else!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-19_15:24:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "fbfd94db35aa6508bde30bad847a4c8d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860350": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "As the clouds part I speak to you.   Two angelic women have spoken to me. <br><br>If you arrive at the signature club tomorrow at 2:30 pm the doors will open for you!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-19_16:11:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "a334003714ad1c11e24c58225a5178cf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860351": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have also gotten confirmation by the two salespeople currently standing under an LA Fitness tent in front of the Office Max.  Opens tomorrow at noon.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-19_16:43:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "09acbae9fda124ab3d502f410cba9bcb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860352": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was just at the Westlake Club and there was a note posted on the door that said that Ballard will open at 5pm tomorrow.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-19_22:27:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "f0c0f9426069a11a90a4c5378b8aeea8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860353": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I just purchased a gym membership recently in lower queen anne (the old Allstar fitness), they stated it would be open January 1st, however delays moved it to February 01st, now part of it is open, however not what I expected old treadmills (leftover from allstar), no leg press, calve machines etc,  I have only seen one other person in the gym since I've joined.  I thought of going to the new La fitness in ballard, but with all the frustration that people are having with your gym, maybe i should just stay put, I only live a block away and only $39 amonth, but it's just a local gym (Om. health and fitnesss), and will not carry all the  cool equipment at La fitness which i am looking for... What to do?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_00:37:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "42571f73ce60d743d9ad4d82f7f3af6f", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860354": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Does anyone know what the status is on all the members that joined under the multipe club use memberships and are now being told they need to upgrade?  I called North Seattle today and they are still saying that you have to pay an upgrade.  I'm curious if everyone else gets the same response?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_01:55:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "604666295343c232a2606f900b435393", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860355": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Kay - I haven't asked recently.  About a month ago I heard people at North Seattle (members) saying they were told if yo joined before Nov 1 under a multiple club then there wouldn't be a fee.  I did not hear this from the North Seattle staff - but obviously some members had been told this.  I am also curious.  If anyone goes to the new club please post your experiences on the blog.  Let us know if you did have to upgrade or if they let you use the club without an additional charge.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_11:11:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "fbfd94db35aa6508bde30bad847a4c8d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860356": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All Club Memberships - A few weeks ago I spoke with the manager at North Seattle about this.  I think his name is Seth.  He said that he'd been selling North Seattle memberships up through last October with the feature that you can use the Ballard location when it opens.  Then he learned that Ballard would be a Premier club and stopped doing that.  <br><br>He said that he hoped that corporate would do the right thing and offer at least a limited membership to Ballard for the all-club people.  i.e. You're not handed a towel when you check in, etc.  He also said that this probably wouldn't be resolved until Ballard opened.<br><br>Yesterday I got a call from a Ballard employee saying the club would be available about 3:00 today.  I asked about the all club membership and he had no information, but encouraged me to show up.<br><br>May I suggest we all NICELY mention that we were sold an ALL CLUB membership when we signed up, and that's what we expect?  I for one will be telling them that I work a few blocks away at a company that employes about 130 people.  Do they want me to be an advocate for them, or a naysayer?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_11:42:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "09acbae9fda124ab3d502f410cba9bcb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860358": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Talked to North Seattle this morning and they said pending final inspection Ballard would open at 5:00 PM today (2/20).  I also asked about being able to go with no additional fee.  She said that the parameters were decided yesterday and loaded into the computer and we would be able to go - she did mention that she was looking at our account and saw that we were included.  We did sign up for a multi-club before October so that may have something to do with us being able to use.  We had been told we could go to Ballard when we signed up so I was ready to pitch a fit if I was told otherwise.  I agree with meateater - as my Granny alwasy says - you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_15:54:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "fbfd94db35aa6508bde30bad847a4c8d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860359": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Pending final inspection... we'll see if it opens today...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_15:58:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "9f58b163b4a18946cf5e22c6bd800eda", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860360": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ok I just called Ballard and a very nice girl named Megan answered the phone. I almost had a stroke!!! I asked her if she was \"actually standing in the Ballard LA Fitness\". Her answer: \"YES\"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br><br>She said it is open as of 5pm today for members and that Kid's Club is also open. <br><br>Oh wait.....I also just say a pig fly by my office window! What is this world coming to? Pigs flying, hell freezing over....it must be true that La Fitness Ballard is opening today!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_15:59:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "6078c72dfb2917c92d544661fcedbca9", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860361": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "lol ;-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_16:38:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "f0c0f9426069a11a90a4c5378b8aeea8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860362": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Just stopped by at 5:30 tonight.  Still not open!  They're letting people walk around and see it but one guy said \"hopefully tomorrow\" and another said, \"maybe Monday\" for an opening.  No idea on whether Westlake was still open.  Almost everyone that works at Westlake was at Ballard.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-20_21:18:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "2c0cc32fb2c7d296189d254aac2c324a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860363": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have offically worked out at the Ballard location.  They did the right thing and honored my membership (joined before 11/07 on the multi-club memberships) .", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-21_01:11:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "604666295343c232a2606f900b435393", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860364": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "We too stopped by at about 6pm to check it all out and get a tour. There were several people working out and a bunch of staff walking around. The regional VP gave us a tour and he was very nice. Said that classes would be starting on Monday but everything else was open (except Kids Club) including the Juice Bar. <br><br>It really is a fantastic club. The locker rooms are great, no need for a lock--it is all combination that you pick each time you use the lockers. Towels, hair dryers, mouthwash--just very nice.  Apparently they will be having co-rec leagues for vollyball and basketball. <br><br>My son was the first to \"try out\" the Kids Club even though it was not open they let him try it out. <br><br>Hope everyone is able to use the gym without any trouble.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-21_01:25:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "6078c72dfb2917c92d544661fcedbca9", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860365": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Apparently in response to the LA Fitness opening, Olympic has actually significantly cut its monthly rates -- it's now more like $40/month instead of $80. One catch -- if you're an existing member you have to go in and ask for the new rate and sign a new contract -- they won't tell you about it or reduce your rate automatically.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-21_13:38:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "9c88427f09061506b7f56b9d1973f723", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860366": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Hell has frozen over - Ballard is indeed open.  Worked out there on Saturday morning.  Everything is nice, but the locks in the locker rooms are not working so you'll have to tote your things with you during yor workout or take a chance and stash them in a locker without a lock.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-21_14:52:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "fbfd94db35aa6508bde30bad847a4c8d", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860367": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Very nice club...BUT, The sign up is brutal, they will do anything to get you signed up, the fee's are very expensive and it is a very pressured that you sign up that day. The employees need to work on being more personable, when I was there I felt like they didn't care about my concerns (financial) and just wanted me to sign on the dotted line. Not everyone has around $300 worth of payments over the course of a month. Hopefully other people have better luck.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-21_23:48:36", "killed": false, "user_key": "ba3608145b62525d4b3d4781cff9318a", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860368": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Wow! Wow! Wow!  Just worked out and this club is beautiful!  And I walked right up and gave them my card with no problem.  I had been grandfathered in just like the guy in corporate told me I would be.  Yippee!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-22_13:13:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "2af180559046ee264289dc7f1f79be03", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860369": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I know that this new club is 56K sqft, but I am very nervous about crowding. I have social anxiety and get nervous around crowds. I don't know if this was a mistake or not, but my doctor told me that I have to do something before my health turns ugly fast. All I know is that I have 3 days to determine if this club is right for me after they open, and if not, I get my money back in full.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-22_13:31:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "99e9a5b27f9b84018f482405bedfbfbf", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860370": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I joined today and the gym is really nice. The staff is definitely overwhelmed but I think time will work out the kinks.  We paid $149 initiation (for my husband and myself) and $54.99 a month, plus $10 for my child to do the Kids Club. Does that sound about right?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-28_02:21:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "1206ab7276adf3b31b5236b436032d3b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860371": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Just to clarify. The $149 was our total initiation and then it is $54.99 each, plus $10 for our kid.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-02-28_02:23:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "1206ab7276adf3b31b5236b436032d3b", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860372": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm among those of you told, when I joined the closest LA Fitness to me at the time (last fall, Aurora, $24 per month plus tax), that I would have free, fully reciprocal access to the Ballard gym after it opened. Apparently the company decided since then to \"upgrade\" the Ballard location to a \"signature club.\" An elite  facility is not important to me. Its location is. I fully expect the Ballard gym to honor my Aurora membership and the verbal promise made to me at the time I joined. I was told tonight by phone to raise this issue with the Ballard operations manager, \"Mike.\" If I don't get satisfaction I will join you all in contacting the BBB, the state AG's office and the Ballard News Tribune. I would think that if all existing Westlake and Aurora members who were told the same story put consistent pressure on the company as a group, the company's p.r. strategists and legal counsel will advise management to do the right thing...", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-03-02_22:43:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "65331dbe6884892af25cfa09657215dd", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860373": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Regarding using your multiclub membership at the Ballard club, it depends on when you signed up originally.  I signed up at Aur0ra in January 2008 and had no problem using the new Ballard location last weekend.  If you give them your key tag no, they can tell you if it will be honored without paying any extra. Seems likely that they made this decision because of all the complaints they were getting--so thanks everybody, it worked!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-03-03_14:51:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "b58a1c4e425e40057836f1679770815c", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860374": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I am not impressed with the gym and their tactics. I was bombarded by a trainer, told he would show me around the gym, and how equipment worked and work me out for one free session, i made an appt and he made me feel terrible about myself, said i would not reach my fitness goals without his help, and would n ot take no for an answer. RUDE RUDE RUDE and pushy. that is not a way to sell training sessions by making someone feel like the fattest most unattractive person...and i'm really not that overweight! i think it's overpriced, the membership and the training, and they lie. i HATE lying.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-03-04_14:56:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "f8d00aed50f7c429648c59d775843ac9", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860375": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I toured the Ballard location about a week ago, and although the views are amazing and the equipment is shiny and new, overall I was not impressed. The front desk has awful customer service, and basically started at me with blank eyes when I asked for a tour. The gal who toured me, was very nice, but also very uniformed. She couldn't tell me policies for lap swimming (like how you keep track of who's next in line for a lane) and when I asked about personal training, she said \"well, sales is different from training, so we actually don't have anything to do with them, and I don't have their rates\"?! The class schedule is minimal, the machines are crowded together, and locks on the lockers are already broken--like pried off! Doesn't make them sound reassuring. Also, the kids club was a HUGE disappointment. All they offer is a foam climber and a big screen tv. Where are the books, crayons and toys? It doesn't seem like a promising environment for kids...if I wanted the kids to be plugged into the tv, I sure wouldn't be paying someone to do it. One other gripe I have is how high-pressure the sales are, and how every time I've talked to someone about rates, I get a different answer. For a family neighborhood, this club doesn't offer anything. No kids allowed except in kids club, period. I deffinetly will NOT be joining, and will surely be spreading the word.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-03-05_22:49:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "c083e405bbc194ab7b1680548007eb56", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "9 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860376": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "After taking a dip in the hot tub I noticed a rash the following day.  I called the club and they said no one else reported any similar symptoms.  Has anyone else had any problems?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-03-14_11:58:17", "killed": false, "user_key": "6a79141bacb9c25b4b596515aa0a68cc", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "8 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860377": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "The mens lockers suck. They look nice but are too big with no shelves for shoes or personal items. Gotta dump all your stuff in one pile. Try to find an empty locker. Gotta tug on each locker to see if it open unless you want to wait and watch for the blinking red light. Weird as it may seem but  an old fashion lock would show it is occupied. The high tech locks do not add any value other seem cool during the tour. Sorry the term Signature is only to raise the rates. Otherwise it is just a new big gym with towel sevice and the same push on sales.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-03-31_00:52:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "c37908de22b59c4ec2d57242d8022685", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "8 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "7860378": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I wanted to ask about rates that people have gotten lately?  I am thinking of joining and I just want to be prepare for the sales people.  Any info would be appreciated!<br><br>Thanks!<br><br>And to Itchy and Pissed,<br>I don't know if this will help you but I thought I'd share anyways. In the past year I have gone in a couple different hot tubs and gotten little bumps where the water line hits me. I went to a dermatologist and it has something to do with the PH of the water/chemicals and the way my body reacts to it.  Other people in the hot tub at the same time as me didn't get any bumps! It's almost like I am allergic to hot tubs...strange I know!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-03-31_12:43:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "696f32fe45f436c13405ab4d7786a436", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "8 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "12563152": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "maybe because you are working out more you are warmer? you burn more calories when it is warmer. embrace it!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-07-12_22:56:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "suds", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "4 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 9603710, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "8966164": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I\u2019ve been at this gym for 6 months now and can\u2019t stand the headaches that they have given me. LA Fitness has a practice of double billing clients hoping that they won't catch mistakes. They ignore cancellation and continue billing despite numerous attempts at cancellation. This is even with their so-called \"cancel at any-time\" policy. Their gym looks nice, but the lockers are always broken, the machines, treadmills and swimming pool is always full and their staff is mostly distant and focused on themselves instead of maintaining the gym. Also, the b-ball court is extremely small with no room to move and there are only three lanes of swimming.<br><br>Class instructors are 50-50. Some are professional, but there are many that have just started and risk injury with their lack of knowledge.<br><br>The pros - new equipment, but it\u2019s hard to enjoy when there are too many people sharing the equipment. No wonder much of the local news grimaced at LA Fitness\u2019 huge corporate building for taking away Ballard community space in exchange for big business dollars.<br><br>Give it a try if you like, but watch your bank account and have back up documents and a third party overseeing communications along with other legal steps to ensure they don't take full advantage of you like they have most of their clients.<br><br>I like to work out close by, so 'm currently shopping for other options, such as Olympic Athletic Club, 24-hour fitness, Prorobics and Crossfit close in the same area.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-05-03_20:18:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "8f0275195c4fdde8ff2aee2c815fef53", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "7 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9603710": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Am I the only one who thinks they keep the temperature in this club uncomfortably warm?  Don't they charge enough to afford A/C?  <br><br>Oh, and if one more of the personal trainers approaches me to ask if I've had my \"free\" training session, I'm going go postal on 'em!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-05-20_18:07:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "9905b0794bd4841edf04f6db634e66e2", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "6 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "9262223": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I like the club but for God's sake please give us more than 5 channels on the cardio machines.  You're holding yourself out as a \"Signature Club;\" I'm paying Signature Club prices, but all I can get is sports and news when I do the treadmill?  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	this.POST_A_COMMENT = "Post a comment";
	this.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT = "Flag inappropriate comment";
	this.FLAGGED = "Flagged";
	this.NO = "No";
	this.YES = "Yes";
	this.NEVER_MIND = "Never mind";
	this.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR = "Are you sure you would like to report this comment to a moderator";
	this.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION = "This will flag comments for moderators to take action";
	this.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN = "To rate, please log in";
	this.JUST_A_MOMENT = "Just a moment...";
	this.GUEST = "Guest";
	this.NAME = "Name";
	this.EMAIL = "Email";
  this.WEBSITE = "Website";
  this.SETTINGS = "Settings";
  this.MODERATOR_OPTIONS = "Moderator options: ";
};
// Dsq.Strings

/**
 * Dsq.FmtStrings: functions that return interpolated UI strings
 */
Dsq.FmtStrings = new function() {
	// Seems we have to use named interpolation for Django to translate. Investigate more.
	this.LOGGED_IN_AS = function(username) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logged in as %(username)s', {username:username});
	};

	this.LOGOUT_FROM = function(disqus) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logout from %(disqus)s', {disqus:disqus});
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL = function(total, num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comment", {num:num, total:total});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comments", {num:num, total:total});
		}
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION = function(num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comment", {num:num});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comments", {num:num});
		}
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s comment'
				: '%(num)s comments'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_LIKES = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s like'
				: '%(num)s likes'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_POINTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s point'
				: '%(num)s points'
			), {num:num});
	};
};
// Dsq.FmtStrings





Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN = '4f0bfca82e06c976a1efdd7c783a5fd0';
Dsq.COMMENTS_RE = /(<li.*?id="?dsq-comment-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/li>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_RE = /(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-header-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/div>)\s*(<div.*?class="?dsq-comment-body"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_BODY_RE = /\s*(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-message-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
// HACK: Safari ends with "-->" while other browsers end with "--&gt;" as expected.
Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE = /&lt;!--\[(.*?)\]--(?:>|&gt;)/gim;



// TODO: It might be faster to use string methods to find all <li (...) </li> blocks and pass to Dsq.PostHandler manually.
Dsq.CommentsHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_post = Dsq.Templates.prependPost(post_id);
	var append_post = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(post_id);

	content = content.replace(Dsq.POST_RE, Dsq.PostHandler);
	Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter++;
	head = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContainer(post_id, head);
	return prepend_post + head + content + tail + append_post;
};

Dsq.PostHandler = function(str, h_head, post_id, h_content, h_tail, b_head, b_content, b_tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_header = Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader(post_id);
	var append_header = Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader(post_id);
	var prepend_body = Dsq.Templates.preBody(post_id);
	var append_body = Dsq.Templates.postBody(post_id);
	var append_footer = Dsq.Templates.postFooter(post_id);

	b_content = b_content.replace(Dsq.POST_BODY_RE, Dsq.PostBodyHandler);
	return h_head + prepend_header + h_content + append_header + h_tail + b_head + prepend_body + b_content + append_body + b_tail + append_footer;
};

Dsq.PostBodyHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	content = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContent(post_id, content);
	return head + content + tail;
};

Dsq.MediaPostHandler = function(str, args, offset, s) {
	args = args.split(' ');
	if(args[0] == 'seesmic') {
		return '<br />' + Dsq.Templates.mediaSeesmic(args[1], args[2]);
	}
	return '';
};


/**
 * Shorcuts
 */
Dsq.$ = function(element) { return document.getElementById(element); };
Dsq.$b = document.body || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];


/**
 * Dsq.Debug: Logging functions.
 */

Dsq.Debug = new function() {this.log=function(s){};this.profile=function(f){if(typeof f == 'function')return f();else return eval(f);};};


/**
 * Dsq.Urls: URL paths
 */
Dsq.Urls = new function() {
	this.LOGIN = '/profile/login/';
	this.LOGOUT = '/logout/';
	this.REPLY = 'http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/la_fitness_making_a_few_waves/reply.html';
	this.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE = '/AnonymousUser/';
	this.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR = 'http://media.disqus.com/images/noavatar92.png';
};
// Dsq.Urls

/**
 * Dsq.Validators: Validation for form fields
 */
Dsq.Validators = new function() {
	this.VALID_EMAIL_RE = /^[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*\@(([a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*)+\.[a-z]{2,}|([0-9]+\.){3}[0-9]+)$/i;
	this.name = function(name) {
		var error = false;

		if(typeof Dsq.Templates.placeholder !== 'undefined' &&
		   name == Dsq.Templates.placeholder.name) {
			error = true;
		}
		if(name.length <= 1) {
			error = true;
		}

		if(error) {
			return "Please enter a name to comment.";
		} else {
			return true;
		}
	};
	this.email = function(addr) {
		if(Dsq.Validators.VALID_EMAIL_RE.test(addr)) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please enter a valid email to comment.";
		}
	};
	this.url = function(addr) {
		if(!addr || addr.indexOf('.') != -1) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please check your website URL (this field is optional).";
		}
	};

	this.validate = function(bulk_validation, failure_callback) {
		failure_callback = failure_callback || function(e){ alert(e); };

		for(var i = 0; i < bulk_validation.length; i++) {
			v = bulk_validation[i];
			ret = v.validator(v.value);
			if(ret !== true) {
				failure_callback(ret);
				return false;
			}
		}
		return true;
	};
};

