[F] Seattle meet March 30
Mary Messall
being new to the area and never having even attended one before- but
I don't expect much actually has to be done to arrange this one.
We'll all be in one place at the same time anyway:
Thursday, March 30 University Bookstore
Seattle
7PM
4326 University Way, NE Seattle, WA
Signing to be held on UW campus at Kane Hall
(206) 545-4363
The problems, I think are 1) how to recognize one another as AFPers
2) where to go after the signing? and 3) Where people from Vancouver
and Oregon and etc. are going to stay.
If you're interested in coming, reply to the group, okay? That way,
we can all see how this is going to work together...
Now, my suggestions--
2) first- Inspired by Anitra's address, I've been considering the
Speakeasy Cafe (http://www.speakeasy.net/cafe.html) as an option. It
claims: "We offer a diverse selection of refreshments, including
coffees, pastries, beer and wine. The cafe is over 5000 sq. feet.
and filled with couches, tables, computers with highspeed Speakeasy
Network xDSL access." Looks like it could accomodate whoever shows
up. But I don't know where it is relative to the University of
Washington campus, despite some puzzling over maps. I'm automotively
challenged, and would probably have to catch a ride anyway. If
someone has a better idea, like someplace on the UW campus itself,
by all means, suggest it.
Now for number 1) I suggest we all carry chocolate. Then we can
exchange offerings, and enjoy the experience for days afterward...
<g> I don't know the UW campus at all, but from the map
(http://www.washington.edu/home/maps/northcentral.html?80,83,680,448)
it looks like there's a visitor's info center nearby which we could
probably all locate, immediately after the signing?
As for 3)... This is a call for volunteers. I live in Tacoma, in a
dorm room, and one or two people can probably crash in sleeping bags
on the floor. Probably have to be female people, or I'd get thrown
out. And that assumes that I can find a way to get back from Seattle
after the busses stop running- anyone who wants crash space may have
to volunteer a ride for me.
This post is being cc'd to the following people, who have mentioned
being localish. Nicholas or Glinda, would you mind sending it on to
Gordon? I've lost his address, somehow.
Brian Johnsen.
Anitra Freedman
Ysabelle
Glinda Wilson
Morgan Lewis
Maire Collier
Nicholas Demers
Jeff Cooper
Scott Sanford
-Mary
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Mary Messall
> On Wed, 01 Mar 2000 15:31:08 -0800, Mary Messall <mmes...@ups.edu>
> wrote:
> >I'm not really the most suitable person to organize an AFPmeet,
> >being new to the area and never having even attended one before- but
> >I don't expect much actually has to be done to arrange this one.
> >We'll all be in one place at the same time anyway:
> >Thursday, March 30 University Bookstore
> >Seattle
> >7PM
> >4326 University Way, NE Seattle, WA
> >Signing to be held on UW campus at Kane Hall
> >(206) 545-4363
Incidentally, Glinda pointed out that the university bookstore is
not on campus. But Kane Hall is. I interpreted this entry as meaning
that the signing would be sponsored by the bookstore, but held at
Kane Hall. Am I wrong?
And the fact that it's a "Hall" hints that it might be too
large/crowded for us to find each other in, which is why I thought
the visitor's center might be a better place to congregate, but
someone who's actually been on campus might know more.
> >The problems, I think are 1) how to recognize one another as AFPers
> >2) where to go after the signing? and 3) Where people from Vancouver
> >and Oregon and etc. are going to stay.
> >If you're interested in coming, reply to the group, okay? That way,
> >we can all see how this is going to work together...
Okay, Gordon, Nicolas (look, I spelt it right! Er, didn't I?) and
Brian have all indicated an interest via e-mail, but I'm still not
sure if they're actually coming. And since Glinda doesn't know, and
no one else has said anything either way-- are the going to be
enough of us coming for there to *be* a meet?
If you want to come, say so publicly, so that everyone coming can
know what's going on, yes?
