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Offline RAB

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Interesting Links re: Seattle
« on: November 23, 2010, 08:10:24 pm »
This thread would be a good place for members to post links they've found regarding Seattle.  I'm thinking it might turn into a fun potpourri of information, attractions, and facts regarding the site of AMG 2011.

Because of the recent discussion regarding weather, I'm going to start it off with this link, click on the button "Seattle Climate Data" toward the end of the opening post.


http://beautifulseattle.com/

I'd encourage everyone to submit additional links.

RAB   ;D

Offline bocker3

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2010, 08:31:57 pm »
Oh, I'm on to you Mister!!!  You are trying to get free info to help with any scavenger hunts.......   Just remember, Joe, the Davids and I are still the reigning scavengers kings........  A title I take very seriously.   :P

Mike

P.S. -- Thanks for starting this -- a very good idea indeed.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2010, 08:40:16 pm »
Oh, I'm on to you Mister!!!  You are trying to get free info to help with any scavenger hunts.......   Just remember, Joe, the Davids and I are still the reigning scavengers kings........  A title I take very seriously.   :P

Mike

P.S. -- Thanks for starting this -- a very good idea indeed.

That's because you guys cheat and use your damned iPhones!

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2010, 08:43:02 pm »
Here's the link for the Metro, which is the bus system for Seattle. They have a discount card for people with disabilities and those over a certain age, but for the disability qualification, you actually have to prove it, such as with a SSDI/SSI letter or Medicare card, so only some of us will qualify. But the buses seem to go almost everywhere downtown.

http://metro.kingcounty.gov/
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2010, 11:06:17 pm »
That's because you guys cheat and use your damned iPhones!

odyssey

Well, the iPhones did come in handy, those Davids do love their toys -- but I think the fact that I had lived in Boston for 3+ yrs and worked there for 10, just might have given us a small edge...........   :-*

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2010, 11:46:59 pm »
Well, the iPhones did come in handy, those Davids do love their toys -- but I think the fact that I had lived in Boston for 3+ yrs and worked there for 10, just might have given us a small edge...........   :-*

And you didn't disclose this to the entire group? I swear, you should have worn a giant body condom if you weren't going to disclose your status! :P
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2010, 08:38:34 pm »
Just remember, Joe, the Davids and I are still the reigning scavengers kings........  A title I take very seriously.   :P

Mike
Oh pleeze, that was ours and you know it...if I didn't have to stop and put a man in a silly costume straight about a few things we would have creamed you, I wouldn't be at all surprised if you had set that up, you knew you were up against a winning team and couldn't cope with it...admit it.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2010, 11:56:55 pm »
Oh pleeze, that was ours and you know it...if I didn't have to stop and put a man in a silly costume straight about a few things we would have creamed you, I wouldn't be at all surprised if you had set that up, you knew you were up against a winning team and couldn't cope with it...admit it.

Hugs
Jan :-*

I always heard that New Zealand had such wonderful wines, yet all I'm hearing here is a bunch of sour grapes.   :P

You can make up all the excuses you want -- but you don't have the trophies.....    ;D

Hugs,
M

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2010, 09:13:06 am »
http://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm

I would definitely love to spend a day visiting this park.  Would need a car but would be worth it.

http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm

A longer haul, but also spectacular, no doubt.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2010, 11:33:01 pm »
The underground tour in Pioneer Square is touristy but surprisingly fun and interesting.  (After Seattle suffered a catastrophic fire, the rebuilding was done *over* the existing structures, and some of the old city still exists, mothballed.  For some time after rebuilding, the city hadn't gotten around to re-creating the streets at the new level, leading to news reports of people stepping off a sidewalk and breaking both legs.  This confused non-locals.)

http://www.undergroundtour.com/

Also, it never actually rains.  We just spread those rumors to keep people from moving here.

OK, the truth is, summers used to be very clear, sunny and dry (after the first few weeks of July and often into October), but in recent years the number of humid days has been increasing.

But anticipate low-humidity wide temperature swings.  Dress in layers, and be prepared for early morning chill requiring a substantial coat, followed by afternoons suitable for T-shirt and shorts.  Maybe that explains why the parka-and-shorts look is so common in Seattle.

