Seattle area meet-up in late December

[lhamo]

A shout out to the Seattle-area Simple Living forum members -- would anyone be interested in an informal Simple Living meet-up sometime in late December (after the 20th)? I'll be in town visiting family, and was discussing meeting up with redfox, but we'd also be happy to meet other friends from the forums. Thinking about a pub in Columbia City that redfox knows of as the meet up spot, but we can discuss what is most convenient/appropriate once we know who is interested.

Hope some of you are interested and look forward to meeting in person!

lhamo

[redfox]

Me too! Bae, come on down. Gregg, come on - over? Up? Let's have some holiday cheer together. Iris Lily, planning a trip to Seattle soon? Anyone else?

[lizii]

I live in Vancouver and would love to join you, but have no way to go there.

[redfox]

I live in Vancouver and would love to join you, but have no way to go there.

In BC or Vanvouver, WA?

[AnneM]

I'm in!

[redfox]

I'm in!

Sweet!

[lizii]

In BC or Vanvouver, WA?

Vancouver, BC.

[redfox]

Lizii, connect with bae! He lives on Orcas island, in the San Juans. Y'all could carpool together. You could take the train over the border and meet him in Mt. Vernon.

[lhamo]

Or take the train the whole way -- only takes about 4 hours:

http://www.amtrakcascades.com/Schedules.htm

lhamo

[lizii]

Lizii, connect with bae! He lives on Orcas island, in the San Juans. Y'all could carpool together. You could take the train over the border and meet him in Mt. Vernon.

It's too much of a problem for me...I don't have a passport, can't afford to buy one, can't afford to buy a train ticket or a hotel room, food, etc.

I'll wait to see how the rest of you enjoyed getting together, so please let me know when you return.

[RoseFI]

Count me in! Columbia City works for me, as I'll travel down from the island anyway. Any more specifics on a date?

[redfox]

Rozie, what island do you live on?

[AnneM]

Is this still a go?

[lhamo]

I'm still up for it but it will need to be sometime next week -- and I need to coordinate schedules with my husband (who may need to change flights because he didn't look carefully when he booked his ticket and now has a one night layover in Vancouver -- aaagh!) and the rest of my family, who I will need to coordinate childcare with. Sorry to delay things...

lhamo

[AnneM]

okay, just let us know.

[lhamo]

Would Thursday work for people? That would be the best day for me -- late afternoon or early evening preferable.

Hope this works out -- would be nice to meet in person!

lhamo

[redfox]

This Thursday evening around 5ish would work for me. Let me know.. I want to move the venue pne block, to Geraldine's. Quieter & slightly better prices.

Folks are welcome to call me at 206.852.0218 for details on location.

[treehugger]

I'm reading this thread for vicarious thrills. Y'all better share details of your meetup afterwards. Have fun!

Kara

[lhamo]

Sounds great, redfox -- look forward to meeting you in person!

lhamo

[redfox]

Sounds great, redfox -- look forward to meeting you in person!

lhamo

Ditto!!

[redfox]

Hey all... I would appreciate anyone coming to this dinner to let me know asap, so I can make sure we have space in the restaurant. Either call me, text me, or message me here.
Thanks!

[AnneM]

I'll be there. I'll call for the address.

[redfox]

http://www.geraldinescounter.com/

[RoseFI]

Count me in! Looking forward to it.

[redfox]

We had a lovely dinner! Four of us N'westerners gathered... I encourage regional gathings! Bae, nextime I am in the San Juans, I'd love to meet you for coffee on Orcas.