+TravelingViking Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I would like to call for a little Germany-USA TB Swap Meet Event on Sunday, November 14th in the evening. I am coming from Germany on a business trip (always limits time available for caching ) but should be able to bring 10 or so TBs along. Someone recommended "Marina Park Grill" in Kirkland at 89 Kirkland Ave to me as a good place to meet (and just 10 minutes away from where I am staying). Does anyone happen to have the coordinates or know how to get them from any of the online maps? Thanks, Olaf aka TravelingViking Link to comment
+runhills Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Kirkland Marina Grill is approximately N47d40.505m.W122d12.489m Welcome to the States Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 If you want exact coordinates, I can head over to the old hometown and get them for you and time. There's a brewhouse/restaruant just a little north of there (across the parking lot actually) as well that's pretty nice. Cheers and welcome! Link to comment
+TravelingViking Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 There's a brewhouse/restaruant just a little north of there (across the parking lot actually) as well that's pretty nice. You know how to catch a German's attention... Ah well, I assume there is good beer in the Marina, too. Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 ...and get them for you and time Oops, that should have been "any time"... You know how to catch a German's attention... Ah well, I assume there is good beer in the Marina, too. LOL...I'm not as ignorant as I may look... There are quite a few micro-breweries in the greater Seattle area (which includes Kirkland), and most are 'on-tap' at all the good restaurants in the area. So yes, the Marina Grill should have them. I'm taking off early from work today so I'll stop by and get you the exact coordinates for both places (and maybe a few more). Back later this afternoon... Link to comment
lucyandrickie Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 What time is the party? We'll try to be there. And maybe we can drag Pepper along with us. You know how shy she is Link to comment
+Pepper Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 What time is the party? We'll try to be there. And maybe we can drag Pepper along with us. You know how shy she is Did somebody say Party? Twist my arm Lucy and I guess I'll come out and play. I don't drink beer, but I am good at socializing looking forward to meeting a real German Cacher! Pepper Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Kirkland Marina Grill is approximately N47d40.505m.W122d12.489m OK, I found the Marina Park Grill at almost the same coordinates as these... Mine were 47 40.517, 122 12.422 Not sure if it's the same place, but I'd think so. As for the place I mentioned, it's not the same 'ol Kirkland Roaster and Ale anymore...it is now the Wiamea Brewing Co...based out of Hawaii...with the appropriate kinds of food. Have their own beers as well as all the 'famous' Microbrews from the local area in the bar. There is another restaurant I really recommend if you like seafood. It's called Anthony's Home Port. It's a little south of the other two (walking distance)...and the approximate coordinates (I was driving when I took the reading) are 47 40.467, 122 12.365. Now, having said all that...I agree with lucyandrickie...who, what, where, when? ;-) Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Playing with Terrabrowser a bit...the coordinates are pretty accurate...but the Home Port should be more like 40 47.485, 122 12.368... ;-) Link to comment
+runhills Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 (edited) Kirkland Marina Grill is approximately N47d40.505m.W122d12.489m OK, I found the Marina Park Grill at almost the same coordinates as these... Mine were 47 40.517, 122 12.422 Not sure if it's the same place, but I'd think so. As for the place I mentioned, it's not the same 'ol Kirkland Roaster and Ale anymore...it is now the Wiamea Brewing Co...based out of Hawaii...with the appropriate kinds of food. Have their own beers as well as all the 'famous' Microbrews from the local area in the bar. There is another restaurant I really recommend if you like seafood. It's called Anthony's Home Port. It's a little south of the other two (walking distance)...and the approximate coordinates (I was driving when I took the reading) are 47 40.467, 122 12.365. Now, having said all that...I agree with lucyandrickie...who, what, where, when? ;-) Assume your coordinates are correct. I just guessed at the approximate location using mapping software. Thanks for your extra effort. Edited October 23, 2004 by runhills Link to comment
nolenator Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 If Run is going to be there I will try my best. I think after all the fun we have been having, I owe him a beer or two. Peace, Nolenator Link to comment
