Puget Sounders, Time for a Toast

[Jamie Hascall]

Recent postings by Meerkat have shown how long it's been since there's been a meeting of the Puget Sound Elbow Bending Symposium. Now I feel there is truly an occasion worthy of a meeting. I for one would like to raise a toast to the memory of Darryl Jones, alias Dasboat, with those that knew him. A place and an open date are of course the difficult parts so all suggestions are appreciated. I'll start with a suggestion of the evening of Friday March 15th. Place is totally up for grabs. Let's see what we can come up with.

Jamie

All in favor

[Wild Dingo]

Aye!
Suggested meeting place??? aaahhh matey somewheres nearby would be fine thankee! You fellas are in need of a holiday so come on downunder and we'll toast das!
Take it easy
Shane

Did I get the first suggestion up?? whooooooeee!! :D

[none]

well give him a toast for me while you are at it...

[capt jake]

Jamie, I could be in, depending on location. Let me know.
thanks,
Jake

[Art Read]

Looking forward to it!

[Meerkat]

Irish Bars must be good for wakes! Dunno of one in particular though...

[RGM]

Excellent idea Jamie. How about Hale's Brewery on Leary Ave. between Ballard and Fremont. Or closer to you Jamie and on the water somewhere down along Shilshole? Jamie, what's the name of the place that used to be called the Foggy Bottom (maybe still is) on the main level of the old Windjammer Restaurant building? Perhaps those that are interested could state where they would be coming from, their preferences for time and place and we decide on a location that is more central to everyone. Saturday the 16th might be easier than the 15th for those that would be doing some driving. There's a great pub/restaurant on Bainbridge Island in Winslow over looking Eagle Harbor. Someone help me with the name from that side. A head count and reservations might be in order no matter where we decide on.

[Nicholas Carey]

Hmmm...somewhere in Winslow would make it [more-or-less] convenient (or at least equally inconvenient) for the denizens of both Seattle and Port Townsend.

Here's a couple of other suggestions:

The Old Town. Nice pub in Ballard. Non-smoking. Good Food. Better beer -- Belgian beers a specialty.

Conor Byrne's in Ballard (across the street from the Old Town) wouldn't be bad, but they don't serve food, though they do serve up tasty Irish music Thursdays through Saturdays.

I would push for The Hilltop Ale House on Queen Anne hill. Great food, great beer. Non-smoking. TVs tuned to CBC (Canadian TV) for the Olympics. 'Tis a pity that its both small and busy.

Or maybe Reading Gaol on 65th Street in Ballard. Convenient to Doc Freeman's.

One other thought...McCormick's and Schmidt's has a place in the AGC building on Westlake (just a couple hundred yards from the Center for Wooden Boats). It's on the water at the south end of Lake Union.

[ 03-07-2002, 08:26 PM: Message edited by: Nicholas Carey ]

[Jamie Hascall]

I'd heard rumors of Mr Skiff's possible trip so I was kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Would people be interested in waiting until the end of the month or do some of us just want to do this twice? :D (This is beginning to sound like it could be a monthly thing.) I think Nicks suggestion of the Old Town and Rogers vote for Hales both sound like great spots. Of course I'm a little biased toward this end of town. I know that Art's coming from the eastside and Capt Jake would be up from the far south. I'm going to try to get Kermit in on this as he's been a participant before and hasn't been around much lately. He'd be coming from Whidbey. Let's see what people feel by Monday and then I'll make an arbitrary and capricious decision.

Jamie

[capt jake]

Jamie, please keep me informed of the dates and locations. I have not had the time to devote tothe 'forumite' thing as of late.

Please send e-mail,as I always check that. And yes, the far south, LOL :D , BTW, there is no such thing as the 'State of Seattle'. LOL ;)

[capt jake]

No, it is a political thing (oh, gosh, did I say that?). Seems like most of the 'capital' improvements revolve around Seattle (remember SafeCo Field? Can't remeber how many millions of the tax payers dollars went into that). They also try to push 'their' liscenses (EMT, etc) over the State (when the State obviously has final say). Actually, if we expand this a bit, Seattle is the capital of the 'State of King County', oh I got my self started again! Dang. :D

Now you King Countyites, I will not bring any of this to the table! NO POLiTICS! smile.gif

[ 03-08-2002, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: capt jake ]

[Donn]

That would be "Conch Republic"

The Upper Peninsula has frequently considered removing itself from Michigan and forming a new state called "Superior"

[B. Burnside]

Mike and bill L., and Jamie and all,

Please keep me in the loop about when you are planning the next elbow bender. They *might* let me across the border again with me politics and all, but they probably *would* let you guys across. Actually, it's more likely visits from relatives than customs that would keep me at home. Is there an option of your "invading the detached limies?" That would be great!

