Let's meet in Seattle, WA
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(between Hanford St & Horton St)
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Nicole, Finance Diva
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Nicole, Finance DivaPlanned this Meetup -
mamakin73
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Randi
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Krista
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Carolyn
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Kendra Young
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Lisa Russell
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Wendy K. Leigh
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Caren Gussoff Sumption
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Robert
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Susan Lundman
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Damen Smith-Draeko
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Joe Crosby
Talk about this Meetup
So. I left the house with my son to have blood drawn at 4:15pm (the blood draw appt) and am just now making it home..Bummed I had to miss this event.
Posted by Nicole, Finance Diva December 16, 2010Are any of the Seattle writers going up to the Lynnwood meeting?
That area around 1st Ave. South and Safeco Field is not one that I would want to be walking around in late in the evening so count me out.
Posted by Robert December 16, 2010http://www.yelp.com/biz/sod...
Posted by Nicole, Finance Diva December 16, 2010So. I disappeared on everyone..SORRY! I had a child who has been ill..The problem I am running into in finding a location is time. Since the meetup isn't scheduled to start until 8pm..
Here is a place which I belive would work well..Starbucks on 1st and Walker in Seattle. One block from a public transportation stop. Its near Safeco field & 3 blocks north of Starbucks corporate headquarters. There is parking and most of it is free while at the same time traffic isn't as bad as downtown.
Posted by Nicole, Finance Diva December 16, 2010The Sodo Deli closes at 4 pm. And the Starbucks -- if its the one at 102 1st Avenue South, that one closes at 7:30 pm. So neither would work.
Posted by Wendy K. Leigh December 16, 2010When I called the Sodo Deli on the phone today they told me they were open until 9pm or 10pm and the Starbucks is open late as well. I called both locations.
Posted by Nicole, Finance Diva December 16, 2010I was torn between the Seattle and Lynnwood meetings but it appears that Lynnwood is a sure thing. Maybe some of the Seattle folks can make it to Lynnwood?
Posted by Kendra Young December 16, 2010Hi, I'm guessing this event isn't gonna happen now. Any last minute input or attempts to revive it?
Posted by Wendy K. Leigh December 16, 2010I don't have private transport. Lynnwood won't work for me, but I DO encourage that the group with or without me, gets together. We should at least have a first start. They're ready to go. I see no reason, if you can make it that far, to not go. :-) Have at it.
Posted by Damen Smith-Draeko December 15, 2010I've heard of other writers groups who have met at a place inthr lobby of the Alexis hotel downtown on 1st avenue. There are apparently two places called the Library Bistro and Bookstore Bar.TTYe Bookstore Bar is, from what I hear, small and cozy, with lots of newspapers and books and magazines, and the finest selection of single malt scotches in the city. How about meeting at the Bookstore Bar?
Posted by Wendy K. Leigh December 15, 2010Hi everyone! DMS staff editor Joe here. I'm based in our Bellevue offices, and would love to come meet all of you. But two days to go, and we're still lacking a venue!
Based on the chatter, it seems Seattle is the best bet. Trying to accommodate everyone will be pretty tough, and in town is about as central as we can get. Don't worry, I'll be braving the traffic/sparse parking, as well, but I think it's well, well worth it. Let's pick a spot today! Hope to meet you all soon!
Posted by Joe Crosby December 14, 2010Seems like the Lynnwood meeting is the only one organized enough to have a place--and there are only five people on that list. Parking is probably easier in Lynnwood that Seattle.
Posted by Robert December 14, 2010And of course the weather is not going to be friendly at all for the next several days.
As I said, I'm up for Seattle. I have no place in mind, and would even stomach the transient aromas of the downtown public library if I absolutely had to.
Let's just get this thing going?
I'm curious to see what creative force we have got going on here.
Posted by Damen Smith-Draeko December 14, 2010What if we have this meetup in a more central location..such as Tukwila? It will allow people from Seattle to travel a bit, Bellevue, Kent, and the South Sound..that way we have one larger meetup instead of a bunch of onesie and twosie meetings?
Posted by Nicole, Finance Diva November 17, 2010I love this idea, as I live in Kent. (I signed up for a Kent meetup with doubts that it would ever come to pass.)
Posted by Karyn Johnson November 17, 2010But let's don't forget the North Seattle folks, I know quite a few Demand writers there. Maybe downtown Seattle would be more "halfway" for everyone? I'll come regardless of where it is, though
Posted by Wendy K. Leigh November 17, 2010I agree, Wendy. But yea, I'll go wherever it may be; just a suggestion.
Posted by mamakin73 November 17, 2010What is between Tukwila and downtown Seattle? Anything? Trying to find a decent halfway point to encourage more participation..
Posted by Nicole, Finance Diva November 17, 2010I was actually going to suggest a great restaurant in Renton that would be more accessible to Bellevue folks.
http://www.redhousebeerandw...
Honestly, if this were on a weekend, downtown Seattle would be doable for me, but on a weeknight, not so much. I wouldn't even know where to find reasonable parking and even the light rail station is a half hour drive from my house.
But I completely understand about having a centralized location for those north of town.
Posted by Karyn Johnson November 17, 2010Karyn, I am the same way..with it being the middle of the week and downtown Seattle being almost two hours from my location makes it hards..Am trying to get everyone's drive 45 minutes or less...
Posted by Nicole, Finance Diva November 17, 2010I'm partial to Seattle.
Posted by Damen Smith-Draeko November 18, 2010I commute using public transport.
Taking a trip beyond the metropolitan area is not a viable option, I'm afraid.
Hoping we can pick a place today to qualify for the party pack... a coffeeshop or similar outside of downtown works best for me.
Posted by Charles December 9, 2010Hey guys! This is Kaitlyn, Community Manager for Demand Media Studios. Just want to remind you guys to set a location! We want to mail 'party packs' to all our Meetups who have 10+ RSVPs and a set location by December 9th. Any questions- just ask!
Posted by Jennifer December 6, 2010Wouldn't a coffee house be cozier? Also, I don't think the Public Library will be open at 8:00 pm.
I think someplace, cozy, warm, with some food and drink (not necessarily alcoholic) would serve for a better and more creative feel for our first meeting.
Posted by Damen Smith-Draeko November 22, 2010Check out meeting space at one of the Seattle Public Library branches. Most have meeting rooms available for free, only requiring an advance reservation.
Posted by Robert November 20, 2010Or how about just a Happy Hour somewhere?
Posted by Wendy K. Leigh November 21, 2010Oh wait, forget the Happy Hour, I just noticed the time is 8 pm
Posted by Wendy K. Leigh November 21, 2010I'm definitely interested.
Posted by Damen Smith-Draeko November 18, 2010I'm downtown after work. Any place down there would work for me.
Hi Damon, downtown after work sounds good to me as well
Posted by Wendy K. Leigh November 21, 2010Meant to say, if the interested group get bigger than say, 25 or so foks.
Posted by Susan Lundman November 18, 2010I vote for a daytime meeting. If this list gets bigger than maybe meetings in 2 different locations or at 2 different times?
Posted by Susan Lundman November 18, 2010