I'd love to come on the boat (2 of us). Thanks. This should be great!

Hunki. Here on the Chesapeake Bay we call it "burying the rails"...

Unfortunately, my parents realized a few yaers ago that I was getting more use out of their boat than they were. They of course offered to sell it to me at which point I suggested a lovely room for them at a local retirement home.... end of story. There is no more boat (Irwin 34 Citation) and my parents are doing quite well without the supplementary oxygen. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

As for the SeaDoo 4, chexmixy has reminded me of lovely airfares. However, I must still remain un-confirmed at this point.

Beckles, thank you so much for finding this Priceline deal! Today I reserved August 14, 15 and 16 at the Elliott Grand Hyatt (downtown) for that same $40 rate. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

The special pre-paid Expedia rate with the low-price guarantee averages $171 per night for those same three nights. The Hyatt site shows $235 per night.

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geo1004, this boat is a Hunter 33.5 named "Serenity" which has such high freeboard that if "we bury the rails", then we have the spreaders in the water, too! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif
My first boat that I owned when I first met Punki was a Swedish-built lapstrake hull Scandinavian Folkboat http://www.zyworld.com/folkboats/video.htm with such low freeboard that I was able to drag my hand in the water when sitting on the leeward side. I would frequently "bury the rails", the deck and the cockpit combing boards on that boat.
Of course, now that I don't race any longer, I prefer the "more comfortable" aspects of sailing when I have guests on board. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif However, if the crew wants "to slug it out", I'm usually more than willing. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Joh we can either tie Oz to the mast or the bow pulpit where he can say his prayers. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

ldsant, which day do you want? Friday evening during the game, Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon?

You're not staying for Saturday??

Went and ahead and did a Priceline booking, also at the Elliott Grand Hyatt, for Fri-Sat-Sun nights at $40 a night.

Me too for Fri-Sat. Too good a deal to pass up or waste a free weekend at the Westin on. The Grand Hyatt is shaping up to be party central!!

Unfortunately, I have a Saturday noon flight back to Austin.

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For those of you who will be attending the Mariners' game, Welcome to Seattle.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the Sea-doo...

Updated List...

Confirmed:
missydarlin
TravelWeary (+1?)
Punki
Hunki
techgirl
newzel-F
tom911
kokonutz/Matt Wald/ A Freak
drtravels
ILuvParis
SFOJFK
dhammer53
jan_az
spiff
Mileage Addict (aka Addicté)
ScottC
Middle_Seat
markbach
kluau88
baraboodish
ldsant
beckles
stockmanjr
Warrenlm
Joh
ozstamps
cmtrepp

Coin Flipping
chexfan

Possible
dogstar
Grasshopper/SameerUCLA
BingoSF
peachesBB

I would say: 'what am I, chopped liver?'

But that's taken, isn't it? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Cool Article about Seattle

missydarlin the photo looks like Sunday afternoon when we went sailing for "Punki's Mother's Day". The weather was so nice, it felt like August.
When Punki and I were driving home today on the "viaduct", we noticed how close Kells is to the Bell Harbor Marina, it's practically straight up the hill. For all of the out-of-towners, there's an elevator that takes you half way up. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif or down. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Since I live here, I have no excuse for not attending this event.

Please add me to confirmed list.

missydarlin informed me last night that she has been narrowing down the possibilities for dinner on Saturday the 17th. I'm sure she'll fill in w/ details once she starts to figure everything out.

IMHO, all of the possibilities pretty much ensure a fun time will be had by all! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

The thread for the SeaDoo4 Brewery Tour

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Mark down usoftie + fweep (recently registered, longtime lurker http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif ), two Seattle-area residents as confirmed as well.

We have a Venue for Saturday night!!

Desert Fire in the Pacific Place Mall (right next door to Gordon Biersh..where we all were last year) has agreed to let us reserve their entire outdoor balcony for our Do http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

It can hold up to 50 people, and it will be solely ours for the evening. The balcony is right outside the bar, and drinks will be done on a cash basis.

We will be having a heavy appetizer buffet,(Southwestern Cuisine) and taking into account their minimum purchase, we'll be able to do this for $26 per person (tax and tip included) as long as we have at least 25 people there. Given the size of last years crowd, this shouldnt an issue.

I'll have an exact time (likely 7:30), and menu posted when I get the contract signed.

Awesome job Missy! I can't wait.

Excellent job, goddess missy! I look forward to coming.

Great job!!! Just give me the payment info.

I'll do that too for shore!

I'm in for Saturday! Thank you for setting this up!

I don't suspect this to be a problem!

Great job missydarlin, thanks! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Thanks Missy!!!!

Menu sounded great. Looking foward to it

Jan

Hey, How about those Angels! The M's are fading fast! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Missy - please include 2 more. Thanks.

Missy,
Mark me down as confirmed for the SeaDoo4. Can't wait to visit one of my favorite cities again and sample Red Hook again.

Since I'm in Seattle, I should be there! Look forward to meeting some other "crazies" or "investors" in FF miles.

count me in as well! thanks....

Count me on the probable list.

d'oh! scratch that, I'll be sinning in Vegas.

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Please bump me from maybe to confirmed http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Us Tooo, from maybe to confirmed for Stpilot, Dogstar, and MPC1 for dinner Saturday night. TY

Please add Karen and I to the confirmed list.

Well even though Sierra Nevada would be called an import, I suppose I should broaden my horizons. Call me a maybe on the waiting list for a definite at the moment.

Gotta figure out a way not to miss this.....

Mike

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Thanks Chexy!! I was just about to go through the threads and make a list myself and you saved me!

42 confirmed so far...looks like we're in for a good turnout!

Hey missy and chexy: I'm confirmed as well. Booked my tickets and hotel to SEA. Can't wait!

ditto on the confirmed for me...

H*ly Sh*t!

This thing's not til August, so I thought I would check back closer to the date, but maybe just stop by the thread this morning ...

What a confirmed list! And a big balcony party to boot. missydarlin, sorry for the old cliche, but you go girl!

Ok MissyD,

I am so there. AA just posted a web fare from DCA - SEA 226USD all taxes included.

rich