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4.2k · January 15, 2008

Realized that the event starts at 10:00 so a morning hike is out. Oh well, I'll keep you posted on availability for dinner/drinks Friday night in the Seattle/Bellevue area.

9.5k · January 15, 2008

Realized that the event starts at 10:00 so a morning hike is out. Oh well, I'll keep you posted on availability for dinner/drinks Friday night in the Seattle/Bellevue area.

I'll keep my eye open for Friday night.

4.2k · January 17, 2008

I think Friday night is open for ideas/plans - anybody want to toss something out?

Looks like my flight home won't be until around 7:00PM Saturday so I'll have time to kill after the event as well since it ends at 1:00. Is it snow covered everywhere right now or can I get some caching in?

2.5k · January 17, 2008

I think Friday night is open for ideas/plans - anybody want to toss something out?

Looks like my flight home won't be until around 7:00PM Saturday so I'll have time to kill after the event as well since it ends at 1:00. Is it snow covered everywhere right now or can I get some caching in?

Friday is probably out for me as I have plans that will likely take all day. I also have dinner plans Saturday night relating to my other hobby. As to the snow, how low it is on the hills will vary from day to day. Cougar Mtn appears clear at the moment.

3.7k · January 18, 2008

I think Friday night is open for ideas/plans - anybody want to toss something out?

Looks like my flight home won't be until around 7:00PM Saturday so I'll have time to kill after the event as well since it ends at 1:00. Is it snow covered everywhere right now or can I get some caching in?

Friday is probably out for me as I have plans that will likely take all day. I also have dinner plans Saturday night relating to my other hobby. As to the snow, how low it is on the hills will vary from day to day. Cougar Mtn appears clear at the moment.

No snow at all in the lowlands, and Cougar is snow-free, correct. And there are many nice caches to be found there if'n you want a nearby hike. :rolleyes:

3.7k · January 18, 2008

I think Friday night is open for ideas/plans - anybody want to toss something out?

Looks like my flight home won't be until around 7:00PM Saturday so I'll have time to kill after the event as well since it ends at 1:00. Is it snow covered everywhere right now or can I get some caching in?

How about the Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Kirkland? Great spot, although if we get too many folks, we might need to go elsewhere.

What time would be good for you, kealia? And who can join us?

Purple Cafe

323 Park Place

Kirkland, WA 98033

P 425-828-3772

5.9k · January 18, 2008

I think Friday night is open for ideas/plans - anybody want to toss something out?

Looks like my flight home won't be until around 7:00PM Saturday so I'll have time to kill after the event as well since it ends at 1:00. Is it snow covered everywhere right now or can I get some caching in?

I think you're trying to avoid me. :rolleyes:

4.2k · January 18, 2008

Latest update:

After my meetings end on Friday (3:30) or so I'm going to visit the Lackeys for a bit. Then I'm free for dinner. Given what I know about Seattle traffic I'm guessing 6:00 sounds right for dinner.

Hydnsek - I'm more of a beer guy. Is there a brewery nearby? If everybody else prefers the wine bar I'll be happy to meet there, it just wouldn't be my first choice. Again, since I'm a guest I don't want to be trouble, though.

Criminal - are you kidding? All my trips up there and we still can't meet up? The good news is that it looks like my business up there is picking up again so my trips should become more frequent again so there should be more opportunity.

I loved Cougar Mtn (and the other two nearby) when I did some caches there last time, but I've had to adjust my flight home to 2:30 on Saturday to take care of some things back home so post-event caching is out.

3.7k · January 18, 2008

Latest update:

After my meetings end on Friday (3:30) or so I'm going to visit the Lackeys for a bit. Then I'm free for dinner. Given what I know about Seattle traffic I'm guessing 6:00 sounds right for dinner.

Hydnsek - I'm more of a beer guy. Is there a brewery nearby? If everybody else prefers the wine bar I'll be happy to meet there, it just wouldn't be my first choice. Again, since I'm a guest I don't want to be trouble, though.

