Haha, yeah. ...ooh, the Underground! (nm)

Subject: Haha, yeah. ...ooh, the Underground! (nm)
Author: Makari
Posted on: 2010-06-23 06:00:00 UTC

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Seattle Gathering! by Techno-Dann on 2010-06-21 19:38:00 UTC Reply

An intrepid Yankee PPCer (VixenMage) is making a trip to our fair Emerald City this August, and we decided that this would really make for an excellent Gathering opportunity. The current (very rough) plans call for staring at the landed UFO, mocking of the , riding the monorail, and checking out the rather awesome library. Pike's Place Market (flying fish and all) and clam chowder are also definitely on the menu.

VM will be in the area for Aug. 2 through 8, so whenever in the middle-ish of that window works for everyone is the when. We'd be starting (and ending) at Seattle Center, unless anyone objects.

Gathering dates by Gen on 2010-06-25 01:41:00 UTC Reply

Okay, so there's a big chance that I'm going to be able to go. However, the dates are an important factor in getting airplane tickets, hotel rooms, etc. Also, this is sort of going to be a side trip in a larger trip for me.

The date slot has sort of been left open for sometime in the middle of the week that VM will be in Seattle. So I'm going to throw out the 4th (and 5th if this turns out to be two days as was referenced in VM's lj).

I don't want to sound pushy, but with getting off of work and finding the best prices for everything, I would definitely appreciate a set date soon.

Thanks,
Gen

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Can anyone not make the 4th? by Techno-Dann on 2010-06-25 03:22:00 UTC Reply

I agree completely - let's say the 4th, unless anyone objects.

Waah wish I could come. Library... flying fish... *drools* by Aeidhryn on 2010-06-24 20:45:00 UTC Reply

whoops
Curse my being Australian. by Candescence on 2010-06-24 06:07:00 UTC Reply

I would certainly LOVE to come, but... Yeah. No can do.
Transportation issues by Pretzel on 2010-06-24 03:22:00 UTC Reply

Hey, all. I'm currently without a car, so if it would be possible to carpool with someone who lives in the Everett/Mukilteo/Lynnwood area (or thereabouts), I'd be more than happy to chip in some gas money and stuff.

That could be problematic... by Techno-Dann on 2010-06-24 06:19:00 UTC Reply

I'm down in the Renton area, so sorta the wrong direction...

How close are you to a train station? I don't remember the schedules, but between Sounder and the Cascades, there's probably a run down to Seattle at about the right time.

Relatively close by Pretzel on 2010-06-24 06:22:00 UTC Reply

Hmm. I am getting an ORCA card soon, which I know works on the Sounder trains. That might work...

:D by Makari on 2010-06-23 02:12:00 UTC Reply

By weirdest building, do you mean EMP?

I'm totally there, though. I mean, honestly, it's just a ferry ride away. :D Huzzah.

Where else? (nm) by Techno-Dann on 2010-06-23 02:16:00 UTC Reply

Haha, yeah. ...ooh, the Underground! (nm) by Makari on 2010-06-23 06:00:00 UTC Reply

I haven't been there since the fifth grade on a field trip. (nm) by Pretzel on 2010-06-23 08:14:00 UTC Reply

ooo...I do live in the area! by Helen of Pylos on 2010-06-22 03:51:00 UTC Reply

Wow, how many PPCers are in/around the Seattle area? This is quite exciting! I know I've mostly just been a lurker, but I do live in Tacoma and it would be awesome to actually meet some people face to face. My days off work are Tuesday and Wednesday (and possibly Monday).

Shiny! (nm) by Pretzel on 2010-06-22 04:21:00 UTC Reply

Re: Seattle Gathering! by Gen on 2010-06-21 23:04:00 UTC Reply

As you know, I said in the chat that I'd try to make it. :D Anyways, right now any date during that time would work because I'll be home then.

I'll let you know if I can go for sure sometime soon.
Curse my... Naw, that gets old. by Elorie on 2010-06-21 22:44:00 UTC Reply

Anyway, sadly I live on the opposite site of the planet. Any UK or generally Europe gathering I would be happy to participate in.
*cheers* by Pretzel on 2010-06-21 21:41:00 UTC Reply

Oo, when we go to Pike Place,I'm definitely getting hum bao. There's a hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant under the Market that serves some of the best hum bao I've ever had.

As far as I know, I'm free during the entirety of August, though either the Sixth or the Seventh would be the best, since that's on a weekend and least likely (hopefully) to conflict with anyone's schedules.

Ooh, nice. by Techno-Dann on 2010-06-21 22:46:00 UTC Reply

I'm in the odd situation of having lived around Seattle but never really in it, so advice/discussion/whatever on plans would be good.

*scratches head* by Pretzel on 2010-06-21 23:35:00 UTC Reply

Well, I'm in the same boat as you (I live in Mukilteo), but I do have a handy-dandy map of Downtown Seattle that lists various touristy spots. Um, besides what you've already listed, there's always the Ye Old Curiosity Shop over near the Aquarium, which is always fun to go to.

