# Seattle Dopefest! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 23, 2002, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503 "2002-06-23T00:15:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2002, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/41 "2002-07-12T13:01:52Z")
The adult bookstore down the street from Pike Place Market. Booth 17. Bring your own quarters. ---
**Author:** ![lawoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@lawoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawoot)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2002, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/42 "2002-07-12T15:11:27Z")
Which one? šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![silent\_rob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@silent\_rob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silent_rob)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2002, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/43 "2002-07-12T22:13:28Z")
Now that Iā€™m here in Seattle, and can actually access the SDMB again, I can see that this is going to be a blast. Very much looking forward to meeting all of you, and trying some of that food at the Bite (never really heard of anything like that, before, and it sounds pretty cool). ---
**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:** [July 12, 2002, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/44 "2002-07-12T22:52:44Z")
Growl, snarl, my wife and I will be out of town from that morning to Sunday. Prearranged vacation time, yā€™know. Maybe Iā€™ll buy a life-size cardboard standup of Commander Riker and modify it a bit (reduce the height, expand the belly, recede the hairline, and draw on glasses) and you can _pretend_ Iā€™m there with you. Donā€™t have an idea for my wife, tho. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2002, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/45 "2002-07-13T18:31:09Z")
Would the Space Needle be a good place to meet? For those who have never been to the Seattle Center, it is the easiest landmark to find. ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2002, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/46 "2002-07-13T20:02:34Z")
Sure, letā€™s meet at this ā€˜Space Needle.ā€™ What does it look like?šŸ˜ƒ Alrightythen, thatā€™s the where. What about the when? Iā€™m out of work, so I can be there anytime. So I guess those with jobs should chime in on when they can be there. ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2002, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/47 "2002-07-13T20:35:29Z")
Yes, and we should get a final headcount, so we will know when we have everyone. **Czarcasm** is coming in on the train at 12:15 and I am picking him up at the station. Provided I can find it. šŸ™‚ I guess we will park in the parking garage mentioned on the website, and take the Monorail to the Seattle Center. I have no idea what time that will put us at the Center, any ideas? And are we going to spend the whole afternoon there? Is this Pacific Place you mentioned anywhere near the Center? If we wanted to go to dinner somewhere near the Center, there is that Bucca di Beppo within walking distance, although after eating at the bite in the afternoon I am not sure we will even be hungry for dinner. Should we just meet at the Space Needle and do the bite and then decide what we want to do later at that time? Oh, and where is the Public Market in terms of the easiest way to get there from the Center? That is always a fun and fascinating place to hang out. Iā€™m pretty clueless about Seattle, and so are Audrey and KK since they just moved here, so we need some help from the rest of you. And may I say BOOOO HISSSS that **herownself** and **Cervaise** canā€™t make it? **Amarinth, Danalan?** are you coming, I hope? One more random thoughtā€¦I donā€™t believe I have ever seen a DopeFest thread that contained a banned poster. Feels kind of funny. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2002, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/48 "2002-07-13T20:52:44Z")
The Public Market just a few blocks from the other end of the Monorail. I have no idea where Pacific Place is. ---
**Author:** ![Gozu\_Tashoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7993a0/32.png) [@Gozu\_Tashoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu_Tashoya)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2002, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/49 "2002-07-13T21:43:58Z")
On another note, if we have this thing run late enough, thereā€™s a midnight showing of ā€œFlesh Gordonā€ at the Egyptian that night. **AudreyK** , **silent\_rob** , and myself are planning to go, and those more perverted individuals among our number might also be interested. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2002, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/50 "2002-07-13T22:16:52Z")
I still have to work and will still not likely be able to be in Seattle before 8. If the plan is still to be at Gameworks that evening, I can meet people there. BTW, I canā€™t imagine youā€™ll want to go out for more food after leaving the Bite. Drink maybe, but not eat. If Iā€™m wrong, Bucca di Beppo really isnā€™t a comfortable walk - a short drive, but not the best walk. Anyway, itā€™s a very nearly straight line from pacific place (between 6th and 7th) and the monorail stop (between 3rd and 4th) and the Market (below 1st). The monorail goes from downtown to Seattle Center (where the Bite and Space Needle are.). As far as picking **Czarcasm** up, Iā€™ve always found parking near the train station hellish and expensive - however, it is right near the bus tunnel, and that will take you from there to the monorail stop (for free during the day). Depending on how much stuff there is to carry, that might be a better idea. ---