> I may or may not be there, depending on how well I'm feeling. (Since
> I haven't managed to go to a concert or opera in over a year, I have
> my doubts about coping with driving into town for a signing. And this
> from someone who drove up to Vancouver for the 1995 signing... *sigh*)
<snip>
Ah, well see, you've done it before. I have a PT----- in my
AFPcode... I have to go.
Mary Messall
> On Thu, 02 Mar 2000 11:48:22 -0800, Mary Messall <mmes...@ups.edu>
> wrote:
> >glinda wrote:
> >> On Wed, 01 Mar 2000 15:31:08 -0800, Mary Messall <mmes...@ups.edu>
> >> wrote:
>>>>Thursday, March 30 University Bookstore
>>>>Seattle
>>>>7PM
>>>>4326 University Way, NE Seattle, WA
>>>>Signing to be held on UW campus at Kane Hall
>>>>(206) 545-4363
> >Incidentally, Glinda pointed out that the university bookstore is
> >not on campus. But Kane Hall is. I interpreted this entry as meaning
> >that the signing would be sponsored by the bookstore, but held at
> >Kane Hall. Am I wrong?
> Erk. No. I just called the bookstore, it's at Kane Hall. I don't
> know about parking, or parking close enough for me.
It tends to be something I don't think about, not owning a car, and
all.
> But I was told that tickets are required. *boggle*
> So, if you're planning to attend, you have to call the bookstore,
> reserve a ticket, and make sure you get to the _bookstore_ to pick
> up the ticket, then go to Kane Hall for the signing.
Thanks for the warning. I didn't even think of such a thing...
So I'm thinking maybe the bookstore is the place to meet up,
pre-signing, and then we all go to Kane Hall together? I can try to
get there early with a sign, I suppose.
> Aaaarrrrgggghhhh.
<sympathy> But I think it won't be so bad, really. Actually, I think
it will be great. I'm terribly excited about seeing Pterry, and if I
can persuade any other AFPers to attend, I'll be just as excited
about that. I plan on allowing myself plenty of time, so's to keep
the stress low-level.
> >And the fact that it's a "Hall" hints that it might be too
> >large/crowded for us to find each other in, which is why I thought
> >the visitor's center might be a better place to congregate, but
> >someone who's actually been on campus might know more.
So I've got some more ideas about where to go after, since
Speakeasy's out (though I do have to go there on my own sometime, I
think.)
How about:
Grand Illusion Coffeehouse
1405 NE 50th
Seattle, WA
206-523-3935
"Whether or not you're going to see a film at this landmark of indie
theater, a leisurely stop at its cafe is more than worth your while.
Comfortable couches, tables by the windows, a fireplace, and not
many customers at a time offer a quiet refuge from the busy Ave. But
it's not so quiet that you feel you can't talk. Scones are
particularly noteworthy - not too dry, not too sweet, perfect. They
also serve lunch stuff like soup and sandwiches, well-pulled
espresso, regular coffee, tea, fresh juice, and good toast."
Located in the University District/Wallingford/Green Lake/Northeast
neighborhood.
Culled from
http://www.seattleweekly.com/cgi-bin/www-sql/calendar/food/results.shtml?neighborhood_id=5
where there are lots more suggestions if that one doesn't work, all
within the U-district.
I think we should post an [ANNOUNCE] after we decide where we're
going, don't you?
Anitra Freeman
I'm also working or *pay* now, at least part-time, so I'll be able to
afford a book to be signed. :)
Speakeasy is an all-ages cafe. They had to make a lot of
changes, like not having live music in the front room, in order to keep
it that way. However, there are computer-cafe coffee bars up in the U
District with terminals tied into the Speakeasy network that would
probably be more convenient as an after-the-event gathering place.
If anybody *does* plan to go downtown from the U District, I
strongly recommend taking the bus over driving. We have an excellent
bus service. We have lousy parking.
I live in a Section 8 studio apartment with strict limits on how
many people I can bring home, but if anyone is willing we can do what we
did during WTO and crash at Real Change. Lots of floor space, bring
your own bag, a CD player, TV, VCR and 10 computers hooked up to the
Internet so maybe nobody needs a sleeping bag after all. :)
Just help me brainstorm up a connection between our party and
social justice ...
