I believe Ch. Ste Michelle is across from the new Red Hook Brewery -- I have only been to the old one in N Seattle years ago -- and was hoping we might be able to make a stop there after the brewery tour and tasting. But I would be up to doing one or two wineries in the morning, Bill.

St Michelle and Columbia Crest are both right next to the Brewery. It is very easy to stumble between them.

I've done the Columbia Crest tasting and it's a great and tasty time. Count me in!!

In addition to CSM and CC, there are some other wineries in the area including Silver Lake and Facelli (a must for me, but it is only open noon-4pm)

Some of this going to have to rotate around the timing of the brewery tour.

Not to be picky, but it's not actually Columbia Crest, it's the "Columbia Winery": http://www.columbiawinery.com/ Much smaller, but it's a great tour and they have some really good wines, especially their Signature series.

I just bought a plane ticket, made hotel reservations, and sent in my RSVP!

So I guess that means I'm coming! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif


Kathy

Actually Columbia Crest, is one of my favorite wineries.

With all the people that will be at the SEA DO my guess is there will be more lap-sitting and FTer kissing going on here ;D

Just bought gas for the SUV, made a reservation at the Doubletree-Bellevue, and RSVP'd. Guess that means that MrsOpus & moi are coming.

Tomorrow must rush off to AAA to get a triptik for the complicated route from Portland to Bellevue. This is because Mapquest is geographically challenged and cannot get me out of my Private Street to the Freeway.

That is what I am banking on!

A warning to all - if the above weren't previously planned, it is now that Ms. Kahuna is attending! Ms. Kahuna had never heard of FlyerTalk until I brought it to her attention and now I have talked her into her first Do. While I may lurk more than write, FlyerTalk takes up a lot of my life and I can tell you that Ms. Kahuna is similarly smitten.

Ms. Kahuna is going to be a lot of fun (wish I could get away for this one!!) and all I can say is (no offense intended to anyone), No, despite what you think when you meet her, she is not blonde!!

Have fun Ms. Kahuna - you have earned this trip and it will be the most fun you have ever had!!

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No, despite what you think when you meet her, she is not blonde!!

Note to self: make appointment with hair stylist to color hair so I will have a(n)(possible) excuse (?)

Yes I have those butterflies in my stomach about this trip but I figure
1. I have never been to Seattle and
2. If I do anything that people who know me might think a bit out of my character, no problem! I don't know anyone up there http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Evidence!! The whole office wants evidence of your escapades. Once the pics are posted you'll be known throughout the universe. Don't forget - very few of the attendees are from SEA - that's the point - they come from everywhere. And I have it on good authority that there are camera's everywhere - especially where you DON'T want them.

Note to other attendees: Ms. Kahuna loves champagne!!!

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Hey! What's with the SeaDoo website?

http://www.markbach.com/SEA/

It's been down for the last two days (504 gateway timeout)!

Kathy

I can access the website fine from several different locations. Perhaps it's a problem with your ISP and/or it's routes?