/**
 * Dsq.Utils: Generic utility functions.
 */
Dsq.Utils = new function() {
	this.ie = /msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
	this.ie7 = (document.all && !window.opera && window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true : false;
	this.ie6 = (!window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true: false;
	this.webkit = navigator.userAgent.indexOf('AppleWebKit/') >= 0;
	this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = {};
	this._styleSheet = null;

	this.gebiFromElement = function(el, id, tag) {
		// This only method only helps IE.
		if(!this.ie) {
			return Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var cacheKey = el.id + '-' + tag;
			tag = tag || 'div';
			if(typeof this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] != 'undefined') {
				collection = this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey];
			} else {
				collection = el.getElementsByTagName(tag);
				this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] = collection;
			}

			for(var i = 0; i < collection.length; i++) {
				if(collection[i].id == id) {
					return collection[i];
				}
			}
			return null;
		}
	};

	this.execOnReady = function(func) {
		var node = document.createElement('document:ready');
		try {
			node.doScroll('left');
			func();
			node = null;
		} catch(err) {
			setTimeout(function() { Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(func); }, 10);
		}
	};


	// Courtesy of http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
	this.createCookie = function(name,value,days) {
		if (days) {
			var date = new Date();
			date.setTime(date.getTime()+(days*24*60*60*1000));
			var expires = "; expires="+date.toGMTString();
		}
		else var expires = "";
		document.cookie = name+"="+value+expires+"; path=/";
	};

	this.readCookie = function(name) {
		var nameEQ = name + "=";
		var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
		for(var i=0;i < ca.length;i++) {
			var c = ca[i];
			while (c.charAt(0)==' ') c = c.substring(1,c.length);
			if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length,c.length);
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.eraseCookie = function(name) {
		Dsq.Utils.createCookie(name,"",-1);
	};

	this.deleteNode = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			this.deleteChildren(node);
			if(typeof node.outerHTML != 'undefined') { node.outerHTML = ''; }
			else if(node.parentNode) { node.parentNode.removeChild(node); }
			delete node;
		}
	};

	this.deleteChildren = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			for(var x = node.childNodes.length-1; x >= 0; x--) {
				var childNode = node.childNodes[x];
				if(childNode.hasChildNodes()) { this.deleteChildren(childNode); }
				if(typeof childNode.outerHTML != 'undefined') { childNode.outerHTML = ''; }
				else node.removeChild(childNode);
				delete childNode;
			}
		}
	};

	this.findPos = function(obj) {
		var curleft = 0;
		var curtop = 0;
		if (obj.offsetParent) {
			do {
				curleft += obj.offsetLeft;
				curtop += obj.offsetTop;
			} while (obj = obj.offsetParent);
		}
		return [curleft,curtop];
	};

	this.getWindowSize = function() {
		var windowWidth = -1;
		var windowHeight = -1;

		if(typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number') { //Non-IE
			windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
			windowHeight = window.innerHeight;
		} else if(document.documentElement) { // IE 6+ in 'standards compliant mode'
			windowWidth = document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.body.clientWidth;
			windowHeight = document.documentElement.clientHeight || document.body.clientHeight;
		}

		return [windowWidth, windowHeight];
	}

	this.getScrollPos = function() {
		var scrollWidth, scrollTop;

		if(document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.documentElement.scrollWidth)) {
			scrollWidth = document.documentElement.scrollWidth;
			// IE is weird here.  If no doctype is provided, document.body.scrollTop is 0,
			// otherwise document.documentElement.scrollTop is 0.
			scrollTop = document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;
		} else if(document.body.scrollTop && document.body.scrollWidth) {
			scrollWidth = document.body.scrollWidth;
			scrollTop = document.body.scrollTop;
		}

		return [scrollWidth, scrollTop];
	}

	this.addEventListener = function(instance, eventName, listener) {
		var listenerFn = listener;
		if (instance.addEventListener) {
			instance.addEventListener(eventName, listenerFn, false);
		} else if (instance.attachEvent) {
			listenerFn = function() {
				listener(window.event);
			};
			instance.attachEvent("on" + eventName, listenerFn);
		} else {
			throw new Error("Event registration not supported");
		}
		return {
			instance: instance,
			name: eventName,
			listener: listenerFn
		};
	};

	this.removeEventListener = function(event) {
		var instance = event.instance;
		if (instance.removeEventListener) {
			instance.removeEventListener(event.name, event.listener, false);
		} else if (instance.detachEvent) {
			instance.detachEvent("on" + event.name, event.listener);
		}
	};

	this.fixIframesIE = function(id) {
		var disqusThread = Dsq.$(disqus_container_id);
		var iframes = disqusThread.getElementsByTagName('iframe');

		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-content');
		}

		for(i = 0; i < iframes.length; i++) {
			if (container) {
				iframes[i].style.width = container.offsetWidth;
			}
		}
	};

	this.getElementsByClassName = function(oElm, strTagName, strClassName) {
	/* Credit: Jonathan Snook [http://www.snook.ca/jonathan], Robert Nyman [http://www.robertnyman.com] */
		var arrElements = (strTagName == "*" && oElm.all)? oElm.all : oElm.getElementsByTagName(strTagName);
		var arrReturnElements = new Array();
		strClassName = strClassName.replace(/\-/g, "\\-");
		var oRegExp = new RegExp("(^|\\s)" + strClassName + "(\\s|$)");
		var oElement;
		for(var i = 0; i < arrElements.length; i++) {
			oElement = arrElements[i];
			if(oRegExp.test(oElement.className)) {
				arrReturnElements.push(oElement);
			}
		}
		return (arrReturnElements);
	};

	this.postToUrl = function(url, post_data, opt_redirect) {
		var form = document.createElement('form');
		var iframe_container = document.createElement('div');
		var id = 'dsq-temp-iframe-' + (new Date()).getTime();

		form.method = 'POST';
		form.action = url;
		if (!opt_redirect) {
			form.target = id;
		}
		iframe_container.innerHTML = '<iframe style="display:none" name="' + id + '" id="' + id + '"></iframe>';

		for(var key in post_data) {
			if(post_data.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var input = document.createElement('input');
				input.name = key;
				input.type = 'hidden';
				input.value = post_data[key];

				form.appendChild(input);
			}
		}

		Dsq.$b.appendChild(iframe_container);
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(form);
		form.submit();
	};

	// Strips integer id from id of element in the form ('some-id-###')
	this.extractId = function(e) {
		var chunks = e.id.split('-');
		if(chunks.length <= 1) {
			return 0;
		} else {
			return parseInt(chunks[chunks.length-1]);
		}
	};

	this.getStyle = function(el, styleProp) {
		if(el.currentStyle) {
			var y = el.currentStyle[styleProp];
		} else if(window.getComputedStyle) {
			var y = document.defaultView.getComputedStyle(el, null).getPropertyValue(styleProp);
		}

		if(y == 'transparent' || y == '') {
			this.getStyle(el.parentNode, styleProp);
		} else {
			return y;
		}
	};

	this.execScript = function(url, append_qs, container) {
		var script = document.createElement('script');
		append_qs = typeof append_qs == 'undefined' ? true : append_qs;
		container = container || Dsq.container;

		if(append_qs) {
			var j = (url.indexOf('?') >= 0) ? '&' : '?';
			url += j + (new Date()).getTime();
		}
		script.type = 'text/javascript';
		script.charset = 'UTF-8';
		script.src = url;
		container.appendChild(script);
		return script;
	};

	this.pluralize = function(num, singular, plural) {
		return (num != 1) ? plural || 's' : singular || '';
	};

	this.getRequestParams = function(queryString /* optional */) {
		var pairs, tuple;
		var params = {};

		queryString = queryString || window.location.search.substring(1);
		pairs = queryString.split('&');

		for (var i = 0, pair; pair = pairs[i]; i++) {
			tuple = pair.split('=');
			params[tuple[0]] = (tuple[1] || true);
		}

		return params;
	};

	this.addCssRule = function(selector, styleText, index) {
		var stylesheet;
		index = index || 0;

		if(!this._styleSheet) {
			var styleEl = document.createElement('style');
			document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(styleEl);
			this._styleSheet = styleEl.sheet;
			if(!this._styleSheet) {
				// IE does not like our newly created stylesheet.
				this._styleSheet = document.styleSheets[document.styleSheets.length-1];
			}
		}
		stylesheet = this._styleSheet;

		if(stylesheet.insertRule) {
			var ruleText = selector + ' { ' + styleText + ' }';
			if(index == -1) {
				index = stylesheet.cssRules.length;
			}
			stylesheet.insertRule(ruleText, index);
		} else if(stylesheet.addRule) {
			stylesheet.addRule(selector, styleText, index);
		}
	};

	this.forEachIn = function(obj, callback) {
		for(var key in obj) {
			if(obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				callback(key, obj[key]);
			}
		}
	};

	this._interpolateGlobalContext = {
		// values that get used a lot and are global to the request
		'profile_url': Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE,

		'disqus_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url,
		'media_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url,
		'request_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.username,
		'request_display_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username,
		'forum_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name
	};

	this.renderFromContextStack = function(key, contexts) {
		// Returns the first instance of `key` in the array of objects `contexts` or else ''
		for (var i=0; i<contexts.length; i++) {
			if (contexts[i][key] !== undefined) {
				return String(contexts[i][key]);
			}
		}
		throw new Error('key ' + key + ' not found in context');
	};

	var that = this;
	this.interpolate = function(fmt, opt_localContext) {
		// Interpolate `fmt` named-format string with an assumed global context.
		// Based on `interpolate` in django.views.i18n
		var contextStack = [opt_localContext || {}, that._interpolateGlobalContext];
		return fmt.replace(/%\(\w+\)s/g, function(match){
			return that.renderFromContextStack(match.slice(2,-2), contextStack);
		});
	};

	this.stripTags = function(s) {
		// Removes HTML tags from `s`
		return s.replace(/(<([^>]+)>)/g,"");

	};

	this.assert = function(b) {
		if (!b) {
			throw new Error('Assertion error.');
		}
	};

};
// Dsq.Utils

/**
 * Dsq.Popup: Popup helper functions.
 */
Dsq.Popup = new function() {
	this.timeHide = new Array();
	this.timeShow = new Array();
	this.activePopup = {};
	this.profileCache = {};
	this.statusCache = {};

	this.showTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the hide timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeHide[post_id]);

		// start the timer
		if(!Dsq.Popup.profileIsOn && !Dsq.Thread.adminIsOn) {
			this.timeShow[post_id] = setTimeout("Dsq.Popup.popProfile(\"" + post_id + "\")", 400);
		}
	};

	this.hideTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the show timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeShow[post_id]);
	};

	this.updateProfile = function(username) {
		// Callback from /embed/profile.js
		if (this.statusCache[username]) {
			var statusEl = Dsq.$('dsq-profile-status-' + username);
			statusEl.innerHTML = this.statusCache[username];
			statusEl.style.display = 'block';
		}

		if (this.profileCache[username]) {
			var _cache = this.profileCache[username];

			var _genhtml = function(text) { return '<span><big>' + text + '</big></span>'; };
			var _no_comments = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS(_cache.comments_count));
			var _no_likes = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_LIKES(_cache.likes_count));
			var _no_points = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_POINTS(_cache.points));

			var statsEl = Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + username);
			statsEl.innerHTML = '';

			if (Dsq.jsonData.users[username].registered) {
				statsEl.innerHTML = _no_comments + _no_likes;
			}
			statsEl.innerHTML += _no_points;

			var activeSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.active_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.active_sites[i];
				activeSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (activeSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = activeSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = 'This site.';
			}

			var moderatedSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.moderated_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.moderated_sites[i];
				moderatedSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (moderatedSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + username).innerHTML = moderatedSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + username).innerHTML = '';
			}
		}

		// Reposition popup after full HTML is rendered
		if(Dsq.Popup.activePopup && Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el) {
			Dsq.Popup.initPopup(Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.type);
		}

	};

	this.showCookieMsgs = function() {
		var title = '';
		var message = '';
		var numAlerts = 0;

		Dsq.Utils.forEachIn(Dsq.jsonData.cookie_messages, function(k, v) {
			if (!v) return;

			switch(k) {
				// Cookie: Twitter
				case 'post_twitter':
					if (v === 'error') {
						title = 'Twitter Error!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-error">Oops, we couldn\'t tweet this comment. Please check your <a href="http://disqus.com/account/services">account settings</a>.</li>';
					} else {
						var _msg = v.split(':');
						title = 'Tweeted!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-success">Your comment was successfully tweeted. <a href="http://twitter.com/' + _msg[0] + '/status/' + _msg[1] + '">Click here to view the tweet</a>.</li>';
					}
					break;
				// Cookie: Unapproved Post
				case 'post_not_approved':
					title = 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-not-approved">Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.</li>';
					break;
				// Cookie: Profile Found
				case 'post_has_profile':
					title = 'Use your existing commenter profile';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-has-profile">You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'user_created':
					var _data = v.split(':');
					title = 'Profile created!';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-user-created">You have just created a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, the best way to claim, manage, and track your comments all over the web. \
					<br /><br />A confirmation is being sent to <strong>' + _data[1] + '</strong>. Please check for this email in order to verify your profile. \
					<ul class="dsq-list-tick"> \
						<li>Your username is <strong>' + _data[0] +'</strong>. <a href="http://disqus.com/people/' + _data[0] + '/" target="_blank">Click here to view your public profile</a>.</li> \
						<li>Be sure to set your profile picture, as well as connect your <span class="dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> and <span class="dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> accounts. <a href="http://disqus.com/account/" target="_blank">Click here for account settings</a>.</li> \
					</ul> \
					</li>'
					break;
				default:
					break;
			}
			numAlerts++;
		});

		if(numAlerts > 1) {
			message = '<ul class="dsq-list-bluebullet">' + message;
			message += '</ul>';
			title = 'Thanks for posting!';
		}
		if(numAlerts > 0) {
			if(typeof(disqus_cookie_msgs) == 'function') {
				disqus_cookie_msgs(message, title);
			} else {
				Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
			}
		}
	};

	this.helpBadges = function(post_id) {
		var html = ' \
			<ul class="dsq-popup-help"> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile with a confirmed email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, but has not yet confirmed his or her email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span> is not logged in with any account and has not claimed his or her comments.</li> \
				<li class="dsq-help-otheraccts">Other accounts</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> is using his or her Facebook profile via Facebook Connect.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> is using his or her Twitter profile via Twitter Sign-in.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-openid">OpenID</span> is using his or her OpenID.</li> \
			</ul> \
		';

		this.popModal(html, 'Help: Types of Commenters', post_id);
		return;
	};

	this.permalink = function(post_id) {
		var header = 'Link to this comment';
		var body = '<strong>You are anchored to</strong>:<br />' + document.location.protocol + '//' + document.location.host + document.location.pathname + document.location.search + '#comment-' + post_id;

		this.popModal(body, header, post_id);
	};

	this.login = function(header, body) {
		var h = header || 'Login or Register';
		var b = body || '';
		b += Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: 'dsq-popup-login'});
		b += '</iframe>'; // HACK: Sometimes there is something funky with the IFRAME SRC that causes no end tag
		this.popModal(b, h, null, true, 'dsq-popup-login');
	};

	this.blacklist = function(id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		var title = 'Add to Blacklist';
		var message = ' \
		Adding this person to the blacklist will block him or her from commenting on this site. Check the following types that you would like to add to the blacklist:'
		+ (userData['registered'] ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-username" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-username"><strong>Username</strong>: ' + userData['username'] + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ (_meta.email ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-email" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-email"><strong>Email address</strong>: ' + _meta.email + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ '<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
			<input id="dsq-blacklist-ip" type="checkbox" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-blacklist-ip-warning\').style.display=\'block\'"> \
			<label for="dsq-blacklist-ip"><strong>IP address</strong>: ' + _meta.ip + '</label> \
		</div> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p id="dsq-blacklist-ip-warning" style="display:none">	\
				Note: Blocking this person\'s IP address may also unintentionally prevent others, who share his/her IP address, from commenting on this site. \
				This may include people who are sharing the same computer, living in the same house, or using the same Internet provider. Only block an IP address as a last resort. \
			</p> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p style="text-align:center"><button onclick="Dsq.Post.blockUser(' + id + '); this.disabled=true; this.innerHTML=\'Just one moment...\'">Add to Blacklist</button></p> \
		';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
	};

	this.remoteAccountSettings = function() {
		var body = '';
		// Set up IFrame.
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/_auth/embed/remote_settings/';
		var attributes = {id: 'dsq-popup-account-settings'};
		if (typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}

		body = Dsq.Templates._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
		this.popModal(body, 'Account Settings', null, true, 'dsq-popup-account-settings');
	};

	this.popModal = function(message, title, post_id, use_listener, extra_classes) {
		var container = document.createElement('div');
		var header, body;

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);

		if(typeof(title) == 'undefined') { title = ''; }
		if(typeof(use_listener) == 'undefined') { use_listener = true; }

		if(post_id) {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message-' + post_id;
		} else {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message';
		}

		header = title;
		body = message;

		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupModal(header, body);
		Dsq.Popup.initPopup(container, post_id, 'message', extra_classes);
		if(use_listener) {
			Dsq.Popup.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', Dsq.Popup._closePopup);
		}
	};

	this.popAlert = this.popModal;

	this.loading = function(post_id) {
		var title = Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
		var body = '<div style="text-align:center; padding: 5px 0 10px 0"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif" alt="" /></div>'
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
	};

	this.lightbox = function(message, title, post_id) {
		// Wraps Dsq.Popup.popModal

		var overlay = document.createElement('div');
		overlay.id = 'dsq-overlay';
		overlay.className = 'dsq-overlay';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(overlay);
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, post_id, false, 'dsq-lightbox');
	};

	this.popProfile = function(post_id, userKey) {
		var post = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id];
		if (post && post.has_been_anonymized) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('This message was anonymized by its previous owner.', 'Anonymized', post_id);
			return;
		}

		if(post_id) {
			userKey = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id].user_key;	
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][userKey];
		var elId = 'dsq-popup-profile-' + userKey;
		var container = document.createElement('div');

		if(this.activePopup.el) {
			this._closePopup(null, true);
			if(this.activePopup.linkClicked) {
				this.activePopup.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		container.id = elId;
		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupProfile(userKey);

		this.initPopup(container, post_id, 'profile');
		this.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._closePopup);

		if(!this.profileCache[userKey]) {
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/embed/profile.js'
				+ '?username=' + userKey
				+ '&anon=' + (userData['registered'] ? 0 : 1)
				+ '&f=' + Dsq.jsonData['request'].forum);
		} else {
			this.updateProfile(userKey);
		}
	};

	this._closePopup = function(e, force) {
		var activePopup = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el;
		var id = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id;
		var link = 'dsq-avatar-' + id; // HACK: Specific to profile toggle target

		// HACK: This event should be gone if there is no active popup.
		if(!activePopup) {
			return;
		}
		if(force || !Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, activePopup.id)) {
			// TODO: This is breaking iE?
			if(Dsq.Popup.popupListener) {
				Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Popup.popupListener);
			}
			
			// Kill overlay
			var overlay = Dsq.$('dsq-overlay');
			if(overlay) { Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(overlay); }
			
			try {
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(activePopup);
			} catch(e) {
				// HACK: IE6 throws an error when using deleteNode() with a node containing a <table> in the html.
				activePopup.parentNode.removeChild(activePopup);
			}
			Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {};
		}

		if(!force && Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Popup.activePopup.linkClicked = true;
		}

