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9.5k · January 21, 2006

I have a peer going on vacation next week so won't be able to take the day off. I may be able to meet up for drinks and dinner though!

You have a peer. And I thought you were peerless.

Well she can't do what I can, and I certainly can't do what she can, and that makes us a great team together. However, we're ramping up our season and I have an issaquah office in process of opening up and she's on vacation until Friday. I can't take the day off as a result of all that.

Anyway, give me a day or two and I'll have a choice of eateries in Bellevue we can work with.

Edited January 21, 2006 by TotemLake

1.3k · January 21, 2006

Is anyone from the South End (Federal Way) heading up for the caching on Thursday? If so let me know, I have something to get up to kealia and would appreciate a messenger. (sshhhhhhhhh don't tell him it's a surprise)

5.6k · January 23, 2006

Anopther option for dinner/drinks is Appleby's at Factoria. Good food and full bar - and not that far from kealia's hotel.

4.2k · January 23, 2006

Is anyone from the South End (Federal Way) heading up for the caching on Thursday? If so let me know, I have something to get up to kealia and would appreciate a messenger. (sshhhhhhhhh don't tell him it's a surprise)

Ohhhh, I'm intrigued!

Applebee's works. I know exactly where that is, too.

Turns out teh Embassy Suites were booked so I'm not at the Courtyard in Bellevue - FWIW.

Looks like I'm setting my PQ for Vashon Island!

So, who's in for Thursday?

January 23, 2006

I'm in, for Thursday. Wed is church stuff.

Do I need to bring the Suburban?

Edited January 23, 2006 by CENT5

3.7k · January 23, 2006

Anopther option for dinner/drinks is Appleby's at Factoria. Good food and full bar - and not that far from kealia's hotel.

Ok, Applebee's in Factoria. What time, folks? I'll throw out 6:30.

Edited January 23, 2006 by hydnsek

1.1k · January 23, 2006

Turns out teh Embassy Suites were booked so I'm not at the Courtyard in Bellevue - FWIW.

Yeah, it looks like the Embassy Suites have been remodeling for the last few weeks. They probably don't have the usual number in service. They have free drinks.

Too bad it wasn't Friday. Have fun.

2.5k · January 23, 2006

I'm in for both.

Which ferry should we take again? I would suggest we meet 20 minutes beforehand. That should give us time to get organized and down to the ferry dock. It is only about two minutes from the parking I suggested.

4.2k · January 23, 2006

How does the 8:25 sound? Meet at 8:00?

My flight home is at 5:20PM so the 3:25 back would be the latest I could catch.

Sounds like fun!

2.5k · January 23, 2006

I make it right now as Kealia, CENT5, Jester and myself for Thursday. Any one else coming along?

5.6k · January 23, 2006

Make that The Jester & Blooming Idiot.

Cent5, I'm planning on my van (seats 7) but I'll know for sure later today as I'm taking it in to have a leak fixed - unless you guys want to swim to the caches! :unsure: The recent rains sure found their way in.

Wed - 6:30 sounds good at Applebee's.

Thurs - 8:00 sounds good, that will give us time to do them all and maybe grab lunch somewher.

1.2k · January 23, 2006

I would love to but I won't know untill wednesday night if I can get out of work thursday.

2.5k · January 23, 2006

It sounds like there will still be a seat in the van.

January 23, 2006

Make that The Jester & Blooming Idiot.

Cent5, I'm planning on my van (seats 7) but I'll know for sure later today as I'm taking it in to have a leak fixed - unless you guys want to swim to the caches! The recent rains sure found their way in.

Wed - 6:30 sounds good at Applebee's.

Thurs - 8:00 sounds good, that will give us time to do them all and maybe grab lunch somewher.

I drop my daughter off at school at 8 and it's going to take me 20 minutes to get to the meeting spot. I can always park and walk down to the ferry and meet you there.

January 23, 2006

I'm still debating if I can justify a day off from work. I would like to but I'm still not sure if I can. However, I have picked up a TB which wants to visit various AL ball parks and needs to get out of the state, so at the vary least, I'll be there Wed. night to hand it off.

3.7k · January 23, 2006

Let's get a head count for Wednesday night, in case we need to alert them to a group.

6:30 at Applebee's in Factoria. 3520 Factoria Blvd. SE.

