Comments on: Pacific Northwest Meetup

Pacific Northwest Meetup

christian — Sat, 29 May 2004 21:22:44 -0800

MeFiPNW - June 18th!

By: christian

christian — Sat, 29 May 2004 21:24:48 -0800

I'm putting the call out there for anyone in the Pacific Northwest, or anyone who wants to visit the Pacfic Northwest but has been needing an excuse.

It's about three weeks away, so that should give everyone time to plan appropriately. Some people from the Vancouver area have expressed interest, and a few Californians may mosey on up.

So who's in?

I'm taking suggestions for a place. I'd like it to be downtownish. I have a few ideas but if we all decide on someplace else I'm game.

Er. I guess I'm the organizer or something?

By: SpecialK

SpecialK — Sat, 29 May 2004 23:11:54 -0800

Well, Seattle's pretty much the urban centre of the PNW. I'd be happy to ride on up if it's sunny, otherwise I'll dodge... hate being in the cage for more than an hour. ;)

And yes, coming up with the idea does make you the organizer. Apologies!

By: _sirmissalot_

_sirmissalot_ — Sat, 29 May 2004 23:30:32 -0800

I'll be up in Seattle several weekends this summer . . . for what that's worth . . .

By: mr_crash_davis

mr_crash_davis — Sun, 30 May 2004 00:05:19 -0800

Yakima?

By: Mars Saxman

Mars Saxman — Sun, 30 May 2004 07:12:24 -0800

Well, that's a pretty piece of scheduling; I live in downtown Seattle, but I'm flying to California on the 18th for my sister's wedding. I guess that makes up for accidentally being in New York in time for the meetup at dba yesterday; it wouldn't be fair if I got *all* the travel-timing-karma...

By: christian

christian — Sun, 30 May 2004 10:12:04 -0800

Oh, right. I forgot to mention that it was going to be Seattle-based.

Mars, that's a shame, but there will be more gatherings in the future, I'm sure.

It'd be great to see SpecialK and some of the Portland folks. Maybe you guys could steal a bus and carpool.

By: normy

normy — Sun, 30 May 2004 10:16:08 -0800

Yakima would be cool, but the truck stop at Benton City would be even better....

By: vito90

vito90 — Sun, 30 May 2004 13:08:10 -0800

Hopefully this event will run late...I have an obligation until about 10 but definitely want to be part of the festivities. Oh wait, I guess 10 isn't that late for most people?

A few places to consider are the Pyramid Brewery (if there's no game that evening), the Garage in Capitol Hill, the Elysian Brewery in Capitol Hill, the Pacific Inn in Fremont. One previous meetup we met at the Deluxe on Broadway and once we met at Gaswork's Park.

By: _sirmissalot_

_sirmissalot_ — Sun, 30 May 2004 17:53:03 -0800

I just realized that the date was right there in the first post. I can't believe I missed that . . . anyway, I won't be there then.

By: scarabic

scarabic — Sun, 30 May 2004 18:36:41 -0800

I feel rather the moron for never making any SF gatherings, since I live right here, but this actually comes at a really good time for me. Geographically, the further south the better for me... I'll make a roadtrip of it.

What are the odds on #1 attending; he's right up there in Portland...? I'd be happy to pick you up and drop you off, door-to-door and on your schedule, Matt, just for the chance to meet and shoot the shit a little. I promise I'm less demanding and bitchy in person (aren't we all?).

By: christian

christian — Sun, 30 May 2004 20:53:34 -0800

vito, Gaswork's Park is a great suggestion. Pyramid is pretty good at accomodating large parties, from what I hear (and it's a block from my house). The Garage is nice because it has Pool/Bowling, but I haven't had the food there.

I'm building a small list at this point. Maybe I'll should stop by the Garage and check out the food. Seems like that could be a very good option with lots of ways to entertain.

By: cmonkey

cmonkey — Sun, 30 May 2004 22:12:58 -0800

Seriously, all the cool kids go to Tacoma.

By: mathowie

mathowie — Sun, 30 May 2004 22:46:19 -0800

What are the odds on #1 attending

The odds are likely good. If nothing work-wise comes up that weekend, I'll make the drive up. I love Seattle and pretty much any excuse to be there justifies the three hour drive.