**Author:** ![lawoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@lawoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawoot)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2002, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/51 "2002-07-14T01:29:23Z")
The monorail is the key to the whole day - makes it a walking trip for me (from he Bremerton ferry) instead of a bus (or taxi) trip. The only problem with the ā€˜Czarcasm takes the bus tunnelā€™ route is that heā€™s going to have luggage of some kind - needs somewhere to put it. The $5 parking at the Bon is a real good bargain for Downtown - I think thatā€™s the best option. ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2002, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/52 "2002-07-14T18:17:07Z")
I still need to know how long it is going to take to get from the train station to parking garage and then to the Seattle Center before we decide on a time to meet at the Needle. Is 1:30 good for everyone? Or do we need to make it 2PM? **Amarinth** , do you still have my cell phone number so you can call when you get downtown and I can let you know where to meet us? ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2002, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/53 "2002-07-14T18:25:07Z")
Okay, here is who I have coming so far. Please post if you arenā€™t on the list and plan to meet usā€¦weā€™d hate to miss anyone. Or if you ARE on the list and decided not to come. **Silent\_Rob AudreyK KKBattousai lawoot Czarcasm Saltire** Joining us later: **amarinth** Possibles: **JayLa Aguecheek Danalan** and the lovely MrsDanalan ---
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2002, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/54 "2002-07-14T19:02:00Z")
I may be able to make it, I will have to see about a sitter but it soundds good to me. the only question I have is why a movie and gameworks? pioneer square is close and has a one cover 9 clubs kinda deal going on, with live music at all of them. of course I supose this could be a 21 and over question. Ill check back if I can find a sitter. ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2002, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/55 "2002-07-14T22:33:44Z")
Pioneer Square would be fine with me. I donā€™t THINK anyone coming is under 21? Whatever you all want to do is fine with me, although I do think the Bite of Seattle would be a good place to start. I have never been, and I hear it is lots of fun. I do so hope you can join us, **Critical1**! ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2002, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/56 "2002-07-15T00:50:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scotticher \* > \*\*I still need to know how long it is going to take to get from the train station to parking garage and then to the Seattle Center before we decide on a time to meet at the Needle. Is 1:30 good for everyone? Or do we need to make it 2PM? > > **Amarinth** , do you still have my cell phone number so you can call when you get downtown and I can let you know where to meet us? \*\* The drive is very short, and even if you have to wait for a monorail, it wonā€™t take that long. 1:30 should be plenty of time. **Scotticher** , yes, I still have the number, Iā€™ll call once I get downtown. ---
**Author:** ![lawoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/35a633/32.png) [@lawoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawoot)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2002, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/57 "2002-07-15T03:17:59Z")
1:30 works for me. ---
**Author:** ![pendgwen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@pendgwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pendgwen)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2002, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/58 "2002-07-15T19:35:09Z")
Iā€™d like to come but I have to join you in the evening. I get off work at about 5. It sounds like by 5 things will be wrapping at the Bite and moving to other venues. I donā€™t have a cell phone so facitilitate meeting up with people so Iā€™m going to need a predetermined rendevous. Is there a consensus yet on whatā€™s happening after the Bite? ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/59 "2002-07-16T02:23:12Z")
How long will it take you to get downtown, **pendgwen**? And BTW, very glad to have you join us! So, weā€™ll meet at the base of the Space Needle at 1:30PM on Friday and go from there. Once we get more confirmations of who is doing what, except for **amarinth** who is going to call me when she gets downtown, we can decide on a rendevous point at whatever time we need to make it so latecomers can find us for the evening portion of our day. But right now, for sure the confirmed attendees will meet at the Needle at 1:30PM. Agreed? **Audrey**? Did you we lose you guys somewhere along the line? šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![silent\_rob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@silent\_rob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silent_rob)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503/60 "2002-07-16T06:30:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scotticher \* > \*\*Pioneer Square would be fine with me. I donā€™t THINK anyone coming is under 21? \*\* Umā€¦hehā€¦I hate to bring this up, but yours truly is under 21 (for only a month and a half more, mind you). I have a beard, and pass for much older, butā€¦I donā€™t want it to be a problem for everyone if I do get IDā€™d. So sorry about this; I do hope I havenā€™t replied to this thread too late with this (I just got on the 'puter again). Everything else sounds fine to me, and I do believe that **Audrey** will be posting to this thread shortly (as soon as I get off her computer). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-dopefest/115503.md?page=4)