# Pacific Northwest Dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 18, 2008, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972 "2008-07-18T17:33:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/61 "2008-08-16T00:52:27Z")
[QUOTE=Cervaise] The Lusty Lady? [/QUOTE] From one online review: \*The lusty lady is a real peep show. Put in a quarter, peep for 10 seconds. The booths are gross. There are Kleenex boxes stapled to the walls. But it seems like a good place to work as a dancer. Nobody touches you or anything. The girls kind of operate in big glass cases. Many lovely women work here. That said, this joint is pretty filthy and full of stinky, nasty-ass characters.\*Sounds nice, the sort of place you’d take your date to…if you were Benjamin Braddock. [QUOTE=Sage Rat] There’s a pool hall on 1st. > **[BelltownSeattle.com is for sale | HugeDomains](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=belltownseattle.com)** > > Customer service is our #1 priority. Get a premium domain for your website today. Financing available. [/QUOTE] That’s a possible. I just realized that I’m actually staying up in Ballard that weekend, so no big deal to head down that way (in fact, I may go kayaking on Lake Union beforehand), so if the Ballard area or the University area is more favorable for people then I’m good on that; basically, anywhere I can use public transit or catch a ride. I mean, not to make it all about me or anything…well, no, actually, it’s all about me. Anyway, I will defer to those who actually know something about the city to select an appropriate venue, and hopefully one that does not have Kleenex stuck to the walls. Stranger ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/62 "2008-08-16T01:16:23Z")
Our regular Tuesday night trivia venue is in Ballard. That makes it (a) easy for you to get to, (b) a known location for Seattle regulars to find easily, and (c) a small piece of SDMB culture in which you can be included. Obviously there won’t be trivia there that night but it’s still a passable little Irish pub. [The Old Pequliar](http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-old-pequliar-seattle) Alternatively, the standard Ballard tourist destination (in terms of “cool Seattle institution”) is [The Locks](http://www.seattle.gov/tour/locks.htm). It’s a city park, so there’s no beer, but the [Lockspot](http://www.yelp.com/biz/lockspot-cafe-seattle) is right by the park gates and has pretty good grub. ---
**Author:** ![ready29003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@ready29003](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ready29003)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/63 "2008-08-16T02:34:17Z")
Is Aug 16 still happening on Whidbey? Is Aug 24 in Seattle definate? I live up in Port Townsend and I would get a kick out of meeting some dopers for the first time. ---
**Author:** ![Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/64 "2008-08-16T02:37:24Z")
[QUOTE=Cervaise] Our regular Tuesday night trivia venue is in Ballard. That makes it (a) easy for you to get to, (b) a known location for Seattle regulars to find easily, and (c) a small piece of SDMB culture in which you can be included. Obviously there won’t be trivia there that night but it’s still a passable little Irish pub. [The Old Pequliar](http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-old-pequliar-seattle). [/QUOTE] You sold me at “…little Irish…” Unfortunately, the last word wasn’t “lass”, but as long as they have a good stout on tap and Black Bush on the shelf, I’m in. Time? Late afternoon/evening is best for me, but I’m flexible. Stranger ---
**Author:** ![Danalan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@Danalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danalan)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/65 "2008-08-16T04:44:05Z")
[QUOTE=ready29003] Is Aug 16 still happening on Whidbey? Is Aug 24 in Seattle definate? I live up in Port Townsend and I would get a kick out of meeting some dopers for the first time. [/QUOTE] I’ll be here tomorrow, of course. Not sure if any other dopers will make it, but the deal still applies if you want to come. ---
**Author:** ![erleichda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4da419/32.png) [@erleichda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erleichda)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/66 "2008-08-16T05:09:41Z")
What time are we all talking about here? I would love a chance to meet up and share a drink or two… ---
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/67 "2008-08-16T05:35:20Z")
Sorry, I just saw this. I can go pretty much any date in Seattle, with a couple days’ notice for work coverage. No car, so it’s pretty much Seattle or . . . Seattle for me. ---
**Author:** ![Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/68 "2008-08-17T18:42:18Z")
[QUOTE=erleichda] What time are we all talking about here? I would love a chance to meet up and share a drink or two… [/QUOTE] How about we say The Old Pequliar, 24 Aug, 1800h. S ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2008, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/69 "2008-08-18T15:10:37Z")
I think 6pm will work for me, but my schedule’s in flux at the moment (rehearsing a play; things change day to day), so I won’t know for certain until the end of the week. As of right now, I’m planning to be there. ---
**Author:** ![Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bc8723/32.png) [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2008, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/70 "2008-08-22T16:09:41Z")
Old Pequliar, Sunday the 24th, 6 pm. Can do. ---
**Author:** ![Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/71 "2008-08-23T17:23:42Z")
Look for Thomas Pynchon. Stranger ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/72 "2008-08-23T17:40:18Z")
Unless something truly radical happens – like, something involving monkeys, flamethrowers, and the Swedish bikini team – I’ll be there tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/73 "2008-08-23T18:38:01Z")
Fear it’s beyond where I can walk to. Hope you all have fun though. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/74 "2008-08-23T23:14:53Z")
[QUOTE=Sage Rat] Fear it’s beyond where I can walk to. Hope you all have fun though. 🙂 [/QUOTE] Grab the 17 bus from downtown and get off at 22 Ave NW, then walk a few blocks east. No huhu, and it’ll only run you three bucks round trip. You can do it; after all, I wbet through the pain of writing that out and correcting it on my CrackBerry. Stranger ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/75 "2008-08-23T23:49:08Z")
I would like to poke my head in the door, but it ain’t gonna happen this time. My girl and I have been wanting to make our way back down to Seattle for a bit. Hope you all have a good time. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/76 "2008-08-24T16:47:22Z")
Looks like I’m not going to make it. I’ll try for next time. ---
**Author:** ![erleichda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4da419/32.png) [@erleichda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erleichda)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/77 "2008-08-24T16:53:11Z")
I’ll be working (sigh…); have a good time guys. Maybe I’ll see you next time. ---
**Author:** ![singular1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/78 "2008-08-24T18:42:01Z")
ACK! Just now found this thread! But I’m moving Wednesday from Bellevue to Kent (buying a house finally) and I’m up to my ears in cardboard and dust. I’ll hope for another one late, though. I want a full report! ---
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/79 "2008-08-24T18:44:22Z")
Dang. Gotta work. Don’t order the chicken fingers! ---
**Author:** ![ready29003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/71e660/32.png) [@ready29003](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ready29003)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972/80 "2008-08-24T19:03:07Z")
hmm…tonight huh… I am seriously considering the trek to Seattle to meet some dopers… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-northwest-dopefest/456972.md?page=5)