Who's in - I count me, Kealia, Jester, TotemLake so far.

January 23, 2006

count me on dinner

2.5k · January 23, 2006

I said I was in for both days so that would be Wednesday for dinner'

CENT5, since the boat leaves at 8:25, you might be touch and go for making it. I would advise counting on walking on the boat and we will meet onboard. Email me for my cell number so we can be sure that morning what is happening.

5.6k · January 23, 2006

Let's get a head count for Wednesday night, in case we need to alert them to a group.

6:30 at Applebee's in Factoria. 3520 Factoria Blvd. SE.

Who's in - I count me, Kealia, Jester, TotemLake so far.

The Jester & Blooming Idiot.

3.7k · January 24, 2006

Let's get a head count for Wednesday night, in case we need to alert them to a group.

6:30 at Applebee's in Factoria. 3520 Factoria Blvd. SE.

Attending - 7: Kealia, Jester & Blooming Idiot, TotemLake, hydnsek, Kiersolvd, Weightman

Anyone else?

2.5k · January 24, 2006

Got coords for Applebee's?

3.7k · January 24, 2006

Got coords for Applebee's?

Sadly, no. Never been there myself. Recdiver works nearby - be cool if he could grab some and post them!

2.8k · January 24, 2006

According to Mapsource it's right near Godfathers (if that still exists).

Approx coords: 47 34.760 & 122 10.135

1.2k · January 24, 2006

I will probibly stop by for dinner wednesday, still trying to figure uot the schedual for Thursday.

January 25, 2006

ARRRGH-- my kitchen pass is starting to smoulder.

Seems tomorrow will be spent under the hood of the truck replacing a water pump and thermostat. Followed immediately by replacing the house water heater lower element. (Hmmmm 3rd one in a month plus 1 thermostat. )

7.4k · January 25, 2006

I won't be able to join you on Thursday, but I will be there tomorrow night for dinner!

9.5k · January 25, 2006

ARRRGH-- my kitchen pass is starting to smoulder.

Seems tomorrow will be spent under the hood of the truck replacing a water pump and thermostat. Followed immediately by replacing the house water heater lower element. (Hmmmm 3rd one in a month plus 1 thermostat. )

I just got home from a rear-ender with a beemer. My Jeep is out of commission and that puts me out of commission for a while too.

5.6k · January 25, 2006

I just got home from a rear-ender with a beemer. My Jeep is out of commission and that puts me out of commission for a while too.

Are you OK?

Sounds like it's not a good day for cachers around here...

9.5k · January 25, 2006

Emotionally depressed that my baby is broken but otherwise everybody is okay.

5.6k · January 25, 2006

Maybe you can hitch a ride with Moun10Bike and drown your sorrows in some good caching talk.

Co-ords: I got closer to 47 34.73 122 10.11. Just south of I-90, east side of the road (across from the mall).

Edit: Forgot to mention, I have my van for Thurs.

Edited January 25, 2006 by The Jester

January 25, 2006

According to Mapsource it's right near Godfathers (if that still exists).

Approx coords: 47 34.760 & 122 10.135

Stopped by this morning and got:

N 47 34.729

W 122 10.086

Haven't seen a Godfather's Pizza in Factoria since I've been here and that has been over 6 years.

9.5k · January 25, 2006

Maybe you can hitch a ride with Moun10Bike and drown your sorrows in some good caching talk.

Co-ords: I got closer to 47 34.73 122 10.11. Just south of I-90, east side of the road (across from the mall).

Edit: Forgot to mention, I have my van for Thurs.

Problem with that is I must have a car to do my job between 5 offices thus my need to use my wife's car. That puts me at odds with recreational things when it comes time to pick up my wife from work.

For the moment, I must put down my toys and take care of the business at hand.

1.1k · January 25, 2006

According to Mapsource it's right near Godfathers (if that still exists).

Approx coords: 47 34.760 & 122 10.135

Stopped by this morning and got:

N 47 34.729

W 122 10.086

Haven't seen a Godfather's Pizza in Factoria since I've been here and that has been over 6 years.

Godfathers used to be in th building that is now the Keg or Applebees. I can't recall which. They're both in Loehman's plaza.