	};

	this.initPopup = function(popup, post_id, type, extra_classes) {
		popup.className = 'dsq-popup dsq-popup-' + type + ' ' + (extra_classes ? extra_classes : '');
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6 || Dsq.Utils.ie7) {
			// HACK: We can't modify the body before it's ready, so we need
			//       to use an IE-safe "DOMReady" workaround before loading
			//       our popup.
			Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(function() {Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup); });
		} else {
			Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup);
		}

		popup.style.display = 'block';

		var xPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[0] - popup.offsetWidth) / 2;
		var yPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[1] - popup.offsetHeight) / 2;

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
			yPos += Dsq.Utils.getScrollPos()[1];
		}

		popup.style.left = xPos + 'px';
		popup.style.top = yPos + 'px';

		Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {
			'el' : popup,
			'id' : post_id,
			'type': type,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};
	};

	this.isClicked = function(e, id) {
		var t = e.target || e.srcElement;
		while(t && t.parentNode) {
			if(t.id == id) {
				return true;
			}

			t = t.parentNode;
		}
		return false;
	};
};
// Dsq.Popup

/**
 * Dsq.Templates
 */
Dsq.Templates = new function() {
	/*
	 * Counter keeping track of the number of posts iterated over.
	 */
	this.postLoopCounter = 0;
	this.filters = {};
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-post-add';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-post-add';

	this.registerTemplate = function(name, func) {
		this['$$_' + name] = func;

		if(typeof DsqLocal.Filters != 'undefined'
		&& typeof DsqLocal.Filters[name] == 'function') {
			// Push filters to this.filters to unify code.
			this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
			this.filters[name].push(DsqLocal.Filters[name]);
		}

		this[name] = function() {
			var ret;

			if(typeof DsqLocal.Templates != 'undefined'
			&& typeof DsqLocal.Templates[name] == 'function') {
				ret = DsqLocal.Templates[name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(ret === undefined) {
				ret = this['$$_' + name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(this.filters[name]) {
				var args = [ret];

				args.push.apply(args, arguments);
				for(var i = 0; i < this.filters[name].length; i++) {
					ret = this.filters[name][i].apply(this, args);
				}
			}

			return ret;
		};
	};

	this.registerFilter = function(name, func) {
		this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
		this.filters[name].push(func);
	};

	/**
	 * Dsq.Templates.Filters
	 */
	this.Filters = new function() {
		this.commentContainer = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var classes = [];
			if(Dsq.jsonData.request.page > 1) {
				classes.push('dsq-append');
			}

			//
			// Extra classes used for custom themes
			//

			if(_meta.depth) {
				classes.push('dsq-comment-child', 'dsq-depth-' + _meta.depth, 'dsq-parent-is-' + _meta.parent_post_id);
			}


			//

			if(_meta.author_is_creator) {
				// TODO: We need to deprecate the "special" class since it is not properly prefixed.
				classes.push('special', 'dsq-special');
			}
			if(_meta.author_is_moderator) {
				classes.push('dsq-moderator');
			}
			classes.push(['dsq-odd', 'dsq-even'][Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter % 2]);

			s = s.substring(0, s.lastIndexOf('>'));
			return s + ' class="dsq-comment ' + classes.join(' ') + '" style="margin-left:' + _meta.depth*30 + 'px">';
		};

		this.commentContent = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			if (_meta.killed) {
				return '<em>Comment removed.</em>';
			} else if (!_meta.approved) {
				return '<em>This comment was flagged for review.</em>';
			}

			s = s.replace(Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE, Dsq.MediaPostHandler);
			return s;
		};
	};

	//
	// Thread
	//
	// TODO: These need to be stripped of all Django template tags.

	this.authPost = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			return '';
		}
		var result = [];
		result = result.concat([
				'<div id="dsq-auth"',
						Dsq.jsonData.integration.reply_position ? 'class="dsq-auth-bottom"' : '',
						'>',
					'<div class="dsq-by">',
						'<a href="http://disqus.com" target="_blank">',
							(Dsq.jsonData.integration.disqus_logo ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/by-disqus.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">') :
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/dsq-button-120x19.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">')
							),
						'</a>',
					'</div>',
					'<div class="dsq-auth-header">',
						'<h3 id="dsq-add-new-comment" class="dsq-h3-addcomment">',
								Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT,
						'</h3>',
						'<div id="dsq-login">',
						(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
								? '<p class="dsq-login-message" id="dsq-login-message">You are commenting as a <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. You may select one to log into:</p>'
								: '')
		]);
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			result = result.concat([
							Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
								'<a id="dsq-login-toggle" href="%(disqus_url)s%(login_url)s?next=article:%(thread_id)s" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsq-profile-btn.png" title="%(log_into)s" alt="%(log_into)s"/></a>',
								{login_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGIN, thread_id: Dsq.jsonData.thread.id, log_into: Dsq.Strings.LOG_INTO_DISQUS}
								),
							'&nbsp; ',
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ?
								'<div id="dsq-fbc-login" onlogin="DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin()" size="medium" background="light" length="short" style="display:inline; margin-right:7px"></div>' :
								''
							),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-twitter-login" class="dsq-twitter-login" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect();" style="display:inline; cursor: pointer"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/twitter-signin-short.png" style="margin-right:7px" /></div>', {}) : ''),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-openid-login" class="dsq-openid-login" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL();" style="display:inline; cursor:pointer;"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/openid-login-button.png"/></div>', {}
								) : '')
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
						'</div>', // dsq-login
					'</div>', // dsq-auth-header
					'<div id="dsq-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated" ',
						Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated ? 'style="display:block"' : '',
						'>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-pic">',
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">' +
																			'<img class="dsq-post-avatar" src="%(avatar_url)s" alt="" /></a>',
																			{avatar_url: Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR,
																			url: (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
																					 ? Dsq.jsonData.request.url
																					 : Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE) }),
						'</div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>', {url:Dsq.jsonData.request.url})
										  )
										: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(profile_url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>')
											)
									),
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">',
									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsqicon12.png" alt="%(logged_in_as)s"/>&nbsp',
											{logged_in_as: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username)})
										: ''),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="%(logout_from_disqus)s">',
											{logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN, logout_from_disqus: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('DISQUS')})
										: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'twitter')
												? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using Twitter (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
												 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
												: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'openid')
													 ? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using OpenID (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
													 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
													 : ''
													)
											)
									),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote ? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('<span class="logo-disqus">DISQUS</span>') : ''),
									'</a>',
								'</li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
		]);
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect) {
			result = result.concat([
					'<div id="dsq-fbc-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated">',
						'<div id="dsq-fbc-profilepic" class="dsq-authenticated-pic" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.ProfilePic" size="square" facebook-logo="true"></div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									'Logged in as <span id="dsq-fbc-name" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.Name" linked="true" useyou="false"></span>',
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">using Facebook Connect <a href="#" onclick="javascript:DisqusFbcParentController.logout();return false;">(Logout)</a></li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
				'</div>', // dsq-auth
				'<div id="dsq-toolbar-items">',
				'</div>'
		]);
		result = result.concat([
					//
					//
					//
				((!Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) ?
					// Needs to be translated:
					('<p id="dsq-no-anon-msg">Required: Please log into <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> ' +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? 'or connect with Facebook ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? 'or sign in with Twitter ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? 'or sign in using OpenID ' : '') +
					Dsq.Utils.interpolate('to comment on <strong>%(forum_name)s</strong>.</p>')) :
					''
				),
				'<div id="dsq-post-add"></div>',
				'<div style="margin:10px 0">',
				((Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media) ?
						'<a href="#" id="dsq-media-link" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, false, \'media\'); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.USE_MEDIA + ' <small>&#9660;</small></a>' :
						''),
				'</div>'
		]);
		return result.join('');
	};


	this.header = function() {

		var html = '\<h3 id="dsq-comments-count" class="dsq-h3-commentcount">\
	 <span id="dsq-num-posts">154</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/la_fitness_making_a_few_waves/latest.rss"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png"></a>\
	 </span>\
	 </h3>\
	 <div id="dsq-options" style="margin:15px 0">\
	 <span class="dsq-item-sort">\
	 Sort by\
	 <select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);">\
	 <option value="hot" selected="selected">Popular now</option>\
	 <option value="best" >Best Rating</option>\
	 <option value="newest" >Newest first</option>\
	 <option value="oldest" >Oldest first</option>\
	 </select>\
	 &nbsp;\
	 </span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-cp"><a href="http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/la_fitness_making_a_few_waves/">Community Page</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-subscribe">\
	 <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle">\
	 <span id="dsq-subscribe">\
	 <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a>\
	 </span>\
	 </span>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-alerts">\
	 </div>\
		';

		
			html = Dsq.Templates.authPost() + html;
		

		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) { 
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-alert-message dsq-upgrade-message"> \
				<strong>Disqus upgrade available.</strong> Hi ' + Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username + ', this message is being displayed to you because you are a moderator of this site. <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-upgrade-message\').style.display=\'block\';this.style.display=\'none\';return false">Click here for details.</a> \
				<div style="display:none; margin-top:10px;" id="dsq-upgrade-message"> \
					A new theme is available with added features. <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/settings/' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url + '/?p=customize">To change your theme, click here</a> and choose the theme Narcissus. \
					If you do not upgrade, you are missing out on features such as: real-time commenting, new sign-in integrations, and an upgrade interface. \
					<strong>This message will automatically go away in one week.</strong> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			' + html; 
		}
		return html;
	};

	this.footer = function() {
		var html = Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		

		return html;
	};

	this.pagination = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) { Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = ''; }
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.thread.paginate) { return ''; }

		//
		// TODO: num_paginator still uses the template tag for pagination, 
		// 		while append_paginator does it all in JavaScript.
		//		This should all be in JavaScript.
		//

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages > 1 && Dsq.jsonData.request.page < Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages) {
			html = ' \<a class="dsq-paginate-append-text" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this); return false">Show more comments...</a>\
	 <button class="dsq-button-small dsq-paginate-append-button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this);">Load more comments</button>\
			';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = html;
			return '';
		} else {
			return '<div id="dsq-pagination" class="dsq-pagination">' + html + '</div>';
		}
	};

	this.trackbacks = function() {
		var html = '';

		if(typeof DsqLocal != 'undefined' && DsqLocal.trackback_url && DsqLocal.trackbacks) {
			var trackbacks = DsqLocal.trackbacks;
			var trackback_url = DsqLocal.trackback_url;
		} else {
			var trackbacks = [
			
			
			];
			var trackback_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/la_fitness_making_a_few_waves/trackback/';
		}

		html += '<div class="dsq-item-trackback">Trackback URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<input class="dsq-trackback-url" onclick="this.select()" readonly="true" value="' + trackback_url + '"></div>';

		if(trackbacks.length) {
			html += '<ul id="dsq-references">'
			for(var i = 0; i < trackbacks.length; i++) {
				var trackback = trackbacks[i];
				html += '<li><cite><a href="' + trackback.author_url + '" rel="nofollow">' + trackback.author_name + '</a></cite> \
						<p class="dsq-meta">' + trackback.date + '</p> \
						<p class="dsq-content">' + trackback.excerpt + '</p></li>';
			}
			html += '</ul>';
			html = '<h3 class="dsq-h3-trackbacks">Trackbacks</h3>' + html;
		}

		return html;
	}

	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		/* Reaction HTML begins */
		var item = '<li class="dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-header-avatar">';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'">';
		} else {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="#" onclick="return false;">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {
			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar32.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png"/>'
			+ '</a></div>'
			+ '<cite><span>' + reaction.author_name + '</span></cite>'
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"><a class="dsq-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</a></span>'
			+ '</div><div class="dsq-reaction-body">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-footer">From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
			+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator ? '&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;<a class="dsq-hide-reaction" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + '); return false;">Hide</a>' : '') + '</div></div>';

		if(reaction.retweets) {
			var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
			if (num_retweets > 0) {
				item += '<div class="dsq-reaction-retweets">';
				if (num_retweets == 1) {
					item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
				} else {
					item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');

					item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
					var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 15) ? 15 : num_retweets;
					item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);

					if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
						item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
							+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
					}
				}
				item += '</div>';
			}
		}

		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this.missingPermissions = function() {
		return '';
	};

	//
	// Post
	//

	this.prependPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="comment-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-comment-reply-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-header-avatar" id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
				<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
				? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '</a>'
			+ '</div> \
		';
	};

	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];

		return ''
			+ (_meta.author_is_moderator
				? '<img class="dsq-mod-star" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/bullet-star.png" title="Moderator" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"> \
				<a id="dsq-time-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-time" href="#comment-' + post_id + '" title="Permalink">' + _meta.date + '</a> \
			</span>';
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		return '';
	}

	this.postBody = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Deprecate flagging conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		return ''
			+ (_meta.edited
				? '<p class="dsq-editedtxt">(Edited by a moderator)</p>'
				: '')
			;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Use media should be conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed) { return ''; }

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
				<div id="dsq-points-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-likedtxt">'
				+ (_meta.points
					? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.'
					: '')
				+ '</div>'
				+ '<ul class="dsq-comment-options dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.votable
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first dsq-rate" id="dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id + '">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Like</a>'
						: 'You liked this.') + '</li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-report' + (!_meta.votable ? ' dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '"><a href="#" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">Report</a></li> \
				</ul> \
				<ul class="dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first"><a href="#" id="dsq-reply-link-' + post_id +'" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(this, ' + post_id +'); return false;">Reply</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<li id="dsq-edit-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-edit-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="' + (!_meta.can_reply ? 'dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-more-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-more-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'more\'); return false">More <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media
					? '<li id="dsq-media-el-' + post_id +'" style="display:none"><a id="dsq-media-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'media\'); return false">Use Media <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '</ul>'
				+ '<div id="dsq-reply-bar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar" style="display:none"> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-items-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-items"> \
						</div> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-auth-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-auth"> \
							 \
								 \
								 	<a href="#" class="dsq-help dsq-reply-req-opt" title="You are commenting as a Guest. You may choose to log into an existing DISQUS Profile, your Facebook, Twitter or OpenID account to comment on My Ballard" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Optional:</a> \
								 \
								<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/dsq-favicon-16x16.png" alt="" /> \
								<a id="dsq-reply-login-' + post_id + '" href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:15119870" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">Login</a> \
								 \
									&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img class="fb_login_image" src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/fbconnect/login-buttons/connect_light_small_short.gif" alt="Facebook Connect"/> \
									<a href="#" onclick="FB.Connect.requireSession(DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin); return false;">Connect</a> \
								 \
								 \
								 \
							 \
						</div> \
					</div> \
					<div id="dsq-reply-' + post_id + '"></div> \
			</div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Iframes
	//

	this._makeAttributes = function(attributes) {
		// Makes a tag attributes string out of an object.
		// Caller is responsible for making sure nothing needs to be escaped.
		var result = [];
		for (key in attributes) {
			result.push(' ' + key + '="' + attributes[key] + '"');
		}
		result = result.join('');
		return result;
	};

	this._frameGeneric = function(base_url, params, attributes) {
		if(typeof(disqus_callback_params) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_callback_params = '';
		}

		var default_params = {
			// TODO: These should be moved to Dsq.jsonData.
			'f'				: 'myballard',
			't'				: 'la_fitness_making_a_few_waves',
			// Do we need encodeURIComponent here?
			'ifrs'			: encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css),
			'to_redirect'	: encodeURIComponent(window.location),
			'cbp'			: disqus_callback_params,
			'ff'			: Dsq.Thread.ff,
			'fc'			: Dsq.Thread.fc,
			'ac'			: Dsq.Thread.ac,
			'default_text'	: disqus_default_text
		};

		base_url += '?' + (new Date()).getTime();
		// Add params to default_params.
		if(params) {
			for(var key in params) {
				if(params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					default_params[key] = encodeURIComponent(params[key]);
				}
			}
		}
		// Build querystring.
		for(var key in default_params) {
			if(default_params[key] && default_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				base_url += '&' + key + '=' + default_params[key];
			}
		}

		return [
			'<iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0"',
			(' allowtransparency="true" src="' + base_url + '"'),
			this._makeAttributes(attributes),
			'</iframe>'].join('');
	};

	this.frameLogin = function(opt_attributes) {
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/login.html';
		var attributes = opt_attributes || {};
		attributes['class'] = 'dsq-post-login';

		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameReply = function(post_id, extra_params, attributes) {
		// Returns the HTML for a reply iframe. Called by Dsq.Iframes.setReplyIframeToContainer
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY;
		var params = {
			'def_email'		: disqus_def_email,
			'def_name'		: disqus_def_name
		};
		if(extra_params) {
			for(var key in extra_params) {
				if(extra_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					params[key] = extra_params[key];
				}
			}
		}
		if(_meta) {
			params['parent_post'] = post_id;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			params['per_page'] = disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			attributes['class'] += '-authenticated';
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameEdit = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/edit.html';
		var params = {
			'p' : post_id
		};
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, {'class': 'dsq-post-edit', 'name': 'dsq-edit_' + post_id + '-frame'});
	};

	//
	// Menus
	//

	this.menuMore = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: "Remove post" button should hide menu.
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')">Link</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Profile</a></li>'
	+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
		? '	<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>' + (_meta.email ? '<li class="dsq-admin-email">' + _meta.email + '</li>' : '')
		+ '	<li class="dsq-admin-ip">' + _meta.ip + '</li> \
			<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>'
		+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
			? ' <li class="dsq-admin-edit"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
			: '')
		+ ' <li class="dsq-remove"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Remove Comment</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-report-spam"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-block-user"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li>'
		: '');
	};

	this.menuMedia = function(post_id) {
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(this, ' + post_id + ', \'seesmic\'); return false;">Record video</a></li> \
		';
	};

	this.dropProfile = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};


		var menu = '<li class="dsq-drop-showlnk"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Expand &#8663;</a></li>';
		var pointsMessage = '';
		if (userData['registered']) {
			pointsMessage = 'with ' + userData['points'] + ' points (more points are better).';
		}

		if (userData['is_remote']) {
			var domain = userData['remote_domain_name'];
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' is a ' + domain + ' user ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
			menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-' + domain.toLowerCase() + '">' + domain + '</span></li>';
		} else if (userData['registered']) {
			if (userData['verified']) {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a verified commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span></li>';
			} else {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a registered, but unverified, commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span></li>';
			}
		} else {
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has not claimed this commenter profile." onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()"><span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span></li>';
		}

		menu += _includeServices();
		return menu;
	};