I'm still travelling, so it will be a day or two yet until communication is normal again.

barb

[capt jake]

Barb, Hope you can be there and I hope they let me in! Look forward to meeting y'all! And yes, the politics are gone! Just have to vent now and again! :D
regards,
Jake

[plimsol]

I wil come.

[Meerkat]

I'd sure be willing to wait for the end of the month - i'm curious to know what a custom skiff looks like ;)

Seriously, the more the merrier I always say. Maybe i'll have my boat plans to show off by then anyway.

[capt jake]

I vote to wait for Custom as well! smile.gif

[Jamie Hascall]

Okay folks, that sounds like a quorum. I think Saturday the 30th sounds like the way to go. Shall we say 5:30 at the Hales Brewery on Leary Way? That should give folks from out of town a reasonable time to get home afterwards. The parking is easy there and it should be fairly easy for people to find. Any other thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

All in favor say aye.
Jamie

[Kermit]

Hey, Jamie!
I'm glad you are still the unofficial chair of The Society. We'd never get any business donw without you. Since I have to be in Friday Harbor on Friday--when else?--I'd vote for Saturday.

Geez. I just got into the once-more-newly-reformed-forum. Are there new rules? My head spins...

[Nicholas Carey]

Hales works for me.

[Art Read]

Saturday the 30th at Hales.... Sounds good!

[RGM]

Hales works for me also. I called over there just a few minutes ago and inquired about reserving a table or two in the pub/bar area, I was told that it is basically first come first serve for seating in that section. However, we could reserve a table or two in their restaurant/family section if we wanted to. I vote for some of us getting there a little early and staking out our territory in the bar section (I'll volunteer for that duty, yes it's a tough job but somebody has to do it). They've got a couple large round tables that might do the trick. The leather couches are a nice way to go too. Let's try to assemble a head count over the next week or so in order to get a feel for what we need in the way of seating. Jamie, since you are the official activities coordinator of this event feel free give me a call or drop me a line if you would like any help bird dogging this get together.

[Meerkat]

Yikes Custom - you look like a cross between RuPaul and a Walruss - or a tired old hooker with an otter in her bosum! (poor otter!). I think there's roadkill in there somewhere too! ;)

Haircut? Is this one of those uptown snooty couth kinds of places? Hmmm....

If one of you would be so kind as to indicate the general (or even specific) location of this venue, i'd be obliged - not to mention it would increase the likelihood of my timely arrival.

Everybody getting enough rain and wind today?

[capt jake]

I'm with meer on the above. Lots of rain and wind. Looks like I can make it, unless the old 'schedule' changes. :D

[capt jake]

I guess I should have said 'the old work shedule'. I don't have much control of that sometimes. Not backin' out. Nope. Just coverin' my bases. Besides, I'de like to meet the old Custom! :D

[capt jake]

Four days of play? If you come dressed like the photo, that could be 'interesting'?! Let us think of where to take you after a few elbow bendings! LOL :D
OK, I'll be there!!! smile.gif

[Nicholas Carey]

Originally posted by Custom Skiffs:
Please find out if they will allow me in. I am not sure if I could bear to cut my hair. :cool: This is the Left Coast. formal dress in seattle means clean jeans and a pressed tee shirt. smile.gif
Seriously, I've seen people at opening night in the opera wearing no shirt and a mink vest.

[Nicholas Carey]

Originally posted by meerkat:
\If one of you would be so kind as to indicate the general (or even specific) location of this venue, i'd be obliged - not to mention it would increase the likelihood of my timely arrival.Hale's Ales is here:

Hale's Ales
4301 Leary Way
Seattle WA 98107
206/706-1544

http://www.halesales.com/

Always good to have the appropriate charts in the ol' chart locker, tho':

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&address=4301+Leary+Way&city=Seattle&state=WA&zipcode=98107&homesubmit.x=44&homesubmit.y=15

I'll post grid coordinates tomorrow: i've got to go by there anyway.

[Nora Lee]

Pictures Please, "Pitchers" for those of us who can't be at this function.

I think what this forum needs is a memory album of sorts. So that we can put a face with a name??? For those of us who aren't good a \t the picture thingy! Who would like to take on the challenge?

Regards,

Nora lee

[TomRobb]

Hales! Nice place. Wish I could be there. Lift one for me, guys ;) I'll be thinking of ya.

[Jamie Hascall]

Ah this is the kind of party I love. Set a time and place and everyone else puts it together. Now I've got to start thinking about my wardrobe. Salty but sheik eh? Now if we could just pull some ladies into the occasion. (No offense Custom ;) ) Are you sure you can't make it Barbara? I know it's a long slog from Sydney but we'd love to have you. I'm sure those border guys would let you through. We really don't hate Canadians. Really!