I'm sure there is, but I'm not a beer girl. I betcha some folks on here would be glad to recommend a spot, tho - do you prefer Seattle or East Side? I know a couple Seattle brewpubs, but not good with the East Side. Depends on where you want to land for the evening.

5.9k · January 18, 2008

Criminal - are you kidding? All my trips up there and we still can't meet up? The good news is that it looks like my business up there is picking up again so my trips should become more frequent again so there should be more opportunity.

Well then bring your snowshoes and join us on the HOM. Seriously, (hold hands out like a balance scale) go stand around in the city and listen to a dull presentation vs a snowshoe romp in the beautiful snowy forest....

Yeah, bring your snowshoes.

4.2k · January 18, 2008

Yeah, bring your snowshoes.

Dude, this is California. We have thin blood and Tevas.

Hydnsek - I'm open for the area. Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, etc.

Since I'm free for the evening it doesn't matter to much much where we end up.

1.1k · January 18, 2008

Well the Redhook brewery near Kirkland is right across from the Ste. Michelle winery (along with oters)

January 18, 2008

My soccer team likes Tap House Grill - but they only have 160 beers on tap.

3.8k · January 18, 2008

My soccer team likes Tap House Grill - but they only have 160 beers on tap.

Well, they could at least make some effort to have some beer....

4.2k · January 18, 2008

I could be talked into either of those. Shall we put it to a vote?

1.2k · January 18, 2008

If its redhook I will definitly be there.

January 19, 2008

Yeah, bring your snowshoes.

Dude, this is California. We have thin blood and Tevas.

Dude, let me tell you, your blood will thicken and you can wear wool socks with your Tevas and eventually graduate to Keens. :drama:

As far as going shoeing with Criminal, be sure to avoid the "snow-crack special"...! :drama:

To Crim: you can delete it, but I still saw it :drama: .. :drama:

4.2k · January 21, 2008

So....one vote for RedHook. Anybody else that go meet up that night care to voice an opinion? It's still a few days out, but I figure the sooner I can lock down details the better of you guys will be in terms of making plans.

Looking forward to the visit - even though I can't manage a hike this time. :unsure:

9.5k · January 21, 2008

So....one vote for RedHook. Anybody else that go meet up that night care to voice an opinion? It's still a few days out, but I figure the sooner I can lock down details the better of you guys will be in terms of making plans.

Looking forward to the visit - even though I can't manage a hike this time.

I'm good with Redhook. It's just over the hill from me. I'll probably end up drinking iced tea though due to my diet.

January 21, 2008

I'm good with Redhook. It's just over the hill from me. I'll probably end up drinking iced tea though due to my diet.

You forgot to add the :unsure: , TL! If my diet and time will allow, I am good with the Redhook choice as well. I also guarantee my diet (speaking on it's behalf) will agree :blink: . Time is the issue, on whether I will be back from a work trip to KC or not by then.

3.7k · January 21, 2008

Redhook works for me, as well. Kealia, what time works for you to meet up there?

9.5k · January 21, 2008

I'm good with Redhook. It's just over the hill from me. I'll probably end up drinking iced tea though due to my diet.

You forgot to add the , TL! If my diet and time will allow, I am good with the Redhook choice as well. I also guarantee my diet (speaking on it's behalf) will agree . Time is the issue, on whether I will be back from a work trip to KC or not by then.

I can't frown on a loss of 14 lbs in 2 weeks. And that's just the beginning of a 90 day program! I'm pretty excited by it. It's almost a 2 size drop for me. I have another 65 lbs to go. I have some hiking goals in mind before my next birthday in September.

1.2k · January 21, 2008

I can't frown on a loss of 14 lbs in 2 weeks.

Congrats!!!!

Sounds like I will put friday on my schedual so I don't forget.

Edited January 21, 2008 by AndrewRJ

4.2k · January 21, 2008

Redhook works for me, as well. Kealia, what time works for you to meet up there?