	//
	// Popups
	//

	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-top"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-body" class="clearfix"> \
				<div class="dsq-popup-body-padding"> \
					<div class="dsq-popup-header"> \
						<a class="dsq-close-link" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/modal-close.png" alt="" /></a>'
						+ content['header']
					+ '</div>'
					+ content['body']
					+ '<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
				</div> <!-- padding --> \
			</div> <!-- body --> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-bottom"></div> \
		</div> \
		';
	};

	this.popupProfile = function(user_key) {
		var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(user_key, null);
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var html = '';
			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == 0
					? '<h4>Connections</h4><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li> \
					<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" title="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" /> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>'
				+ (i+1 == userServices.length ? '</ul>' : '');
			}
			return html;
		};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<table> \
				<tr> \
					<td> \
						<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><img class="dsq-popup-profile-avatar" src="' + userData['avatar'] + '" alt="" /></a> \
					</td> \
					<td> \
						<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user"> \
							<h3>' + userData['display_name'] + '</h3> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats" id="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + user_key + '">Loading...</div> \
						</div> \
					</td> \
				</tr> \
			</table> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-state"> \
				This is a&nbsp;<span class="'
					+ (userData['registered']
						? (userData['verified']
							? ' dsq-badge-verified'
							: (userData['is_remote']
								? ' dsq-badge-' + userData['remote_domain_name'].toLowerCase()
								: ' dsq-badge-registered')
							)
							: ' dsq-badge-guest') + '">'
			+ (userData['registered']
				? (userData['verified']
					? 'Verified'
					: (userData['is_remote']
						 ? userData['remote_domain_name']
						 : 'Registered')
					)
				: 'Guest')
			+ '</span>&nbsp;commenter profile.'
			+ '&nbsp;<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><strong>View more comments </strong></a>'
			+ (!userData['points']
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice">If this is you, <a href="http://disqus.com/profile" target="_blank">claim it now</a> to manage your comments.</p>'
				: '')
			+ ((userData['registered'] && !userData['verified'] && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username == userData['username'])) && !userData['is_remote'])
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice"><strong>Alert</strong>: You have not verified this account. <a href="http://disqus.com/verify">Verify it now.</a></p>'
				: '')
			+ '</div> \
			<div id="dsq-profile-status-' + user_key + '" class="dsq-popup-profile-status" style="display:none"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-snapshot"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td> \
							<div id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Most active sites</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
						<td>'
							+ _includeServices()
							+ '<div id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Moderator of</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupReblog = function() {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<cite><span>Reblog this comment</span></cite> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div id="dsq-reblog-form" class="dsq-reblog-form"> \
			</div> \
		';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupModal = function(title, message) {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<h3>' + title + '</h3> \
		';

		bodyHtml = message;

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.alertContent = function(name, post_id) {
		var alert = {
			'post_not_approved': {
				'title': 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator',
				'message': 'Thanks for posting. Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.'
			},
			'post_has_profile': {
				'title': 'Use your existing commenter profile',
				'message': 'You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> commenter profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a>'
			}
		};
		return alert[name] || false;
	};

	//
	// Actions
	//

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {
		// Update number of points
		Dsq.$('dsq-points-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.';

		// Update link text
		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.';
		}
	};

	this.subscribed = function(status) {
		var title, message;

		if(status) {
			title = 'Subscribed!';
			message = 'You have subscribed to this comment thread. New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox, where you may read and respond by email.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">Unsubscribe</a> \
			';
		} else {
			title = 'Unsubscribed';
			message = 'You have unsubscribed to this comment thread. New comments will no longer be sent to your email inbox.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a> \
			';
		}

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);

	};
	
	this.highlighted = function() {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('This comment has been highlighted.', 'Highlighted comment');
	};

	//
	// Media
	//

	this.mediaSeesmic = function(id, thumb) {
		return ' \
			<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_preview" class="dsq-seesmic-preview"><a href="http://www.seesmic.com/video/' + id + '" target="_blank" class="see_link">&nbsp;</a> \
				<div style="display:block;width:160px; height:120px; border:none; background-image:url(http://t.seesmic.com/thumbnail/' + thumb + ')"> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_hide" class="seePlayOverlay" style="display:none;"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',false)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/stopOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_show" class="seePlayOverlay"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',true)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/playOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; border:none; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			<div id="' + id + '_content" style="display:block; width:100%; padding-top:5px"></div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Callbacks
	//

	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(parent_post_id) {
		// Increment post count
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');
		
		if (num_posts) { 
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) { 
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
	};
};
// Dsq.Templates


/**
 * Dsq.Post
 */
Dsq.Post = new function() {
	this.openedMenu = {};
	this.menuEventListener = null;
	this.stateReplyToggled = {};
	this.stateEditToggled = {};
	this.stateRecordLink = {};

	/**
	 * Inserts a new post into the document.
	 *
	 * @param after_id {Number}	Insert a post before specified id.  If after_id
	 *							evaluates to false, then post in the front.  If
	 *							after_id is -1, post at the end.
	 */
	this.insert = function(after_id, id, message, author) {
		// Skeleton template from thread_posts.html.
		var skeleton = ' \
			<li id="dsq-comment-%(id)s"> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-header-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-header"> \
					<cite id="dsq-cite-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-cite"> \
						<a id="dsq-author-user-%(id)s" href="%(author_url)s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">%(author_name)s</a> \
					</cite> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-body-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-body"> \
					<div id="dsq-comment-message-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-message">%(message)s</div> \
				</div> \
			</li> \
		';
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var _user_meta = Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key];
		var markup = Dsq.Utils.interpolate(skeleton, {
			id: id,
			message: message,
			author_url: _user_meta.blog,
			author_name: _user_meta.display_name
		});
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		markup = markup.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
		div.innerHTML = markup;

		if (after_id === -1) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').appendChild(div);
		} else if (!after_id) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').insertBefore(div, Dsq.$('dsq-comments').firstChild);
		} else if (Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + after_id)) {
			// Get next node after "after_id", so we can insert before it.
			// If "after_id" is the last comment, the target node is the
			// last node.
			
			// var append_post_id = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(after_id).replace('<div id="','').replace('"></div>', '');
			var append_post_id = 'dsq-append-post-' + after_id;
			var node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			while (node = node.nextSibling) {
				if (!node || node.nodeType == 1) { // 1 == Node.ELEMENT_NODE
					break;
				}
			}
			if (!node) {
				node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			}
			node.parentNode.insertBefore(div, node);
		}
	};

	this.incrementPostCount = function() {
		
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');

		if (num_posts) {
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) {
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
	}
	
	this.outlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className += ' dsq-comment-outline';
		setTimeout("(function () { Dsq.Post.clearOutlineComment(" + post_id + ") })()", 3000);
	};
	
	this.clearOutlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className.replace('dsq-comment-outline', '');
	};

	this.showMenu = function(el, id, name) {
		var anchorPos = Dsq.Utils.findPos(el);
		var menu = document.createElement('ul');

		if(this.openedMenu) {
			if(this.openedMenu.linkClicked) {
				this.openedMenu.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		switch(name) {
			case 'more':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMore(id);
				break;
			case 'media':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMedia(id);
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}

		// Add menu to document body
		menu.id = 'dsq-menu-' + id;
		menu.className = 'dsq-menu';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(menu);

		// Position and show
		anchorPos[1] += 15;
		menu.style.left = anchorPos[0] + 'px';
		menu.style.top = anchorPos[1] + 'px';
		menu.style.display = 'block';

		// Set global reference
		this.openedMenu = {
			'el' : menu,
			'id' : id,
			'name' : name,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};

		// Set listener
		this.menuEventListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._hideMenu);
	};

	this._hideMenu = function(e) {
		var el = e.target || e.srcElement;
		var openedMenu = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el;
		var id = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.id;

		if(!id) {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link';
		} else {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link-' + id;
		}

		if(!openedMenu) {
			return;
		}

		if(!Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, openedMenu.id)) {
			openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Post.menuEventListener);
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(openedMenu);

		} else {
			// Hide the menu if a link was clicked inside the menu.  We can't
			// completely remove the menu until the onclick event on the link
			// fires, but the menuEventListener will prevent multiple menus
			// from polluting the DOM.
			if(el && typeof el.href != 'undefined') {
				openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el = null;
			}
		}

		if(Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Post.openedMenu.linkClicked = true;
		}
	};


	this.getUserServices = function(user_key, id) {
		if(!user_key && id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
			user_key = _meta.user_key;
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var userServices = [];

		// Keep a full list of supported services. This is the order they will display in the drop-profile.
		// Each service must have a corresponding case in _buildServiceUrl()
		var supportedServices = ['blog', 'twitter', 'facebook', 'tumblr'];

		function _buildServiceUrl(serviceName) {
			var data = userData[serviceName];
			var services = {
				blog:		function(d) { return d; },
				twitter:	function(d) { return d; },
				facebook:	function(d) { return d; },
				tumblr:		function(d) { return 'http://' + d + '.tumblr.com'; }
			};
			return services[serviceName](data);
		}

		for(var i = 0; i < supportedServices.length; i++) {
			if(userData[supportedServices[i]]) {
				var serviceUrl = _buildServiceUrl(supportedServices[i]);
				userServices.push({'name' : supportedServices[i], 'url' : serviceUrl});
			}
		}
		return userServices;
	}

	this.dropProfile = function(id) {
		var dp = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-profile-' + id);

		// IE6 needs JS to display/hide. All other browsers use CSS.
		if(dp) {
			if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) dp.style.display = (dp.style.display == 'inline') ? 'none' : 'inline';
			return false;
		} else {
			dp = document.createElement('ul');
		}

		dp.id = 'dsq-drop-profile-' + id;
		dp.className = 'dsq-drop-profile';

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) { dp.style.display = 'inline'; }

		var container = Dsq.$('dsq-header-avatar-' + id);
		dp.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.dropProfile(id);
		container.appendChild(dp);
	};

	this.dropProfileMore = function(el, id) {
		var hiddenItems = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-hidden-' + id);

		hiddenItems.style.display = 'inline';
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
	};

	this._updateReplyLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "reply / cancel" links based on state.
		var displayDict = {};

		if(id) {
			if(this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				el.innerHTML = 'Cancel';
				displayDict['media'] = 'inline';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'none';
			} else {
				el.innerHTML = 'Reply';
				displayDict['media'] = 'none';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'inline';
			}
		}

		for(var key in displayDict) {
			if(displayDict.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var	linkEl = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-el-' + id),
					spacer = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-spacer-' + id);

				if(linkEl) {
					linkEl.style.display = displayDict[key];
					if(spacer) spacer.style.display = displayDict[key];
				}
			}
		}
	};

	this._updateMediaLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "use media / cancel" links based on state.
		var appendId = (id) ? ('-' + id) : '';
		var link = Dsq.$('dsq-media-link' + appendId);

		if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			link.innerHTML = 'Cancel Media';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(link, id); return false; };
		} else {
			link.innerHTML = 'Use Media <small>&#9660;</small>';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.showMenu(link, id, 'media'); return false; };
		}
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(el, id) {
		// Create reply IFrame
		if (window.disqus_use_postmessage) {
			if (!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				// Create IFrame if it doesn't exist.
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-frame-' + id), id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].init();
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].setState(id, _meta.depth);
				}
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
			}
		} else {
			// DEPRECATED
			if(!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				// Reply toolbar
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id), id);
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Iframes.hideAllInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id));
				if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
					// HACK: Cancel media before canceling self.
					this.toggleMediaReply(Dsq.$('dsq-media-link-' + id), id);
				}
			}
		}

		this.stateReplyToggled[id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[id];
		this._updateReplyLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-reply-' + id); }

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[id]
		});
	};

	this.toggleMediaReply = function(el, id, xtype) {
		id = id || 0;
		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(!this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id, {xtype:xtype}, 'dsq-post-video');
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id);
		}
		this.stateRecordLink[id] = !this.stateRecordLink[id];
		this._updateMediaLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};

	this.edit = function(el, id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.frameEdit(id);
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-comment-message-' + id); }
	};

    this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
                Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
            }

            Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/vote.js'
                + '?post_id='    + id
                + '&vote='        + vote);

		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login(Dsq.Strings.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN);
		}
    };

	this.report = function(id, confirmed) {
		if(confirmed) {
			Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/la_fitness_making_a_few_waves/post_report/', {'post_id': id});
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Thank you. This comment has been flagged for moderator attention.', 'Successfully flagged');
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$('dsq-post-report-' + id));
		} else {
			var title = Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT;
			var message = Dsq.Strings.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR + '? \
			<br /><br /> \
			<button onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.NO + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.NEVER_MIND + '</button>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<button onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + id + ', true);"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.YES + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT + '</button><br /><br />'
			+ Dsq.Strings.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION + '. \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, id);
		}
	};



	this.showAlert = function(id, msg) {
		var msgEl = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id);
		var alert = '<div class="dsq-comment-alert">' + msg + '</div>';

		msgEl.innerHTML = alert + msgEl.innerHTML;
	};

};
// Dsq.Post


/**
 * Dsq.Thread
 */
Dsq.Thread = new function() {
	this.fc = null;
	this.ff = null;
	this.ac = null;

	
	this.adminIsOn = false;

	
	
	

	this.hlComment = null;
	this.hlCommentClass = null;

	this.getNextComment = function(el) {
		var start_id = el.id;
		while(el = el.nextSibling) {
			if(el.id && el.id.indexOf('dsq-comment-') != -1 && el.id != start_id) {
				return el;
			}
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.getActiveCommentId = function() {
		if (document.URL.indexOf('#comment-') >= 0) {
			var anchor = document.URL.slice(document.URL.indexOf('#') + 1);
			return anchor.replace('comment-', '');
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.highlightAnchor = function() {
		var i = this.getActiveCommentId();
		if (i == null) return false;
		var id = 'dsq-comment-' + i;
		var hash = window.location.hash;

		// Toggle the hash incase the comment isn't available when the page loads
		// for WebKit-based browsers.
		if (Dsq.Utils.webkit) {
			window.location.hash = '';
			window.location.hash = hash;
		}

		this.hlComment = Dsq.$(id);
		// Adding this conditional guard pending #289
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlCommentClass = this.hlComment.className;
		this.hlComment.className += ' dsq-hl-anchor';

		setTimeout("Dsq.Thread.highlightClear()", 3000);
	};

	this.highlightClear = function() {
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlComment.className = this.hlCommentClass;
	};

	this.login = function(toggle) {
		// toggle id is #dsq-reply-login-[id]
		var postId;
		if(toggle.id.indexOf('dsq-reply-login') != -1) {
			postId = toggle.id.slice(16);
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + postId);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(toggle) {
			if(toggle.className == 'dsq-login-active') {
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(container, postId);
				toggle.className = '';
			} else {
				Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
				toggle.className = 'dsq-login-active';
			}
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
		}

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};


	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked, per_page) {
		// Use extra_params to pass any override parameters that we need to persist.
		var extra_params = '';

		// "Per page" can either be overriden by providing it as an argument
		// (per-call) or setting the disqus_per_page override variable (global).
		if(typeof per_page == 'undefined') {
			per_page = null;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined' && per_page === null) {
			per_page = disqus_per_page;
		}

		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}
		if(per_page !== null) {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + per_page;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			el_clicked.style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'la_fitness_making_a_few_waves'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};

	this.sortBy = function(sort) {
		var disqus_script = document.createElement('script');
		var disqus_date = new Date();

		if (location.hash != '') {
			location.hash = '#disqus_thread';
		}

		if(typeof(disqus_url) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_url = disqus_href;
		}
		disqus_script.type = 'text/javascript';
		disqus_script.src = 'http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'la_fitness_making_a_few_waves'
			+ '&sort='	+ sort
			+ '&title='
			+ '&'		+ disqus_date.getTime();

		Dsq.$('dsq-comments').innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif">';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(disqus_script);
	};

	this.subscribe = function(status, email) {
		// `status` is an int -- 1 to subscribe, 0 to unsubscribe
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || email) {
			// If authenticated user OR anonymous email provided

			if(email) {
				Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
			}

			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/subscribe.js'
				+'?status=' 	+ status
				+ '&slug='		+ 'la_fitness_making_a_few_waves'
				+ '&email=' 	+ encodeURIComponent(email));

		} else if(!email) {
			// If anonymous user and no email has been provided yet, prompt for email

			var title = 'Subscribe to this comment thread';
			var message = ' \
				New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox! \
				<div class="dsq-subscribe-submit"> \
					<p><strong>Enter your email address below.</strong></p> \
					<input type="text" id="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1, Dsq.$(\'dsq-subscribe-email\').value)">Subscribe</button> \
				</div> \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
		}
	};

	this.showSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return;
		}

		/* The form has to be re-designed when more options will come out. */
		var html = 'Automatically close comments after <input size="3" id="dsq-thread-days-alive" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.days_alive + '" type="text" /> days. Existing comments will still be displayed.<br /><br />(Using 0 days will disable this feature)<br /><br />'
								 + '<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.updateDaysAlive();" class="dsq-button-small"><span>Save</span></button>'
								 + '<span id="dsq-thread-settings-status" class="dsq-options-status"></span>';
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Settings');
	};

	this.updateDaysAlive = function() {
		var days = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-days-alive').value;
		var status = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-settings-status');
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/update_days_alive.js', {days:days,thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
		status.innerHTML = 'Saved!';
		window.setTimeout(function() { status.innerHTML = ''; }, 1000);
	};
};
// Dsq.Thread

Dsq.Events = function() {
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var handlers = {};
	var getHandlers = function(event) {
		if (handlers[event] === undefined) {
			handlers[event] = [];
		}
		return handlers[event];
	};

	// Public
	// Value keys : postId, node, xtype
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED = 1;
	// Value keys : postId, opened
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED = 2;
	obj.fire = function(event, opt_value) {
		if (!event) {
			throw new Error('Unknown event');
		}
		var value = opt_value || {};
		for (var i=0; i<getHandlers(event).length; i++) {
			getHandlers(event)[i](value);
		}
	};
	obj.addHandler = function(event, callback) {
		getHandlers(event).push(callback);
	};

	return obj;
}();

/**
 * Dsq.Realtime
 */
Dsq.Realtime = new function() {
	var initialized = false;
	var interval = null;
	var last_checked = Dsq.jsonData.request.timestamp;
	var new_posts = [];
	var ongoing_request = false;
	var prev_script = null;

	function updateNewPostCount() {
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-alert').style.display = new_posts.length ? 'block' : 'none';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-queued').innerHTML = new_posts.length
		+ ' new '
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, 'comment', 'comments')
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, ' was', ' were')
		+ ' just posted.';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.SHOW + ')';
	}

	function insertNewPosts() {
		var post_id = null;
		var after_id = Dsq.$('dsq-sort-select').value === 'oldest' ? -1 : null;

		for (var i=0; i<new_posts.length; i++) {
			post_id = new_posts[i];
			Dsq.Post.insert(after_id, post_id, Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id].message);
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		}
		new_posts = [];
	}

	this.enableInterval = function() {
		interval = setInterval(Dsq.Realtime.check, Dsq.jsonData.context.realtime_speed);
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.ENABLED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.PAUSE + ')';
	}

	this.disableInterval = function() {
		if (interval) {
			clearInterval(interval);
			interval = null;
		}
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.PAUSED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.RESUME + ')';
	}

	this.toggleInterval = function() {
		if (!interval) {
			Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
		} else {
			Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
		}
		return false;
	}

	this.initialize = function() {
		if (!initialized) {
			initialized = true;
			Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').onclick = this.toggleInterval;
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').onclick = this.show;
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
			if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.realtime_paused) {
				Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
			} else {
				Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
			}
		}
	}

	this.show = function() {
		insertNewPosts();
		updateNewPostCount();
		return false;
	}

	this.check = function() {
		if (!ongoing_request && Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			if (prev_script) {
				prev_script.parentNode.removeChild(prev_script);
			}
			ongoing_request = true;
			prev_script = Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/15119870/realtime.js?timestamp=' + last_checked);
		}
	};

	this.update = function(timestamp, posts, users) {
		ongoing_request = false;
		last_checked = timestamp;

		if (users) {
			for (var user_id in users) {
				if (users.hasOwnProperty(user_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id] = users[user_id];
					}
				}
			}
		}

		if (posts) {
			for (var post_id in posts) {
				if (posts.hasOwnProperty(post_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] = posts[post_id];
						new_posts.push(post_id);
					}
				}
			}

			if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				insertNewPosts();
			} else {
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
		}
	};

}();

