Events and Categories

March 26, 2002 2:05 PM

In a recent thread about events, dong_resin mentioned what I thought was a good idea. Basically, just add a category gatherings, or events to the category list.

On a side note, is it considered gauche to post a gathering or event request to MetaTalk? There were some people interested in a Seattle MeFi, but I think it got lost when it fell off the front page...
posted by patrickje to Feature Requests at 2:05 PM (27 comments total)

Not gauche at all- that's how it's been done in the past. Usually an initial post to hash out the detail (date, time, location), and reminder post a few days before the day in question, which also helps let people who missed the original thread know it's goin' down.

Speaking of which, did the Seattle MeFi thing get decided for the 6th or the 7th of April? I've yet to go to one of these things... :(
posted by hincandenza at 3:38 PM on March 26, 2002

For whatever it's worth, I'd like to second Patrickje's suggestion. ...I typed up some other stuff so it didn't look like this was just a "me too" thread, but then I deleted it cuz it was pretty hokey. =)
posted by ZachsMind at 3:39 PM on March 26, 2002

The 7th would work for me, I have a baby shower on the 6th (my wife's friend, a couple thing...ugh). Anyhoo, that's a sunday, so I am pretty open. I just moved to the Seattle area several months ago, so any suggestions as to places, and things to do would be nice.
posted by patrickje at 3:48 PM on March 26, 2002

So far, we Seattle Webloggers seem to prefer the Pyramid Alehouse for our get-togethers. After having tried the Rock Bottom, the Elephant & Castle, and the Red Hook Brewery, Pyramid seems to offer the most space, the most conversation-friendly atmosphere, and the most accomodating waitstaff. If you're making reservations for a large number of people, try to secure seats in the upper level.

If I weren't already busy on Sundays, I'd be there.
posted by Danelope at 4:09 PM on March 26, 2002

The last two MeFiSeas have occured at Sunset Bowl (and the second went on to karaoke). I would advise a mailing on the MeFiSea mailing list (maintained by kindall, I believe)... But I know not how to go about it. Were there a gathering on the seventh, I would do my darndest to make it.
posted by j.edwards at 5:24 PM on March 26, 2002

I can go on the seventh and even help organize -- the Seattle Webloggers and the Seattle MeFi folks are groups that sort of, but not totally overlap. The MeFi gatherings have been smaller. I kind of like going someplace where there is something to do other than eat and drink. But, if eating and drinking is all we're doing, I'd love a place that is in-city -- the Elysian, Piecora's, People's Pub. Anyone have ideas? Anyone not like bowling?
posted by jessamyn at 6:17 PM on March 26, 2002

Anyone from Portland want to split gas money?
posted by SpecialK at 8:36 PM on March 26, 2002

The Deluxe on a Sunday night would be cool. Pool tables, conversational atmosphere etc. . .
posted by crasspastor at 12:14 AM on March 27, 2002

I had an idea?
Amazing. When did this shit start?
posted by dong_resin at 12:20 AM on March 27, 2002

Oh, I could so do the Deluxe (or Elysian)- I live maybe 3 blocks from there. In fact, anything on or near Capitol Hill is spiff-a-rific...
posted by hincandenza at 3:29 AM on March 27, 2002

What, there's another Seattle get-together planned? Maybe I will actually manage to show up this time. I have no idea where the Deluxe is, but pool sounds fun. I'm in Belltown, so anywhere downtown or Capitol Hill is good. It's a shame the speakeasy burned; it was perfect for this sort of thing...

-Mars
posted by Mars Saxman at 10:37 AM on March 27, 2002

Okay -- Capitol Hill it is. Where's the Deluxe? Is it a good place to be on a Sunday early evening, late afternoon?
posted by jessamyn at 11:37 AM on March 27, 2002

The Deluxe is on the north end of Broadway at the corner of Broadway and Roy. Right by the Harvard Exit theater. Two blocks from my apartment. If I'm not rehearsing, I may pop in.

Address and map link.
posted by Skot at 12:09 PM on March 27, 2002

Just a couple doors up from where the Minnie's used to be. What time are we shooting for?

The Deluxe used to be cool; I haven't been in but once since they yuppied up their decor and replaced the once reliable burgers and pub grub with the chic-chic menu from Fancy McPosh's. I'm hoping it hasn't become like the Rockbottom, with "beautiful people" ad execs and $10 drinks...
posted by hincandenza at 12:28 PM on March 27, 2002

The Deluxe used to be cool; I haven't been in but once since they yuppied up their decor and replaced the once reliable burgers and pub grub with the chic-chic menu from Fancy McPosh's. I'm hoping it hasn't become like the Rockbottom, with "beautiful people" ad execs and $10 drinks...

