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bobby · 06-30-2006, 07:39 PM

............too laid back to get together !......but we could get a time to

be on the TFP at the same time each week???

...xoxoxoo

opus123 · 07-01-2006, 03:14 AM

Hmmmm, I am hosting a minature golf get together July 8th at 1PM. It is at Interbay Golf in Seattle. On 15th Ave NW. Anyone can go to it. Just 10-12 of my friends. (^:

Jonathan, jj206 att drizzle dit com

Elphaba · 07-02-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby

............too laid back to get together !......but we could get a time to

be on the TFP at the same time each week???

...xoxoxoo

I'm usually in front of the computer most of the time. Any day or time will likely work for me.

onesnowyowl · 07-06-2006, 03:07 PM

It is my goal to eventually host a TFP get-together at my folks place. My mother has offered the digs; it is just a matter of getting my parents and brother out of the house for a night some weekend.

When that happens, I'll let you all know.

Elphaba · 07-06-2006, 04:18 PM

I'm about 15 minutes from Snowy's parents, with lots of room for overnighters.

Mister Coaster · 07-20-2006, 03:14 PM

I'm coming to Seattle for a wedding the 18th - 22nd. If anything is happening then, I'll attampt to join up.

BTW, anyone have any praise or horror stories about the MarQueen Hotel? It looks nice online, but we have been burned in the past by places that looked good from afar.

onesnowyowl · 07-21-2006, 12:28 PM

Let us know more regarding your plans and maybe something can be arranged. I'm going to be up there the 18th through the 22nd for a family reunion in Bellingham, so getting together for lunch or dinner in or around the Seattle area could definitely be arranged, I think.

Elphaba · 07-21-2006, 05:18 PM

It looks like I am free for that weekend. Let's do it.

Mister Coaster · 07-26-2006, 12:30 PM

We are still a little iffy on exactly what we want to do for the wedding. It's going to be $$$ for us both to come out for that many days, and Mrs. Coaster is unsure if she wants to add the cost of her airfare and 2 extra hotel nights . I'm coming for sure, but it may only be the 18th - 20th.

If we ever lock down some specifics, I'll be sure to post.

onesnowyowl · 08-11-2006, 05:58 PM

Well, if anyone wants to do anything with myself and my SO, we will be available in the Seattle area Sunday evening (the 20th). I'll be driving back from Bellingham to Belfair that day/evening, so I'm sure I can meet up with someone anywhere from Everett to Tacoma (though I'd really like to keep it close to downtown Seattle or Edmonds, because I would prefer to catch a ferry). Let me know.

Elphaba · 08-11-2006, 07:32 PM

You know I'm good for either Belfair or Grapeview. Allyn might even work.

If a Seattle meet is pulled together, count me and my hubby in.

Mister Coaster · 08-12-2006, 11:06 AM

My actual dates in town will be the 18th to the 21st, so I'm in for the night of the 20th. I'm unfamiliar with the area so if someone posts a time and place, I'll be there. Mrs. & Baby Coaster will be staying at home.

onesnowyowl · 08-13-2006, 10:29 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions as to a restaurant or other meeting place? Elphaba, I'm assuming you're coming off the ferry, and it's likely E. and I will be too. Is there a preference for an earlier meet time or a later meet time? E. is also vegetarian, so I have to take that into consideration.

One place I was thinking of that's great is the Pike Pub and Brewery. E. and I have been there before. It's right by the Pike Place Market (so close to the ferry) and they offer discounted parking for anyone making the drive. Coaster, I can tell you how to get here from your hotel if we decide this is where we want to meet.

http://www.pikebrewing.com/

Elphaba · 08-13-2006, 01:33 PM

Anywhere walking distance from the ferry is great for me. Given a choice, I prefer an earlier meet up time, but either way is fine.

Edit: The menu looks great!

streak_56 · 08-13-2006, 03:58 PM

Northwest is the closest that TFP will ever get to me... so whatever day it is, I'll take some time off for a shindig.

Elphaba · 08-13-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streak_56

Northwest is the closest that TFP will ever get to me... so whatever day it is, I'll take some time off for a shindig.

Calgary? Wow! If you need a place to stay, pm me. Hub and I are old farts, but our room rates are cheap.