Metro does get you all over downtown, and free, too.  Downtown is a ride-free zone, and then there is a confusing system once you get out of it:  for rides that originate outside downtown and go to downtown, pay as you enter; for rides that originate downtown and end outside the ride-free zone, pay as you leave.  And bring exact change.  And get a transfer.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2010, 08:13:32 pm »
I'd love to do a boat ride that takes in the panorama of what has always looked to be a very pretty city.  I suppose a trip up to the Space Needle to see the views would be nice as well.  Is is Peugot Sound that is right in Seattle or is that further away? 

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2010, 08:53:21 pm »
Is is Peugot Sound that is right in Seattle or is that further away? 

Jody :)

Peugeot is a brand of car manufactured in France.  Puget Sound is the 100-mile long estuarine system that Seattle sits on, as well as Takoma and Olympia.
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2010, 12:27:20 pm »
Thanks for the heads-up on Seattle's waterway's and French cars!!! ;)

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2010, 12:49:40 pm »
Jody

The Bremerton ferry used to be a great day trip leaving from Seattle Pier 52 and going around islands in the Sound.  If it is a warn week, it would be a good way to spend a half day in August (it is about an hour's ride to Bremerton, a break and an hour back), and the ferries are pretty reasonably priced.  There used to be some interesting things to look at in Bremerton too (there was a naval yard there).



Oh, and that's Tacoma with a C for all you effete decadent Eastern types -- the real test will come when you try to pronounce Puyallup (hint, dyslexia helps).   ;D

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2010, 05:01:25 pm »
Jody



Oh, and that's Tacoma with a C for all you effete decadent Eastern types -- the real test will come when you try to pronounce Puyallup (hint, dyslexia helps).   ;D

Assurbanipal, who fished the Stillaguamish in his youth...

LOL!  Oh you are so evil Assur.  And then you threw in the Stillaguamish on top of it. 

RAB   ;D

Who knows how to pronounce Puyallup. 

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2011, 10:35:41 pm »
I was looking some stuff up online on Seattle. Theirs a Seattle Pass that gives you access too I believe it was 6 different places.

What caught my attention was theirs an Aquariam and a Zoo in Seattle. I would love to visit those! =) and that underground tour as well that looks like so much fun. 
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Offline Basquo

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2011, 11:21:12 pm »
We are totally up for the zoo and aquarium! Love that stuff...we didn't get to the Boston Aquarium but I did go when I went to the vamps at NIH last year.

I went to the Carnation Research Farm in '79 but it's owned by Nestle now and I don't think the Swiss offer the same tour. I would be up for a day trip to Vancouver, BC, but is it really a day trip? (I hear I can enjoy a good Old Fashioned cocktail down the road in Vancouver, WA.)

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2011, 06:22:50 pm »
Hey Basquo, Vancouver BC probably isn't a day trip, the city just has too much to offer.  But if you can, I'd certainly recommend extending your stay and taking a day or two to visit our neighbors to the North.  Vancouver BC is a wonderful city.

Here's a pretty broad view of Seattle. Though in my opinion it doesn't really capture the wonder and beauty of the city.   

http://www.seattle.gov/TOUR/attractions.htm

RAB   ;D

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2011, 07:00:10 pm »
Has anybody here had Market Spice Tea?  This is a great place to visit when you go down to the market area:

http://www.marketspice.com/

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #20 on: January 18, 2011, 11:53:00 am »
http://rediscover.msn.com/default.aspx?id=26415083&source=msnbc#/profile/

This is actually something sponsored by Buick, but I liked it.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2011, 02:20:13 pm »
Well if you happen to be a Glee fan, I did find this.   ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5PyIVVKoWU

RAB   ;D

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #22 on: February 03, 2011, 11:32:40 am »
http://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm

I would definitely love to spend a day visiting this park.  Would need a car but would be worth it.