They tried the upscale approach for a while, and it nearly sank them. The burgers and pub grub are back along with the bakers, the cheap happy hour appetizers, and a couple pool tables to boot. The only remaining la-de-da touches are the unfortunate ironwork and the de rigeur nonfunctional fireplace. It's not the same lovable dive it used to be, but it's not a fern bar either. Tip the Irish bartender well if he's working, he's cool.

I don't want to take the rap for this if everyone ends up hating it. I just go there occasionally. YMMV. Caveat emptor. Semper fi. Uh . . . hey, look over there!
posted by Skot at 12:52 PM on March 27, 2002

Afternoon or evening? The Garage has free pool for the ladies [which experience has shown will be *me* only] Sunday nights, other end of Broadway, which could be a post-Deluxe option.
posted by jessamyn at 3:14 PM on March 27, 2002

Hey, I'm up for about anything. Just remember, I'm coming up from Federal Way, so the only places I know in Seattle are the
1) Woodland Park Zoo (cuz I got kids)
2) Pike Place Market (who doesn't)
3) Boeing Field area, that's where I work.

posted by patrickje at 3:40 PM on March 27, 2002

It's not at all like that hinc. The pub-grub is still there, only Broadway Grillified a bit on certain items.

I didn't bring up 'The D' in order for it to dissuade more discussion as to the whens and wheres. I'm easy to please. 'The D' just so happens to be my old waterin' hole, so it quickly comes to mind when ideas are needed. Anywhere up and down Cap Hill is excitement enough for me. (Now that I've moved to the ass-end of Queen Anne)

I would prefer evening jessamyn. I get off at nine (if it is Sunday we're doing this thing). Obviously, I seek to not have this evening out contingent on me (first the suggestion of the Deluxe, now it 'has to be after nine' type shit). After nine is merely when I'd be free.

Tip the Irish bartender well if he's working, he's cool.

Padraic's his name. But if it is Sunday night, we'll get my ex-roommate, David. They're both cool.

posted by crasspastor at 4:07 PM on March 27, 2002

I would prefer evening jessamyn.

Evening jessamyn is prime jessamyn, but they're all good.
posted by rodii at 5:51 AM on March 28, 2002

Can I get a "Whoop! Der it is!" from the Dawg Pound, please?

So sounds like we're meeting at the Deluxe around 6pm (?), and then later, perhaps, make our way to The Garage at the other end of Broadway.
posted by hincandenza at 11:23 PM on March 28, 2002

I can get into that. Sounds fun.

-Mars
posted by Mars Saxman at 8:26 AM on March 29, 2002

That sounds good, deluxe 6-7ish pm, April 7.
posted by patrickje at 11:56 AM on March 29, 2002

I'll be seeing y'all at the Garage then. I can't make the Deluxe at six. 9:30 or 10 at the Garage??? Is that for sure where you all are going to be?

Nothing more dorky than meeting internet people you've never met, than to ask the waitstaff of an establishment where the people are who all met previously over the internet. Something must be done about that stigma.
posted by crasspastor at 3:41 AM on March 30, 2002

...where the people are who all met previously over the internet

...and the saddest part is, they always know exactly where they are. I'm up for the Garage, personally, so can we give you a definite maybe?
posted by jessamyn at 8:51 AM on March 30, 2002

Can anyone point me to a map or directions to the Garage?
posted by patrickje at 12:04 PM on March 30, 2002

The Garage is on Broadway, toward the south end of Capitol Hill, across from the Polyclinic, half a block south of E. Union. It's a block from the QFC on the corner of Pike & Broadway, which is kitty-corner from the Texaco where all the cabs wait. It's west across the alley from the IHOP, two blocks and around the corner from the Mercury, north across Madison from Seattle University, and three blocks south of SCCC.

I'd love it if we all went over there afterward; it's my favourite place to play pool. And the staff are nice.

-Mars
posted by Mars Saxman at 12:15 PM on March 30, 2002

yep, l'Garage rocks. Can't recall how busy the tables get on a Sunday evening, but I'm pretty sure their Sunday (or is it Monday?) prices are pretty dang cheap...

So how about the Deluxe at 6:30-7 instead, then head to the Garage at 9? That way people have some idea of when to show up where?

Nothing more dorky than meeting internet people you've never met

No f'ing way I'm wearing a name tag, though...
posted by hincandenza at 7:41 PM on March 30, 2002