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**Seattle Jammer Party & BBQ- 8/31**

rockfordrockford Posts: 151
edited September 2009 in Given To Fly (live)
So, I've been chatting a bit with fellow jammers, and there's interest in meeting up for a Seattle BBQ to prepare for the Gorge show and the Canadian Tour!

The BBQ will be at Alki Beach in West Seattle, Wednesday evening, 8/31/2005, around 7:00PM. If you can, please bring some food or beverages with you- if you come empty handed, that's cool too.

Lots of PJ fans should be in the area for the Gorge and Vancouver shows- hope to see you guys there!

Oh, and thanks to jamainiac for the help organizing!



Driving Directions:

Meet up near the mini Statue of Liberty, which is on the grassy area west of the sandy beach.

http://maps.msn.com/map.aspx?C=47.57911,-122.41055&L=USA&A=12&S=575,470&PN=1869375324&P=%7c47.57911%2c-122.41055%7c1%7c2722+Alki+Ave+SW%2c+Seattle%2c+WA+98116%7cL1%7c&TI=2722+Alki+Ave+SW%2c+Seattle%2c+WA+98116

From Seatac Airport :
Follow signs to I-5 North (they're easy to find)
Take exit 163 (West Seattle Bridge)

From Downtown Seattle:
Follow signs to I-5 South
Take exit 163 (West Seattle Bridge)

As you cross over the bridge, move to the right lanes
Take the "Harbor AVE" exit (NOT Harbor ISLAND!)
Take a right at the stoplight, and follow the park/waterline for about 4 miles.
When you pass the beach/volleyball courts, start looking for parking. The BBQ will be in the area near the Statue of Liberty, which is about 200 yards past the sandy beach area.

By Water Taxi from downtown:

Take the ferry from Pier 55 in downtown ($3). When you reach West Seattle, look for the free shuttle in the parking lot, and ask the driver to let you off when you reach the Statue of Liberty. (Shuttle drivers are very friendly)

Time tables and more info: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/oto/water_taxi.html


By Bus:
Board the 56 or 56 Express bus on the southbound direction of 1st Ave in downtown Seattle. Get off at the last stop (Starbucks) and head down to the water/statue. (Bus is $1.50, exact change)

Bus Schedule: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s056_0_.html

If you get lost, call me (Greg) at (206) 295-2403.
rock musik rockar röv.
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  • pearljammerpearljammer Posts: 237
    Sounds like fun, I am travelling west from Calgary on the 31st, headed to Vancouver, don't think I can make it, but have fun and see you at the GORGE! :D
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  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    pearljammer wrote:
    Sounds like fun, I am travelling west from Calgary on the 31st, headed to Vancouver, don't think I can make it, but have fun and see you at the GORGE! :D

    I'll make sure we do a toast for those of you who can't make it!
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • senninsennin Posts: 2,146
    Looks like I'll be there with a few friends! :)

    It will be a great kick off to a great trip!
  • WildChildRoseWildChildRose Posts: 568
    Cool! I don't think I get into town til late that night though. So dont think I can make it there. :-(

    Rose
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me.."
  • OfTheGirlOfTheGirl Posts: 47
    What a great idea!
    I wish I could come, too- I've got another show to go to that night...
    Bummer.. :(
    ~*~*~*~*~Official Kiwi Jammer No 4 (Honorary)~*~*~*~*~
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    sennin wrote:
    Looks like I'll be there with a few friends! :)

    It will be a great kick off to a great trip!

    I agree! Can't wait, either!
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • jamainiacjamainiac Posts: 429
    :p

    Jamainiac...

    and organize...

    in the same sentence...

    hahahahahahaha


    :p

    j/k

    bob's your uncle :D
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    she lets go
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    jamainiac wrote:
    :p

    Jamainiac...

    and organize...

    in the same sentence...

    hahahahahahaha

    As long as you figure out how to get here, I'm not worried! :P
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • JonBonhamJonBonham Posts: 11
    since ms soundgrunger and i were planning on going to the beach anyways, more than likely we'll be there!It's all up to her.
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    JonBonham wrote:
    since ms soundgrunger and i were planning on going to the beach anyways, more than likely we'll be there!It's all up to her.

    Awesome! I'll send out more detailed directions and whatnot a bit closer to the date.
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    *bump*
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  • soundgrungersoundgrunger Posts: 218
    JonBonham wrote:
    since ms soundgrunger and i were planning on going to the beach anyways, more than likely we'll be there!It's all up to her.
    fun times at the beach, i'm up for that! :)
    can't wait to see you and all the other jammers there!
  • HoonHoon Posts: 175
    rockford wrote:
    So, I've been chatting a bit with fellow jammers, and there's interest in meeting up for a Seattle BBQ to prepare for the Gorge show and the Canadian Tour!

    The BBQ will be at Alki Beach in West Seattle, Wednesday evening, 8/31/2005, around 7:00PM. If you can, please bring some food or beverages with you- if you come empty handed, that's cool too.

    Lots of PJ fans should be in the area for the Gorge and Vancouver shows- hope to see you guys there!

    Oh, and thanks to jamainiac for the help organizing!

    Where on Alki beach? Near the Statue of Liberty?
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  • PJINFLAPJINFLA Posts: 792
    How far is Alki beach from downtown Seattle?
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  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    Hoon wrote:
    Where on Alki beach? Near the Statue of Liberty?

    That's TBD, but yes, probably near the Statue.