By: Salmonberry

Salmonberry — Sun, 30 May 2004 23:27:33 -0800

I seem to recall the MeFiSea at Gasworks park didn't work out to well the last time. I wish I could make the trip south, but I won't be able to this time around.

I can do Bellingham. Who's in for Bellingham!?

*sighs*

By: filmgoerjuan

filmgoerjuan — Mon, 31 May 2004 00:27:54 -0800

I'm tentatively in...it depends on whether or not I can convince Antifreez to share gas money ;)

And if I can get off work early on that Friday...and if the border folks don't hassle me

By: mwhybark

mwhybark — Mon, 31 May 2004 10:04:34 -0800

I like the Elysian idea. Drawbacks to a Capitol Hill location would include parking, for those of you who live in another 'hood.

I will suggest the Comet, just for the sake of a chuckle, because then my two worlds could collide.

By: mr_roboto

mr_roboto — Mon, 31 May 2004 23:38:12 -0800

Here's another vote for the Elysian. Good beer; central location. And parking isn't really all that bad, is it? (Of course, I'd probably go the bus/taxi route, given the good beer.)

By: filmgoerjuan

filmgoerjuan — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 08:13:36 -0800

Whichever venue is ultimately decided upon, can you folks promise us that it will be well away from your spontaneously combusting monorail?

You guys really shouldn't have trusted that Lyle Lanley character

By: Hildago

Hildago — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:16:00 -0800

I live nearby, and while I won't come to the meetup, I will park across the street and do the "I'm crushing your head" thing to whoever goes in and out of Elysium. And you will know my name is the LORD.

By: Skot

Skot — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:57:24 -0800

The food at The Garage is just as delicious as you would expect from an establishment named "The Garage."

By: pikachulolita

pikachulolita — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 12:40:21 -0800

p-town mefi reprezent! i'd be happy to attempt to attend.

By: kindall

kindall — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 16:30:00 -0800

I too vote for the Elysian. They have a second location now in Wallingford/Green Lake, if we decide Capitol Hill parking is too beastly. Food is reportedly good, which is important to me as I don't drink.

By: mwhybark

mwhybark — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 17:46:53 -0800

I think we should now possibly consider having the thing on the monorail. Livin' large!

By: mwhybark

mwhybark — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 17:48:21 -0800

But seriously, let the finalization begin. Mr. Christian?

By: christian

christian — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 20:48:16 -0800

The Elysian seems like it's got the most popular vote, so I'm good with there. I haven't been personally, but having good food is a plus for me as well since I also don't drink. :)

Okay. So we have a place and a date. For a time, how's 7:00 sound? Should give people time to get home from work and make it down. Not too late, not too early.

I'll keep up the role as contact person. I'll be happy to give my cell # to anyone who asks for it in email (except those pesky 409 scam folks).

My email address is in my profile. Can I get people to ping me via email to express interest? I'll setup an RSVP type thing later on so we can get a better handle on who's going to show up to reserve some space.

By: Captain_Tenille

Captain_Tenille — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 15:20:31 -0800

Does the Elysian have Pabst Blue Ribbon?

Maybe this time the Olympia folks can make it up. Maybe.

By: mwhybark

mwhybark — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 18:50:45 -0800

Cap'n:

Ask 'em.

The long-time bar manager is/was the singer of St. Bushmill's Choir; I'm sure he knows the importance of a good cheap can.

By: black8

black8 — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:44:16 -0800

I'm there! It would be good to see vito90 again and meetsoma y'all!

By: tomharpel

tomharpel — Fri, 18 Jun 2004 22:45:14 -0800

I offer a write up with pictures of the meetup.

By: vito90

vito90 — Sat, 19 Jun 2004 10:13:51 -0800

I was there, black8 where were ya! Had a good time listening to some deep political banter and drinking Hoegaarden. Mmmmmmmm! There was brief discussion about getting in another one (perhaps outside) during the summer before mr_roboto moves away...

By: tomharpel

tomharpel — Sat, 19 Jun 2004 12:00:04 -0800

In my beer-induced haze, I lost track of who was who. Anyone willing to map pictures to names of attendees, please do. Here, I'll start. This is me, tomharpel.