Mister Coaster · 08-14-2006, 08:14 AM

Brewpubs are all aces with me, and it's less than 2 miles from my hotel. Let's do it. I'm OK with any time, late afternoon - evening - night, I'll be there. Looks like they have lots of beers to try, so I'll take that challenge.

onesnowyowl · 08-14-2006, 09:53 AM

So after looking at everything (ferry schedules, bus schedules, my own schedule) it seems like we have two meeting times to choose from: 4:30 or 5:45. 4:30 works better for me, personally.

MisterCoaster, there is a bus that runs from the area of your hotel right to the brewpub. It is Bus 15. You can catch it at the corner of Queen Ave. N and Mercer: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/...s/s015_2_.html

So shall we say 4:30pm next Sunday evening (the 20th) at Pike Brewing?

abaya · 08-14-2006, 10:40 AM

Hot damn, I just saw this thread. I would love to meet some of y'all... just don't know how. I'll be in Seattle for about a week, starting tomorrow. My mom is throwing a birthday dinner for me on Sunday afternoon, so I don't know if I can sneak away from that... will anyone be in town Saturday night???

onesnowyowl · 08-14-2006, 02:52 PM

Sorry, abaya...I'll be up on Lake Samish at Camp Lutherwood getting drunk with my extended family.

Hope you have a happy birthday though!

Mister Coaster · 08-14-2006, 03:02 PM

Sat is the wedding that I'm in town for, so sorry.

And actually, I'm not at the MarQueen. I'm at the Comfort Suites on Roy st. I'll have a rental car, so thats no big deal. Thanks for the heads up, however.

onesnowyowl · 08-14-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Coaster

And actually, I'm not at the MarQueen. I'm at the Comfort Suites on Roy st. I'll have a rental car, so thats no big deal. Thanks for the heads up, however.

Don't drive if you can help it. Seattle is a very pedestrian-friendly city, and while the public transportation isn't as good as Portland's or Denver's it's still OK. From where you are, a scenic way to get around is to take the Monorail south to Westlake Center, then walk the three or so blocks west to the market and find your way from there. But there is parking in the area if you must drive, and since it's a Sunday evening, the market traffic shouldn't be too bad.

Mister Coaster · 08-14-2006, 08:31 PM

Monorail, eh? I'm intrigued. Is there a link to that? I don't mind walking a bit, and if parking might be a problem, avoiding it would be nice.

I'm sure the hotel will give direction, but arming myself in advance is always a good thing.

onesnowyowl · 08-15-2006, 01:19 AM

http://www.seattlemonorail.com/

Basically, you can catch it at Seattle Center and it goes to Westlake Center (a shopping mall). If you walk out the southern entrance of Westlake, walk one block south and then west--you will see the Pike Place Market. Head south down 1st and you'll come to Pike Brewing.

It's a six-block walk from the monorail, in case you were wondering.

onesnowyowl · 08-17-2006, 01:36 PM

So I am going to be offline until Sunday because of my family reunion in the boondocks, but I will see all of you Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm at Pike Brewing on 1st Ave in Seattle.

Pen will have my number just in case!

Mister Coaster · 08-17-2006, 10:03 PM

I leave tomorrow AM for Seattle. See you there on Sunday.

Elphaba · 08-21-2006, 09:21 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Snowy, her SO, and MisterCoaster yesterday. If you want a great Seattle experience downtown, Snowy's recommendation of the Pike Brewing Co. can't be beat. World class food and some microbrews beyond compare, or so say all of the beer connoisseur's at the table. This lonely wine slut can only attest that she had little understanding regarding the quality of hop-iness for a particular brew (IPS?), and so many other distinctions. We all agreed that the best brew, wine, and champagne came from the religious orders of lonely monks.

MisterCoaster has the most gorgeous head of red hair that I have ever seen. (BOR would be jealous). He is also a great conversationalist and I enjoyed his description of moving recently from LA to Denver. It was his first visit to Seattle and I hope he will visit again in the future.

Ms. Snowy was everything I imagined her to be from her posts. Bright, intelligent, knowledgeable, and she has a vast background of experience to draw upon. An added pleasure was that we could also share in the small town dynamics of Mason County.

A side benefit, but an immense one to me and Mr. Elph, was how much we enjoyed the experience of good food, beverage and conversation with interesting people. It occurred to us that we haven't been out together or in a social setting since Mr. Elph's cancer surgery. So this meeting among a few very nice TFPers was the necessary motivation for us to get back out in the world that exists beyond work.