+TravelingViking Posted October 23, 2004 Author Share Posted October 23, 2004 FYI: I just officially submitted this as an event cache. Marina Park Grill in Kirkland on Sunday, November 14th around 6PM N 47° 40.517 W 122° 12.422 Thanks for all your help so far! Looking forward to seeing some of you Olaf Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 (edited) I should be able to make that. Looking forward to meeting some of the names I've been seeing. I may even have a new TB for you to take back home with you...see if it can ever find its way home... ;-) Edit...took an inappropriate "it's" and left the correct "its"... Edited October 23, 2004 by Allanon Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Speaking of TB's finding their way home, maybe This Cache in Germany is close enough for you to grab my TB and bring it back to this corner of the world. Who knows, if my TB and the WA Geocoins are in The Greater Seattle area on the 14th, I may just have to make a road trip Link to comment
+TravelingViking Posted October 24, 2004 Author Share Posted October 24, 2004 Speaking of TB's finding their way home, maybe This Cache in Germany is close enough for you to grab my TB and bring it back to this corner of the world. Unfortunately this is a six hour drive from where I live, I don't think I'll make it... Link to comment
+TravelingViking Posted October 24, 2004 Author Share Posted October 24, 2004 Meeting details now online at: USA-Europe TB Swap Meet Thanks for the approval! C U Soon Link to comment
+jcar Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 (edited) Cody the Bear TB wants to go to Germany and is currently really close in Kingsgate Cache, I should have grabbed it yesterday, but my mind was still on the MI cache. (Edit, added a word.) Edited October 24, 2004 by jcar Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Cody the Bear TB wants to go to Germany and is currently really close in Kingsgate Cache, I should have grabbed it yesterday, but my mind was still on the MI cache. (Edit, added a word.) I want to find this cache anyway, let me see if I can and if not, jcar can get it before the event. Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Ich hoffe, das ich kommen koenne! I'd love to meet some more of the local cachers. I hope to have a TB made soon that wants to get to Switzerland. Ich werde es mitbringen. Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I see you've placed some TB's into the Event Cache. Being new at this, I have a question. Is this the best way to exchange them? 'Drop' them into the event to be 'retrieved' by the person taking them? If so, I'll drop Cody the Bear in as well for his trip to Europe. Link to comment
+TravelingViking Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 I see you've placed some TB's into the Event Cache. Being new at this, I have a question. Is this the best way to exchange them? 'Drop' them into the event to be 'retrieved' by the person taking them? Well, so far I "only" participated at about 10ish events and that is how the TB exchange was handled at those. What I like about this method is that it tracks the TB mileage properly... HOWEVER, I have seen TBs get lost at events which I really hate! So what I will properly do is to print a list of all the TBs that are in the event cache the evening before and keep track of who is taking which. FYI: In general I prefer that in terms of TBs cachers only log what they bring and take. However, as there are no strict rules about it - I guess its "log them the way you play the game"... Olaf Link to comment
+Contagion Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I want to find this cache anyway, let me see if I can and if not, jcar can get it before the event. Hmm... might be a race. I've already got one bug who wants to get to Germany and I JUST moved to a new house in Kingsgate and have been meaning to look for caches in the area. We'll see if I can get my GPSr back in time to get this one. Link to comment
+Allanon Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 I want to find this cache anyway, let me see if I can and if not, jcar can get it before the event. Hmm... might be a race. I've already got one bug who wants to get to Germany and I JUST moved to a new house in Kingsgate and have been meaning to look for caches in the area. We'll see if I can get my GPSr back in time to get this one. Congrats on the house! Sorry to ruin the race, but I actually found this one last week and collected Cody the Bear for his trip to Germany. I'm sure TravelingViking will be more than happy to take your TB as well as Cody to Germany. But don't let that stop you from doing the Kingsgate Cache, it's a good one. Next Kingsgate one I'm going after is Bridge over Troubled Water...the DVD cache. Link to comment
+Allanon Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Bringing this back to the top of the page since we're getting closer to the event... Link to comment
+Allanon Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 One last reminder... See those that make it there tonight... Link to comment