3.7k · January 25, 2006

OK, I called Applebee's and said we would have about 10 people coming at 6:30. They don't take reservations, but said they would let the hostess know about our party and give us priority seating in case they were busy. It's under "Abby."

January 25, 2006

ARRRGH-- my kitchen pass is starting to smoulder.

Well it just went up in smoke. Snapped a bolt off in the block and the EZ-out failed. Now I'm into the Heli-coil stuff. I'm out. Sorry.

5.6k · January 25, 2006

TL & Cent5: Bummer!

Appleby's must be the old Godfather's, we used to go to both Keg & Godfather's Still do, just other locations). Thank's Abby.

1.5k · January 25, 2006

TL & Cent5: Bummer!

Appleby's must be the old Godfather's, we used to go to both Keg & Godfather's Still do, just other locations). Thank's Abby.

Can us Northerners barge in and join the crowd?

January 25, 2006

Will y'all be cross'n the Mason-Dixon line then? :mad:

Edited January 26, 2006 by Kiersolvd

5.6k · January 26, 2006

Can us Northerners barge in and join the crowd?

Depends. Are you talking tonight or tomorrow?

Come on down! You're the next cacher to join the mob. :mad:

All are welcome!

3.7k · January 26, 2006

Great to see Kealia and the locals at dinner! Have fun on Vashon tomorrow!

January 26, 2006

Ok...I just had to butt in here where I have no business being. :lol:

As I 'work' directly behind the Factoria Cinemas and used to walk past the construction nearly everyday on my way to QFC to grab lunch. Godfathers was leveled except for 1 wall (I don't remember which one but I speculate that it had something to do with building permits, a new building vs a remodel???) and rebuilt as Applebees. Was pretty fun to watch the process on a daily basis.

Wish I would've know about dinner last night, I would have tried to make it. FYI...it's right across the street from my cache, The Man with the Golden Cache. Or as someone pointed out...it's more yellow than gold...

-NSUE

Edited January 26, 2006 by NSUE

January 26, 2006

Ok...I just had to butt in here where I have no business being.

As I 'work' directly behind the Factoria Cinemas and used to walk past the construction nearly everyday on my way to QFC to grab lunch. Godfathers was leveled except for 1 wall (I don't remember which one but I speculate that it had something to do with building permits, a new building vs a remodel???) and rebuilt as Applebees. Was pretty fun to watch the process on a daily basis.

Wish I would've know about dinner last night, I would have tried to make it. FYI...it's right across the street from my cache, The Man with the Golden Cache. Or as someone pointed out...it's more yellow than gold...

-NSUE

Hi NSue,

I also work in the Factoria area, across the street from Torero's. You don't happen to drive a newer VW bug with a geocaching sticker on the back do you?

4.2k · March 5, 2006

Hey gang.

Currently it looks like I'll be in town for a meeting on 3/16 (Thursday). I'll be coming in Wed night around 8:00PM so a bit late for dinner/dinks and my meeting in 8:00-1:00PM on Thursday.

I'm only going to have a few hours after that meeting to kill so I'm thinking about doing some urban (read: keeping clean) caches this time .

Anybody want to recommend some good urban caches? I'll be in Bellevue but don't mind heading to downtown Seattle if warranted. I've already done most of the micros in/around Factoria.

Thanks for any suggestions.

2.5k · March 5, 2006

Although I have done all of these, my Lake Washington Boulevard Bookmark list has several in Seattle that fit your requirements. Most would fit in the clean category.

1.1k · March 6, 2006

Keeping clean eh? How about the Devil's Elbow?

3.7k · March 6, 2006

Keeping clean eh? How about the Devil's Elbow?

Pshaw, that one's child's play. If you really want to keep clean, the Evergreen's Feast series takes the cake.

4.2k · March 9, 2006

Argh! Another meeting cancelled.

I think I need to stop posting that I'm coming until the day before since this seems to be a common occurence. :anicute:

9.5k · March 9, 2006

No worries. With the advanced heads up and knowing what your freedoms are, plans can be made most of the time.

1.5k · March 10, 2006

Argh! Another meeting cancelled.

I think I need to stop posting that I'm coming until the day before since this seems to be a common occurence.

You ought to come up here just for caching, sometime! :smile:

5.6k · March 10, 2006

He does, he just uses meetings as an excuse!

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