// DEPRECATED
Dsq.Iframes = function() {
	// Different style of object from the above. Hoping to switch to this for some reason.
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var showIframeInContainer = function(container, id, markup) {
		// Look through container for iframes, hiding them, except show one that matches id
		// If none of them matched id, create a new iframe using markup and insert it.
		// Returns the iframe node if and only if it was newly created.
		var found = false;
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				if (child.id == id) {
					child.style.display = 'block';
					found = true;
				} else {
					child.style.display = 'none';
				}
			}
		}
		if (found) {
			return;
		}
		// The iframe wasn't found, so construct it and add it to the container.
		// Don't use innerHTML because it might reload iframes
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		div.innerHTML = markup;
		var iframe = div.childNodes[0];
		div.removeChild(iframe);
		container.appendChild(iframe);
		return iframe;
	};

	// Public
	obj.makeReplyIframeId = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var id = 'dsq-post-add-iframe';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			id += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			id += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return id;
	};
	obj.makeLoginIframeId = function(opt_postId) {
		if (!opt_postId) {
			return 'dsq-login-iframe';
		}
		return 'dsq-login-iframe-' + opt_postId;
	};
	obj.makeReplyIframeName = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var name = 'dsq-reply-frame';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			name += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			name += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return name;
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId, opt_extraParams, opt_className) {
		// Construct the id so we can check if it's already present.
		// Hide any other iframes we find, and show this one if it's found.
		var params = opt_extraParams || {};
		// use xtype in the id and name so we can distinguish media replies from text replies:
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var name = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeName(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var attributes = {
			'id': id,
			'name': name,
			'class': opt_className || 'dsq-post-reply'
			};
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameReply(opt_postId, opt_extraParams, attributes);
		var iframe = showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
		// It was newly created
		if (iframe) {
			Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, {
				postId: opt_postId,
				node: iframe,
				xtype: params.xtype
			});
		}
	};
	obj.showLoginIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId) {
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeLoginIframeId(opt_postId);
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: id});
		showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed = function(container, opt_postId) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			obj.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, opt_postId);
		} else {
			obj.hideAllInContainer(container);
		}
	};
	obj.hideAllInContainer = function(container) {
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				child.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	return obj;
}();

Dsq.Twitter = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startTwitterConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._twitterWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/twitter/begin/', 'twitterWindow', popupParams);
		that._twitterInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeTwitterConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeTwitterConnect = function() {
		if (that._twitterWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._twitterInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Yahoo = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startYahooConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._yahooWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/yahoo/begin/', 'yahooWindow', popupParams);
		that._yahooInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeYahooConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeYahooConnect = function() {
		if (that._yahooWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._yahooInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.OpenID = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.requestURL = function() {
		var message = '<table class="dsq-openid-form"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" rowspan="2"><img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url + '/images/openid-icon-100x100.png" /></td>';
		message += '<td><label for="dsq-openid-url">OpenID URL:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-url" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td><label for="dsq-openid-username">Display name:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-username" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td class="dsq-openid-submit" colspan="3"><input type="button" value="Sign in" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.startConnect();" /></td></tr>';
		message += "</table>";

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sign in using OpenID');
	};

	this.startConnect = function() {
		var isblank = function(str) {
			return /^\s*$/.test(str);
		};

		var openid_url = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-url').value;
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-username').value;

		if (isblank(openid_url)) {
			return;
		}

		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=500';
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/openid/begin/' + '?url=' + encodeURIComponent(openid_url) + '&username=' + encodeURIComponent(username);
		that._openidWindow = window.open(url, 'openidWindow', popupParams);
		that._openidInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeConnect = function() {
		if (that._openidWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._openidInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Reaction = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.hide = function(id) {
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/myballard/hidereaction.js?' + 'reaction_id=' + id);
	};

	this.reportMissingReactions = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled) {
			return;
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.queued) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Your report has been received. The system will automatically search for new reactions; if any are found, they will be displayed on this comment thread.<br/><br/>Thank&nbsp;you.',
												 'Reported missing reactions');
			return;
		}

		Dsq.Utils.execScript(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/forums/myballard/queueurl.js');
	};
};

Dsq.CNN = function() {
	var obj = {};