A nod to TFP for all of the wonderful people that come here, and a hug to Ms. Snowy for making a Seattle meet happen.

bobby · 08-22-2006, 07:36 AM

last minute grandbaby detail made my attendance record now 0 for 1....
will do all possible to improve that next time....any photos???

xoxoxoo

06-30-2006, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
bobby 5 time TFP Rookie.....and loving it! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 16,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	The Great Pacific North West...... ............too laid back to get together !......but we could get a time to be on the TFP at the same time each week??? ...xoxoxoo __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...without you !" xoxoxoo

07-01-2006, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
opus123 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shoreline, WA, USA	Hmmmm, I am hosting a minature golf get together July 8th at 1PM. It is at Interbay Golf in Seattle. On 15th Ave NW. Anyone can go to it. Just 10-12 of my friends. (^: Jonathan, jj206 att drizzle dit com __________________ "We are sure to be losers when we quarrel with ourselves. It is a civil war, and in all such contentions, triumphs are defeats." Mr Colton ==================================

07-06-2006, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	It is my goal to eventually host a TFP get-together at my folks place. My mother has offered the digs; it is just a matter of getting my parents and brother out of the house for a night some weekend. When that happens, I'll let you all know. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

07-20-2006, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mister Coaster A Little Loopy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Outside Denver	I'm coming to Seattle for a wedding the 18th - 22nd. If anything is happening then, I'll attampt to join up. BTW, anyone have any praise or horror stories about the MarQueen Hotel? It looks nice online, but we have been burned in the past by places that looked good from afar. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

07-21-2006, 12:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	Let us know more regarding your plans and maybe something can be arranged. I'm going to be up there the 18th through the 22nd for a family reunion in Bellingham, so getting together for lunch or dinner in or around the Seattle area could definitely be arranged, I think. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

07-06-2006, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	I'm about 15 minutes from Snowy's parents, with lots of room for overnighters.

07-21-2006, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	It looks like I am free for that weekend. Let's do it.

07-26-2006, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mister Coaster A Little Loopy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Outside Denver	We are still a little iffy on exactly what we want to do for the wedding. It's going to be $$$ for us both to come out for that many days, and Mrs. Coaster is unsure if she wants to add the cost of her airfare and 2 extra hotel nights . I'm coming for sure, but it may only be the 18th - 20th. If we ever lock down some specifics, I'll be sure to post. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

08-11-2006, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	Well, if anyone wants to do anything with myself and my SO, we will be available in the Seattle area Sunday evening (the 20th). I'll be driving back from Bellingham to Belfair that day/evening, so I'm sure I can meet up with someone anywhere from Everett to Tacoma (though I'd really like to keep it close to downtown Seattle or Edmonds, because I would prefer to catch a ferry). Let me know. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

08-11-2006, 07:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	You know I'm good for either Belfair or Grapeview. Allyn might even work. If a Seattle meet is pulled together, count me and my hubby in.

08-12-2006, 11:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mister Coaster A Little Loopy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Outside Denver	My actual dates in town will be the 18th to the 21st, so I'm in for the night of the 20th. I'm unfamiliar with the area so if someone posts a time and place, I'll be there. Mrs. & Baby Coaster will be staying at home. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

08-13-2006, 10:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	Does anyone have any suggestions as to a restaurant or other meeting place? Elphaba, I'm assuming you're coming off the ferry, and it's likely E. and I will be too. Is there a preference for an earlier meet time or a later meet time? E. is also vegetarian, so I have to take that into consideration. One place I was thinking of that's great is the Pike Pub and Brewery. E. and I have been there before. It's right by the Pike Place Market (so close to the ferry) and they offer discounted parking for anyone making the drive. Coaster, I can tell you how to get here from your hotel if we decide this is where we want to meet. http://www.pikebrewing.com/ __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

08-13-2006, 01:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	Anywhere walking distance from the ferry is great for me. Given a choice, I prefer an earlier meet up time, but either way is fine. Edit: The menu looks great!

08-13-2006, 03:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
streak_56 who ever said streaking was a bad thing? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary	Northwest is the closest that TFP will ever get to me... so whatever day it is, I'll take some time off for a shindig.