Hmm... I can always raid my Entertainment Book for coupons and stuff if need be. Maybe that'll have some ideas. And anyways, we've got a month-and-a-bit to plan all of this. No need to rush at the moment.

Curse my... etc. by KGarrett on 2010-06-21 20:34:00 UTC Reply

Just wanted to keep the running gag going. This seems interesting; I'll certainly make the attempt to get there.
Curse my being currently half-way 'round the world by anamia on 2010-06-21 20:31:00 UTC Reply

I get back on the 8th. -sigh- (Not that I'd be able to go anyway... It's off to college with anamia, and the parental units probably wouldn't sanction (read: pay for) a trip across the country right before the start of the semester.)

Anyone in the general area of Colorado, by chance? Or able to get to said general area? Or willing to pay for me to go somewhere else? -grins-

--anamia, who clearly just needs to give up and get a job.
Curse my being on the opposite side of the continent. by Lycaenion on 2010-06-21 20:11:00 UTC Reply

But Google Maps tells me it's only 37 days and 13 hours by walking! If I started now...

Save some money for a plane ticket? (nm) by Anonymous on 2010-06-22 14:29:00 UTC Reply

Curse my being English. (nm) by Clockwork Artichoke on 2010-06-21 20:03:00 UTC Reply

Me too. Anyone have plans for a UK Gathering? (nm) by Laburnum on 2010-06-21 22:36:00 UTC Reply

Re: Me too. Anyone have plans for a UK Gathering? by Pads on 2010-06-22 15:35:00 UTC Reply

Well, if you lot want to come to Hull for a day and meet Trojie, you'd be very welcome. Or for anyone down south, we have a few hours to kill on the afternoon of the 3rd in London. Any takers?

When's she coming? by Laburnum on 2010-06-22 17:58:00 UTC Reply

I have a family holiday and a compulsory 5-day college field trip this summer, and another compulsory field trip in September, so I'll have to compare schedules.

Re: When's she coming? by Ansela on 2010-06-22 19:46:00 UTC Reply

From the 3rd to the 9th of July, I believe.

Okay, I can probably manage any of those days ... by Laburnum on 2010-06-22 20:56:00 UTC Reply

Will have to check with family to see if there's any day I definitely can't do. I'm also waiting for some job applications to come back, but knowing my luck they won't have done by then (not sure whether that's a good thing or a bad thing in this case. Oh well).

clarification by Pads on 2010-06-22 23:52:00 UTC Reply

Trojie is in London from this Saturday, but is likely to be very busy with SRS Sciencey Conference. On the third, she and I are in London until 5pm. She's then in Hull with Ansela and me until the 10th, at which point she flies to Ireland.

If anyone else is reading, we could do with someone for London too - all we've got for those four spare hours is going to a tobacconist in Covent Garden for my dad.

Ooooh, a Trojie! And a Pads and an Ansela, of course :D by Cassie Cameron-Young on 2010-06-23 13:27:00 UTC Reply

Currently having a few moneytroubles, but they should be sorted by the end of next week, so hopefully I could come over some time between the 3rd and the 10th to see y'all? :)

Re: Ooooh, a Trojie! And a Pads and an Ansela, of course :D by Pads on 2010-06-23 18:20:00 UTC Reply

Aye, you'd be most welcome. Gonna have to be just a during the day thing though. Easiest, too, if you confer with Laburnum and see what day's best for her. Then we get you both at once.

Which day's best for everyone else involved? by Laburnum on 2010-06-23 22:35:00 UTC Reply

I think I can fit in any of those days, so whatever's best for everyone else.

Pretty much the same. by Cassie Cameron-Young on 2010-06-24 00:37:00 UTC Reply

Can't see any problems with any of those days, so somebody pick one and we can arrange things. :P

Wanna bring fics for another dramatic reading? by Laburnum on 2010-06-24 01:38:00 UTC Reply

"My Immortal" is a bit long, but "Forbiden Fruit" or "soulless shell" might be fun - no knowledge of either canon is necessary, given that the fics bear no resemblance to their respective canons at all:
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5436269/1/ForbidenFruitthetempationofEdwardCullen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3940868/1/soulless_shell

Re: Wanna bring fics for another dramatic reading? by Pads on 2010-06-25 11:37:00 UTC Reply

I'm off to Cornwall tomorrow, and won't be online much, and thus not getting on here. So if you two could work out a day and email me to let me know what you come up with, that'd be most handy.

Re: Which day's best for everyone else involved? by Pads on 2010-06-23 23:33:00 UTC Reply

I've stuff on at 9.30am on the Monday, and 6.30pm on the Thursday, but otherwise whenever's good.

ot yet, but I'm sure we could arrange one... (nm) by Cassie Cameron-Young on 2010-06-22 08:23:00 UTC Reply

NOT yet, I meant. Curse my too-fast fingers. (nm) by Cassie Cameron-Young on 2010-06-22 08:24:00 UTC Reply

Ooh, that'd be good. (nm) by Silikat on 2010-06-22 07:35:00 UTC Reply

*beats head against HTML* by Techno-Dann on 2010-06-21 19:39:00 UTC Reply

We'll be mocking the weirdest building in the world. Not the empty space. Really.