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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860227" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860227" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860227">Nubbee</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860227" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860227" class="dsq-comment-message">By blanketed you mean littered right? I found one of these on my car, and another 4-5 on my street.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860228">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860228" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860228" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860228">elenchos</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860228" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860228" class="dsq-comment-message">"Mid-riff"?  Just like in an editorial from The Onion?  That\'s so Ballard.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860229">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860229" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860229" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860229">Ballardog</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860229" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860229" class="dsq-comment-message">Previously they were planning on replacing the Westlake location with a new gym. Maybe the economy is taking its toll on La Fatness as well.  You would think they must be  a highly leveraged company to be able to build multimillion dollar gyms and charge $30 a month dues. Wonder how many members they need per location to hit their break even point. I wouldn\'t be surprised if they started raising their membership fees.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860230">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860230" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860230" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860230">hot sauce</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860230" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860230" class="dsq-comment-message">Thank god Ballard is going to finally get a real gym. that other one ,oly club. feels like you are working out in someones house. chopped up rooms. if you are worried about anybodies break even point, i would worry about the old ballards gym.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860231">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860231" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860231" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860231">boardbrown</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860231" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860231" class="dsq-comment-message">I say no way they make it.  Ten bucks says they close that location w/in 5 years.  Prove me wrong.<br><br>Ballard Health Club for me.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860232">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860232" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860232" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860232" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mary-land/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">m</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860232" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860232" class="dsq-comment-message">I really don\'t get this "finally a real gym" stuff. While I\'m not a fan of Olympic Health Club, it is the real deal - multiple rooms not withstanding. And the Ballard Health Club is a great affordable gym. And there are several private trainer locations in the immediate area. <br><br>So what constitutes "a real gym"?</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860233">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860233" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860233" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860233" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mary-land/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">m</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860233" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860233" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh and I\'m with boardbrown on this one...<br><br>5 years sounds about right.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860234">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860234" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860234" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860234">Sheila</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860234" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860234" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m excited about the new gym.  $30 a month with a pool.  Right now, all I care about is a pool.  I wish I had a flyer on my car.  I\'d like a little information.  Anyone have the number?  Can\'t find any info online.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860235">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860235" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860235" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860235">Rounder</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860235" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860235" class="dsq-comment-message">I love OAC, i hate those big 1 room gyms..to many people</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860236">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860236" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860236" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860236">milo dakkat</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860236" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860236" class="dsq-comment-message">I love OAC too, lovingly referred to as the "old fat people\'s gym" around my house.  OAC is a real gym for real folks--I like that I don\'t have to be young and skinny to feel comfortable there.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860237">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860237" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860237" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860237">hot sauce</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860237" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860237" class="dsq-comment-message">You should plan a all day field trip. maybe go to freemont or downtown and see what a real gym looks like. i am not sure about the "old fat peoples gym". nothing is wrong with old and fat. thats good to have, just as long as they are there to work out and just not there to sit around on the machines and drink vodka with there gatorade. Isn\'t that gym suppose to turn into a hotel?</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860238">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860238" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860238" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860238">lakreitz</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860238" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860238" class="dsq-comment-message">A teeny bit off topic.  Is that escalator going in over by the Trader Joe\'s Ballard\'s first escalator?  I can\'t think of another building in the village that would have one.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860239">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860239" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860239" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860239">boardbrown</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860239" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860239" class="dsq-comment-message">hot sauce, I\'ve heard that they are going to build a whole new facility real soon...in the same spot.  But that was 6 months ago, so I\'m not sure what the hold up is about.  My guess is that it\'s about money.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860240">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860240" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860240" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860240">Rounder</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860240" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860240" class="dsq-comment-message">The thing with OAC is that it is very comfotable, people are their to work out, not check out or be checked out. Ive been to those meat market gyms where the guys are all on steroids and the chicks are all playboy models. Besides, i like supporting the ballard gym, not  La fitness..the starbucks of the gym world.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860241">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860241" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860241" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860241">tortue</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860241" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860241" class="dsq-comment-message">OAC &gt; Ballard Health Club.<br><br>Too many guys at Ballard Health Club who openly flaunt their penis &amp; hardons while on machines. Once some guy repeatedly kept letting it flip out while on gear. Lots of folks also don\'t wipe up after, too.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860242" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860242" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860242">Looney</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860242" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860242" class="dsq-comment-message">$30 a month? I\'m leaving Ballard Health Club. Most of the folks at BHC don\'t realize spandex is a privilege, not a right.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860243">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860243" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860243" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860243">mamaC</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860243" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860243" class="dsq-comment-message">OAC is a great gym! The money stays local, they have great trainers and classes, and the facility is quirky and comfortable.<br><br>Soulless behemoths like LA fitness/Bally\'s/24hr gyms may be OK when you are a starving student...</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860244">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860244" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860244" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860244" href="http://ninaforsyth.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">nina</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860244" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860244" class="dsq-comment-message">You can see my fat ass in spandex every gym day.  Why?  Because its comfortable, I can work out in it and I like it.  <br><br>I don\'t care if you don\'t like seeing my fat ass in spandex.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860245">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860245" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860245" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860245">Mijo</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860245" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860245" class="dsq-comment-message">Ballard Health Club has great people there. I\'ve been a member since it opened, mainly due to its price. But it is cramped, the ventilation is horrible, during the summer the whole place is a sauna, the locker room is filthy, the aerobics room is small and has huge columns in the middle of it, and the new color scheme is dreadful.  I hate to leave a local business after so many years (hey, I\'ve done my part to help them out). But I MISS racquetball so much and the new LAF will have four courts. The plan I signed up for includes towel service for the same price I pay now for no towel service. There will be a juice bar, which works great for me. Plus, the pool and basketball court, neither of which BHC has, will be there if I want to use them. If they only last 5 years, at least I won\'t be losing money in the process. I\'ll miss the wonderful people at BHC, especially Jade and MJ, but it\'s time to try something new and get a lot for my money.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860246">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860246" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860246" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860246">Mijo</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860246" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860246" class="dsq-comment-message">PS. I guess I should mention that I\'m a Trader Joe\'s fanatic, so having it right there will help streamline my shopping, allowing me to only by two or three days\' worth of food at a time, thus avoiding some of the waste I experience now from buying too much and not using it all.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860247">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860247" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860247" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860247">suds</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860247" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860247" class="dsq-comment-message">Go to  whatever gym you want.. but people stop knocking down people that go to the gym .. . I am always happy to see overweight people at a gym and applaud them for being there.   I try to smile and support them there so they enjoy their time and have a good experience at the gym and come back.   If a person has lost 50 pounds and wants to wear spandex ... let them... you don\'t have to look at them...   <br><br>I am a big LA Fitness fan and am waiting for them to open.. See you all there!!!</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860248">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860248" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860248" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860248">RunRun</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860248" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860248" class="dsq-comment-message">Just curious,... has anyone signed up yet?  And if so, how are the rates?  I\'m hearing as high as an initial fee of $300 and then $35/month after that.... and then as low as $45/month without the initial fee.  Sounds like it\'s not going to be a cheap membership... due to it being a Signature Club... ?</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860249">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860249" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860249" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860249" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860249" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860249" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey RunRun...My name is Nick and I am a membership counselor for the new Ballard club. If you have questions about membership or about the club in general, please feel free to contact me.<br><br>206-501-7249<br>myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard<br><br>I\'d be happy to help you in any way that I can.<br><br>-Nick.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860250">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860250" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860250" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860250">Tony</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860250" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860250" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m a member in Bellevue and was told I would have to pay an additional fee over the $29/mo I now pay to use this \'signiture\' club.  What\'s up with the \'signiture\' part Nick?</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860251">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860251" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860251" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860251" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860251" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860251" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Tony,<br><br>Happy New Year!<br><br>LA Fitness wanted to create a premier club that would further enhance their members\' workout experience. That said, this club has chosen to incorporate  luxury amenities that you won\'t find at most other LA Fitness facilities.<br>-Towel service(found at select locations)<br>-Juice Bar(found at select locations)<br>-Cardio machines enhanced with personal TV screens.<br>-Wi Fi internet access<br>-Business/Computer center<br>-Upgraded locker rooms<br>-Electronic locking system on all lockers<br>-Yoga studio (in my walk-through of the facility I haven\'t seen where this will be yet).<br><br>It is also a $20 million dollar facility.<br><br>I hope that helps in regards to your question.<br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860252">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860252" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860252" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860252">Tony</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860252" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860252" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks for the info Nick.  I like L.A. Fitness.  Its a clean, comfortable place to workout.  I do, however, feel a bit of intrepidation regarding the price negotiation.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860253">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860253" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860253" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860253">SC</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860253" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860253" class="dsq-comment-message">Nick,<br><br>When is the Ballard LA Fitness scheduled to open?</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860254">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860254" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860254" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860254">AP</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860254" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860254" class="dsq-comment-message">I just signed up and got my official bar code. The guy who signed the paperwork told me the gym is opening on January 15th.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860255">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860255" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860255" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860255">J</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860255" class="dsq-comment-message">Just signed up. I feel I\'m over paying but the location is very convenient and I like the pool and bball court.  I signed at $99 rev plus $49 per month. Anyone else want to post their fees?  They\'ve been climbing each week according to the guy who set me up....</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860256">M</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860256" class="dsq-comment-message">Question for J (or anyone):  I joined LA Fitness in Sep, paid $199 for family membership + $29 per person per month.  I just signed up for Ballard -- had to pay $99 per person, and $49 per person per month.  I thought I got a discount on the sign up (credit for $199).  Is this true?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860257">Josh</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860257" class="dsq-comment-message">FYI, I was a member in AZ and moved here over a year ago and they constantly were trying to tell me they had to "upgrade" my membership and wanted to charge me a $99 one-time fee plus increase my monthly fee from $25 to $35. Problem was, all the LA Fitness facilities in Tucson were exactly like the one in Bellevue, brand new and great equiptment and the Westlake center is a heaping pile of crap... I could not justify spending more money to work out on ancient equipment and oh yeah, their basketball court is now warped to the point that you can\'t even play on it and the drinking fountain was out of order. When I asked for some justification on the increase and the set up fee (since i\'ve been a member for ever!) they had none.<br><br>I called my old home gym in Tucson and they informed me that as an LA Fitness member you are granted 1 complimentary transfer to any LA Fitness in the country, no questions asked. When I found this out I was so pissed off at the Westlake branch that I called Bellevue and had them handle my transfer and they did, like they were supposed to, unlike the Westlake people that just tried to rip me off!!!<br><br>So my new membership is supposed to be for any LA Fitness in the state of WA, hopefully management at the Ballard location is better than Westlake...</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860258" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860258" href="http://lafitness.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">soanoyed...</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860258" class="dsq-comment-message">Is anyone else really annoyed that the new LA fitness in Ballard has taken their money and is STILL not open?  How many times have they postponed the opening?  I D/C\'d my memberhsip at OAC at the end on November, because I was told the LA gym would be opening mid December.  I want some sort of compesation!  It\'s now not supposed to open until March!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I called and they offered that I could work out at the crappy Westlake facility, but I purchased an "Exclusive" membership, not a half ass one....</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860259">T</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860259" class="dsq-comment-message">One thing to keep in mind; I believe existing members can pay a $5 usage fee.  So if I only go to Ballard once a week, its a breakeven for me, as it would otherwise cost an additional $20 per month.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860260">AP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860260" class="dsq-comment-message">Not till March. Seriously? If there is someone out the who represents LA Fitness can they PLEASE make a website to keep us updated or at least update that little MySpace page someone made to let us know what is going on! I thought it opening tomorrow.... :(</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860261">M</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860261" class="dsq-comment-message">After reading that post I called LA Fitness and they assured me that the Ballard club will definitely open on January 22nd.  Let\'s see...</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860262">Michele</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860262" class="dsq-comment-message">Nick, <br>My boyfriend and I signed up late last spring at the Westlake fitness center and were told that our membership would be good at the new Ballard location and that it would open in August.  I tried to go to that gym but it was terrible and so we have put our memberships on hold.  I am worried by other people\'s comments about being charged more when we were promised that it would be the same.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860263">Jerome</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860263" class="dsq-comment-message">I signed my family up in October for the $199 up front and $24.99 month rate (&amp; $7.99 kids club) and was promised that the Ballard club would be open 12/15.  I have been working out at the Westlake gym or all the way up on 135th &amp;Aurora (they have daycare for my daughter) for the past few months which is a big inconvinience.  I was told the day I signed up that it was the last day to get the special rate I got, but I actually called back the next week and then the week after that saying I was someone else looking into a new membership and each time they gave me the same rate.  I was blatantly lied to initially to get me in the door.  I spoke to the manager who apologized, but didn\'t do anything about it.  I\'ve been in sales a long time and know that they have room to move on any rate they give you, so if they are charging you $49/month, I would definitely try to negotiate.  Most of their salespeople are newbies who probably won\'t be there in a month or two because they don\'t hit their numbers and will do just about anything to get you in the door.  I don\'t mean to slam them too much, but just be careful when signing up that you aren\'t take for a ride.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860264" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860264" class="dsq-comment-message">Hello Everyone,<br><br>Nick here.<br><br>First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their patience. I know there are many of you who have been waiting QUITE  a while for this gym to open and I want you to know that we truly appreciate your cooperation as the construction has not gone as we had intended.<br><br>I wanted to post here because I know there aren\'t many sources of information in regards to the club other than my myspace page and any other bits and pieces that might be floating aabout.  I hope this helps you guys.<br><br>As of right now, we are extremely close to opening the doors, but are still needing to pass a mandatory and extremely necessary elevator inspection before we can do so. Therefore, I have been told that the club opening will occur the first week in February. I know it\'s not what you wanted to hear (It\'s not what I wanted to hear either) but it\'s the best info I have at the moment.<br><br>I will keep everyone posted with the information I recieve as soon as I get it.<br>Also, I will be posting pictures soon in the "pics" section of the myspace page. That way you can see the club with your own eyes.<br>______________<br><br>For those of you who signed up with the new club and have pricing concerns:<br>The pre-sale for the club has gone in phases with phase 1 being the lowest and each phase seeing an increase in price. So each of you would be paying different monthly dues depending on when you signed up and which option you selected when you did.<br> We are currently in phase four( now ends on 1/18/09). The lowest monthly dues are currently 39.99 with a 299 registration and the highest dues are at 54.99 with zero registration. From what I have been told the goal is to have the highest dues around 65 per month once the club is open.<br>JEROME: I don\'t know what the manager told you and I apologize if you felt like you were lied to. What I can say for sure though is that Corporate is in control of when pricing changes as well as what pricing is. As a counselor I\'ve been told several times that pricing was going to change on a specific day and it didn\'t. And on the flip side of that sometimes pricing changed exactly when they said it was going to.  It\'s hit or miss at times which can be frustrating for both counselors and customers alike. So again, I\'m sorry for any confusion.  <br><br>MICHELE: If you\'re a member at Westlake, you will be able to use Ballard when you remove your freeze. No worries.<br><br>SOANNOYED aka Jessisca S (Yeah, I know it\'s you.hahaha): Where did you get this March info???? lol<br><br>JOSH: The pre-sale for the Ballard club is being done at Westlake. There, they are only selling memberships for the Signature club. Anybody wanting a membership at Westlake would be purchasing a Signature membership b/c once Ballard is open, Westlake, most likely, will not be in operation and all those members will be moved over to Ballard<br><br>So to clear up a few things, yes, you have access to any LA Fitness in the state, but from what I\'ve been told, unless you have a Signature/Elite membership, that excludes Signature clubs.<br><br>Now Josh, I could be wrong about all this, but this is what I\'ve been told and my goal here is to clear up any confusion people may be having about the new club. And because LA Fitness has made the Signature club different(in terms of access, amenities, and prricing) than the traditional club it definitely makes things a little confusing.<br><br>______________________<br><br>I hope this helped everyone. I\'m sure there may be a few people who are dissatisfied with what I\'ve passed along today and I completely honor what you are feeling. I just kindly request that you keep in mind that I am simply the messenger. A membership counselor who is trying to keep the public informed where there is a lack of information.<br><br>All the best to everyone,<br>-Nick<br>myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860265">mE</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860265" class="dsq-comment-message">LA Fitness needs tons of customers to be successful.  With the economy being bad, if they have a quiet opening, I\'m sure the prices will drop.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860266">Alyx</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860266" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi All,<br><br>I am a fitness counselour at LA Fitness as well and am happy to answer any questions about memberships, amenities, etc.<br><br><br>Alyx</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860267">Alyx</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860267" class="dsq-comment-message">I meant "counselor" sorry I must be tired..  <br><br>If anyone has anymore issues let me know.. just in case Nick needs help</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860268">Kay</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860268" class="dsq-comment-message">I have been an LA Fitness member 2 times.  Both times I joined via Mill Creek.  The second time I joined was cheaper then the grandopening presale.  I told them I wanted to be able to use the Shoreline club until the Ballard opend (07).  I pay $29.  Now I find out that this club is going to be Elite and they want to charge $20 more a month plus $99 one time fee.  If I had canceled my membership end of last year I could have rejoined in Dec. for $399/$34.99 mo which would have cost me $118 more the first year but would save me $180 a year after that.  When I talked to Rachel at Westlake who is apparently the operation manager for Ballard she was unhelpful and basically told me tough luck.  I called corp as well and no one seems to know what is going on.  While I have talked to a couple nice people (Nick and someone at Mill Creek) no one can explain to me how a new presale member can get a better deal then and existing member. Based on rejoining last time I think they are going to throw out more deals after they open (like Jermoe said).  I am surprised to read that Westlake members will be able to use the club (???)  I\'m going to wait and see.  OAC is putting out a lot of good deals like free year for returning members and that will probably be cheaper then LA Fitness Upgrade.  I don\'t care about all the extra services the Signature Club offers.  There gym in Shoreline is just plenty.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860269">David</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860269" class="dsq-comment-message">I went to the review center for the la fitness aurora and 130th location to enquire about when the ballard location would be opening, since i own a small business in ballard.  Mind you, this was four months even before the aurora location opened.  They said join now at this great price and you will be good to go  to multi locations throughout the state, including the ballard location.  Seeing as how this was the primary club i was interested in, my wife and i joined.  I also must add that i sent employees as well as many others.  Seth the general manager was a nice guy and this was a good deal.  Another employee, who lives very close to the ballard gym, was going to join for the price i paid.  They said that was fine but if you join for this price you can go to any club.  She said that\'s great as long as i can go to the ballard location.  Fast forward a year and five months and i was told just five days ago by the general manager that our membership would not transfer and was going to cost 2o-25 dollars more per person per month.  We would be able to go two weeks though for free.  Management at the aurora location, and also the booth at ballard fred meyer, said it was not their fault because they had only recently found out that the club would be signature and more expensive.  I said that if i wanted that there were two fine clubs( Denali, Olympic) to already to choose from in the ballard area.  I think this was total bait and switch and deceptive advertising when they were selling these memberships.  I cannot be the only one who has been taken like this.  They need to do the right thing and do what they said they were going to do.  Is there anyone else who was taken like this?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860270">M</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860270" class="dsq-comment-message">That is almost exactly what happened to me.  In early September I paid for a family membership, $199 sign up for 2 people plus $29 per month because I was told at Aurora 130th that this would entitle us to use the Ballard club when it opened "in November 2008."  I endured the push-backs on the opening date until December when they applied the full effect of their bait and switch and announced that this would be a "Signature Club" and that each person in the family would have to pay an additional $99 sign up plus $20 more per month ($49) to use the Ballard Club.  I signed up because they said that if I waited the price would be going up.  I was also told that when the price went up it would include a $299 per person sign up fee.  Well, so much for that.  I wonder if we might have a class-action suit in the making if LA Fitness fails to honor its promises?!?   Like you and me, companies are supposed to keep their promises.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860271">Kay</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860271" class="dsq-comment-message">That is exactly what happened to me only I joined in 11/07 at Mill Creek and they assured me I would be able to use the Ballard club with my Multi club membership. While I am sorry to hear other people are having the same experience I am glad to hear I am not alone.  Maybe the will realize they need to reconsider their marketing.  I worked out at the Mill Creek Club soon after it opened and noticed they had a ton of unhappy employees and high turnover.  Several of the trainers I workout with had no problems talking about the lack of organization and poor management.  Even their corp office in California seems to have different answers.  I agree they should honor their previous contracts.  This seems like a total bait and switch.  They told me they changed it to a signature club mid construction.  Maybe they decided they already had too many members joining Shoreline at a lower rate and they could make more money if they changed the name.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860273">QA Hill</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860273" class="dsq-comment-message">We\'re members at the Westlake one and if they close that gym AND move our membership AND increase our rates I\'m going to be one peeved off person.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860274">Michele</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860274" class="dsq-comment-message">N and M- you should speak with the attorney general of WA to discuss your complaints and also speak to the Better Business Bureau.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860275" href="http://lafitness.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">soanoyed...</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860275" class="dsq-comment-message">What do you know????  They have postponed the opening of the Ballard gym once again.  Surprise, surprise.  Sometime in February now...  Does anyone have the latest?<br>Even more annoyed now.......</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860276">Bryan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860276" class="dsq-comment-message">I signed up at the Mill Creek location as well under the assumption that I would start going to the ballard location when it opened.  I was told I could go to any of the gyms in the area including Ballard when it opened.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860277">Michele</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860277" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'ve driven by there and it\'s completely empty.  It seems that if all that\'s holding it up is an elevator inspection, they could put all the equipment in there.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860278">Disappointed</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860278" class="dsq-comment-message">I am very annoyed with all the misinformation about the LA Fitness in Ballard.  I belive that talking with the Attorney General of Washington to complain would be the best option to be heard.  Better Business Bureau needs to hear our complaints and file the necessary documents to prove our complaints are legitimate and valid.<br><br>I understand that these so called "membership counselors" believe they are doing their job, but it is unethical to continue to take money, make promises for a club that is not open.  Their delayed information on the clubs opening and continued deception is absolutely not right. Their practice of attaining new memberships does not seem right.<br><br><br>They have little kiosks set around town using "scare tactics" to sign up, or the membership dues will increase!!  In Dec I  was quoted as a new member:<br> 0 down, 44.99 a month of course with first and last months due <br>99 down 39.99 a month <br>199 down 34.99 a month<br>299 down 29.99 a month.  <br><br>I would be curious to see what they are now!  They say they have Phases that they go through, but I would like to know what Phases other people were signed up  for, and to see what people are being told what it would cost them to upgrade their memberships.  The more information we have, the better we will be to uncover what they are actually telling people.<br><br>With this economy to ask for almost $60.00 in dues, to have towel service, a juice bar, TV\'s....is it really all worth it??  In 5 or 6 years, they may even go under.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860279">suds</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860279" class="dsq-comment-message">The gym is now opening March 28, 2009</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860280">Michele</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860280" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860280" class="dsq-comment-message">Well I will see if I have time today to call the AG.  Perhaps it would help if some others also called as well, especially those of you who have been now told your memberships will increase.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860281">BballGolf23</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860281" class="dsq-comment-message">Most of these organizations like LA Fitness try to to take the power of the consumer away from you by showing bunch of glitzy stuff and getting to buy on impulse.<br><br>For those of us who have not given them money yet,  just wait about 3 months after they open.  If the gym will be mostly empty, they will have no choice but to be much more flexible and drop their prices.  Just like they continually run membership add-on specials right now.<br><br>The consumer still holds the power of the decision - they\'ll do everything they can to take that away from you but it\'s still ultimately your choice.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860282" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860282">Julia</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860282" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860282" class="dsq-comment-message">The rates they quoted my husband today, as a new member are:<br>0 down, 60 a month<br>99 down 55 a month<br>199 down 50 a month<br>299 down 45 a month. <br><br>I wish this seemed unreasonable, but I pay $50 at Denali Fitness, just over the bridge from this place. I think it\'s totally worth it for TVs to entertain my lazy ass and a clean environment where I\'m not constantly worried about MRSA. Free towels, free classes...It seems steep, but it\'s enough to make me feel like i\'m throwing money out the window if I don\'t go. That\'s just me though. I\'m interested to see what LA Fitness will offer other than hard sell tactics. I want to workout, not buy a lifestyle.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860283" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860283">Valerie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860283" class="dsq-comment-message">Okay. I\'m sickened by the dirty tactics and bad business practices that I\'ve experienced from this gym and now that I\'ve seen other people have too.. it blows my mind. I\'ve gotten so frustrated by the multiple push-backs (I\'m getting married this summer and I was excited that at the very least, I could kick things off right on the 1st of the year..) that I called LA Fitness corporate, who told me the only info they had was that the club was scheduled to open in March. IN MARCH???!!!!! I was so confused. So I called back the sales manager Westlake, where I go. Who, by the way, is a snake. Yeah, I said it. Looks like I\'m not the only one who has nearly been hooked by sleazy sales tactics: He gave us a lower rate than it looks like is being offered to most other people, and he said that if Mike didn\'t sign up by the time Ballard opened, it would go up. We just HAD to buy now buy now buy now!!! But who knows if he knew whether or not the club was actually going to open when he told us it was???????? He also offered us the option (out of desperation because he could see that we weren\'t going to buy anything that night) to pay part of the down payment then and the rest after the club opened.  Of course when I confronted him after the opening date had come and gone, he played dumb like he always does. I wish I could remember his name.. <br>Bottom line: WHY is there NOBODY who knows what the hell is going on?????? Why are there only sales people who have to relay messages? <br>WHY IS CORPORATE TELLING US BALLARD WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL MARCH? <br>WHY IS THE CLUB CURRENTLY EMPTY?<br>MAYBE BECAUSE THEY ARE USING THIS TO THEIR ADVANTAGE TO  PRESSURE US TO BUY MEMBERSHIPS NOW, BEFORE THE RATES GO UP LATER!<br>And yes, I\'m pissed.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860284" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860284" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860284">Kay</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860284" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860284" class="dsq-comment-message">Maybe Jessie Jones from King5 would be interested in bringing his camera down the gym to interview some of these so called managers and sales reps for his Get Jessie piece.  I think LA Fitness is underestimated how unwelcomed the gym was in Ballard before construction and now they are only making matters worse by burning the people who are actually members!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860285" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860285" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860285">Rowan</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860285" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860285" class="dsq-comment-message">The only redeeming factor w/ this new gym is that they\'ll have a pool that will be open for lap swimming in the mornings before work, and (hopefully) isn\'t super small.<br><br>All I\'ve been looking for is a pool since I graduated from college, and this looks promising.<br><br>Maybe when they go under the pool can be bought separately from the rest of the "Signature/Special/Elite" stuff and just be a place to go swim.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860286" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860286" href="http://lafitness.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">soanoyed...</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860286" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860286" class="dsq-comment-message">This place is truly a joke, so lame!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860287" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860287">Jerome</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860287" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860287" class="dsq-comment-message">So I called to cancel my LA Fitness membership today and was told that I had to come down and get a cancelation form which I then need to send to the corporate office 20 days before my next billing cycle otherwise I will be charged for an extra month.  Did I expect anything less from them, like being able to just walk in and cancel or call, of course not.<br><br>Just a heads up to anyone who may cancel or change gyms so you don\'t get charged an extra month.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860288" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860288">fred</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860288" class="dsq-comment-message">try denali fitness just down the street. no gimmicks. we joined in november and love it. clean and good classes. no gym or pool though.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860289" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860289">suds</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860289" class="dsq-comment-message">i just called.. they are just waiting for the city to come and take a look and then they will open.. blame the city now.. not la fitness.. unless  they are telling a story.. I like the idea of jessie checking this out for us...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860290" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860290" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860290">suds</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860290" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860290" class="dsq-comment-message">I wrote a complainte to Jesse.. maybe I will hear from him..</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860291" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860291">Disappointed</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860291" class="dsq-comment-message">At least Denali has its rates for monthly dues listed on their web page.  LA Fitness seems to like the switch and bait tactic for you to sign up, and when you try to confront them on their dishonesty, they play like they are dumb, or do the, "I am sorry, I understand...your shit out of luck routine."  <br><br>There has to be a way to have LA Fitness be accountable!!  The power is in the consumers!!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860292" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860292" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860292" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860292" class="dsq-comment-message">Whoa. Things have REALLY gotten ugly in here.lol<br><br>...But hey, I can totally understand where everyone is coming from. Delay after delay. One thing after the next.<br><br>The good news is that the club truly IS done and we are waiting for the city to give us the thumbs up. As "SUDS" mentioned a few posts before mine, the club\'s opening is in the hands of the city.<br><br>Our head contractor is pushing for a Feb. 6th opening, but what the city decides is another story altogether.<br><br>I took pictures of the club today so that you all, as well as those following my blog on myspace, can see the inside of the facility. You can find them at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" rel="nofollow">www.myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard</a> in the section titled "Pics".<br><br>I would like to address all of the accusations being made against the membership counselors here, but I\'m sure it wouldn\'t alleviate the tension and anger many  of you appear to be feeling. I would state simply that not all of us are "out to get you" and that there are those of us that truly do want to help you to the best of our capacity. I know that those of you who have dealt with me personally can attest to that.<br><br>In regards to those of you who signed up in Aurora on the promise that you would be able to use Ballard, I too will be greatly dissappointed if your membership is not honored at the new club. As of this week, a decision still hasn\'t been made on how this scenario will be handled, but once I know, I will post here. If Jesse has to do an investigation, so be it. I personally believe that the right thing to do is honor your memberships.<br><br>Anyway, I will keep you updated on the elevator progress and I wish you all a beautiful weekend.<br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860293" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860293" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860293">bluecrush</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860293" class="dsq-comment-message">look forward to their february opening....definitely LAB will be the best club around town once we all get moved in...seen the traders joes soon to open too?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860294" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860294" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860294" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860294" class="dsq-comment-message">This link should work for those of you who do not have a myspace account but would like to see the pictures:<br><br><a href="http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&amp;friendID=435899203&amp;albumId=573182&amp;authKey=kyBE5wSY02jwbtvxAnusV4AAyAMgGGEsZDpaEjoe1Vysfp0IRiq2hh%252blk9KTQ0R2RKdQ%252bDsoGbGOAbPWAeVydXlAryjqcOFQtt%252f%252f1cY1CuE%253d" rel="nofollow">http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...</a><br><br>-Nick</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860295" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860295" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860295">Kloftonk</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860295" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860295" class="dsq-comment-message">Has any one checked out Denali fitness it is right over the bridge behind the QFC on Dravus.  I go there and I love it.<br><a href="http://www.denalifitness.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.denalifitness.com</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860296" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860296">David</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860296" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860296" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Nick, A couple of points.  You guy\'s sold hundreds of people, some up to a year and a half ago, telling them that if they sign up for this great price at this gym(whatever location that might have been) you will be able to go to any club in the state, including the one in Ballard when it opens.  This included, obviously, many Ballard residents.  As stated earlier, if these people had wanted all the bells and whistles of an "elite" club they could have signed up at two nice clubs already in the area(Denali/Olympic).  Instead you are still giving us, "Well there is nothing we can do, it\'s all in the hands of corporate of whether they bait and switch you or not".  "It\'s not our fault".  Also, throwing out another attempted opening date, this must be the 15th one i have heard.  If you think you are helping here, I\'m sorry but you are not.  Bottom line, You guys made a business deal with a bunch of people and now you are trying to renig.  Great way to present yourself to a new community.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860297" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860297">Patti</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860297" class="dsq-comment-message">I was told by one person that my 14 year old could join and play basketball. Today some one else said no way they have to be 18. What is the story?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860298" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860298">suds</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860298" class="dsq-comment-message">How will we know when the gym opens?  do I need to keep driving by every day like a stalker or will there be a notice somewhere.  I feel bad calling the westlake la fitness also and asking them... anyway we can bet on when this will open .. .like the superbowl.. might as well make some money off of this .. since we are paying for the gym and not open yet..</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860299" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860299">Whats-the-Diff</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860299" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860299" class="dsq-comment-message">It looks just like all the other LA Fitness. I guess squeezing a few extra dollars out of customers is the \'signature\' part.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860300" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860300">Club Investigation</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860300" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860300" class="dsq-comment-message">Hidden camera investigation of sales tactics at LA Fintess in Milwaukee...<br><br><a href="http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/7347301.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/7347301.html</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860301" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860301" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860301" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860301" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi David,<br><br>I hope all is well. I know that you are frustrated like many members are, and as I stated before, I completely understand where you\'re coming from. You definitly and understandably have a right to feel that way.<br>What I don\'t appreciate is, what seems to be, an attack on my efforts to inform everyone.  I am just ending my 3rd month with the company, so while I agree that you have every right to be upset with what you were promised a year and a half ago, I was not involved with the company during that time, nor do I personally have the ability to change your circumstances.<br><br>I am simply trying to assist where I can NOW, and I\'m doing that by sharing what I know.<br>No one else has stepped forward to do so.<br><br>If you feel that there is a better way for me to be of service to you, I would be more than happy to entertain your suggestions. In the meantime, in my position, dissemintating information is the best that I can do and I will continue to do so for those that are interested.<br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860302" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860302" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860302" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Patti and Suds,<br><br>Patti: Your 14 year old CAN join and play basketball. What they would not be able to do at this time is swim in the pool as there will not be a lifeguard on duty. In order to swim, due to Washington State law, members must be at least 17 years of age.<br><br>Suds: From what I was told, a huge "Now Open" banner will be hung from the rooftop.<br>I will be contacting all of my customers personally. If you\'d like to be added to my list, feel free to get in touch.<br>Also, I will be posting here as well as on the myspace blog.<br><br>Enjoy your Sunday,<br>-Nick.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860303" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860303" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860303">Elaine</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860303" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860303" class="dsq-comment-message">Nick, how are you going to contact folks?  I would like to be contacted.<br><br>elaine (runnergirl47)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860304" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860304" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860304">Valerie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860304" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860304" class="dsq-comment-message">thanks for the investigation link.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860305" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860305">Mara</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860305" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860305" class="dsq-comment-message">Nick,<br><br>I\'m one of those people who signed up at the Aurora location and was promised my membership would be honored in Ballard (the representative there said "As long as you sign up before November 1, 2008").  How/when will we know if our memberships are going to be honored, and why is there any question of this anyhow since so many of us were told we would have access?  Thanks for trying to clarify the situation.<br><br>Mara</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860306" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860306">Kay</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860306" class="dsq-comment-message">Nick, I signed up 11.07 in Mill Creek.  I went in to use the gym on a free workout pass.  I told them that an LA Fitness was going to be coming to my area in a year and I would wait to sign up then.  He knew about the gym and said no problem that I could do the multi club membership and I would be set and I could use the N. Seattle gym in the mean time.  So now all these other people that signed up at N Seattle were told the same thing.  Whether I signed up at N. Seattle 3 months ago or a year ago we were all told the same thing and that should be honored.  The gym really needs to consider the revenue lost if all these people cancel vs. honoring their rate and having them continure paying their monthly fees.