08-14-2006, 08:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mister Coaster A Little Loopy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Outside Denver	Brewpubs are all aces with me, and it's less than 2 miles from my hotel. Let's do it. I'm OK with any time, late afternoon - evening - night, I'll be there. Looks like they have lots of beers to try, so I'll take that challenge. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

08-22-2006, 08:09 AM	#29 (permalink)

08-14-2006, 09:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	So after looking at everything (ferry schedules, bus schedules, my own schedule) it seems like we have two meeting times to choose from: 4:30 or 5:45. 4:30 works better for me, personally. MisterCoaster, there is a bus that runs from the area of your hotel right to the brewpub. It is Bus 15. You can catch it at the corner of Queen Ave. N and Mercer: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/...s/s015_2_.html So shall we say 4:30pm next Sunday evening (the 20th) at Pike Brewing? __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

08-14-2006, 10:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
abaya Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Iceland	Hot damn, I just saw this thread. I would love to meet some of y'all... just don't know how. I'll be in Seattle for about a week, starting tomorrow. My mom is throwing a birthday dinner for me on Sunday afternoon, so I don't know if I can sneak away from that... will anyone be in town Saturday night??? __________________ And think not you can direct the course of Love; for Love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. --Khalil Gibran

08-14-2006, 02:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	Sorry, abaya...I'll be up on Lake Samish at Camp Lutherwood getting drunk with my extended family. Hope you have a happy birthday though! __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

08-14-2006, 03:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mister Coaster A Little Loopy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Outside Denver	Sat is the wedding that I'm in town for, so sorry. And actually, I'm not at the MarQueen. I'm at the Comfort Suites on Roy st. I'll have a rental car, so thats no big deal. Thanks for the heads up, however. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW! Last edited by Mister Coaster; 08-14-2006 at 03:04 PM.

08-14-2006, 08:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mister Coaster A Little Loopy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Outside Denver	Monorail, eh? I'm intrigued. Is there a link to that? I don't mind walking a bit, and if parking might be a problem, avoiding it would be nice. I'm sure the hotel will give direction, but arming myself in advance is always a good thing. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

08-15-2006, 01:19 AM	#24 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	http://www.seattlemonorail.com/ Basically, you can catch it at Seattle Center and it goes to Westlake Center (a shopping mall). If you walk out the southern entrance of Westlake, walk one block south and then west--you will see the Pike Place Market. Head south down 1st and you'll come to Pike Brewing. It's a six-block walk from the monorail, in case you were wondering. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

08-17-2006, 01:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
onesnowyowl feeling evil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Corvallis, Oregon	So I am going to be offline until Sunday because of my family reunion in the boondocks, but I will see all of you Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm at Pike Brewing on 1st Ave in Seattle. Pen will have my number just in case! __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

08-17-2006, 10:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mister Coaster A Little Loopy Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Outside Denver	I leave tomorrow AM for Seattle. See you there on Sunday. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

08-21-2006, 09:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Snowy, her SO, and MisterCoaster yesterday. If you want a great Seattle experience downtown, Snowy's recommendation of the Pike Brewing Co. can't be beat. World class food and some microbrews beyond compare, or so say all of the beer connoisseur's at the table. This lonely wine slut can only attest that she had little understanding regarding the quality of hop-iness for a particular brew (IPS?), and so many other distinctions. We all agreed that the best brew, wine, and champagne came from the religious orders of lonely monks. MisterCoaster has the most gorgeous head of red hair that I have ever seen. (BOR would be jealous). He is also a great conversationalist and I enjoyed his description of moving recently from LA to Denver. It was his first visit to Seattle and I hope he will visit again in the future. Ms. Snowy was everything I imagined her to be from her posts. Bright, intelligent, knowledgeable, and she has a vast background of experience to draw upon. An added pleasure was that we could also share in the small town dynamics of Mason County. A side benefit, but an immense one to me and Mr. Elph, was how much we enjoyed the experience of good food, beverage and conversation with interesting people. It occurred to us that we haven't been out together or in a social setting since Mr. Elph's cancer surgery. So this meeting among a few very nice TFPers was the necessary motivation for us to get back out in the world that exists beyond work. A nod to TFP for all of the wonderful people that come here, and a hug to Ms. Snowy for making a Seattle meet happen.

08-22-2006, 07:36 AM	#28 (permalink)
bobby 5 time TFP Rookie.....and loving it! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 16,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	last minute grandbaby detail made my attendance record now 0 for 1.... will do all possible to improve that next time....any photos??? xoxoxoo __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...without you !" xoxoxoo