Thanks to Nicolas for doing the directions and Roger for strategic reconnoitering.

Jamie

[ 03-12-2002, 10:49 AM: Message edited by: Jamie Hascall ]

[RGM]

Nice job on the assembly of information Nicholas. Concordia, don't you guys have some in-laws or out-laws of some kind in the PNW that you can come visit towards the end of the month? Margo, I bet you've been watching this thread and thinking about it. It would be nice to see a few more folks from other parts of the country if possible, even if they don't wear mink and spandex. Pictures are a good idea, I'm sure that at least one of us will have a digital camera on hand.

[Meerkat]

Originally posted by Custom Skiffs:
I will check with Beggett to see if he has the the mink collar and Spandex before chosing my outfit. :D How bout it, Bill. Let me know as soon as possible so I dress accordingly.

We want to be shiek going to the left coast. ;) Hey Skiff - I thought you where over on the Oly Peninnsula? (restraining myself from at least a thousand funny but rude 'n risque things to say) :cool:

What's a Beggett?

By all means, bring the pig - i'll bring the sauce. Anyone have a portable BBQ?

[ 03-12-2002, 03:23 PM: Message edited by: meerkat ]

[Meerkat]

Hehe - and I though *I* lurked around here too much!

I see that Hale's is in Ballard. Better get my passport updated - and does anyone know if you can still bribe the boarder guards with herring?

I guess the general location of El Skiff is to remain a mystery - i'll survive smile.gif

[ 03-12-2002, 03:27 PM: Message edited by: meerkat ]

[none]

nope aint got no mink....well not one that goes with the red head. as far as my bacon....I'm pet pig goes...well let's say he's a bit calmer now...put me down for some purple jesus.
b.t.w I got the rest of the week off....already got 48hr's in. (and 58 last week, 74 the week before..)

[Memphis Mike]

I can see what kinda girls you like!

[plimsol]

I think the venue should be moved to the Spar Pole Tavern in Darrington. Skiff and Begget would feel right at home in the Big Drizzle's Tarheel enclave. Don't worry about the hair, nothing a chainsaw scalping won't fix.

[none]

welllllll I did get kicked out of a gay and lesbian charch the last time I was in seattle...so I'm not sure if a gal chasing type guy such as myself would fit in at those west coast tarverns inwhich you seem tobe so fond of....
me thinks the red dye might clog up the the chain, so the chainsaw would be a useless weapon against the hair do.

[Nicholas Carey]

OK...the fix is in.

I dug the GPS out of the locker it lives in and fired it up. Set a waypoint for Hales Brewpub at 47N 39' 32.8" latitude, 122W 21' 53.6" longitude (NAD83) and navigate over here on the annointed day and hour.

BTW, the Viking Tavern in Ballard serves up mighty fine North Carolins style BBQ (chopped pork). I don't give compliments very often to BBQ up here in the North, but they do a good job of it. The sauce is right, too: no tomatoes, just vinegar, sugar and mustard the way the Maker intended.

[Concordia..41]

Rodger - Thanks for the invite. I can only wish... It'll be at least next year before we can get that way. Someone will have to drink one for us this time!

Actually the family is in Vancover, WA. I flew into Seattle last time to partake at the Center for Wooden Boats and see a Concordia in Olympia. However, that being said, I seriously need a Hardwick's fix and surely Ivar's Salmon House has restocked by now ;)

[capt jake]

Oh kay, i am so tired I can't even focus.:; Did you say Fig tee shirt?? Didn';t know they made fibers from figs! smile.gif
Count me in! tongue.gif I wooood love a fig t-shrit!zzzz ah aah ah ha zhzzzzzzhhhl/v nv?nv/n
but seriously, count me in! smile.gif

[ 03-15-2002, 02:04 AM: Message edited by: capt jake ]

[Jamie Hascall]

Well I started this ball rolling and I'll be danged if I'm not gonna see how it turns out. See ya there.

Jamie

[Terry Etapa]

For whoever is counting noses, count me in. I can find RGM in a crowd. Of course, from some of the posts, I don't think a familar face will be required to find the crowd.

[Meerkat]

If his pic is any indication, Custom Skiffs should be readily identifiable by the crowd of gawking specators :eek:

Well from tomorrow eh? smile.gif

[capt jake]

PSEBS; I regret the fact that I have had a change in schedule and can not attend. I would still like a 'redneck tee shirt', so maybe I should contact Custom off line.
Have a great time!! smile.gif

[Jamie Hascall]

Rats! Well Cap'n, we'll just have to try again. I hope you're at least going to have some fun, because I'm sure you won't have as much fun as if you were here.