    UPDATE: Yep, we'll be near the Statue. :-)
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    PJINFLA wrote:
    How far is Alki beach from downtown Seattle?

    It's about 10 minutes from Downtown- there's a bus (56) that goes directly from downtown to Alki for $1.50, or cab fare is about $15.
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    I wish I could make it up there on Wed 8/31....but i have to work a normal day....then come home and get ready for my 948 mile Pearl Jam/Tom Petty weekend.

    Is anyone else planning on floating the Yakima River the day of the show? I am definetely doing that. I plan on getting to the river around noon that day. The float is about 2 1/2 hours or so.
  • OttOtt Posts: 403
    We were considering an excursion to the bars, but this definitely sounds intriguing. We may just see ya'll there.
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  • mr gremmiemr gremmie Posts: 8
    You can also take the elliott bay water taxi from one of the piers downtown for $3 each way and then might have to take a shuttle or walk a ways down depending on which part of alki the party ends up on, don't know how late it runs either but it is a fun way to get over here.
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    Ott wrote:
    We were considering an excursion to the bars, but this definitely sounds intriguing. We may just see ya'll there.

    I'm sure some/all of us will want to hit the bars after the BBQ, so they're not mutually exclusive. Should be a great night!

    Sucks I have to work the next day though : )
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
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  • WildChildRoseWildChildRose Posts: 568
    rockford wrote:
    I'm sure some/all of us will want to hit the bars after the BBQ, so they're not mutually exclusive. Should be a great night!

    Sucks I have to work the next day though : )

    I think Matt (stpmatt) and I would like to meet up with you all at the bars.... we get in around 8 p. Any suggestions??

    Rose
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me.."
  • jojojojo Posts: 645
    my plane get into seattle at like 12 noon sounds like i might make it
    I wated to see at least some of the city before i'm back on th plane to Boston Friday morning
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  • jamainiacjamainiac Posts: 429
    mr gremmie wrote:
    You can also take the elliott bay water taxi from one of the piers downtown for $3 each way and then might have to take a shuttle or walk a ways down depending on which part of alki the party ends up on, don't know how late it runs either but it is a fun way to get over here.

    cool... I didn't realize there were water taxis! I'll have to check it out :)


    Oh and Rockford ... I'm sure I'll find you :p
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    she lets go
  • StoneygrrlStoneygrrl Posts: 27
    rockford wrote:
    So, I've been chatting a bit with fellow jammers, and there's interest in meeting up for a Seattle BBQ to prepare for the Gorge show and the Canadian Tour!

    The BBQ will be at Alki Beach in West Seattle, Wednesday evening, 8/31/2005, around 7:00PM. If you can, please bring some food or beverages with you- if you come empty handed, that's cool too.

    Lots of PJ fans should be in the area for the Gorge and Vancouver shows- hope to see you guys there!

    Oh, and thanks to jamainiac for the help organizing!


    How far would that be from the SeaTac airport area? I would LOVE to come, but I've never been to seattle before and won't know my way around at all.
    The Elle Woods of public accounting.
  • usamamasan1usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    aNiMaL wrote:
    I wish I could make it up there on Wed 8/31....but i have to work a normal day....then come home and get ready for my 948 mile Pearl Jam/Tom Petty weekend.

    Is anyone else planning on floating the Yakima River the day of the show? I am definetely doing that. I plan on getting to the river around noon that day. The float is about 2 1/2 hours or so.


    Los aNiMaLs.....as i have said, wanting to do the trip on the Yakima. My crew of 3 total will be there just before noon. Just purchased a smoking hot raft on ebay for the occasion.....maybe I should get one for the beer too huh?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7176590266&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BID
  • StoneygrrlStoneygrrl Posts: 27
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    Los aNiMaLs.....as i have said, wanting to do the trip on the Yakima. My crew of 3 total will be there just before noon. Just purchased a smoking hot raft on ebay for the occasion.....maybe I should get one for the beer too huh?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7176590266&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BID


    If anyone has any extra room; I am so game! Anyway...is there somewhere you can rent a raft or anything in the area? That sounds like a really great way to spend the pre-show day :)
    The Elle Woods of public accounting.
  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    rockford wrote:

    The BBQ will be at Alki Beach in West Seattle, Wednesday evening, 8/31/2005, around 7:00PM. If you can, please bring some food or beverages with you- if you come empty handed, that's cool too.

    Ah the memories :)

    http://photobucket.com/albums/v627/ggatta/seattle/?action=view&current=seattle049.jpg

    I am very jealous... have a blast!
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    WildChildRose wrote:
    I think Matt (stpmatt) and I would like to meet up with you all at the bars.... we get in around 8 p. Any suggestions??

    Rose

    Just spoke with Jams, and we figured out 3 options for the after-BBQ activities:

    A) Head to a bar in the Downtown area? The Garage is cool- on Capitol Hill, walking distance to downtown
    B) Hit up one of the fine bars along Alki (Bamboo Bar and Grill or Celtic Swell)
    C) Weather permitting, keep hanging on the beach- break out the guitars?

    If you're late to the BBQ, then call my cell and we'll get on the same page. (206) 295 2403.
    rock musik rockar röv.
  • rockfordrockford Posts: 151
    Stoneygrrl wrote:
    How far would that be from the SeaTac airport area? I would LOVE to come, but I've never been to seattle before and won't know my way around at all.

    West Seattle is the closest part of Seattle to Seatac- it can be done in just over 15 minutes if you know the backroads. If you're on the interstate, probably 20-25 minutes or so...
    rock musik rockar röv.
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