lucyandrickie Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 In case you missed the notice in the other thread, we will have the coins with us if anyone would like to pick their order up. Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 I would like to call for a little Germany-USA TB Swap Meet Event on Sunday, November 14th in the evening. I am coming from Germany on a business trip (always limits time available for caching ) but should be able to bring 10 or so TBs along. Someone recommended "Marina Park Grill" in Kirkland at 89 Kirkland Ave to me as a good place to meet (and just 10 minutes away from where I am staying). Does anyone happen to have the coordinates or know how to get them from any of the online maps? Thanks, Olaf aka TravelingViking ITS CLOSED Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Sorry for the short note but my PDA phone was "helping" me complete words. I took 20 minutes to enter the two words standing outside the grill. We made it into an offset event, or maybe it was a multi-event. The first waypoint is the door of the grill it has the coords that are 150 yards due north. Link to comment
+Allanon Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Looks like the multi-event cache format worked just fine... A great time seemed to be had by all... Thanks for the party TravelingViking! Link to comment
Jeremy Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I had a great time at the event. However, there was something weird that happened when I sat down to get something to eat. Apparently some geocachers had arrived earlier and left without paying their tab, so I had to hand over my credit card to the waitress because she didn't trust us. If anyone forgot to pay their tab they should go back to the place and talk to the folks there to settle up. Link to comment
+Allanon Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Wow, that's surprising. I do know that my friend and I had to wait quite awhile to have our server come back and give us our bill, but we did eventually get it and pay. I'm sure if we had all known we would have chipped in to cover the cost (well, I know I would have). Sorry you had to do that Jeremy. We didn't get a chance to talk, but I did see you at the other end of the room. Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 It didn't sound like Jeremy had to pay for anyone other than himself. Just that he had to pre-pay. Link to comment
+Allanon Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Sorry, I didn't express my thoughts clearly enough. Although originally I thought he did have to cover the bill, I did come to the same conclusion...just a CC to hold. But, my comment was more along the lines of just covering the outstanding bill so that there was no hard feelings between the resturant and the geocaching community. Sorry for the confusion. Link to comment
+Pepper Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well I just got off the phone with Rosie Ruiz the General Manager of the Waimea Brewing Company. As it turns out it was just a misundetstading, everything consumed liquid and solid last night was indeed paid for in full. I checked in this with Rosie because of the conservations I had about holding a PS-WSGA meeting at the establishment. Did not want any bad blood. Pepper Link to comment
+Allanon Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Good news. Thanks Pepper! Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I wonder if this is the same Rose Ruiz. Some names are forever embedded in the consciousness of anyone who's ever run that race. Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I want to find this cache anyway, let me see if I can and if not, jcar can get it before the event. Hmm... might be a race. I've already got one bug who wants to get to Germany and I JUST moved to a new house in Kingsgate and have been meaning to look for caches in the area. We'll see if I can get my GPSr back in time to get this one. That makes us neighbors, neighbor. I'm in the High Woodlands. Link to comment
+NBJPoppa Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well, *I* finally finished logging the evening's events. I managed to "drop" 20 Travel Bugs and 2 USA Geocoins, and picked up 12 Travel Bugs, 1 Jeep Travel Bug, and 1 USA Geocoin. Whew! It was nice to meet Olaf and other folks. Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 It didn't sound like Jeremy had to pay for anyone other than himself. Just that he had to pre-pay. I'm not sure it had anyhing to do with the event anyway. That guy looks kinda shifty if ya ask me . Link to comment
+Contagion Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 That makes us neighbors, neighbor. I'm in the High Woodlands. I don't even know the name of the little community I'm in. It's a no outlet neighborhood on 157th St off of 124th Ave. Just got there so still scoping out the caches in the area. Give me a shout sometime if you want some company on a hunt. Link to comment
+TravelingViking Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 Thanks for following up on the "unpaid bill missunderstanding"! I am now back in Germany and am checking out the upcoming events here to distribute some of the 22 TBs you guys gave me along... As the event is over I archived it and I will now also close this topic. Thanks again to all participating in the swap meet! Olaf aka TravelingViking Link to comment
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