I'll rely on you guys to tell me. My meetings are done around 3:30 in Bellevue (right near 405/90) and then I'm heading to Groundspeak to chat with a few folks for an hour or so. So imagine me trying to leave their offices around 5:00PM and heading to the brewery.

Considering Seattle traffic, that puts me there - what 9:00PM?

Seriously, what do you guys think? You know the local traffic - 6:00 - 6:30?

3.7k · January 22, 2008

OK, how about this:

6:30 pm

Redhook Brewery

14300 NE 145th St

Woodinville 98072

Who's in?

9.5k · January 22, 2008

Yo

5.6k · January 22, 2008

Dude, this is California. We have thin blood and Tevas.

Dude, this is Washington. I wear Tevas year round. Nothing beats that Teva tan in the winter! :unsure:

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Put me down as a maybe for the get-together. Depends on my wife's work schedule (and she's not home right now to ask).

1.2k · January 22, 2008

I am in

6.4k · January 22, 2008

I can't frown on a loss of 14 lbs in 2 weeks. And that's just the beginning of a 90 day program! I'm pretty excited by it. It's almost a 2 size drop for me. I have another 65 lbs to go. I have some hiking goals in mind before my next birthday in September.

WOW! Congratulations!

4.2k · January 24, 2008

OK, how about this:

6:30 pm

Redhook Brewery

14300 NE 145th St

Woodinville 98072

Who's in?

I'm in.

Do we need to make reservations? I would assume that Friday night at a brewery is needed, but I'm just speculating.

3.7k · January 25, 2008

OK, how about this:

6:30 pm

Redhook Brewery

14300 NE 145th St

Woodinville 98072

Who's in?

I'm in.

Do we need to make reservations? I would assume that Friday night at a brewery is needed, but I'm just speculating.

Good question, but I hope we don't, cos I'm not making any. So far only a few folks have said they're coming, so we should all fit at one regular table.

kealia

TotemLake

AndrewRJ

hydnsek

Jester (maybe)

lucyandrickie (offline confirmation)

4.2k · January 25, 2008

Fair enough. I'll take a look at this thread in the morning (the last time I'll be online until dinner tomorrow) to see if more people raise their hands and say they are coming.

See you tomorrow night.

If there's a dramatic change in plans and I need to be contacted, my cell phone is: 831-295-2025

- Ron

9.5k · January 25, 2008

Got it. You can delete that number if you want

5.6k · January 25, 2008

I guess I should make it definite. Both Blooming Idiot & I will attend.

BTW, what's with an address?!? What are the co-ords?

3.7k · January 25, 2008

I guess I should make it definite. Both Blooming Idiot & I will attend.

BTW, what's with an address?!? What are the co-ords?

No idea. I wasn't gonna waste gas on a trip up there just to get them.

2.8k · January 25, 2008

Here you go...

http://www.Waymarking.com/waymarks/WM82W

3.7k · January 25, 2008

Here you go...

http://www.Waymarking.com/waymarks/WM82W

Waymarking.....what a concept....never occurred to me. Thanks!

For those who don't want to follow the link: N 47° 44.073 W 122° 08.991 for Redhook Brewery

January 26, 2008

Well, it looks like we'll be there. Count us in for four:

FluteFace

Harriet the Spy

Lizzy

Sassy of Sassy&Gordy

3.7k · January 26, 2008

Well, it looks like we'll be there. Count us in for four:

FluteFace

Harriet the Spy

Lizzy

Sassy of Sassy&Gordy

errr...you missed it. Or we missed you. It was tonight. Just got home. *burp*

January 26, 2008

Well, it looks like we'll be there. Count us in for four:

FluteFace

Harriet the Spy

Lizzy

Sassy of Sassy&Gordy

errr...you missed it. Or we missed you. It was tonight. Just got home. *burp*

Hmmm . . . sounds like it was good! Obviously missed the date somewhere or something . . . oh well! :blink:

6.4k · January 29, 2008

It Was a PLEASURE to meet the wrinkly/crinkly, haunched over being in person :laughing:

1.4k · January 30, 2008

It Was a PLEASURE to meet the wrinkly/crinkly, haunched over being in person

It was! He's not nearly as wretched looking in person :mad:

4.2k · January 30, 2008

It Was a PLEASURE to meet the wrinkly/crinkly, haunched over being in person

It was my pleasure to meet you as well. For those that didn't get a chance - ya didn't miss anything :mad:

4.2k · June 3, 2008

Heads up: Looks like I should be up there in about a month or so. My clients is asking for a meeting either the first or second week in July so I'm going to keep this thread updated as to my plans.