Write On! / Anitra L. Freeman / http://www.speakeasy.org/~anitra/
"Never doubt that a small group of imperfect people can improve the
world--indeed they are the only ones who ever have." Not Margaret Mead
Mary Messall
This is going out to everyone on the original mailing list, 'cause
I'm about to suggest final plans, before putting them in the
[ANNOUNCE]. It'd be helpful if you'd say something *now* if you know
something I don't, so that information can be accurate.
> I'm excited about getting to meet at least some of you on March 30th!
> I'm also working or *pay* now, at least part-time, so I'll be able to
> afford a book to be signed. :)
Yea, she's coming! (don't forget to call and reserve your ticket)
(As exciting as the meet and the signing itself is the prospect of
access to a new Pterry book, for me.)
> Speakeasy is an all-ages cafe. They had to make a lot of
> changes, like not having live music in the front room, in order to keep
> it that way. However, there are computer-cafe coffee bars up in the U
> District with terminals tied into the Speakeasy network that would
> probably be more convenient as an after-the-event gathering place.
Yeah, this seems to be the conclusion. That whole "distance" thing,
bloody inconvenient, I really wanted to see the place...
A U-District AFPer has suggested Dalmuti's -- "It's cheap, it's
about a ten minute walk (if that), to Kane Hall, and it's big enough
to
accomodate a lot of people. ... Got a nice fantasy/game theme, too."
> If anybody *does* plan to go downtown from the U District, I
> strongly recommend taking the bus over driving. We have an excellent
> bus service. We have lousy parking.
When do the busses stop running, do you know? Because I figure I can
get downtown on the Tacoma bus, and to the U-district on the Seattle
bus, but I have no idea how late those run and whether I'll be able
to get back home...
> I live in a Section 8 studio apartment with strict limits on how
> many people I can bring home, but if anyone is willing we can do what we
> did during WTO and crash at Real Change. Lots of floor space, bring
So far, you and Cswanson are the only people who've definitely
definitely said you're coming, and both of you live in town, so
there's no problem so far...
> your own bag, a CD player, TV, VCR and 10 computers hooked up to the
> Internet so maybe nobody needs a sleeping bag after all. :)
> Just help me brainstorm up a connection between our party and
> social justice ...
Oh, that one's easy Pterry is education of the best sort, and we all
know education is key to social justice...
Okay, so here's the info I want to put in the announce
We should meet up at the University Bookstore at 6:15 or so, because
some of us will have to be there to collect our tickets anyway. (If
you don't have them yet, be sure to call the bookstore at 206
634-3400 or Toll Free: 1 800-335-READ to reserve them now. They're
free.) I stick to my original "everyone carries chocolate"
suggestion, and will also try to bring a sign to hold.
That gives us forty minutes or so to figure out who we are, and then
we can all troop over to Kane Hall (a five minute walk from the
bookstore, apparently) and sit/stand in line together. After the
signing, if we feel like it, we can carpool or walk over to
Dalmuti's, which at least one of us has been to before. Anyone who
needs crash space should post to the group, and we'll see who
volunteers.
Fair?
Brian Johnsen
glinda <gli...@eskimo.com> wrote:
>On Thu, 02 Mar 2000 11:48:22 -0800, Mary Messall <mmes...@ups.edu>wrote:
>>Incidentally, Glinda pointed out that the university bookstore is
>>not on campus. But Kane Hall is.
It's only a matter of 4 or 5 blocks. The UDub campus is across 15th
Ave. from the bookstore.
>Erk. No. I just called the bookstore, it's at Kane Hall. I don't
>know about parking, or parking close enough for me.
There's a herkin' big multi floor underground parking garage under
Red Square whereupon Kane hall sits. Stairs from the garage (clearly
marked by building) put you right in the building lobby. Garage access
is from 15th Ave.
I'm not sure about charges for parking right now, but in previous years
you could park in there free on off-hours (after [most] classes are out).
>>If you want to come, say so publicly, so that everyone coming can
>>know what's going on, yes?
Uhm... ok ;)
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