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860307">2yearmember</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860307" class="dsq-comment-message">I just spoke to a man named Jim (I believe he is from Westlake club) he told me that the Westlake club is closing and all the memberships that opened there would be transferred to the Ballard club with NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. As for the openeing date, he said sometime next week. Well just have to wait and see what happens. However, Jessie @ King 5 and the AG would be great contacts in this case.....</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860308" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860308">Elaine</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860308" class="dsq-comment-message">Whew!  That\'s going to upset some of you...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860309" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860309" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860309" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860309" class="dsq-comment-message">Hi Mara,<br><br>To be perfectly honest with you, I really don\'t know. Because I\'ve had soo many people ask me the same question, I\' ve been trying to get an answer but I am consistently told that "corporate hasn\'t made a decision". I don\'t know how or why it\'s taken this long to make a simple decision, but this is where we are. I just hope that they do the honorable thing. Otherwise, I believe I will be looking for employment elsewhere.<br><br>That being said, Kay, I agree with you one hundred percent.<br><br>2YEARMEMBER: You are correct, Jim (our GM) works at the Westlake club where I work.  <br><br>ELAINE: I will be contacting each of my customers by phone. If you\'d like to be added to my list, email me at <a href="mailto:lafitnessnick@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick@gmail.com</a><br><br>Also, For those of you that were frequent visitors, corporate has shut down my myspace page so I will no longer be posting updates there. But I am still making myself available for those of you who have questions. <a href="mailto:lafitnessnick@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick@gmail.com</a><br><br>All the best,<br>-Nick.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860310" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860310" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860310">impressedwithnick</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860310" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860310" class="dsq-comment-message">Nick,<br>You\'re going above and beyond...I appreciate you and I know others do too!<br><br>THANK YOU.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860311" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860311" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860311">ABNER VIK</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860311" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860311" class="dsq-comment-message">Nick,<br>I was informed by the salesperson I dealt with out of the Westlake Club that my account would not be debited until the opening date of the new Ballard location.  In reviewing my banking information, it is quite obvious that this was a blatant, hollow sales tactic as I have since been charged consecutively following my November initiation fees.<br><br>It is the vacancy of good business ethic exemplified here that only encourages people to remain loyal to the smaller recreational facilities.  While you are only a messenger, do us all a favor and call a meeting with the \'Weekend General Manager\' - Steve Merrival, who sold to me and apparently many others this bunk deal.<br><br>For those of you interested in contacting Steve Merrival directly:<br><br>L.A. Fitness Weekend General Mgr.<br>Direct: 206-605-4226<br><br>I am sure he would thoroughly enjoy all of our grievances.<br><br>Nick, what is the next plan of action?<br><br>-AV</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860312" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860312" href="http://myspace.com/la_fitness_ballard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860312" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860312" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey AV,<br><br>If you signed up at Westlake your monthly billing should have been deferred without a problem.<br><br>If you\'d like, I\'d be more than happy to help you try and get things sorted, in addition to getting that money back in your account.<br><br>Email me with your contact info as well as your bar code # and I\'ll have our operations manager help us work on this for you.<br><a href="mailto:lafitnessnick@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lafitnessnick@gmail.com</a><br><br>-Nick.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860313" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860313">peonies</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860313" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860313" class="dsq-comment-message">I just called Westlake and they told me mid February. This blows.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860314" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860314">Just Jennifer</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860314" class="dsq-comment-message">I have some friends at the building department and will be contacting them to find out the issues with the elevator permit. I\'m finding this very hard to swallow. <br>I also want something for being so inconvenienced and lied to! Either my joining fee back or a couple months free. I have documented 7 opening dates since I paid my dues, which was the last day and the prices were going up... Right Steve? We should each write how much we paid and what date, to see if these stories are true.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860315" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860315">Ballardwillneveropen</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860315" class="dsq-comment-message">Today when i checked in at westlake, i was told february 20th, which probly means march.  It pisses me off so much that since last year it was supposed to open every month.  Grand opening july...august...september...open before christmas for sure...wait no open by new years definitely....It just sucks being lied to.  I wonder if this is corporate\'s fault, and they\'re just making everyone there lie to the people.  Can we be honest for once?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860316" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860316">Ballardwillneveropen</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860316" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860316" class="dsq-comment-message">oh and by the way, i\'ve worked at this location before and been around for a long time.  for any new members trying to join, never except the initial down payment.  they are just tryin to jack you, bargain yourself down, and there are never "last day sales". LA fitness gyms are great to work out at, but dealing with membership and training managers is a joke.  I was a training manager before and quit four months later because of all the crap they tried to make me pressure people into.  I originally worked there because i was told that ballard was going to open in "three months" and it would be good practice before opening a new gym.  Well it\'s been over a year now.  We knew of projected opening dates, but were told to lie about the actual opening dates.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860317" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860317" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860317">Dave</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860317" class="dsq-comment-message">Well I for one am wary but OAC while a great club has gotten just too much for my bank account.  If these guys can deliver for cheaper I probably will switch - unless OAC starts to counter offer ;)<br><br>Anyways looking forwards to the Trader Joe\'s either way!<br><br>PS - Nick I saw they took down your myspace page for not being "corporate"  That to me is a big flag.  God forbid someone uses a little moxie to assist people and provide much needed information.  For shame LA fitness Corp.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860318" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860318" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860318" href="http://asdf.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FrustratedinSeattle</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860318" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860318" class="dsq-comment-message">Is LA Fitness Int\'l, LLC ethical enough to inform the current clients (including those who\'ve paid initiation fees as well as two month\'s dues) of the situation?  These continuing acts of what seems to be non-information and mis-information coming from employees of the corporation indicate this company lacks basic ethic standards.  Any reputable company would want an open line of communication with their clients.  Unfortunately this company is an exception.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860319" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860319" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860319" href="http://asdf.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FrustratedinSeattle</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860319" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860319" class="dsq-comment-message">***this company is NO exception.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860320" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860320" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860320">QA Hill</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860320" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860320" class="dsq-comment-message">As a member of Westlake, I\'m VERY interested to see if they:<br>1) really do close that location<br>2) honor our current fees and just move us<br>3) OR screw us over and charge us more while closing Westlake.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860321" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860321">Valerie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860321" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860321" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t understand why someone would want to work for a company like this.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860322" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860322">Valerie</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860322" class="dsq-comment-message">p.s. here\'s the link if you wanna send an email to jesse from king 5 news ("get jesse"). perhaps including the link to this blog might help. <br><a href="mailto:GetJesse@king5.com" rel="nofollow">GetJesse@king5.com</a> <br>maybe we can help expose some of what is going on with this corrupt company.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860323" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860323" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860323">Patti</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860323" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860323" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m trying to find out what they have in their day care for 9 year olds. They told me it went up to 12.<br>Thanks</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860324" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860324" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860324">ballardwillneveropen</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860324" class="dsq-comment-message">westlake will be closing down.  There were talks about the club turning into a salvation army store a couple months ago.  Everyone already working out at westlake will not get screwed transitioning over to ballard.  It\'s just everyone else at the other clubs or new members who will be getting screwed trying to workout there. <br><br>as far as working for the company, everything seems normal at first, and after some time you realize that you either have to be sneaky and lie to get commissions, or be respectful and not get as much commission and be ok with the bad pay.  I definitely did not get rewarded for being respectful and caring to the members, and that\'s why i had to leave that place.  But this is just talking about Westlake.  Other clubs sell themselves very well and don\'t have to put as much pressure on their members</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860325" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860325">Gentle Black Lab</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860325" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'ve been a member of this community for a few years (moved in after many years in Greenwood). There are clearly a lot of angry and concerned people on this thread. If you don\'t feel you\'re being heard (@lafitnessnick - great pics and thanks for all the info - I sincerely appreciate your time in all of this, Thanks.), I\'d encourage you to do something about it. <br><br>I love the guy and while it\'d be GREAT if he covered this -- you may not need Jesse Jones. <br><br>Call or write to corporate yourselves to tell them what you think about their operation and what they\'ve done to erode your trust in their company. Some of you may have already done this.<br><br>LA Fitness International LLC is owned by this one private equity firm.<br><br>This link demonstrates this:<br><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2788059/LA-Fitness-owner-runs-down-London-operation.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2788059/LA-F...</a><br><br>This company, MidOcean, is the d/b/a name for Midocean Us Advisor Llc.<br><br>Here\'s their address:<br>320 Park Ave Fl 17<br>New York, NY 10022-6815 United States<br><br>Here\'s their phone number:<br>212-497-1400<br><br>Here are some of the higher ups you might want to start with:<br>Mark A Angelson - Chairman of the Board 	<br>Tracey Wells - Vice-President 	<br>James Edward - Virtue Member 	<br>Nik Thukral - Vice-President 	<br>Steven Novick - Vice-President 	<br>Colleen Jasinski - Office Manager 	<br><br>I\'m sorry everyone is so frustrated. It\'s disheartening to see a community of people so put-off (one way or another), but I can totally understand. <br><br>The boots LA Fitness have on the ground at the Westlake gym are only doing their jobs and are likely being told what to say and do. I can\'t say much about e other gyms in the area since I\'ve never dealt w/ them on this subject. However, I wouldn\'t blame any of them for this.<br><br>My wife and I have been waiting for months as with everyone else for this wretched gym to open, so we\'re right in there w/ you Ballard.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860326" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860326" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860326">lafitnessnick</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860326" class="dsq-comment-message">Hey Everyone,<br><br>Just a quick post to share (if you did not already know) that the gym is not opening today. It looks likes the opening will now be going into next week.<br><br>I can hear the moans and groans already.lol, but because everything is moved in and ready to go, I\'m sure you will all be in there very soon.<br><br>On another note, I have chosen to no longer work for LA Fitness as a Membership Counselor, as the position and the experience that I had there is not in line with me on a personal level.<br><br>That being said, I will continue to assist those of you who have membership issues and I have already committed to helping, but I won\'t be able to handle any new, incoming issues. Our best bet in that scenario is to have you call the Westlake facility at 206-283-9320. <br><br>Also, I have made a committment to my customers and followers of the blog to let them know when the club opens or is opening, and I intend to honor that committment as well. I simply ask that if you do have an inquiry about the club opening before then that you do not call me, but instead call Westlake. I cannot continue to personally field all of your calls and emails, but I PROMISE I will be posting the opening info as soon as I have it.<br><br>THANK YOU everyone for your patience and support, and I wish each of you the best in all things.<br><br>Your friend,<br>-Nick.<br><br>ps. If anyone is hiring or is in search of an articulate and hardworking (and did I mention, good-looking? ;-) ) individual for employment, I would be honored to hear from you.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860327" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860327">Mara</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860327" class="dsq-comment-message">Regarding GentleBlackLab\'s suggestion, would it make sense for concerned members to collectively send a message to LaFitness, perhaps in the form of a petition/letter with all of our names?  I don\'t know if it makes more sense to wait and see if we are turned away from the club or not - perhaps not since the opening date seems to be perpetually shifted further out.  Just a thought.  Anyone experienced in writing that sort of thing?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860328" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860328" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860328">Elaine</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860328" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860328" class="dsq-comment-message">I think everyone should just cool down and if you have an issue, call corporate.  Poor Nick is now out of a job -- even though it was of his own choosing, I\'m sure all the haranguing did not help him emotionally (although he sounds pretty strong).   They can\'t screw all of you over -- it just can\'t happen with this amount of complaints.  And on a final note, if you need to get Jessee -- I say Hear! Hear!  Let someone like him or the better business bureau handle it.  Or pull out and shut up.<br><br>e</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860329" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860329">loree83</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860329" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860329" class="dsq-comment-message">Does anyone know if us members at Westlake need to do anything before we can be admitted to the Ballard club (assuming we\'ll be able to just transfer our membership, at no charge, to the new club)?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860330" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860330" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860330" href="http://www.hotmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">G Hansson</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860330" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860330" class="dsq-comment-message">If it pushes past March 1st I think we should picket area LA Fitness\'s...I mean, with the Sonics leaving I\'m sure there are enough "Beat LA" signs collecting dust in Seattle attics...</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860331" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860331">Meredith</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860331" class="dsq-comment-message">Well, I was going to join LA Fitness.... But now I believe I\'m going to just have to give in and go to OAC. <br>I was hoping that the new LA Fitness would be cheaper and more convenient since I don\'t have a car, but it appears it has become a giant boil on the ass of many a client.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860332" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860332" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860332">Justin</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860332" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m a member of the Aurora branch and I was just told that anyone who joined prior to Nov. 1st will be able to use the Ballard branch as far as access goes. If we would like to use the amenities such as the towel service, than our membership fee goes up to $54.00 a month. I\'ll bring my own towel for that.  Apparantly, this came directly from the vice-president. Can anyone else confirm this?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860333" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860333" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860333">QA Hill</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860333" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860333" class="dsq-comment-message">How in hells bells would they know we\'re using a towel?  Geeze...I hope the transfer for us Westlake folks will be seamless with NO hassles (especially no upsells).</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860334" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860334" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860334">Kay</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860334" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860334" class="dsq-comment-message">I called the Aurora branch and they said that it hasn\'t officially been decided by corp. that existing members prior to 11.08 would be able to use the Ballard branch.  She said that they would not know until the Ballard branceh was open.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860335" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860335" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860335">ballardwillneveropen</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860335" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860335" class="dsq-comment-message">supposively open by next friday the 20th</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860336" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860336" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860336">SHCoco</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860336" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860336" class="dsq-comment-message">Yea...so I signed up in August, and was promised the gym would be open in November. I was a very happy member of BHC, but since I travel so much and wanted to do spin classes, I thought it might be smart to switch over. I thought it would be fine enough to commute to the North Seattle location until November. I was also promised that my membership would apply to any club in Washington state...I made it clear to the dude that I was rearing to go as soon as the Ballard location opened and not once did he mention that my current rate and membership would not apply. I am seriously considering canning it all now and going back to Ballard Health Club. I miss the simplicity of it all.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860337" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860337" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860337">SHCoco</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860337" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860337" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'d also like to point out that Nick seems like a total doll...Thanks for all your patience and helpful info.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860338" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860338" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860338">suds</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860338" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860338" class="dsq-comment-message">Seems like Nick has a fan club with the ladies.. he is avail... .you should hit him up..<br><br>Don\'t get your hopes up until the club actually opens.. we have all been promised many, many, many dates... Don\'t believe any dates until you see the club open...    If you def open a membership at a different club and told them that you were going to go to Ballard.. LA fitness needs to accept that.. Be aggressive if they don\'t!  But they will do the right thing!  If not. .there is always Jesse Jones..</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860339" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860339" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860339">meateater</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860339" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860339" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh, the threats.  Oh, the angst.  If this makes you crazy, don\'t ever try building your own house.  The permiting, rules and contruction delays will kill you -- just as it\'s been killing LA Fitness.<br><br>As for promises made by LA Fit employees, sure their communication has be POOR, and they\'ve been relying on young people with little experience, and even less real information to be their spokespeople.  In the end, you have a lot of choices in where to work out...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860340" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860340" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860340">SHCoco</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860340" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860340" class="dsq-comment-message">What is this Jesse Jones you speak of? And...thanks for the advice--I plan to be firm, but kind of course in my insistent negotiation with LA Fitness. :)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860341" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860341" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860341">SHCoco</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860341" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860341" class="dsq-comment-message">Ah--Jesse Jones from King5--Gotcha. :)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860342" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860342" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860342">Pelouche</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860342" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860342" class="dsq-comment-message">I was in Bellevue\'s Trader Joes this morning and was told that the opening of their Ballard Store has been delayed with another 3 weeks. It is now supposed to open somewhere in the middle of March. Apparently the builder of the new construction that will house Trader Joes and LA Fitness applied for the wrong permit...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860343" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860343" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860343">Valerie</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860343" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860343" class="dsq-comment-message">My (dog\'s) veterinarian has a sister that works for LA Fitness and she said that the problem is that they leased the second floor but not the 1st and now there\'s no way to GET to the club without going through the empty unleased space. <br>I just keep thinking about how corporate told me a month or two ago that their records showed the club would be opening in March. Seems like they knew all along.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860344" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860344" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860344">ReadyToHitBallard</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860344" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860344" class="dsq-comment-message">The westlake front desk gal told me Friday "officially" the other day. I said "Officially?" She said "officially".   We\'ll see. ;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860345" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860345" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860345">yuk</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860345" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860345" class="dsq-comment-message">I got a flyer today from LA Fitness about the Ballard location being open...did anyone else get this?  I tried to call the number on the flyer but just got an answering machine.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860346" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860346" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860346">Elaine</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860346" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860346" class="dsq-comment-message">I got one too and I called the # on the flyer and got the same answering machine.   Odd, eh?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860347" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860347" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860347">kms</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860347" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860347" class="dsq-comment-message">I got a call this week from an LA Fitness Member Service rep asking how we liked the new club. Initially, I thought it was a joke.<br><br>I explained that the club was not opened yet, and expressed my frustration. I was put on hold briefly and told the club was opening this Friday. As someone said above, "We\'ll see".<br><br>I don\'t know if you\'ll get much benefit from this, but I sent a letter to LA Fitness International headquartered in Irvine CA. In the letter I explained my concerns and asked what recourse is available for members who have joined a Signature Club yet have no Signature Club amenities available.<br><br>For those interested in trying the same thing, LA Fitness International LLC is headquartered at: <br><br>2600 Michelson Dr <br>Ste 300<br>Irvine, CA 92612-6536<br><br>or<br><br>L.A. Fitness International, LLC<br>PO Box 54170<br>Irvine, CA 92619-1300<br> <br>I believe an earlier post (#98) provided a LA Fitness mailing address via the private equity company MidOcean in New York. That was incorrect. MidOcean owns LA Fitness clubs in Europe. The Irvine address is correct ...it\'s the same place you\'re supposed to send your membership cancellation letters.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860348" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860348" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860348">flyer number</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860348" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860348" class="dsq-comment-message">what is the flyer number for la fitness so we can all call and harass them. Isn\'t this false advertising if they send a piece of mail stating they are open?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860349" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860349" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860349">LAmember</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860349" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860349" class="dsq-comment-message">I also got the flyer.  The number is 206-508-5030.  Has anyone received any news within the last few days on members who were told they could go to the Ballard location without additional fees?  We decided to join last October because of the Ballard location and were told with our membership we could go to the Ballard location once it opened.  Frustrated just like everyone else!</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860350">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860350" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860350" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-7860350" href="http://picocomputing.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">All Knowning</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860350" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860350" class="dsq-comment-message">As the clouds part I speak to you.   Two angelic women have spoken to me. <br><br>If you arrive at the signature club tomorrow at 2:30 pm the doors will open for you!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860351" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860351" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860351">meateater</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860351" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860351" class="dsq-comment-message">I have also gotten confirmation by the two salespeople currently standing under an LA Fitness tent in front of the Office Max.  Opens tomorrow at noon.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860352" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860352" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860352">Pelouche</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860352" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860352" class="dsq-comment-message">I was just at the Westlake Club and there was a note posted on the door that said that Ballard will open at 5pm tomorrow.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860353" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860353" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860353">John</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860353" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860353" class="dsq-comment-message">I just purchased a gym membership recently in lower queen anne (the old Allstar fitness), they stated it would be open January 1st, however delays moved it to February 01st, now part of it is open, however not what I expected old treadmills (leftover from allstar), no leg press, calve machines etc,  I have only seen one other person in the gym since I\'ve joined.  I thought of going to the new La fitness in ballard, but with all the frustration that people are having with your gym, maybe i should just stay put, I only live a block away and only $39 amonth, but it\'s just a local gym (Om. health and fitnesss), and will not carry all the  cool equipment at La fitness which i am looking for... What to do?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860354" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860354" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860354">Kay</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860354" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860354" class="dsq-comment-message">Does anyone know what the status is on all the members that joined under the multipe club use memberships and are now being told they need to upgrade?  I called North Seattle today and they are still saying that you have to pay an upgrade.  I\'m curious if everyone else gets the same response?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860355" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860355" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860355">LAmember</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860355" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860355" class="dsq-comment-message">Kay - I haven\'t asked recently.  About a month ago I heard people at North Seattle (members) saying they were told if yo joined before Nov 1 under a multiple club then there wouldn\'t be a fee.  I did not hear this from the North Seattle staff - but obviously some members had been told this.  I am also curious.  If anyone goes to the new club please post your experiences on the blog.  Let us know if you did have to upgrade or if they let you use the club without an additional charge.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860356" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860356" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860356">meateater</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860356" class="dsq-comment-message">All Club Memberships - A few weeks ago I spoke with the manager at North Seattle about this.  I think his name is Seth.  He said that he\'d been selling North Seattle memberships up through last October with the feature that you can use the Ballard location when it opens.  Then he learned that Ballard would be a Premier club and stopped doing that.  <br><br>He said that he hoped that corporate would do the right thing and offer at least a limited membership to Ballard for the all-club people.  i.e. You\'re not handed a towel when you check in, etc.  He also said that this probably wouldn\'t be resolved until Ballard opened.<br><br>Yesterday I got a call from a Ballard employee saying the club would be available about 3:00 today.  I asked about the all club membership and he had no information, but encouraged me to show up.<br><br>May I suggest we all NICELY mention that we were sold an ALL CLUB membership when we signed up, and that\'s what we expect?  I for one will be telling them that I work a few blocks away at a company that employes about 130 people.  Do they want me to be an advocate for them, or a naysayer?</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860358">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860358" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860358" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860358">LAmember</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860358" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860358" class="dsq-comment-message">Talked to North Seattle this morning and they said pending final inspection Ballard would open at 5:00 PM today (2/20).  I also asked about being able to go with no additional fee.  She said that the parameters were decided yesterday and loaded into the computer and we would be able to go - she did mention that she was looking at our account and saw that we were included.  We did sign up for a multi-club before October so that may have something to do with us being able to use.  We had been told we could go to Ballard when we signed up so I was ready to pitch a fit if I was told otherwise.  I agree with meateater - as my Granny alwasy says - you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860359" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860359" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860359">Pelouche</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860359" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860359" class="dsq-comment-message">Pending final inspection... we\'ll see if it opens today...</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860360" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860360" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860360">Hell has frozen over!!!!!!!!!</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860360" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860360" class="dsq-comment-message">Ok I just called Ballard and a very nice girl named Megan answered the phone. I almost had a stroke!!! I asked her if she was "actually standing in the Ballard LA Fitness". Her answer: "YES"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br><br>She said it is open as of 5pm today for members and that Kid\'s Club is also open. <br><br>Oh wait.....I also just say a pig fly by my office window! What is this world coming to? Pigs flying, hell freezing over....it must be true that La Fitness Ballard is opening today!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860361" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860361" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860361">Pelouche</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860361" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860361" class="dsq-comment-message">lol ;-)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860362" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860362" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860362">QA Hill</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860362" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860362" class="dsq-comment-message">Just stopped by at 5:30 tonight.  Still not open!  They\'re letting people walk around and see it but one guy said "hopefully tomorrow" and another said, "maybe Monday" for an opening.  No idea on whether Westlake was still open.  Almost everyone that works at Westlake was at Ballard.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860363">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860363" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860363" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860363">Kay</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860363" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860363" class="dsq-comment-message">I have offically worked out at the Ballard location.  They did the right thing and honored my membership (joined before 11/07 on the multi-club memberships) .</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860364">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860364" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860364" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860364">Hell has frozen over!!!!!!!!!</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860364" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860364" class="dsq-comment-message">We too stopped by at about 6pm to check it all out and get a tour. There were several people working out and a bunch of staff walking around. The regional VP gave us a tour and he was very nice. Said that classes would be starting on Monday but everything else was open (except Kids Club) including the Juice Bar. <br><br>It really is a fantastic club. The locker rooms are great, no need for a lock--it is all combination that you pick each time you use the lockers. Towels, hair dryers, mouthwash--just very nice.  Apparently they will be having co-rec leagues for vollyball and basketball. <br><br>My son was the first to "try out" the Kids Club even though it was not open they let him try it out. <br><br>Hope everyone is able to use the gym without any trouble.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860365" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860365" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860365">keiko</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860365" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860365" class="dsq-comment-message">Apparently in response to the LA Fitness opening, Olympic has actually significantly cut its monthly rates -- it\'s now more like $40/month instead of $80. One catch -- if you\'re an existing member you have to go in and ask for the new rate and sign a new contract -- they won\'t tell you about it or reduce your rate automatically.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860366">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860366" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860366" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860366">LAmember</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860366" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860366" class="dsq-comment-message">Hell has frozen over - Ballard is indeed open.  Worked out there on Saturday morning.  Everything is nice, but the locks in the locker rooms are not working so you\'ll have to tote your things with you during yor workout or take a chance and stash them in a locker without a lock.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860367">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860367" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860367" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860367">Tom</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860367" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860367" class="dsq-comment-message">Very nice club...BUT, The sign up is brutal, they will do anything to get you signed up, the fee\'s are very expensive and it is a very pressured that you sign up that day. The employees need to work on being more personable, when I was there I felt like they didn\'t care about my concerns (financial) and just wanted me to sign on the dotted line. Not everyone has around $300 worth of payments over the course of a month. Hopefully other people have better luck.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860368">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860368" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860368" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860368">Elaine</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860368" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow! Wow! Wow!  Just worked out and this club is beautiful!  And I walked right up and gave them my card with no problem.  I had been grandfathered in just like the guy in corporate told me I would be.  Yippee!!!!!</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860369">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860369" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860369" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860369">Heather</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860369" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860369" class="dsq-comment-message">I know that this new club is 56K sqft, but I am very nervous about crowding. I have social anxiety and get nervous around crowds. I don\'t know if this was a mistake or not, but my doctor told me that I have to do something before my health turns ugly fast. All I know is that I have 3 days to determine if this club is right for me after they open, and if not, I get my money back in full.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860370">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860370" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860370" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860370">KY</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860370" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860370" class="dsq-comment-message">I joined today and the gym is really nice. The staff is definitely overwhelmed but I think time will work out the kinks.  We paid $149 initiation (for my husband and myself) and $54.99 a month, plus $10 for my child to do the Kids Club. Does that sound about right?</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860371">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860371" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860371" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860371">KY</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860371" class="dsq-comment-message">Just to clarify. The $149 was our total initiation and then it is $54.99 each, plus $10 for our kid.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860372">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860372" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860372" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860372">KB</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860372" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m among those of you told, when I joined the closest LA Fitness to me at the time (last fall, Aurora, $24 per month plus tax), that I would have free, fully reciprocal access to the Ballard gym after it opened. Apparently the company decided since then to "upgrade" the Ballard location to a "signature club." An elite  facility is not important to me. Its location is. I fully expect the Ballard gym to honor my Aurora membership and the verbal promise made to me at the time I joined. I was told tonight by phone to raise this issue with the Ballard operations manager, "Mike." If I don\'t get satisfaction I will join you all in contacting the BBB, the state AG\'s office and the Ballard News Tribune. I would think that if all existing Westlake and Aurora members who were told the same story put consistent pressure on the company as a group, the company\'s p.r. strategists and legal counsel will advise management to do the right thing...</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860373">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860373" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860373" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860373">JST</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860373" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860373" class="dsq-comment-message">Regarding using your multiclub membership at the Ballard club, it depends on when you signed up originally.  I signed up at Aur0ra in January 2008 and had no problem using the new Ballard location last weekend.  If you give them your key tag no, they can tell you if it will be honored without paying any extra. Seems likely that they made this decision because of all the complaints they were getting--so thanks everybody, it worked!</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860374">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860374" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860374" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860374">calista</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860374" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860374" class="dsq-comment-message">I am not impressed with the gym and their tactics. I was bombarded by a trainer, told he would show me around the gym, and how equipment worked and work me out for one free session, i made an appt and he made me feel terrible about myself, said i would not reach my fitness goals without his help, and would n ot take no for an answer. RUDE RUDE RUDE and pushy. that is not a way to sell training sessions by making someone feel like the fattest most unattractive person...and i\'m really not that overweight! i think it\'s overpriced, the membership and the training, and they lie. i HATE lying.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860375">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860375" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860375" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860375">kdub</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860375" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860375" class="dsq-comment-message">I toured the Ballard location about a week ago, and although the views are amazing and the equipment is shiny and new, overall I was not impressed. The front desk has awful customer service, and basically started at me with blank eyes when I asked for a tour. The gal who toured me, was very nice, but also very uniformed. She couldn\'t tell me policies for lap swimming (like how you keep track of who\'s next in line for a lane) and when I asked about personal training, she said "well, sales is different from training, so we actually don\'t have anything to do with them, and I don\'t have their rates"?! The class schedule is minimal, the machines are crowded together, and locks on the lockers are already broken--like pried off! Doesn\'t make them sound reassuring. Also, the kids club was a HUGE disappointment. All they offer is a foam climber and a big screen tv. Where are the books, crayons and toys? It doesn\'t seem like a promising environment for kids...if I wanted the kids to be plugged into the tv, I sure wouldn\'t be paying someone to do it. One other gripe I have is how high-pressure the sales are, and how every time I\'ve talked to someone about rates, I get a different answer. For a family neighborhood, this club doesn\'t offer anything. No kids allowed except in kids club, period. I deffinetly will NOT be joining, and will surely be spreading the word.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860376">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860376" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860376" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860376">itchy and pissed</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860376" class="dsq-comment-message">After taking a dip in the hot tub I noticed a rash the following day.  I called the club and they said no one else reported any similar symptoms.  Has anyone else had any problems?</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860377">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860377" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860377" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860377">Queen Anne Dude</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860377" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860377" class="dsq-comment-message">The mens lockers suck. They look nice but are too big with no shelves for shoes or personal items. Gotta dump all your stuff in one pile. Try to find an empty locker. Gotta tug on each locker to see if it open unless you want to wait and watch for the blinking red light. Weird as it may seem but  an old fashion lock would show it is occupied. The high tech locks do not add any value other seem cool during the tour. Sorry the term Signature is only to raise the rates. Otherwise it is just a new big gym with towel sevice and the same push on sales.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-7860378">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-7860378" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-7860378" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-7860378">Ballardlove</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-7860378" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-7860378" class="dsq-comment-message">I wanted to ask about rates that people have gotten lately?  I am thinking of joining and I just want to be prepare for the sales people.  Any info would be appreciated!<br><br>Thanks!<br><br>And to Itchy and Pissed,<br>I don\'t know if this will help you but I thought I\'d share anyways. In the past year I have gone in a couple different hot tubs and gotten little bumps where the water line hits me. I went to a dermatologist and it has something to do with the PH of the water/chemicals and the way my body reacts to it.  Other people in the hot tub at the same time as me didn\'t get any bumps! It\'s almost like I am allergic to hot tubs...strange I know!</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-8966164">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-8966164" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-8966164" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-8966164">Ryan South</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-8966164" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-8966164" class="dsq-comment-message">I’ve been at this gym for 6 months now and can’t stand the headaches that they have given me. LA Fitness has a practice of double billing clients hoping that they won\'t catch mistakes. They ignore cancellation and continue billing despite numerous attempts at cancellation. This is even with their so-called "cancel at any-time" policy. Their gym looks nice, but the lockers are always broken, the machines, treadmills and swimming pool is always full and their staff is mostly distant and focused on themselves instead of maintaining the gym. Also, the b-ball court is extremely small with no room to move and there are only three lanes of swimming.<br><br>Class instructors are 50-50. Some are professional, but there are many that have just started and risk injury with their lack of knowledge.<br><br>The pros - new equipment, but it’s hard to enjoy when there are too many people sharing the equipment. No wonder much of the local news grimaced at LA Fitness’ huge corporate building for taking away Ballard community space in exchange for big business dollars.<br><br>Give it a try if you like, but watch your bank account and have back up documents and a third party overseeing communications along with other legal steps to ensure they don\'t take full advantage of you like they have most of their clients.<br><br>I like to work out close by, so \'m currently shopping for other options, such as Olympic Athletic Club, 24-hour fitness, Prorobics and Crossfit close in the same area.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9262223">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9262223" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9262223" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9262223">boredrunner</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9262223" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9262223" class="dsq-comment-message">I like the club but for God\'s sake please give us more than 5 channels on the cardio machines.  You\'re holding yourself out as a "Signature Club;" I\'m paying Signature Club prices, but all I can get is sports and news when I do the treadmill?  Come on - your competitors have many more cable stations than just  local stations and CNN.</div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-9603710">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-9603710" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-9603710" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-9603710">Karen</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-9603710" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-9603710" class="dsq-comment-message">Am I the only one who thinks they keep the temperature in this club uncomfortably warm?  Don\'t they charge enough to afford A/C?  <br><br>Oh, and if one more of the personal trainers approaches me to ask if I\'ve had my "free" training session, I\'m going go postal on \'em!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-12563152">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-12563152" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-12563152" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-12563152">suds</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-12563152" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-12563152" class="dsq-comment-message">maybe because you are working out more you are warmer? you burn more calories when it is warmer. embrace it!</div>\
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	 </li>\
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	};
	var postToNewsfeed = function(opt_result) {
		// Argument opt_result is an object containing values of the fb_connect_newsfeed cookies. 
		// These are `postId`, the id of the comment just posted, and `url`, the shortened link to it
		if (!opt_result) {
			return;
		}
		var activeComment = Dsq.Thread.getActiveCommentId();
		if (activeComment != opt_result.postId) {
			return;
		}
		var comment = Dsq.jsonData.posts[activeComment];
		params = {
			'site_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name,
			'comment_url': opt_result.url,
			'message': Dsq.Utils.stripTags(comment.message)
			};
		FB.Connect.showFeedDialog(83035958976, params, null, null, null, FB.RequireConnect.require);
	};
	var requireSession = function() {
		// Used when the iframe wants to initiate an FB Connect session
		FB.Connect.requireSession(obj.onLogin);
	};
	
