Washington Party will be held in Kirkland WA February 28th '10

[weaveagarden]

As I have said, I would go to the party anywhere it is held, as long as I had a way to get there from Donna's.... That said, I know there was at least one person who wanted to come from the Vancouver area, and Ethel and Mossyrock are quite a far drive too. I think, since Maltby isn't working, we should really consider trying to centralize the party a bit more. Tacoma is actually closer to halfway between some of the farther travelling folks. I would love to see the yes and nos be started someplace south of Seattle, if only just a bit. Renton, DesMoines, Federal Way.

If this party is going to be so far north, I think those in the south who don't think they have it in them to drive 6 hours or more that day, should start planning another party to follow this one. As much as I would love if we could get a large crowd, and meet lots of people, If I had to drive that distance, I wouldn't be attending.

 

[Paraclete 2]

Yes their is a complete kitchen and it comes fully stocked in the price. Also just FYI it is just off of the FWY, I fully understand the problem with it being so far north but just wanted to make the offer. I would personally pay the sixty-five dollars if the group would be interested. That offer is not to be construed as a lure, but rather to support the idea of getting together to meet one another. Paraclete 2

 

[Jupiter]

I'm not too far from Ferndale, and it'd be great for us, but pretty miserable for everyone else.....I know I wouldn't be able to make it if was in Vancouver (unless it was BC)! I know I'm "new", but I bet a lot of people can't drive this far north.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

I can't see that far in advance. We really want to come and will be limited by 2 things. The distance and $$. I am willing to travel about 2 hours +/- one way but just can't do much more than that with DW.
Another idea of places to check are local fire stations. I don't know about in the bright lights but out here in the styx many fire stations have meeting rooms that can be rented. Just another idea.

 

[RonB]

weavagarden
I understand what your saying! Nobody wants to drive along distance. we seem to be pretty well spread out. If its in Tacoma, I think some one that lives down that way should do the planning. Once I get past Renton I am LOST!! that doesn't mean I couldn't find the party if its down there. I think Kim is in the same boat. We might have to have two parties, a North and South party. Then a get together in the summer.
Again the maltby place has NOT been ruled out. we were just looking for something cheaper

 

[KMHunter]

I got a call back from a place in Kirkland for $45 per hour. We can have it from 12:30-5:30 on the 28th. You can figure 1/2 hour set up qnd 1/2 hour clean up. 4 hours for the party for $225. I have been there, and it's a really cute hall and not very far off of I405. Very easy to get to. We could aslo move the party to the 21st and have it from 12-6 to add more time for $270. I am trying to look into places maybe in Renton. Russ, do you know of any place off the top of you head? THis place in Kirkland has a kitchen, but no stove, Ron and I have microwaves we can bring to warm things and I have a warming plate we can use too to keep some things hot. I think if everyone brings some of their own paper plates and cutlery we could keep this pretty low key and easy. What do you all think?

 

[chookchick]

Kirkland sounds great, Maltby is doable for me. I vote for southward, but it seems that a lot of you that are organizing are more northward, so do whatever works for you!

Okay--just to gum up the works, here's a few more ideas...
http://www.cityofseattle.net/Parks/Reservations/alki.htm
We reserved the bathhouse for our wedding and it was wonderful...

 

[herbandteas]

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I am also ok with a drive of 2 ish hours or like I said in another post anywhere close to Seattle I can find my way.

 

[rainplace]

I'm fine with where ever. If it's up north, I have room at my house for one more person if someone wants to spend a night or two. If it's further south, I don't mind packing up Weavegarden (if she doesn't mind getting packed that is) and paying for a motel closer to where it is.

Centralia or Olympia might be a good location also, but like I said, I'm up for anything.

 

[KMHunter]

Correct me if I am wrong, but vancouver is approx 2 hours from the kirkland place, and Bellingham is about 1 3/4? I Drive to Portland and I know it takes me 31/4 hours from my house because I am out there a little. I used to live in Kirkland and it only took me about two hours or maybe 2.5 hours to get to vancouver. So if we have a place say from Kirkland or down to Renton that would be doable for most people? Just asking to see what we can come up with.