You would need to block out an entire day to tour the Olympic Peninsula, but it is truly spectacular to see.  The rainforest is an interesting spot there to visit too.  I love the name they gave it.  Ho. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OybAqsvkPp8

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #23 on: February 26, 2011, 10:31:12 am »
This place is within the same city block as The Roosevelt Hotel.  If you are a beer lover you may want to take a 3 minute walk around the corner to check out the Tap House Grill. 

http://www.taphousegrill.com/


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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #24 on: February 26, 2011, 01:21:16 pm »
Well if you happen to be a Glee fan, I did find this.   ::)
wow! that was a BIG flash mob! Wonder how and where you practice with that many people?

so what music are we going to sing and dance to in our flash mob in Seattle? :D ;D
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #25 on: February 26, 2011, 02:43:34 pm »
so what music are we going to sing and dance to in our flash mob in Seattle? :D ;D

I nominate the Wumpster to play Sir Elton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHwVBirqD2s

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #26 on: February 26, 2011, 04:12:19 pm »
I nominate the Wumpster to play Sir Elton.
so then it's g-strings and body paint for the rest of us, right? ::) :D
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #27 on: February 26, 2011, 04:35:18 pm »
so then it's g-strings and body paint for the rest of us, right? ::) :D

I was going to wear my cellophane pants! 

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #28 on: February 26, 2011, 07:24:18 pm »
Will I get in trouble if I post the Seattle Steamworks link for us gentlemanly folk that might be interesting in a little manly excursion?  ::)

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #29 on: February 26, 2011, 10:48:26 pm »
Will I get in trouble if I post the Seattle Steamworks link for us gentlemanly folk that might be interesting in a little manly excursion?  ::)

odyssey

I will get in trouble if my husband catches me clicking on the link!!  :o

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« Reply #30 on: February 27, 2011, 01:13:45 pm »
Will I get in trouble if I post the Seattle Steamworks link for us gentlemanly folk that might be interesting in a little manly excursion?  ::)

odyssey

YES !

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #31 on: February 27, 2011, 01:36:03 pm »
Oh, I'm on to you Mister!!!  You are trying to get free info to help with any scavenger hunts.......   Just remember, Joe, the Davids and I are still the reigning scavengers kings........  A title I take very seriously.   :P

Mike

P.S. -- Thanks for starting this -- a very good idea indeed.

Don't know how I missed this nasty little accusation.  But may I remind you mister I was also on that team and have the ribbon to prove it.  Unfortunately, none of us have the actual trophy--Jody and Aztecan stole it.

But I did come across this:
http://www.scavengerhuntanywhere.com/hunts/seattle-scavenger-hunt/

RAB   ;D


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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #32 on: February 27, 2011, 01:42:57 pm »
Don't know how I missed this nasty little accusation.  But may I remind you mister I was also on that team and have the ribbon to prove it.  Unfortunately, none of us have the actual trophy--Jody and Aztecan stole it.

But I did come across this:
http://www.scavengerhuntanywhere.com/hunts/seattle-scavenger-hunt/

RAB   ;D



 :-[  :-[
Now how could I have forgotten that you were on the team?  I guess some of us simply don't age gracefully -- sorry, dear.   :-*  Of course, if you don't have a trophy -- did it really happen.


(who is looking at his trophy and ribbon -- prominently displayed on his desk)

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #33 on: February 27, 2011, 01:57:32 pm »
:-[  :-[
Now how could I have forgotten that you were on the team?  I guess some of us simply don't age gracefully -- sorry, dear.   :-*  Of course, if you don't have a trophy -- did it really happen.


(who is looking at his trophy and ribbon -- prominently displayed on his desk)

You got a friggin trophy?   ???  I thought we each got a ribbon and there was only 1 team trophy!  Which in Boston was stolen (as I said earlier) by Jody and Aztecan.  How the heck did you get a trophy?  Who'd you do?

RAB   ;D

(That scavenger hunt link looks  too pricy, can't remember what we paid in Boston but I think it was something like $25.00 each including lunch.)


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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #34 on: February 27, 2011, 04:28:18 pm »
You got a friggin trophy?   ???  I thought we each got a ribbon and there was only 1 team trophy!  Which in Boston was stolen (as I said earlier) by Jody and Aztecan.  How the heck did you get a trophy?  Who'd you do?

