Yes and Yes Network of Nice Hook ups!

If you're new to Yes and Yes, this is our once-monthly sharing of love, expertise and good karma. Ten readers write in about hook ups that they're looking for and other readers help them out. And some readers even write in volunteering their own area of expertise. Isn't that sweet?

And a gentle reminder: if you're looking for a hook-up and someone is nice enough to email you offering you advice or input, for the love of Pete, please email them back.

I need a hook up!

I need to know about visiting/moving to Seattle
My boyfriend and I are visiting Seattle in the end of October. What restaurants, tourist attractions, hikes, parks, would you recommend? We have no idea how to get around the city or what forms of transportation to use. We're planning on moving to Seattle later, so we'd also appreciate some advice on neighborhoods to take a look at as far as our apartment/house search goes. I'd just looking to speak to someone who lives there about all this and maybe even make a potential friend!
keriannwierzbicki (at) gmail (dot) com

I need to meet people in Raleigh, NC
I just moved to the area from Orlando (bf's starting his PhD at NC State, I'm a graphic designer on the job hunt). I love traveling and finding hidden gems in my area, so I'm excited about exploring Raleigh. I'd love to find a bud or two to roam the town with-- riffling through vintage treasure trunks, popping into art galleries, sipping milkshakes on a Saturday afternoon. Any Raleigh Yes and Yes readers that love exploring and artsy things? Let's be friends!
bremingt (dot) gmail (dot)com

I need to make some online friends
I live in the boonies, so it's really hard to meet people. I love to write, read, ride horses, bead, hike and have cats and dogs. I'm going to be a Navy wife in a few months, and would love to have online friends that can move with me when bounce to a new base. I blog, but I don't really know how to get my blog out there, and would love some people to chat with life about.
khippor (at) gmail (dot) com

I need to know about getting a PI American Visa
I am looking for anyone, ideally in Australia or New Zealand, that would consider themselves an expert in the minefield of applying for a P1 USA visa. I am planning on taking my band to play SXSW in March of 2010 and no matter how much information I read, I can't make any sense! I would really love to have a skype conversation or online chat with someone who really knows what they are talking about.
emmaleesharp (at) gmail (dot) com

I need a travel partner
I want to spend October and maybe part of November in Europe. I would like to find someone (a female, and about my age(34)) to be a travel partner for the trip. I don't have a set itinerary yet, but I'm hoping to incorporate a couple of last minute cruises (just as a means of transport - not big into the casino or vegas-style shows!) that I've seen. In addition, I am planning to do some backpack-style travel, and some economy-class hotels and maybe a river cruise. I'm flexible, but like to travel comfortably but on a budget. I have traveled a good deal and have found a good balance between planning and being spontaneous. I'm flexible about countries, but have interest in Western Europe primarily.
jrtorvi (at) gmail (dot) com

I need to meet people in Copenhagen.

I'm 23 years old & have recently moved to Copenhagen to work as an au pair for the next year. I don't really know anyone & despite my best efforts, meeting new friends has been tough. I'm happy enough on my own but I really want a rad circle of friends to enjoy life with! Copenhagen is SUCH a great city & is just teeming with cool people...I know you're out there! :) I'm easy-going, friendly & interested in everything & everyone. Please help!
blinn.jessica (at) gmail (dot) com

I need a good, curl-friendly hairdresser in southeastern Pennsylvania
I am new to southeastern Pennsylvania, and boy do I need a haircut. I have chin-length, fine, curly hair. It's been an agonizing year or two growing out a buzz cut, and I don't want to gamble my hard-earned hairs. Do you know a curl-friendly stylist in the Whitehall/Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton area?
rebekah (at) nmsu (at) edu

I need a penpal
I'm looking for a penpal with similar interests.I was thinking hard about where to find people as awesome as Yes and Yes readers when it struck me- Yes and Yes readers! I love to travel, take photographs and meet new people! Snail mail is preferred.
peppermintcandy (at) gmail (dot) com

I need to know about immigrating to and finding work in London
I am applying for jobs in London. I'm looking to chat with others who have emigrated to London & found a job. The kind of info I'm looking for is related to the interview process. How are English interviews different than American interviews? Any faux pas I need to be aware of? English office etiquette? Any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated!
trekkermary (at) gmail (dot) com

I can give you a hook up!

I can offer advice on New Zealand, making a career in the arts, internships!
kelly (at) kellydare (dot) com

I can tell people about living or traveling in Auckland, New Zealand
louise (dot ) coad (at) gmail (at) com

I can offer advice about working as an au pair.

I am currently working as an au pair in Copenhagen, & people ask me all the time how I found my job, what I do, how it works, etc. So if you're curious, just ask! I can tell you about the entire process - from finding & selecting a family to sorting a visa, arriving at your new home, what to expect, tips & advice. It's a great job so don't be shy!
blinn.jessica (at) gmail (dot) com


I can tell you about working in radio in Australia
I know all about the community radio sector in Australia and how to get involved either as a volunteer or a paid worker. It's about the only thing I would consider myself an expert in! I've been volunteering and working in community radio for 10 years, I have my dream job and I just LOVE talking about it.
emmaleesharp (at) gmail (dot) com

I can tell you about vegan cooking and Physical Therapy school
If anyone needs any help vegan cooking, or has any questions/concerns with applying to PT (physical therapy) school, I'd definitely be able to give some pointers
aknea001 (at) umaryland (dot) edu

I can help someone find someone else!
I'm getting pretty good at it, too. So far I have found: Birth parents, a family lineage dating back to 1500's England, someone's son (custody issue), old friends, a renegade tenant, a missing lawyer for someone who lost their wife in Haiti. If someone is looking for someone else, I will try my very hardest to find them! I can't promise anything but effort, as I am not a professional.
tgwtss (at) gmail (at) com

I can tell you about running a yoga studio!
I know a lot of people qualify from yoga teacher training but have no training at all in business management etc. I was lucky as my background was law and business management so I've mentored quite a few people through this and hope that I can offer advice to anyone who has it. I am British so some of the legal and tax stuff won't be the same but the principles will be.
suburbanyogini (at) googlemail (dot) com

I can help you if you've ever wanted to ask someone about adult products!
I'm a cisgender female law student, who also volunteers for a sexual health clinic, reviews sex toys and has worked in the adult product industry. I can give you friendly, open, personalised advice about all manner of adult products, with a focus on health, safety and pleasure! I've got nothing to sell, just a willingness to help others and maybe answer a few questions you've always had, but never had someone you could ask.
thecherryscoop (at) gmail (dot) com

I can tell you about getting a purebred puppy!
My husband and I got a French Bulldog puppy, so I can give advice on a) French Bulldogs/Bulldogs/brachycephalic breeds in general and b) finding a reputable breeder if someone is looking into buying a purebred puppy. I did a crapload of research on the breed before we started looking for breeders, and then I spent most of a year looking for the right breeder.
isisrtd (dot) gmail (dot) com

Network of Nice Success Stories!

Last month, Isis was looking for a great hairdresser in Binghamton, NY. And Allison delivered! Look how great that haircut is! And look how great that pup is!

And our friend Laura was able to find someone who helped her put her blog on a self-hosted platform. "She was so sweet and so great, refused to let me pay her (even though she did tons of work for me) and was so patient with me!" Thanks so much to the kind reader who helped her!

Earlier this month I got this email:
I just wanted to send you a quick thank you note for hosting the Network of Nice. Through it, I was able to contact Kate and find the courage to face my binge drinking problem.

How amazing is that?! A huge thanks to the reader who was able to help her!