I will be making this a 2-day trip (1 for meetings, 1 for caching) but I don't know dates yet or whether I can schedule it to include a Saturday just yet.

I'm going to start looking around for a good hike, or some interesting caches.

coreynjoey suggested Ring Of Fire when I saw them at GW6 and it looks interesting along with the waterfall cache nearby (I can't recall the name now).

I'm also going to look and see what other Fizzy Squares I might be able to accomplish while up there as it looks like Tiger Mtn would give me a 4.5T/1.5D which I have a hard time finding at home.

Also looking at Snoqualamie Falls. Too many choices...

On my last visit, I got to Waymark the Red Hook Pub so I wouldn't mind adding another Waymark in that category either. I typically don't Waymark, but that was a category I can get behind!

More to come.

Edited June 3, 2008 by Kealia

1.4k · June 4, 2008

If you can put them off a week you might be able to swing coming down for Champoeg. That would be worth a few extra days and a drive south.

9.5k · June 4, 2008

If you can put them off a week you might be able to swing coming down for Champoeg. That would be worth a few extra days and a drive south.

I'm planning a hike in July to redeem myself on this cache. Saturday or Sunday works best and this will be an all day hike. I typically go after the nearby caches first, but I've already hit them. I would be willing to stop at them on the way back.

3.7k · June 4, 2008

If you can put them off a week you might be able to swing coming down for Champoeg. That would be worth a few extra days and a drive south.

I'm planning a hike in July to redeem myself on this cache. Saturday or Sunday works best and this will be an all day hike. I typically go after the nearby caches first, but I've already hit them. I would be willing to stop at them on the way back.

Hmmm, that looks interesting. And only one finder so far (ok, a pair). <_<

4.2k · June 10, 2008

Looks like my meeting will be on July 8th. I'm going to come in either Sunday night or Monday morning (6th or 7th) so I can spend the 7th doing some caching.

Just saw that there is snow over Snoqualamie pass - what's up with that in June?? It's going be 93 here today!

Can anybody give me an estimate of how long it tkaes to get from Bellevue to the Snoqualamie Falls area?

Thanks!

1.2k · June 10, 2008

Looks like my meeting will be on July 8th. I'm going to come in either Sunday night or Monday morning (6th or 7th) so I can spend the 7th doing some caching.

Just saw that there is snow over Snoqualamie pass - what's up with that in June?? It's going be 93 here today!

Can anybody give me an estimate of how long it tkaes to get from Bellevue to the Snoqualamie Falls area?

Thanks!

depends on traffic, but about 30 minutes without traffic.

It will take the longest just getting to I-90 from Bellevue.

2.5k · June 10, 2008

Looks like my meeting will be on July 8th. I'm going to come in either Sunday night or Monday morning (6th or 7th) so I can spend the 7th doing some caching.

Just saw that there is snow over Snoqualamie pass - what's up with that in June?? It's going be 93 here today!

Can anybody give me an estimate of how long it tkaes to get from Bellevue to the Snoqualamie Falls area?

Thanks!

depends on traffic, but about 30 minutes without traffic.

It will take the longest just getting to I-90 from Bellevue.

If you expect to make it from I-90 and Bellevue Way in 30 minutes, better have your radar detector handy. Depending on traffic, I would make it closer to 50-60 minutes. Milepost Zero is I-5 and I-90. What is the exit at the pass? That will give you a clue as to the distance.

I won't be able to make these dates as I have relatives visiting then.

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