RAB   ;D

(That scavenger hunt link looks  too pricy, can't remember what we paid in Boston but I think it was something like $25.00 each including lunch.)



I don't kiss and tell........

Actually -- we did all get one -- see what I mean about aging gracefully darling??  The fact that you traded yours away for a quickie with Jody and Aztecan, well -- I can't be held responsible for THAT.  ;)

Can't wait to see you again! 

M

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #35 on: February 27, 2011, 08:41:18 pm »
Okay, since you guys seem interested, here's the link:

http://www.steamworksonline.com/Seattle/Seattle.html

And just so everyone knows, I emailed Steamworks and they're cool with transguys as long as the ID says male and the presentation is male too. Good news for me!

Here's two other "gentlemen's establishments":

http://www.thezclub.com/

http://tribeseattle.com/Tribe.htm

I don't know about the trans-friendliness of the other two. I sent them both emails awhile back but didn't get a response. Maybe the managers were absolutely shocked that guys like me exist?  :o

Anyway... now for the nonsexual... I found another scavenger hunt:

http://www.see-seattle.com/scavenger.htm

It's within the price range of Boston (unless we go by limo)!
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #36 on: April 09, 2011, 06:34:40 pm »
Here's a link to trip advisor regarding all the various sites, sounds, and attractions for Seattle.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60878-Activities-Seattle_Washington.html#TtD

4 months and counting! 

(Is anyone going to update the arr/dep list?)

RAB   ;D

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #37 on: April 09, 2011, 08:13:10 pm »
If anyone has any questions about Seattle I can prob help out..as I live here.  Someone earlier posted about seeing the city from the sound, someone else recommended taking a ferry.  I would skip the ferry and take an Argosy city cruise instead.  The take you out on a boat and go from the sound, through the lochs, and end up in lake union.  Its a guided tour and you get to see a lot of the city from the view of a boat.  Its a good trip and worth it.  I recommend. 
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #38 on: April 21, 2011, 07:37:58 am »
I would skip the ferry and take an Argosy city cruise instead.   

If time permits, I would enjoy taking a day trip over to the Olympic Peninsula.  It would involve renting a car but the scenery sure is worth it.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #39 on: April 21, 2011, 07:02:13 pm »
If time permits, I would enjoy taking a day trip over to the Olympic Peninsula.  It would involve renting a car but the scenery sure is worth it.

Here's a link I found that you might find interesting:

http://www.olympicpeninsula.org/

And you're right, it would require a car and a full day, but the scenery is spectacular.  

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #40 on: April 21, 2011, 07:34:53 pm »
http://www.olympicpeninsula.org/
http://www.olympicpeninsula.org/featured-content/twilight-fascination-olympic-peninsula

Oh!  :o We just have to go visit there!!!
I want to see the sparkley vampires and those hot werewolves! :-* :-*

After we meet the Cullens this year, then next year we can go down to Bon Temps, LA and meet Sookie, Bill and Eric. :D
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #41 on: April 21, 2011, 10:37:33 pm »
If time permits, I would enjoy taking a day trip over to the Olympic Peninsula.  It would involve renting a car but the scenery sure is worth it.

This does sound very interesting (and RAB's link confirmed the beauty).  Sid and I might be up for this too.  I haven't begun researching the area -- soon though.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #42 on: April 22, 2011, 09:23:44 am »
http://www.olympicpeninsula.org/featured-content/twilight-fascination-olympic-peninsula

Oh!  :o We just have to go visit there!!!
I want to see the sparkley vampires and those hot werewolves! :-* :-*

After we meet the Cullens this year, then next year we can go down to Bon Temps, LA and meet Sookie, Bill and Eric. :D

Dude! The res is something like a 4-hour drive from Seattle. I was all for doing the Twilight thing too until I started mapping it. Going over to the 101 to see the east side of the park is one thing, but I don't think there are any major roads going through the park, which means you have to skirt all the way over the north side to get to the Forks/La Push area. It would make for a really long day, but then again there's still 13-14 daylight hours at that time of the year.

