Who's interested?

Well, I'm just gonna propose a TIME for the first one, and that would be after I'm there. 8) And from what I've heard from my friends in Lynnwood it's been MISERABLE the last week or so. Maybe the cool air will return when I do. Actually, it will return when I do, so just wait... The "Second Coming of Brad" as I put it with my friends, is soon at hand... Repent now, and give me your money! KIDDING... you can keep your money
As far as locations, I would propose something either in Kirkland, Bellevue or Redmond since as far as the lake is concerned, it's a good central location.

A previous post I made gives a few suggestions for Kirkland.

As far as Bellevue goes, there's everything from ANOTHER Cucina Cucina, PF Changs, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, Red Robin. Everything from super upscale to $7-9 at Red Robin. Since that's all surrounding the mall it WOULD be hard to cluster them and show them off, BUT there is that cool little park across the street to hang out at and we could either A) Get food togo and hang out in the park, or B) hang in the park and PARK at the park and then grab a bite to eat later on. Also, if all the owners going to any particular meet happen to be over 21, I've heard great stuff about this place called the "Tap House" From what friends have told me they have over 100 kinds of beer on tap and they have some pretty awesome food too! Obviously if we have people under 21 we shouldn't go there, or at least save it for later, but that's an idea too.

Redmond, there's Claim Jumper at the Town Center... having a hard time picturing all the other stuff in my head since I haven't leved there for 3.5 years, but Claim Jumper has a bit of everything and if it's a bit too expensive for some... Uhh, HELLO, an elephant couldn't eat a whole plate they put in front of you... Anyone trying to save $ can pair up and split an entree, or even the appetizer samplers are GREAT for 3-4 people (and I think about $25, so $6/person)

So that's my take... I'm currently trying to stumble through my computer programs and make some kind of cool little thing for our innaugural meet. (Little card type things, or a "Program") Just a little something as a memento for anyone that's gonna be there right from the start! (hear that Dave.. you HAVE to wait now... otherwise NO LITTLE MEMENTO!!)

Talk to you all soon!

 

I'll second Bellevue, with the mall there I'd easily talk the wife into it. If it was a saturday even better. Sunday fine, friday fine. Now a date. On the calander

 

Eww... someone's gonna be coming from Canadia for this? ukeright: Can we make some rule that only people from a nation with a VIABLE economy can go? :mrgreen:

Anyone uncertain, I am SOOOO kidding!

 

Well that lets out California with a Hummer driving leader? That should be the criteria for attendance Joke!

 

Oh Daaavid....

We already did that... Well, my earlier post suggested three places but... I did get a second re: Bellevue... And you haven't replied to my mention of wait til I'm there or you get NO TRINKET!! I mentioned everything from weather and indoor/outdoor options, places with a HUGE variety, and a restaurant where people can get food for under $9... It only gets cheaper than that at McDonalds...

So what's with the repost buddy? You got your three suggestions... I even thought them through :mrgreen:

 

LOL, Brad & Frank... ! I've now had my giggles for the night.


Lets see, there's a Ruby's Diner in Redmond Town Center (mall also contains food, shops, theater). There is the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue with stuff (food, shops, a theater if we all wanna see Alien vs Preditor...*looks innocent*)... Um, parks are always good. We can picknick and BS all day, and be in the shade too. Parks in Redmond: Grass Lawn, Anderson, Marymore. And I'm pretty sure there's some in Bellevue too.

But like I said in the other thread Dave started, I will do recon in Redmond tomorrow and get back with specific places and whatnot. Somebody near or in Bellevue should do the same since it looks like we are in favor of both cities at the moment.

 

Well I was out there not even a month ago, and grew up in Kirkland for 17 years (22 now) Take the 405, exit NE 8th) and go west on it (TOWARD the large buildings of downtown Bellevue) You'll get to an intersection where you see an unfinished highrise on the SE corner (your direct left), and the mall across from it on the SW corner (across the street and to the left). The added new facade work for the restaurants, but I believe on that SW corner you're still able to physically see a big white Crate and Barrel building.

I personally can't think of the name of the street that this intersection is at (NE 8th & ________) so maybe someone can help there, but you take a left at that intersection, and you'll see Red Robin (attached and in with the mall, not a stand alone restaurant) on the right. Shortly after you'll see places to pull in and park. It's all covered, multilevel parking. Park and walk in. Only reason to park somewhere else is if we wanted to park somewhere that people driving down the street could do a "what the...?" double take. :wink:

So other than the name of the cross street for the mall, there's directions for ya. I know they've been doing a LOT of overpass work right there at the Bellevue exits, so there could be a detour of some kind underway. Someone right in the eastside can hopefully provide us with an "up to date" freeway status a couple days prior. Worst case scenario, take the next exit after NE 8th and go to a gas station for help, but I can totally agree that we should try to avoid that if possible.

 

Well, the parking lot security guys have no problem helping out if that's the case. (IT HELPS TO KNOW YOUR LICENSE PLATE #, BTW) and there's the park that's right around the corner so we could all park up over there. Bellevue Square also has options (not sure if anyone would WANT TO) but you can either get the car valeted (I know, valet at a mall... what the hell...) OR they have a detailing service while you're shopping etc. Although I'm not sure how PRACTICAL it would be fun to go to the detail guys with like a dozen or so Prii and be like "Alrighty boys, all yours. Pick em up in 2 hours?" :twisted:

Anyone that's never been out that way, they DO have the little pillar letter and number things i.e. "I parked in G-6" That sort of thing.

(I used to work at that mall... parking and finding my car if it wasn't the end of the night was a B*TCH!!!)

 

Oh lordy.... it's been years since I was last at Bellvue Square. I don't ever remember valet parking or a detailing station, but hey it's been a LONG time since I was last there. Place is probably quite different now.

BTW, results of my recon can now be seen at Dave's other thread: http://priuschat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?...p?p=30426#30426

 

That would traumatise me too; I couldn't do it.

...why would you need to get your paint sealed? Aren't they supposed to do that when they finish painting it in the first place??

 

The Apple Store!!!! The only way my wife can drag me to the place that and the Orvis store down the street. I need a new fly rod.

 

Ah, I had no idea. I've never had a new car (they've always been an 80-something model), and the paint is already in poor condition by the time it ends up in my hands. I also don't have a garage, so my cars sleep outdoors. *makes note to have her Prius sealed*

 

I'll put a couple eateries on the table:
Chili's at Crossroads
Cheesecake Factory in Bellevue Square
And the downstairs (somewhat lower priced fare) Il Fornaio area in Pacific Place in Seattle.

When? Preferably not 3 weeks from now as I'll be out of town/city/village. Oh and no full moon nights as I get the urge to itch and hunt small vermin.
Time? Evenings are agreeable.
a'right I put my smelly scents in, anyone else?

 

I've been out of WA for 3.5 years, but Mercer Island is considered a town/city/village now?
:mrgreen:

Would have thought if ANYTHING the yuppies would have routed the 90 AROUND the island, but up old style English kingdom walls and turrets and renamed it the "Republic/Kingdom/Monarchy/Paradise of Mercer Island"

That and Gary Locke on the way out... Gonna be weird getting used to all the changes.

BTW, speaking of the election, I'm assuming it's the same day as the presidential (election day) but... Who all is running (the main ones) what do they CURRENTLY do in the state (Lt Governor, County Executive, Mayor of _____, etc) and what is their party affiliation? If anyone can take a few secs to fill me in I'd really appreciate it.