	var onCreateReplyIframe = function(value) {
		if (value.xtype) {
			return;
		}
		var postId = value['postId'];
		if (!postId) {
			// We handle the main iframe separately, so in case somehow this gets called, skip it
			return;
		}
		var frameNode = value['node'];
		var rpcServerName = createRpcClient(frameNode, postId);
		updateFrame(rpcServerName);
		if(user && postId) {
			var node = document.getElementById('dsq-reply-bar-auth-' + postId);
			if (node) { // Not present in Mashable
				node.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	// Public
	obj.onLogin = function() {
		// This is triggered either when the user connects or when they're already connected on visit
		var dsqReplyAuth = Dsq.Utils.getElementsByClassName(document, 'div', 'dsq-reply-bar-auth');
		var noAnonMsg = document.getElementById('dsq-no-anon-msg');
		
		if(noAnonMsg) { noAnonMsg.style.display = 'none'; }
		loginNode.style.display = 'none';
		for(var i=0; i<dsqReplyAuth.length; i++) {
			dsqReplyAuth[i].style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		authenticatedNode.style.display='block';
		FB.XFBML.Host.addElement(new FB.XFBML.ProfilePic(Dsq.$('dsq-fbc-profilepic')));
		FB.XFBML.Host.addElement(new FB.XFBML.Name(Dsq.$('dsq-fbc-name')));
		FB.Connect.getSignedPublicSessionData(setUser);
		
		if(document.getElementById('dsq-login-message')) {
			document.getElementById('dsq-login-message').style.display = 'none';
		}

		
		if(typeof(fbcLoginCallback) == 'function') {
			fbcLoginCallback();
		}
	};
	obj.logout = function() {
		var dsqReplyAuth = Dsq.Utils.getElementsByClassName(document, 'div', 'dsq-reply-bar-auth');
		var noAnonMsg = document.getElementById('dsq-no-anon-msg');
		
		FB.Connect.logout();
		if (!window.isMashable) {
			loginNode.style.display='inline';
		}
		
		if(noAnonMsg) { noAnonMsg.style.display = 'block'; }
		
		for(var i=0; i<dsqReplyAuth.length; i++) {
			dsqReplyAuth[i].style.display = 'block';
		}
		
		authenticatedNode.style.display='none';
		// Passing null user data to signify logout
		setUser(null);
		
		if(document.getElementById('dsq-login-message')) {
			document.getElementById('dsq-login-message').style.display = 'block';
		}
		
		if(typeof(fbcLogoutCallback) == 'function') {
			fbcLogoutCallback();
		}

		return false;
	 };
	obj.ensureInit = function(callback) {
		// If the controller hasn't already been initted, will wait until it has been before calling
		// callback; otherwise, calls it immediately. Does not attempt to call init.
		if (initted) {
			callback();
		} else {
			onInit.push(callback);
		}
	};
	obj.init = function() {
		// This method should be called after the FB scripts have loaded, FB.init has been called, 
		// and XdComm loaded.
		if (initted) {
			// I think this double init is caused by a bug with FB.ensureInit
			return;
		}
		var frameNode = Dsq.$(Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId());
		var rpcServerName = createRpcClient(frameNode);
		defaultRpcClient = iframes[rpcServerName][0];
		if (!window.isMashable) {
			FB.XFBML.Host.addElement(new FB.XFBML.LoginButton(loginNode));
		}
		Dsq.Events.addHandler(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, onCreateReplyIframe);
		if (Dsq.Thread.getActiveCommentId()) {
			// If there's a highlighted comment, we may have just posted, so check the cookie
			// to see if we should post to newsfeed.
			defaultRpcClient.send('queryNewsfeed', null, postToNewsfeed);
		}
		if (window.isMashable) {
			// Right now only Mashable needs this, because only they have a Connect button
			// inside the iframe, and that's the only iframe-> server communication
			var exportedMethods = {
				requireSession : {'method': requireSession}
			};
			rpcServer = new FB.XdComm.XdRpcServer('disqusParentFbcRpcServer', exportedMethods);

		}
		initted = true;
		for (var i=0; i<onInit.length; i++) {
			onInit[i]();
		}
	};

	return obj;
})();

		ExecuteWhen.add(window.fbIsReady,
			function() {
				FB.ensureInit(function () {
					DisqusFbcParentController.init();
					FB.Connect.ifUserConnected(DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin);
				});
			});
	


if(typeof(disqus_callback) == 'function') {
	var callback_params = Dsq.Utils.getRequestParams()['dsq_cbp'] || null;

	// We don't care about any errors in third-party code
	try {
		disqus_callback(callback_params);
	} catch (x) {
		if (typeof(console) != 'undefined' && typeof(console.log) == 'function') {
			// But it would be nice to let developers know about them
			console.log(x);
		}
		// pass
	}

	// HACK: We don't know if the callback wraps our container, which may
	// possibly result in a new DOM element.
	Dsq.container = document.getElementById('dsq-content');
}

})();