You serious? We would probably be the oldest tourist  without kids!

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #43 on: May 19, 2011, 03:16:26 am »
I hate to break it to the Twihards, but most of the second and tird movies were filmed in and around Vancouver, BC.

Yes, you could do a daytrip here from Seattle, but it would be rushed.  Amtrak has a train that leaves Seattle in the morning and returns late in the afternoon.  Otherwise its a 2-3 hour drive each way.
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #44 on: May 19, 2011, 09:55:16 pm »
Jan PMed me about there not being a scavenger hunt in Seattle and I was bummed. Apparently nobody looked into the link I posted about the very reasonably priced scavenger hunt option. Seeing how the one in Boston was such a raging success, maybe one of the planning folks can do some research and maybe we could do one in Seattle too. Please don't freak out over me reposting the link, I'm just trying to provide a little incentive for somebody to pay attention! LOL  ;D

http://www.see-seattle.com/scavenger.htm

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #45 on: May 19, 2011, 10:02:22 pm »
Jan PMed me about there not being a scavenger hunt in Seattle and I was bummed. Apparently nobody looked into the link I posted about the very reasonably priced scavenger hunt option. Seeing how the one in Boston was such a raging success, maybe one of the planning folks can do some research and maybe we could do one in Seattle too. Please don't freak out over me reposting the link, I'm just trying to provide a little incentive for somebody to pay attention! LOL  ;D

http://www.see-seattle.com/scavenger.htm

odyssey

If it's doable I'm in, it was good fun in Boston, even thought we were robbed of the trophy, but I want to be in Mikes team, as a punishement for stealing our trophy he has to push me around in a wheelchair..I'm not going to rely on RAB, he would run off and leave me lying there legless, he will do anything to win.. ;)


Defiately something to think about guys, and it's a great way to see the city.

Aroha
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #46 on: May 19, 2011, 10:22:26 pm »
Hmmm, look what I found on my dresser.



It was that damn "Steamin Teacup" that did us in, we could never find it. I think Mike tore it off the building before we came along...which is CHEATING

I'm in for another scavenger hunt, I need a trophy this time to display next to my ribbon :)

Oh and, LOL@ this:
..I'm not going to rely on Rocky, he would run off and leave me lying there legless, he will do anything to win.. ;)
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #47 on: May 19, 2011, 10:28:53 pm »
Hmmm, look what I found on my dresser.



It was that damn "Steamin Teacup" that did us in, we could never find it. I think Mike tore it off the building before we came along...which is CHEATING

I'm in for another scavenger hunt, I need a trophy this time to display next to my ribbon :)

Oh and, LOL@ this:
..I'm not going to rely on Rocky, he would run off and leave me lying there legless, he will do anything to win.. ;)

Don't feel bad Will you are not the only one he cheated out of the trophy.. :D ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #48 on: May 19, 2011, 11:24:14 pm »
Mine hangs in my home office. I have ALWAYS believed the teacup was made up to keep us from our rightful 1st place triumph.

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Re: Interesting Links re: Seattle
« Reply #49 on: May 20, 2011, 07:28:28 am »
Hmmm, look what I found on my dresser

It was that damn "Steamin Teacup" that did us in, we could never find it. I think Mike tore it off the building before we came along...which is CHEATING

I'm in for another scavenger hunt, I need a trophy this time to display next to my ribbon :)

Well, dear -- I'm looking at my BLUE ribbon -- with a 1st Prize Winner title on it -- oh yeah, it's hanging off of the TROPHY my team won.

You all have been crying over missing that steaming TEA KETTLE (not cup) for 2 years now.  Get over it -- not sure how you all missed it -- my team saw it the moment we rounded the corner to Government Center.

Jan -- if you want to be on my team, you have a little over 2 months to start working out and strengthening those legs -- I'm afraid I might be just like RAB and leave you behind if you slow us down on our way to victory.   ;)  

Some of us are just better at deciphering clues (of course the dualing iPhones of the Davids didn't hurt either).

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